• Freight Broker Business Startup

  • How to Start, Run & Grow a Successful Freight Brokerage Business
  • By: Allen McCarthy
  • Narrated by: Aaron Hay
  • Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (168 ratings)

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By: Allen McCarthy
Narrated by: Aaron Hay
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Publisher's summary

You may already know this, but in case you didn't, here are some facts about why freight brokerage business is growing and why it is so lucrative to get in to.

  • Since 2012, Freight brokerage industry has been seeing a steady 6-12% growth every year
  • The ongoing economic recovery is bringing an increase in demand for trucking services
  • The massive growth of companies like Amazon, eBay, and others are contributing directly to freight brokerage business
  • According to ATA (American Trucking Association), by 2022 overall revenue in the trucking industry will increase by 66%!
  • ATA also predicts that the by 2022 the cargo weight they carry will grow by 24%
  • Increase use of LTL (Less Than Truckload) which can only be accessed by a licensed freight broker

If these facts sold you on the idea to at least find out more, then let's talk about what's in this book.

In this book you will learn:

  • What is a freight broker
  • Difference between freight broker and freight forwarder
  • Ten reasons why you should become a freight broker
  • How the industry works
  • Trucking industry players
  • A day in life of a freight broker
  • Eight essential traits of a freight broker
  • How to actually become a freight broker
  • How much can you make
  • How freight broker business makes money
  • How to start a freight brokerage business step by step
  • How to write a business plan (a full plan is included)
  • What are all the required forms, permits, and licenses
  • What are the legal requirements
  • What are the bond and insurance requirements
  • Estimated startup cost
  • Marketing and resources
  • Five practical ways to find new clients
  • Five effective networking tools

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Quality information

good book and quality information but I know there is more out there because the trucking industry is always evolving.

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Nice information

Very nice detailed information on the freight industry. I've been looking at transitioning from driving to freight brokering. This is a nice reference tool to have.

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Basic Info

I originally rated this book lower, but am revising my rating. I did not enjoy this book, but I think some people might. It feels as if it was written by someone who really cares but it was just too basic for me. It basically tells you to get a job as a broker to learn this specific business and 75% of the content is about the basics of running any business, but it's a decent intro for someone brand new who needs some basic pointers.

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Beginners need to read or listen first

loved it and I wished i would have finished listening to this before I attended my load training class.

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Good Info to start

quick and short listen....i listen to it about 3 times. if you have a passion and desire for the business then you will enjoy it...

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Insightful

Great everything I'm geared up and ready to go. All this was new to me until I got this book.

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Easy way to see it

I started my transportation business 18 years ago and Allan gave a great relief by confirming I been doing alright all this time!
Great insights!

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Detailed overview of the freight brokering business very informative and kept it interesting

The author and narrator did a good job of keeping it interesting but keeping everything to the point. Great overview of the business.

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Great book

This book is very informative and provides step by step details on how to successfully start a freight brokerage. Great read. I would definitely recommend.

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Freight broker

Thank you for all your insight I am a professional truck driver and I found everything in your book to be very useful and knowledgeable I hope to implement some of your suggestions to starting a freight forwarding company and I will be emailing you at your Gmail account

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