Freight Broker Training 

Freight Broker Training

For those seeking an answer to the question, how to become a freight broker... you're in the right place!


More Than A School...

FBT 101 is the freight broker consulting division of TALTOA. We're much more than a school, we're part of your team!

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FBT Workshop Dates

FBT Workshops are conducted every Monday - Wednesday or Thursday (depending on the package chosen).

 

Advance registration required.

 

Registration includes
you and two guests.

 

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FBT 101 Tele-Workshop

 

Special "No Interest"
Financing Available

 

This is the perfect solution for those unable to attend a FBT Workshop in person. 

 

The FBT Tele-Workshop Package is much more than just training over the phone. The FBT TeleWorkshop includes a 30 day consulting package that begins with an 6 hour Tele-Workshop utilizing the telephone and the internet.

 

Once your order is processed you'll be shipped your FBT Tele-Workshop Kit containing your FBT 101 Manual, FBT 101 Workbook, the TALTOA Carrier Directory, the TALTOA Shipper Directory, freight broker demo software, and assorted supplies that you'll use during your
Tele-Workshop. 

 

Your Tele-Workshop will be conducted over a 6 day period in one hour increments each day. The dates and times of your Tele-Workshop will be decided by you and your consultant, this allows for a flexible schedule. Each hour will contain a review from the previous hour. Yes, there will be homework.

 

Topics Include;

The Proper effectiveness of a broker

Different types of loads

How to prospect for new accounts

Negotiating rates with new accounts

Checking the shippers credit

Shipper load confirmations

Right way of working the load boards

Right way to search for trucks

Proper use of a backhaul list

Different types of carrier equipment

Negotiating with carriers

How to approve a carrier

Transportation legalities

Broker software

Carrier load confirmations

Monitoring a load

Creating lanes

Terminology

Claims

Billing

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Obtaining your first broker/agent contract

Obtaining your own authority

Obtaining your bond

Contingent cargo insurance

The agency system

 

The FBT 101 Tele-Workshop
only $695.00!

 

To learn more about the
FBT TeleWorkshop and
the special "No Interest"
financing

click here

 

To register call 800.582.4167 or click the "Register" button below.

 

 

 

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.

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. 

 

60 Day Consulting Period

Freight Broker Software Included  

 

 

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 60-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

Your consultant will work with you on the different aspects of marketing. This includes website, blog, advertising and much more. As with any business, marketing is an important aspect often meaning the difference between success and failure.

 

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 2 month (60 day) consulting package containing everything listed above.

 

FBT Basic Workshop Package  

60 Day Consulting Package
3 Day Freight Broker Workshop
(you and 2 staff members)
Freight Broker E-Workshop Unlimited Access
Freight Broker 2K9 Manual
Freight Broker Terminology Guide
Freight Broker Workbook
The Shipper Directory
The Carrier Directory
Freight Broker Software
Unlimited Phone Support
Conference Calls
Email Updates
Monthly Reports

 

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 FBT 2K9 Manual, FBT Workbook, Carrier Directory, Shipper Directory, broker agent demo software and various supplies you will need during 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.

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 - The Broker Lite S.V. Freight Broker Software from ISS is included with this package. During your Workshop you will receive training for using this software.

 

Service Discounts - Because of our industry affiliations we are able to provide our clients discounts on tools and services 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.

 

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Workshops for the Freight Broker Training Basic Consulting Package
are conducted every Monday - Wednesday.
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Pre-registration is required to attend a FBT Workshop;

 

1) Register by phone. Call 800.582.4167 and a representative will be happy to assist you.

 

or

 

2) Register online (recommended). Click the "Register" button below to begin.

 


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