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Freight Brokering Course - Extended Version
Section 1 - INTRODUCTION
Before you start
Introduction (1:44)
1. Why should you start a Freight Brokerage? (3:54)
Lesson 1 Explained (4:15)
2. Required skills (3:04)
Lesson 2 Explained (5:43)
3. Course overview (2:59)
Lesson 3 Explained (1:56)
Section 2 – PARTIES INVOLVED IN TRANSPORTATION
4. Role of a Freight Broker (2:04)
Lesson 4 Explained (3:29)
5. Freight Agent (3:05)
Lesson 5 Explained (5:04)
6. Shippers and receivers (3:07)
Lesson 6 Explained (8:48)
7. Motor Carriers and Safety (4:46)
Lesson 7 Explained (7:38)
8. Transaction diagram (6:07)
Lesson 8 Explained (8:23)
9. Why shippers use freight brokers? (2:04)
Lesson 9 Explained (6:39)
Quiz # 1
Quiz # 1 Explained (4:58)
Section 3 – EQUIPMENT AND FREIGHT
10. Truck types (3:55)
Lesson 10 Explained (3:11)
11. Trailer types (3:32)
Lesson 11 Explained (9:22)
12. Cargo (Weight, Space, Commodity) (5:07)
Lesson 12 Explained (8:41)
13. Special requirements (5:16)
Lesson 13 Explained (2:44)
14. FTL vs LTL (2:45)
Lesson 14 Explained (2:19)
15. Alternative modes of transportation (1:41)
Lesson 15 Explained (3:30)
Quiz # 2
Quiz # 2 Explained (3:47)
Section 4 – SETTING UP YOUR BROKERAGE
16. Getting your Broker Authority (6:08)
Lesson 16 Explained (4:17)
17. Getting your Surety Bond or Trust (3:41)
Lesson 17 Explained (3:08)
18. Additional Insurance Coverage (2:10)
Lesson 18 Explained (2:30)
19. FMCSA requirements (3:51)
Lesson 19 Explained (5:34)
20. Making a choice (1:12)
Lesson 20 Explained (1:49)
Section 5 – PREPARATION FOR OPERATIONS
21. Starting Capital (4:36)
Lesson 21 Explained (8:42)
22. Thinking ahead – your legal entity (1:48)
Lesson 22 Explained (6:19)
Reference - SIMPLE WAYS TO FORM A COMPANY
Reference - GETTING YOUR EIN
23. DUNS number and SCAC code (3:11)
Lesson 23 Explained (1:40)
24. Things you will need to get started – Equipment (4:48)
Lesson 24 Explained (6:14)
25. Things you will need to get started – Software (4:31)
Lesson 25 Explained (5:33)
26. Working capital (4:37)
Lesson 26 Explained (4:01)
27. Selection of a Factoring company (6:56)
Lesson 27 Explained (10:04)
Section 6 – SALES AND MARKETING
28. Where do you find clients? (3:13)
Lesson 28 Explained (3:33)
29. Your brand and identity (3:35)
Lesson 29 Explained (10:35)
30. Content (6:30)
Lesson 30 Explained (12:13)
31. Website (3:05)
Lesson 31 Explained (5:15)
32. Online advertising (7:33)
Lesson 32 Explained (8:49)
33. Direct Marketing (4:04)
Lesson 33 Explained (7:24)
34. Data (2:24)
Lesson 34 Explained (6:18)
35. Reverse marketing (2:39)
Lesson 35 Explained (1:53)
36. Marketing outsourcing (1:41)
Lesson 36 Explained (4:49)
37. Sales outsourcing (2:32)
Lesson 37 Explained (3:01)
38. Getting Virtual Help (1:44)
Lesson 38 Explained (3:48)
39. Marketing yourself as a Freight Agent (2:03)
Lesson 39 Explained (3:45)
Section 7 – RATES AND LOGISTICS
40. Setting up your clients and getting the right information (3:45)
Lesson 40 Explained (7:22)
41. Understanding lanes and Rates (3:29)
Lesson 41 Explained (10:28)
42. Pick-up and delivery location (6:03)
Lesson 42 Explained (5:04)
43. Pick-up and delivery times and their importance (4:05)
Lesson 43 Explained (7:43)
44. Extra stops and consolidation (2:57)
Lesson 44 Explained (3:18)
45. Special factors (2:07)
Lesson 45 Explained (5:17)
46. Spot market vs contract market and fuel surcharge (5:39)
Lesson 46 Explained (6:21)
47. Quoting to your client (7:59)
Lesson 47 Explained (6:56)
48. Using rates for marketing purposes (3:33)
Lesson 48 Explained (2:40)
Quiz # 3
Quiz # 3 Explained (5:58)
Section 8 – FINDING CARRIERS
49. Load boards – electronic marketplaces (7:39)
Lesson 49 Explained (8:10)
50. DAT, Internet Truck Stop and TMS (1:53)
Lesson 50 Explained (3:31)
51. Searching for trucks (1:28)
Lesson 51 Explained (2:58)
52. Building relationships with carriers and dispatchers (1:58)
Lesson 52 Explained (2:35)
DAT BONUS - Access to the DAT load board (1:56)
DAT BONUS - Introducing DAT Express 2.0 Load board (3:22)
DAT BONUS - Quick-Start Guide DAT Power for Brokers (4:38)
DAT BONUS - RateView Quick-start Guide for Brokers (5:19)
Section 9 – BOOKING YOUR FIRST LOAD
53. Getting the right information from Carrier (6:06)
Lesson 53 Explained (7:32)
54. Acceptable rates and negotiation tips (4:46)
Lesson 54 Explained (6:28)
55. Setting up a motor carrier & the verification process (6:00)
Lesson 55 Explained (6:01)
56. Rate confirmation and what to look for (3:13)
Lesson 56 Explained (3:31)
57. Fuel advances, lumpers and travel checks (5:13)
Lesson 57 Explained (8:05)
58. Detention and layover (7:07)
Lesson 58 Explained (4:44)
59. Cancelations and TONU (2:43)
Lesson 59 Explained (4:15)
60. Dispatching your load (3:58)
Lesson 60 Explained (8:12)
Quiz # 4
Quiz # 4 Explained (5:07)
Section 10 – MAKE YOUR BUSINESS BETTER
61. Communication and problem resolution (2:50)
Lesson 61 Explained (7:28)
62. Forming a team and planning (3:01)
Lesson 62 Explained (10:13)
63. Hiring agents (4:01)
Lesson 63 Explained (4:31)
64. Transition into other fields of transportation (3:37)
Lesson 64 Explained (9:47)
BONUS - TMS Module by RoseRocket
TMS Module Introduction (2:29)
Benefits of RoseRocket TMS software (9:55)
Creating an account (7:39)
Creating a customer (1:59)
Building an order (5:11)
Finding and adding a motor carrier (3:21)
Dispatching an order - Rate confirmation (4:28)
Tracking your load - E-Tracking links (2:02)
Invoicing an order (6:10)
TMS Module Conclusion (1:17)
BONUS - TruckStop Module
Introduction (4:04)
TruckStop Load Board - How it works (20:40)
TruckStop Rate Analysis - A "must have" for rate quotes (5:48)
TruckStop RMIS - Online carrier onboarding and screening (17:03)
TruckStop TMS - Transportation Management Software (17:01)
Certificate of Completion
Certificate Introduction (3:40)
Certificate of Completion – Read before you start!
Final Graded Quiz
Instructions to receive your Certificate of Completion
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TruckStop RMIS - Online carrier onboarding and screening
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