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Frequently Asked Questions

5. What is the difference in being a Freight Broker or a Freight Broker Agent?
 
A freight broker assumes all legal and financial responsabilities for the movement of cargo. They have to met the requirements under FMCSA Guidelines, all legal requirements (Authority, Bond, BOC-3) to legally operates as a property broker in the United States.

A freight agent serves as an independent contractor for a freight brokerage but serves in the same capacity. Typically freight agents will receive a commission  of the profit from every load. The agent in return does not assume any responsability for insurance, freight broker authority, claims or collections of freight bills.

6. Can I work from home?
 
Yes!  In fact, in starting your business it is recommended that you start from a home office to keep your expenses low while you grow and expand your business.

7. What do I need to get started?
 
The following will be required for either the broker or the agent startup:
1.       Internet access (DSL if possible)
2.       A fairly fast computer.
3.       A fax machine  if you do not own one consider one of the 4-1 machines.  Office Depot and other supply stores will run specials on acceptable units.
 

8. Can i really become a freight broker today?
 
Yes you can! All of our training programs and materials were created by our company and are copyrighted in order to put you in business Today. Our instructors will actually teach you how to move freight, quote lanes, deal with shippers, resolve claims, post a load, prospecting...All you need to know how to find shippers and carriers, establish new accounts, how to move your freight through using internet load boards, carrier database, all that and more easy to understanding with our quick Online Freight Broker Training Program and On The Job Training ( Instructor Supervised)

9. Will I receive a hard copy of the material?
 
Yes and no. Printed materials are expensive to produce. Our mission is to make this affordable for everyone. By making this available from your members area, we're able to eliminate unnecessary publication expenses and pass those savings onto you. Further benefits include immediate access and updated material. But for those of you who insist on reading from paper, you may print the material using the "print" link at the top of each page.