Week 1 | Introduction to Freight Brokerage & Transportation Industry
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Welcome To Freight Broker911 (0:28)
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Get The Right Training (0:25)
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How To Get Hired as a Freight Broker (1:06)
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How To Attain License from the Federal Government (2:51)
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Top 3 Reasons to Become a Freight Broker (2:01)
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Operating in the New World of Transportation with a TMS (2:09)
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New World of Freight Brokering Training Book
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Choose The Right Freight Broker Career Path (2:50)
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History & Role of Freight Brokers (2:28)
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Broker vs. Freight Agent vs. Dispatcher (5:36)
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Overview of Supply Chain & Logistics (3:02)
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FMCSA & DOT Regulations (2:24)
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Broker Authority (MC Number) (2:06)
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Surety Bonds (BMC-84 vs. BMC-85) (6:21)
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UCR, BOI (Beneficial Ownership Info), and SCAC Codes (12:57)
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Week 1 Quiz
Week 2 | Building Your Freight Brokerage Business
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LLC vs. Sole Proprietor vs. Corporation (4:46)
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EIN, Business Banking, Accounting Tools (3:58)
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Business Name, Logo & Branding (1:54)
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Load Boards (DAT, TruckStop, etc) (2:10)
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TMS (Transportation Management Systems) (1:53)
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Carrier Onboarding Platforms (e.g., MyCarrierPackets) (2:51)
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Types of Insurance (Cargo, Contingent Liability) (1:11)
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Risk Mitigation Practices (5:22)
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Week 2 Quiz
Week 3 | Freight Movement Process & Carrier Relations
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Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Hotshot, etc. | Type of Equipment (1:54)
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LTL vs. FTL Shipping The Different (2:20)
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Intermodal, Expedited, and Specialized Freight (7:28)
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Vetting Carriers (Safety Ratings, Insurance) (5:17)
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Carrier Packets & Contracts (7:14)
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Negotiation Techniques (4:09)
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Building Carrier Networks (2:06)
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Setting Up Rate Confirmations (1:40)
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Conflict Resolution
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Week 3 Quiz
Week 4 | : Broker-Client Operations & Advanced Skills
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• Finding and Prospecting Shippers (using platforms Manta, Thomasnet and etc) (5:34)
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Making Calls and Email Scripts (4:23)
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Overcoming Objections (1:54)
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Rate Calculation & Lane Analysis (5:27)
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Fuel Surcharge & Accessorial Fees (2:12)
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Profitability & Invoicing (5:14)
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Managing Loads from Pickup to Delivery (1:56)
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Invoicing, Factoring & Collections (1:04)
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Hiring Agents & Building a Team (2:20)
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Niche Brokering (Government, Healthcare, Oversized, Hazmat and Etc) (5:36)
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Week 4 Quiz
Freight Broker Document | E-Book Training
