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Freight
Broker
Training
Basic
Workshop
Package
Specializing
in
start-ups
$1,495.00
By far
our most
popular
package,
the FBT
Basic
Workshop
Package
is
perfect
for
those
wishing
to begin
or
further
their
career
as a
freight
broker.
As part
of your
Freight
Broker
Basic
you'll
receive
a 3-day
Workshop
with a
TALTOA
transportation
consultant
at our
location
in Fort
Smith,
Ar.
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The
advantages of
attending a Freight
Broker Basic
Workshop not only
includes the
training you'll
receive by being
with your
consultant, but also
the first hand
knowledge via the
"Hands-On" use of
broker tools such as
load boards, freight
broker software,
mileage programs,
backhaul directories
and more.
Why clients choose
TALTOA...
We're much more than
a freight broker
school
TALTOA is a
transportation and
logistics consulting
firm specializing in
freight broker
start-ups. Either as
a freight broker
with your own
authority or as a
freight broker
agent, we have the
expertise to help
our clients get
started the right
way!
On-going Support
As part of our service clients
receive a 90-day
consulting package,
longer if needed.
During this period
clients and their
staff have unlimited
phone support. As
questions or
problems arise,
clients know that
help is only a phone
call away.
Continuing Education
Clients have
unlimited access to
the Freight Broker
Training
E-Workshop. Packed
with training
videos, industry
information, account
leads and more. The
Freight Broker
Training E-Workshop
is available to
clients and their
personnel 24/7.
Affordability
No where can
clients find more
for the same
investment. We're in
business to help our
clients succeed as a
freight broker or
freight broker
agent. It takes much
more than a few days
and a certificate to
become a successful
freight broker. Our
clients know that
we're committed to
their success and
here for the long
haul.
Marketing
The FBT
Basic Workshop
includes
a turnkey marketing
tool...
your
company's own
website!
Before you finish
your Workshop you
will work with our
web designer to plan
the look and feel of
your website. This
includes choosing
the name
(www.yoursite.com),
template, logo
and more. Your
website will consist
of 5 pages,
unlimited email
addresses (i.e.;
yourname@yoursite.com),
2 forms, pictures
and more.
Our goal,
as your trainer/consultant,
is to enable you to
have the tools,
knowledge, and
support needed to be
successful as a
freight broker. To
begin you will
choose which dates
to attend a Freight
Broker Training 3
day Workshop in Fort
Smith, Ar
(transportation,
lodging and meals
not included). Once
your Workshop is
complete you will
have a 3 month (90
day) consulting
package containing
everything listed
above.
The Freight Broker
Training Workshop is
conducted every
Monday -
Wednesday
(arrangements can be
made for alternate
days if needed). Below is
an approximate
schedule that will
show you what to
expect during your
FBT Workshop.
Day 1
(approximate
schedule)
7:00 - 9:00
A.M.;
Breakfast available
9:00 A.M.;
Meet and
greet with your
TALTOA Consultant.
Day 1 of your FBT
Workshop officially
begins. The first
hour will be spent
on you, your
background,
transportation
experience and just
getting to know you.
Also discussed will
be your goals for
your brokerage and
your plans as to
obtaining your own
authority or
becoming a broker
agent.
10:00 -
12:00 Noon;
You
consultant will
explain the history
of brokering freight
as well as begin
discussing the
legalities involved.
Your consultant will
show you several
ways in which to
prospect for
clients. During this
time you will also
learn phone
techniques for
talking to prospects
and converting them
to clients/shippers,
also known as
"setting up a
shipper".
12:00 - 1:30
P.M.;
Lunch
1:30 - 3:00
P.M.;
A brief review of
prospecting new
clients and setting
them up as a
shipper. You will
begin learning how
to set rates for
your loads. This
includes creating a
rate for the
shipper, completing
a rate sheet, using
the computer to
assist you with
finding rates,
learning the
different lanes and
their rates.
