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FREE Freight Broker Training

Welcome to Freight Broker 911 — Your Gateway Into the Freight Brokerage Industry. Freight Broker 911 was created to solve one of the freight industry’s biggest challenges: the impossible loop of “no experience, no job” that aspiring freight broker agents face.

 

We are the first to offer a real, results-driven solution with our On The Job Training (OJT) | Build Book of Business (BBB) Program — a one-of-a-kind path designed to help you gain industry experience and build your own book of business before committing thousands of dollars to launch your own brokerage or apply to companies that require a portfolio.

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Whether you're exploring freight brokering as a career or are serious about building a long-term business, Freight Broker 911 is your starting point.

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Free Freight Broker Training Curriculum

Freight Broker 911, LLC – Freight Broker Training Curriculum

🎯 Course Objective

To equip students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to launch and operate a successful freight brokerage business or work competently as a freight agent.

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Program Structure

  • Format: Online Line Self-Paced Modules

  • Estimated Weekly Time Commitment: 10 hours weekly

  • Capstone: Build Book of Business

 

FREE Training Overview :

Introduction to Freight Brokerage & Transportation Industry

📘 Understanding the Industry

  • History & Role of Freight Brokers

  • Broker vs. Freight Agent vs. Dispatcher

  • Overview of Supply Chain & Logistics

 

🛠 Legal & Regulatory Compliance

  • FMCSA & DOT Regulations

  • Broker Authority (MC Number)

  • Surety Bonds (BMC-84 vs. BMC-85)

  • UCR, BOI (Beneficial Ownership Info), and SCAC Codes

 

Building Your Freight Brokerage Business

🧾 Business Setup & Structure

  • LLC vs. Sole Proprietor vs. Corporation

  • EIN, Business Banking, Accounting Tools

  • Business Name, Logo & Branding

 

🖥 Tools of the Trade

  • Load Boards (DAT, TruckStop, etc.)

  • TMS (Transportation Management Systems)

  • Carrier Onboarding Platforms (e.g., MyCarrierPackets)

 

💼 Insurance & Risk Management

  • Types of Insurance (Cargo, Contingent Liability)

  • Risk Mitigation Practices

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Freight Movement Process & Carrier Relations

📦 Understanding Freight Types & Equipment

  • Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Hotshot, etc.

  • LTL vs. FTL Shipping

  • Intermodal, Expedited, and Specialized Freight

 

📞 Carrier Sourcing & Relationship Management

  • Vetting Carriers (Safety Ratings, Insurance)

  • Carrier Packets & Contracts

  • Negotiation Techniques

 

💬 Broker-Carrier Communications

  • Building Carrier Networks

  • Setting Up Rate Confirmations

  • Conflict Resolution

 

Broker-Client Operations & Advanced Skills

🛒 Sales & Shipper Outreach

  • Finding and Prospecting Shippers (using platforms Manta, Thomasnet and etc)

  • Cold Calling & Email Scripts

  • Overcoming Objections

 

💰 Pricing & Profit Margins

  • Rate Calculation & Lane Analysis

  • Fuel Surcharge & Accessorial Fees

  • Profitability & Invoicing

 

📈 Daily Operations & Scaling

  • Managing Loads from Pickup to Delivery

  • Invoicing, Factoring & Collections

  • Hiring Agents & Building a Team

 

🧠 Advanced Tactics

  • Niche Brokering (Government, Healthcare, Oversized, Hazmat and Etc)

 

ADDITIONAL VIDEOS

  • Information Freight Broker Industry

 

PRINT: Certificate of Completion

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OPTION: Earn While You Learn Program

FREE Online Freight Broker Training — NO Catch. Enroll Today!

Freight Broker 911 is an Employment and Training Services company committed to helping individuals enter the freight broker industry with confidence. Our platform is designed to give the right candidates an opportunity to explore whether a Freight Broker Career — or the freight industry as a whole — is the right career choice.

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Getting Started Is as Easy as 1-2-3

Step 1: FREE Online Freight Broker Training | Self Enrollment - Click Here

Step 2: Enroll in the Earn While You Learn “Branded Program” Option - Click Here

Step 3: Begin Your Earn While You Learn Opportunity Journey

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Important Program Notes

  • Training is ALWAYS FREE.

  • If you choose to enroll in the Branded Program, we will build your customized Freight Broker Website.
    This site is designed to help you Earn While You Learn.

    • The Branded Program is $99 per month.

    • This cost covers:
      • Website design and development under your name or operating name
      • Access to a Transportation Management System (TMS)
      • All tools, resources, and support needed on your path to becoming a Freight Broker

  • Earn 60% Profit Performance Pay while you train.

  • You choose how long to remain in the Earn While You Learn Program.

    • We recommend staying no more than 12 months.

  • Everyone learns differently. This program allows you to grow at your own pace, gain real experience, build industry knowledge, and start developing your book of business as you progress toward becoming a successful Freight Broker.

  • If you do not need training or choose not to enroll in the Earn While You Learn Program, you may apply directly to hundreds of available jobs within our network.

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