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Anyone have experience being a freight broker?
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:41 pm
thinking about taking a job in the industry. 40k base pay but the occupation is basically commissioned-backed, seeing as closing deals is where all your money is made. Any input would be appreciated
This post was edited on 3/13/16 at 5:42 pm
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:43 pm to Dorsey
I am
good money, 24/7 though, expect a lot of dumb arse truck drivers.
Stressful job, high pace, but I am also the IT guy so i bounce back and forth
good money, 24/7 though, expect a lot of dumb arse truck drivers.
Stressful job, high pace, but I am also the IT guy so i bounce back and forth
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:44 pm to Dorsey
Have some buddies that do logistics. Not a bad gig...
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:45 pm to Dorsey
Work with them daily. tPOS for sure.
jk. Good people for the most part.
jk. Good people for the most part.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:45 pm to Dorsey
You will basically be a caveman. If you can't knock something in the head, you won't eat. If you are a hunter type by nature, you can do well. Very cutthroat and plenty of unethical folks in it. Also some decent types.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:49 pm to Codythetiger
So you'd advise me to take it if I'm cut out and can adapt to the environment? I've heard 6 digits is absolutely feasible within a few years if you can continuously build a solid customer base. , so the thought of that type of money is definitely solid motivation. Another thing, say I'm a succesful broker - where is room for advancement? What would be the next step on the logistics totem pole?
This post was edited on 2/20/16 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:53 pm to Dorsey
checking in
but I am about to leave so I will bump tomorrow
Work for my dad's company which is a 3PL company that sets up orders for our customers. It can be stressful especially during the winter months when temp control is required for many products. I hate it actually during the winter
but I am about to leave so I will bump tomorrow
Work for my dad's company which is a 3PL company that sets up orders for our customers. It can be stressful especially during the winter months when temp control is required for many products. I hate it actually during the winter
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:55 pm to Dorsey
My friend Art Vandelay of Vandelay Industries was as importer/exporter of freight.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:56 pm to Dorsey
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So you'd advise me to take it if I'm cut out and can adapt to the environment? I've heard 6 digits is absolutely feasible within a few years if you can continuously build a solid customer base. I'm 24, so the thought of that type of money is definitely solid motivation. Another thing, say I'm a succesful broker - where is room for advancement? What would be the next step on the logistics totem pole?
I just turned 24 myself, love the money man.
Don't get ahead of yourself, building customers is harrrrddddddd. The point is, you don't give up. I'll call the same company 2x a week every week until that guy gives me a load or blocks my number. You have to have dedication.
As far as advancements go, if you build enough people, you'll have to expand. You can't handle the load volume when you get up there. Me and my partner, loaded 240 loads this month and that's MON-FRI. Everyday after work i've been mentally exhausted just from the sheer amount of people i've had to talk to or deal with. If you can prove yourself, you might get promoted to sales where you actually are over accounts and will go and fly to the customers and go to conventions to meet new people
Lots of opportunity if you just try
Posted on 10/15/15 at 3:58 pm to Codythetiger
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You can't handle the load volume when you get up there. Me and my partner, loaded 240 loads this month
That's a lot of gay sex
Posted on 10/15/15 at 4:04 pm to Dorsey
Just remember your phone doesn't turn off.
And stay firm on your prices. Before I started working here they average 13.5% profit margin. We hit 18.7 % profit margin on over 315k worth of freight. that 5 % is a lot of mula on that much money.
Needless to say, i get nice bonus checks
And stay firm on your prices. Before I started working here they average 13.5% profit margin. We hit 18.7 % profit margin on over 315k worth of freight. that 5 % is a lot of mula on that much money.
Needless to say, i get nice bonus checks
Posted on 10/15/15 at 4:13 pm to Dorsey
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where is room for advancement? What would be the next step on the logistics totem pole?
Get a loyal customer base and a BUNCH of trucks who will follow you and start your own agency.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 4:16 pm to CadesCove
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and a BUNCH of trucks who will follow you and start your own agency.
Not necessary, but it is nice to have.
I do have some regulars who I just send Rate Con's to. I just know their schedules like that. Those drivers, who I don't have to babysit are the best. Sometimes when your rates get lowered, they will take the hit with you and when they finally get back up again you can pay them more.
But mostly i just get those foreigners who do my shite for 1$ a mile and make bankkkkkkk
Posted on 10/15/15 at 4:18 pm to Codythetiger
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Not necessary, but it is nice to have.
Most bigger companies like Landstar and such don't want agents without drivers. It takes drivers to really add revenue. Otherwise, all you are doing as an agent is watering down everyone's revenue by spreading more freight among the same number of trucks. True brokerage is a bit different though. Agents have it better than brokers as a rule.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 4:19 pm to Codythetiger
I work for a heavy haul trucking company here in Louisiana and Texas. We spcialize in oilfield loads but do a lot of work for 3PL's and various ports. If you guys need a contact or help moving loads I would love to help.. Sorry to crash this thread, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity..
Posted on 10/15/15 at 4:22 pm to CadesCove
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Most bigger companies like Landstar
We put Landstar on the "Forever Hold" line
We don't load those guys.
I'm not saying we don't have regulars, but those guys are really hard to find. About 35%-40% of our loads are taken by regulars in my department, now my other co-workers have much higher %'s.
But I mostly work Dry Van/Reefers so it's a little different on my end because I do a different market
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