Freight Broker Vs Freight Broker Agent
By Carlos Cintron

Knowing the difference between a freight broker and a freight broker agent is quite simple. The freight broker has to have his/her own DOT Authority, Licenses, Insurance, and a Surety Bond in place, plus carry all the financial responsibility. A freight broker agent works under the freight broker and burdens none of the financial responsibility.

The broker and the agent do the very same thing, therefore, they need the same training in all other aspects of brokering. Training should come from someone who has both the experience and knowledge in this field. After all you would not hire a gardener to operate on your heart would you? So why get training from someone who has not been there and done that.

This is where a1 freight training comes in. Jack has been there, done that. So he knows all the ins and outs of the business. With over twenty years of experience, he should. Being a Logistics Consultant as well as a trainer gives Jack the advantage (because you will word of mouth advertise for him) and you the benefits. How? Most schools and training seminars teach you the basics and from there you are on your own. You can't call a school or a trainer from a seminar (and even most individual trainers) at 2 in the morning if you run into a problem. But with Jack as your Logistics Consultant, you'll have an ongoing relationship, which will answer the phone at 2 in the morning. You'll have someone who will walk you through the necessary steps in building your business. Rather it is starting a Freight Brokerage from the ground floor up, or training individual agents. Both the agent and the broker are self-employed and believe it or not, each is building their own Businesses. So how do you know which business is right for you? Consider the following criteria for each:

Broker: Surety Bond, Contingent Cargo Ins, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and DOT Authority just to name a few. Approximately $20,000.00 to open the doors only.

Agent: Computer, Fax Machine, Telephone, a good long distance company, and any load boards, etc. that the brokerage does not provide to agent.

Listed below you will find some of the important things that a broker and an agent must know.

How and where to find shippers, carriers, your customer base and the importance of customer service.

Honest and integrity should be your number one rule, find out why.

The art of cold calling, calculating rates including those with fuel surcharges, using load boards, and maintaining records.

The required paperwork to get set up with carriers and why check calls are important.

How to talk to and communicate with shippers, carriers, and dispatchers.

Know what quick pay and advances are and the fees associated with them.

The proper procedures for booking a load and keeping track of load.

Knowing pay structures.

With all of this in mind, why would you not want to learn from someone who knows the industry?

Freight Broker Training is very necessary for new up and coming freight brokers.

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