From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, learn how to get your broker license and start a successful freight brokerage – 100% online and at your own pace!
“This course used real life examples and different learning materials that still help us operate a business,”
— Kay P., United Tribe Logistics
There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course focuses solely on U.S. domestic freight brokering, so it’s only recommended if you plan to do business in the United States.
| The Basics of Freight Brokering | Broker-Shipper Agreements | |
| Setting Up Your Business and Office | Insurance for Carriers And Brokers | |
| Setting Goals and Developing Your Corporate Identity | Recordkeeping, Accounting, and Financial Management | |
| Setting Up Your Shipper Packet and Your Carrier Packet | Determining Your Rate Quotes | |
| Operations and Using Operations Software | Carrier Relations and Solutions For Success | |
| Types of Freight And Exploring Niche Markets | Sales and Profitability | |
| Transportation Law | Advanced Marketing | |
| Broker-Carrier Contracts | Develop Your Negotiation Skills |
Jan Roach
Jan Roach has been a partner in a freight brokerage operation since 1995. For over 10 years, she ran a freight brokerage, overseeing sales, marketing, accounting 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 industry since 1986. He founded his own freight brokerage in 1995, after working as the vice president of national accounts for a major truckload carrier. He grew his brokerage into a multimillion-dollar business and began developing freight broker courses in 2001. Roach holds a Bachelor of Science from Abilene Christian University.