How to Become a Freight Broker with No Experience
How to Become a Freight Broker with No Experience
Learn how DAT is helping brokers start their business and find long-term success.
Gaining access to freight broker loads, even without prior experience, is a more feasible endeavor than you may realize. With the support of reputable freight broker training, you can position yourself for success in this field. Furthermore, DAT is at your service, offering both the essential training and the authority needed to promptly start securing loads through the industry-leading, largest load board – the DAT load board.
- Get your business up and running with DAT Authority.
- Learn what it takes to be a competent broker and thrive.
- Take advantage of personalized coaching to achieve business goals.
Get your business up and running with DAT Authority.
Start finding valuable freight broker jobs, no experience necessary.
If you’re wondering about becoming a freight broker without experience, the initial move is to obtain your broker authority. DAT Authority enables you to meet all federal and state requirements for your trucking business, including MC and USDOT numbers, BOC-3 process agents, and more, ensuring you can swiftly become a prosperous freight broker.
Learn what it takes to be a competent broker and thrive.
DAT Freight 360 can make all the difference for new brokers.
If you’re looking to become a freight broker, lack of experience is no obstacle! Freight broker training such as DAT’s Freight 360 Freight Broker Basics Course offers newcomers a strong foundation for managing their business, guiding them toward lasting success. Discover how to find more leads, handle more freight, and enhance customer relationships, all at your own speed and in a convenient online environment.
Take advantage of personalized coaching to achieve business goals.
Set yourself up for success with Freight 360 coaching.
Position yourself for success in learning how to become a freight broker, even if you have no prior experience. Enhance your Freight 360 training with group or personalized coaching to receive customized guidance specific to your business. Set your goals, collaborate with industry experts, and prosper as a freight broker.
"Some say it's simple to get your authority, and that you should save your money and do it yourself. Other people, including myself, are not sure where to even begin. I used a service provided by DAT to get my authority. It was important to me that it was done right the first time, by people who have done this before."
- Chad Boblett - Boblett Brothers Trucking
"They took me by the hand an led me through all of the diffiult and confusing steps to ensure that I started off on the right food. I cannot say it any clearer than these folks know what it's all about."
- Gregg Knight, LTL Trucking
Freight brokering is a competitive job, and it may not be for everyone. But for those wondering how to become a freight broker with no experience, doing so is easier with the right tools and resources — which can make your freight broker journey painless. DAT Authority makes starting your freight brokerage business quick and simple, while our Freight 360 Freight Broker Basics Course gives you all the information you need to thrive in a competitive market.
For a new freight broker, no experience doesn’t mean they don’t have the skills needed to succeed. Freight brokers need excellent communication skills, as they are often in contact with other parties to negotiate loads. They need to have good organizational skills in order to keep track of multiple clients and keep everything on track. And they need analytical skills to break down data and make the best decisions for their business.
Between the time spent getting your trucking authority and taking a freight broker training course, becoming a freight broker can take from 30 to 45 days. However, DAT’s Freight 360 course is self-paced, meaning that you learn everything about brokering on a schedule that suits your needs.
Brokers can find loads by using a load board platform. DAT’s Load Board features more than 536 million loads and trucks posted annually, meaning that it’s easy for brokers to find the best loads and best carriers to work with. Build your network, get accurate and up-to-date data on freight rates, move freight faster, and increase your profits.
Freight broker training usually takes the form of an online course that can vary from one provider to another. In general, it involves self-paced training that covers key topics that will set you up for success as a freight broker. Topics include regulations and licenses, insurance, responsibilities for damage, office operations, a broker’s responsibilities, and much more. The lessons will typically use a mix of video, audio, images, and text to help you learn.
The price of freight broker training varies based on the provider. Fortunately, because DAT has partnered with Freight 360 for freight broker training, you can access the training for even less as a DAT user.
For Freight 360, the prices are:
- Freight Broker Basics Course: $749 (DAT price is $599 with our coupon code). This includes a one-year membership to the online course.
- Group Coaching: $349 per month. This includes one group call per week and membership to a private Facebook group.
- 1-on-1 coaching: $999 per month. This includes two one-on-one calls per month.
Boost Your Brokerage with DAT Authority and Training.
Say goodbye to your uncertainties about breaking into the freight broker field without prior experience. Take the first step by acquiring DAT Authority, which will open the doors for you. With DAT’s comprehensive Freight 360 broker training, you’ll learn the ins and outs of becoming a top-notch broker. For further information and details, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today!