Top 4 Reasons to Start a Freight Broker Career

January 11, 2023 | Ed2Go

Florida provides about 9,000 Freight Broker jobs each year—the second-largest amount in the country (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)). A location quotient of 1.72 indicates that freight brokers have more career opportunities than people in other professions. Here are some of the top reasons why you
should consider becoming a freight broker in 2023 (and beyond): 

1. High Demand and Growth 

The logistics industry is growing, as is the need for freight brokers. How many jobs are available in trucking freight/courier services? As of May 2021, about 85,750 jobs are advertised for freight brokers each year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), industries that hired the most cargo brokers include:

• Freight transportation arrangement (52,450 jobs)
• Couriers and express delivery services (7,570 jobs)
• Scheduled air transportation (7,080 jobs)
• Support activities for air transportation (5,130 jobs) 
• Truck transportation (3,600 jobs)

2. Competitive Salary

On average, the yearly freight broker salary in the U.S. is $71,500 ($36.67 per hour). Entry-level positions begin at $45,000 per year, while most experienced professionals earn up to $107,500 per year.

3. Flexibility

As a freight broker, you can start your own trucking business and become your own boss. With the right training program, you can easily learn how to launch your business, find freight, set up your back office, manage credit and expenditures, scale your operations, and much more. 
Becoming a self-employed freight broker increases your ability to earn a better salary than working for somebody else. You have complete control of the direction and growth of the company. Plus, you have the final say in every matter without others telling you what to do. Moreover, you can enjoy flexible work hours (i.e., you can decide when and how long you work).

4. Mobility 

As a freight broker, you also have the option to work remotely, from home or any location that is
convenient for you. You can find tons of remote jobs on Glassdoor, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and other job-hunting platforms.

Become a Freight Broker with UWF
In just six months, our online, self-paced course will teach you the fundamentals of the freight
brokerage industry. You will become familiar with transportation law, agreements, insurance, and
contracts. Once the course is over, you will be able to set up and run your own freight company,
including determining quotes, recordkeeping, negotiation, and marketing methodologies. 
Ready to get off the road and start your own freight brokerage? We are here to help! Get in touch to learn more about our Freight Broker/Agent Training.