Program Overview

Freight Broker / Agent Training

The Freight Broker / Agent Training program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to start a successful freight brokerage. The program covers topics such as licensing and operations, sales and marketing, and provides students with the resources needed to register with the FMCSA and get a surety bond.

Course Objectives

The course objectives include:

• Learning the ins and outs of the industry from experienced freight brokers
• Gaining the knowledge and resources needed to register with the FMCSA, get a surety bond, and break into the shipping industry

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, the course focuses solely on U.S. domestic freight brokering, so it is only recommended if you plan to conduct business in the United States. The course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Instructors

The instructors for this course are:

• Jan Roach: Jan Roach entered the transportation field and became a partner in a freight brokerage operation in 1995. For over 10 years, she ran a brokerage/freight agency, overseeing sales, marketing, accounting, and claims, and day-to-day operations. Roach holds a Bachelor of Science from Baylor University and has provided training for the freight industry since 2001.
• Jeff Roach: Jeff Roach has been in the transportation and freight brokerage industry since 1986. He founded and operated his own freight brokerage in 1995, after working as the vice president of national accounts for a major truckload carrier with an air freight division. He grew his brokerage into a multimillion-dollar business and began developing freight broker courses in 2001. Roach is a graduate of Abilene Christian University, holding a Bachelor of Science.

Program Details

The program is 100% online, at your pace, and provides you with all materials you need upon registration. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.

Job Outlook for Freight Brokers

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists freight broker/agent as a "Bright Outlook" career area, with over 30% job growth expected in the next five years. According to the US Bureau of Transportation (USDOT), over 11 billion tons of freight move by truck each year. This number will grow, so skilled brokers are needed to keep the industry moving. Freight brokers make an average of $45,000 annually, depending on your experience level, top brokers can make over $66,600 per year.