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Freight Broker Business Startup: How to Start, Run & Grow a Successful Freight Brokerage Business
| Title | Freight Broker Business Startup: How to Start, Run & Grow a Successful Freight Brokerage Business |
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| Date | 2024-10-10 01:35:24 |
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Desciption
Freight Broker Business StartupHow to Start, Run & Grow a Successful Freight Brokerage BusinessYou 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 yearThe ongoing economic recovery is bringing an increase in demand for trucking servicesThe massive growth of companies like Amazon, eBay, and others are contributing directly to freight brokerage businessAccording 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 brokerIf these facts sold you on the idea to at least find out more, then read on and let’s talk about what’s in this book.In This Book You Will Learn:What is a Freight BrokerDifference between Freight Broker & Freight Forwarder10 Reasons why You Should become a Freight BrokerHow the Industry WorksTrucking Industry PlayersA day in life of a Freight Broker8 Essential Traits of a Freight BrokerHow to actually Become a Freight BrokerHow Much can You MakeHow Freight Broker Business Makes MoneyHow to start a Freight brokerage business step by stepHow to write a Business Plan (A full plan is included)What are all the required Forms, permits and licensesWhat are the legal requirementsWhat are the bond and insurance requirementsEstimated Startup CostMarketing and Resources5 Practical Ways to Find New Clients5 Effective Networking Tools and Tricks6 ways to engage clients Online7 Things Clients look at in a freight Broker11 Must Follow Tips to running a profitable businessLinks to all Forms and applicationsWelcome to the wonderful world of Freight Brokerage Business, get started right from your home, and then grow that business slowly. Remember waiting one more day means you are falling behind at least 10 more new competitors that joined yesterday. Read more
Review
I bought this book because I am getting very interested in today's global freight business. I can see the demand growing everyday in this field. I have a friend who works for a freight forwarding company and I hear it from him that they are doing 3x more business now compare to what did even 5 years ago. Nevertheless, after reading this book, I can safely say it is a good reference to get started with, now if you are thinking reading this book would turn you into a freight broker, you are wrong. I can also address one of the negative reviews I read where the person said that this book says get a job as an agent when no logistics company would hire anyone without experience. That review almost made me not buy this book. But now that I read it, I can see the author said try to get a job at a freight brokerage company as an apprentice. Most any companies out there do hire people that have some basic business knowledge and then they train them on becoming an expert in a field that the company works in.Few notable points I got from this book were when the author talked about how the freight industry works, who the trucking industry players are and then where he laid out the steps to becoming an agent. As I said, it is a great starting point for sure for anyone looking into this business sector. But yes, you do have to do some more leg work and in my case I want to obtain all the licenses and then bring the friend I have that works in the freight forwarding industry to become a partner in my business. My idea is if there is a will there is always a way. I am certain that whatever training I would need, I will get in on the job slowly but surely. At least now I know what the steps are that I need to take, what licenses and permits I need to apply for and obtain. I believe the author did a decent job writing this book.
