Question: Where
is your office located?
Answer: Our main training center is located in Kewanee,
Illinois.
Question: Is training only offered at your facilities?
Answer: No, we have seminars around the country on a monthly
basis for introductory programs. However we strongly encourage those
who are serious about making money in this profession to attend our
in house training sessions. In the Fall of 2007 our programs will be
offered at select colleges around the country.
Question: What is the typical class size at your
facility?
Answer: Average class sizes are up to 10 people. We prefer to
keep class sizes small so that each student will receive the
attention required to learn the industry.
Question: What is the difference between a freight
broker & freight agent?
Answer: A freight broker assumes all legal and financial
responsibilities for the movement of cargo. They have met the
requirements under the
FMCSA Guidelines
to legally operate as a property broker in the United States.
A freight agent serves as
an independent contractor for a freight brokerage but serves in the
same capacity. Typically freight agents starting out will receive a
commission of 50% of the gross profit from every load. An agent who
is established with a book of business can command as high as 80% of
the gross profit from freight moved for the brokerage. The agent in
return does not assume any responsibility for insurance, authority,
claims or collections of freight bills.
Question: How much money can I make as a freight
broker or agent?
Answer: Earnings are determined on your motivation to
succeed, and also how you adapt to the industry. A full-time freight
broker can easily make from $50,000 to well over six figures
($$$$$$). This is a recession proof business that provides unlimited
income potential and a long range customer base for the right
person.
Question: What is the advantage to becoming an agent
versus a broker?
Answer: By becoming a freight agent for an established
freight brokerage you will not be responsible for any of the
following:
-
A broker authority,
surety bond or insurance is not required as you are an
independent contractor for the brokerage you sign on with.
-
You will not have to
invest in expensive dispatch software and accounting programs.
-
You will be able to
earn a customer base easier as , you are working under the name
of a pre-established brokerage.
Question: What equipment will I need to get started?
Answer: To open a freight brokerage, you will need a computer
with high speed internet, a fax machine, a telephone with unlimited
long distance. This business can be operated out of your own home
office. There are several tax advantages to starting a freight
brokerage or agency.
Question: How do I find shippers and carriers?
Answer: There are several different areas in which to find
shippers. A number of freight brokers purchase industry databases
and member information of different industry organizations. You can
also enter into Co-Broker agreements with other freight brokerages.
The primary job function
you will perform is to contact companies who ship products and
establish new accounts to use your services. You will also contact
carriers in which to move your freight through using internet load
boards, carrier databases and industry associations that you have
acquired through networking.
Question: How do I find a broker to work for if I wish
to become an agent after training?
Answer: We are an established training program that has a
solid reputation in this industry. We have an existing relationship
with quality freight brokerages that are willing to invest the time
to give you a chance. We are
the only freight broker training program in the country that can
GUARANTEE employment with a freight brokerage upon course
completion.
Question: Are you affiliated with other training
programs that I have found on the internet?
Answer: Absolutely Not!
All of our training programs and materials were created by our
company and are copyrighted by Transportation Training Systems. It
has been our experience to find that several of the other
"So-Called" freight broker
training programs merely furnish basic industry information that is
widely available for free on the internet. We pride ourselves that
to not fall into the same category of other "inferior"
training programs
Our instructors will
actually teach you how to move freight, quote lanes, deal with
shippers and resolve claims! Other programs will not, they simply
give you unrealistic scenarios and show you how to
"Post-A-Load" on
Internet Truckstop
or
DAT
! run actual miles on PC miler software or discuss ways to book
cheap freight.
Unlike other training
programs that leave you unprepared for the job, you will know how to
move freight upon completion of our in house training programs. Do
not be fooled, investigate who you are dealing with before investing
in any other program!
Question: Can I really become a freight broker in 4
days of training?
Answer: Yes you can! Once you are trained simply submit the
appropriate paperwork and you will be a licensed freight broker in
the United States. It is strongly suggested however that you
complete an internship as an agent with one of the brokers we have
an association with. You want to continue your education in this
industry with seasoned professionals.
Click
Here To See Why We Are The Best Freight Broker Training Program In
America
BackHauLine Inc. MC#308463
Earnings Disclaimer
|
Copyright |
TOS |
FAQ
| Links
