Learn How to Start Your Freight Brokerage
From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, learn how to get your freight broker license and start a successful freight brokerage – 100% online and at your own pace with this freight agent and freight broker training course.
Freight brokers find carriers for shippers to haul their freight. They also assume financial responsibility in the shipping process by invoicing shippers, paying carriers and agents, extending credit and more. In the Pensacola region especially, freight brokers in are high demand due to the regions proximity to Florida’s many Gulf Coast ports.
The University of West Florida Freight Broker program will teach you the ins and outs of the industry from experienced freight brokers. You’ll gain the knowledge and resources you need to register with the FMCSA, get a surety bond and break into the shipping industry.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates commercial motor vehicles and requires that freight brokers obtain a license. This course will help you navigate transportation law overseen by the FMCSA and understand how they impact your operations.
Freight Broker/Agent Training
Schedule: You will have six months of access to this self-paced freight broker course. Start anytime.
Admission Requirements: There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course focuses solely on U.S. domestic freight brokering, so it’s only recommended if you plan to do business in the United States.
Freight Broker FAQs
What is the average salary for a freight broker in Florida?
According to Indeed.com, as of September 2023, the average salary for freight brokers in the state of Florida is $66,969 per year. The highest-earning Florida professionals in this field earn more than $141,000.
What does a freight broker do vs. a freight agent?
Many people confuse the roles of freight brokers and freight agents, and even use the two names interchangeably. However, they are not the same role. The main difference between the two roles involves licensure and liability. A freighter broker is a professional licensed through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and is legally responsible for the cargo that is being transported. A freight agent is not licensed or liable for the freight in his or her charge.
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Freight Brokers - Employment and Education
Freight brokers ensure, expedite and route the movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train and trucking terminals and shipping docks.
Job Stats
- Job Outlook: 8%-10% (Faster than average)
- Number of Jobs, 2021: 88,600
- Median Pay: $46,860 per year
Source: June 2023
