Basic Training and Education for Freight Brokering
There are numerous ways to get what need as far as training. Often people who decide to deal with freight brokering are those who had worked in the industry prior to becoming a broker. Others might have started out in an administrative support position or even as an agent before getting their license.
If you want to learn more, there are many logistics and freight brokerage courses available at many of the community colleges and online.
Additionally, if you thing that freight brokering is the right business for you, then most likely you will need to get some experience and training in:
- Pitching and selling techniques (communications);
- Marketing and social media methods;
- Contract negotiations;
- Calculating freight shipping rates and freight charges;
- Using the various broker software;
- Tracking load and/or fleet tracking;
- Dispatching load;
- Familiarity with the trucking and logistic industry.
As stated, you can find comparable training/education from many sources. When it comes to industry specific training there are various courses; some run about a week others might be longer.
These courses can offer a lot of valuable and important information; however they can also be very expensive.
Remember, freight brokerage is a career that requires constant upgrading and learning; you learn as you go!