3:00 - 4:30
P.M.;
The proper way to
work a load that
your shipper has
given you. This will
include computing a
rate in which to
offer a
truck/carrier,
understanding your
commission, using
different load
boards, working with
approved carriers,
using carrier
directories and
backhaul lists.
4:30 - 5:00
P.M.;
Review. End of day
1.
Day 2
(approximate
schedule)
7:00 - 9:00
A.M.;
Breakfast available
9:00 A.M.;
Review of day 1.
Guest speaker (when
available) from a
local manufacturing
firm, the topic
"What A Shipper
Expects From A
Transportation
Provider".
10:30 -
12:00 Noon;
Working
with shipper load
sheets, developing
lanes, using
available truck
forms, selling loads
to carriers. In
addition your
consultant will
expand on the tips
and tricks of using
load boards for
maximum
effectiveness.
12:00 - 1:30
P.M.;
Lunch
1:30 - 4:30
P.M.;
Carrier negotiation,
proper set-up of a
carrier, legal
paperwork, due
diligence,
insurance, shipper
load confirmations,
carrier load
confirmations,
dispatch, check
calls.
4:30 - 5:00
P.M.;
Review. End of day
2.
Day 3
(approximate
schedule)
7:00 - 9:00
A.M.;
Breakfast available
9:00 A.M.;
Review
10:00 -
12:00 Noon;
Client to
work loads start to
finish with
supervision from
consultant.
12:00 - 1:30
P.M.;
Lunch
1:30 - 3:00
P.M.;
Load intricacies,
blind shipments,
double brokering,
claims.
3:00 - 4:00
P.M.;
Obtaining your own
authority, office
set-up, agency
system, marketing.
4:00 - 5:00
P.M.;
Consulting
information, issuing
usernames and
passwords,
conference calls,
phone support, exit
interview, end of
Workshop.
As part of
your FBT Workshop
Package you will
receive;
The TALTOA
Freight Broker
Training
Basic Workshop Kit
- As soon as you
arrive for your
Workshop will be
given your FBT
Consult Kit. The kit
contains A POA (Plan
of Action) designed
exclusively for you
and your business,
the FBT-101 Manual,
FBT Consult
Workbook, Carrier
Directory, Shipper
Directory, broker
agent demo software
and various supplies
you will need during
your Workshop.
Marketing Tool
- Whether you'll be
working under your
own authority or as
a broker agent,
you'll need your own
website. A website
is a
"must have"
marketing tool
in today's business
world. Your site
will be on it's way
to being on the web
before you leave
your workshop.
Unlimited
Phone Support
- As questions arise
you can pick up the
phone and call your
consultant. Often
these questions are
for rate assistance,
terminology
clarification,
and contract
assistance. We urge
you to use phone
support as often as
needed.
Weekly Conference
Calls
- You will
be invited to attend
our Weekly Consult
Conference Call. All
of our clients are
invited to attend
and discuss topics
that are of concern
to them. This can be
of benefit to all as
the WCC consists of
brokers,
transporters, hot
shots and trucking
companies.
Immediate Email
Updates
- All
consulting clients
receive regular
emails from us
containing important
information relating
to the
transportation
industry. It is not
uncommon to receive
several updates per
week.
Monthly
Reports
- Each client
receives our Monthly
Consult Report which
contains news,
information,
suggestions, and
more.
Software and
Service Discounts
- Because of our
industry
affiliations with
software and service
companies we are
able to provide our
clients tools for
their agencies at
discounts of up to
50%.
Client Area
Access
- As a client you
will be given a
username and
password that will
allow you and your
staff access to our
client area. This is
a great tool that
you will use daily
as it provides
information such as
the e-version of
FBA-101, videos,
chats, downloadable
forms, account leads
and more.
Pre-registration is
required to attend a
FBT Workshop as the
size of the Workshop
is limited to only 6
attendees. There are
two ways to
register;
1) Register by
phone. Call
800.582.4167 and a
representative will
be happy to assist
you.
or
2) Register online.
Click the "Register"
button below to
begin.
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