Get a Freight Broker License: The Easiest Way To Get It
How complicated is it to get licensed as a freight broker? The reality is, it’s not that difficult. Especially when you consider the easy to use online application system, getting your freight broker authority is quite simple. It’s not an instant process, but it won’t take you very long. In this short read, I’ll be walking you through the basic steps to get your freight brokerage licensed.
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What is a BOC-3?
If you’ve looked into becoming a freight broker, you’ve probably asked yourself this question. What is a BOC-3? Well, it’s just a form, but what does it do? How much does it cost, and how do I fill it out? These are all great questions, and we’re going to break it all down for you in this blog.
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How Much Does it Cost to Start a Freight Broker Business?
How much will it cost you to start as a freight broker? While the minimum cost is fairly low in comparison to other ventures, there‘s a lot of recommended tools and additional expenses that you’ll run into when getting your freight brokerage off the ground.
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What is a Freight Broker?
What is a freight broker? This might seem like a straightforward question, but you’d be surprised at how many people aren’t aware of exactly what a freight broker is and does. In this blog, we will help you better understand the role of a freight broker in the movement of cargo.
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Freight Broker Commission Percentage
What commission percentage do freight brokers get paid? There’s a bunch of variables that go into answering this question, so let’s take a look at a few of the common freight broker jobs and how much commission they earn.
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How Do Freight Brokers Make Money?
How do freight brokers make money? There are a lot of different ways to generate income as a freight broker. There are also a lot of different approaches and strategies, and each has its pros and cons. In this blog we’ll be answering the most important question of all, how do freight brokers actually get paid?
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Why Some Freight Brokers Fail at Marketing
Marketing? Wait, I thought I was just supposed to move freight. No one told me anything about having to learn marketing! When it comes to brokering freight, you need to remember that you are running a business operation and with that comes the need to properly market yourself. We recently had the pleasure to sit down with Blythe Brumleve from Digital Dispatch and talk all about marketing for freight brokers on Episode 103 of the Freight 360 Podcast. In this quick read, we’re going to look at some highlights of marketing tactics that freight brokers should consider.
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Good Freight Brokers and Good Freight Brokerage Leaders Are Different
If you’ve ever worked in a freight brokerage that promotes from within, you’ve probably seen a top broker that gets promoted because he/she was putting up stellar numbers. They were one of the top producers, so they got promoted to management in an attempt to created duplicates of themselves. This isn’t always the best way lead. Being a good freight broker doesn’t mean you will be a good leader in the freight brokerage world. Let’s take a look at a few areas that leaders must focus on in order to succeed in leadership.
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How to Market Yourself as a Freight Broker
Being a freight broker involves more than just acquiring customers and coordinating their loads with available carrier capacity. It also involves running or representing your company or brand. Marketing can be an often overlooked area in the freight brokering world. When done right, it can help your brokerage leaps and bounds. If you ignore marketing, or even do it poorly (which can be worse than doing nothing), it can hurt you. Let’s look at some simple things you can do to market your brokerage.
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Getting Capacity in A Tight Market
We’ve all felt the tightening market the past few weeks. Capacity seems tight and some brokers even claim that there are no trucks available in certain cities. We recently did an episode on Freight 360 that addressed the capacity topic, and I wanted to tackle some tips on how to get the capacity you need when the market gets tight.
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3 Tips on Prospecting with a Purpose
Prospecting new business! It’s often a dreaded task for freight brokers that can lead to failure if not done effectively. Episode 77 of Freight 360 takes a deep dive into how to prospect with a purpose, but here is a quick read on 3 tips to use to be more effective when growing your book of business.
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Freight Broker Insurance: Essential Policies for Freight Brokers
Discover the necessary insurance policies for freight brokers and how they can protect your business. Get Insights from industry experts on Freight Broker Insurance.
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