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Freight Broker Basics Course
Course Introduction
Broker Information
Course Introduction Video (5:29)
Module 1: An Introduction to Freight Brokering
Module 1 Introduction Video (0:56)
What is a Freight Broker? (5:30)
The FMCSA and DOT
Freight Broker Business Models (6:20)
A Day in the Life of a Freight Broker
Shipping Methods (5:17)
Check on Learning
Module 2: Getting Setup
Module 2 Introduction Video (1:14)
Required Steps to Start a Freight Brokerage (5:32)
Ownership of a Freight Brokerage
Recommended Tools (6:34)
Capital Requirements (3:32)
Calculating Cash Flow Needs
What is a Line of Credit? (3:05)
Factoring (5:45)
Home Office & Technology Setup (3:36)
Check on Learning
Module 3: Customers
Module 3 Introduction Video (1:02)
Prospecting (4:33)
Who Can You Prospect? (3:51)
Lead Generation
The Spot Market vs. Contract Rates (5:06)
Prospecting Hurdles (4:14)
Prospecting Activity (2:47)
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Module 4: Winning Business
Module 4 Introduction Video (1:05)
An Overview on Winning Business (2:42)
Customer Setups & Credit Approval (4:05)
Winning Dedicated Lanes (5:13)
How to Price a Lane
BOL Prospecting (3:52)
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Module 5: Carriers
Module 5 Introduction Video (1:12)
Carrier Statistics and Definitions
Motor Carriers and Equipment Types (10:29)
Spot Market Freight
Contract Carriers (4:05)
Carrier Setup Process
Understanding LTL (4:31)
Hours of Service
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Module 6: Dispatching
Module 6 Introduction Video (0:57)
Dispatching Overview (5:08)
Fuel Advances and Lumpers
Customer Updates and Check Calls (4:30)
Load Delivery
Common Dispatch Issues (8:18)
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Module 7: The Back Office of a Freight Brokerage
Module 7 Introduction Video (1:10)
Back Office Overview
Accounting (4:45)
Customer Support (4:27)
Carrier Support (2:20)
Human Resources
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Course Conclusion
Course Conclusion Video (0:40)
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Back Office Overview
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