FREIGHT BROKER TRAINING

OUTLINE

*This outline is subject to change at any time*

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• How to set up your brokerage

• TMS Systems

• Onboarding

• Factoring Services

• Running your own business with unlimited Income potential

• Working from home as a Broker

• Perspectives of moving freight

• Drivers view of cargo movement

• Brokers view of working with Shippers & Carriers

• Phone skills

• Basic sales skills

• Market your Services

• Calculate rates

• Negotiate rates with Shippers and Carriers

• Book freight - how to find it - how to move it; Find out what parts of the country are "freight-hot" and where it is not

• How to properly fill out load sheets

• Post loads

• Find trucks-Dispatch

• Load-matching and Internet Tools & Load Boards: How to use these effectively

• Numerous ways to find freight

• Free or discounted software and valuable services to get you started & keep you moving forward

• Employment options/Assistance Handle claims Daily accounting: billing/payables/receivables

• A training guide on running your company

• Collections procedures

• Keep your brokerage solvent Develop credibility with honesty, integrity, and service (did I mention service!) And of course, set up and manage your office As part of this course-work, you will leave here with tools and a business plan Much more!