Becoming A Freight Broker

The answer you'll hear most is "...be a dispatcher for a couple years then look into becoming a freight broker." Normally you'll hear this answer from freight brokers more than anyone else.

Before and after I became a broker, passing on the advice of becoming a dispatcher first, I often wondered what the logic was behind becoming a dispatcher first. Was this a required point of entry to the profession? Obviously not since I became a broker. Could it be that I would learn how to broker freight by being a dispatcher? No, I would learn how to dispatch trucks and deal with truck drivers. Then what could it be? Why was I being told to become a dispatcher first.

Truth be told, whenever I asked a broker how to get in the business they would almost seem frightened. Perhaps frightened is too strong a word, lets say they were less than eager to offer real advice. Often I would hear "...you can have my job." Well that made no sense. If you don't like your job just quit. If you're not making enough money then why are you doing it? In short, I became a broker without any help from those already in the business. Not easy, but I did. If you plan on doing it this way I wish you luck. One day we'll post a blog concerning the first 6 months of my broker career and why it would have been nice to have had a FBT Workshop to attend.

To answer the question: What Experience Do I Need To Become A Freight Broker? None. If you have any type of transportation experience it is helpful and puts you ahead of the curve. Being a freight broker is more than just knowing the difference between a flat bed and a dry van. It's sales, marketing, computer skills, budgeting, people management, prospecting, presentations and much more. All from the comfort of your office, be it at home or someplace else.

Our FBT Workshops offer you a crash course on being a Freight Broker. Who attends FBT Workshops? We've had peple from all walks of life attend. From stay-at-home mom's seeking career to former NFL Football players making an investment in themselves.

By attending a FBT Workshop, you'll find that your training isn't over once your Workshop is finished. By attending a FBT Workshop you receive access to the FBT E-Workshop plus unimited phone support.

Currently we boast of having a 100% placement rate for those wishing to become Freight Broker/Agents.

To learn more about becoming a freight broker visit our web site by clicking on
the links to the right or by visiting our sites at www.fbt101.com or
www.taltoa.com.