Online Supply Chain and Freight Broker Training

Our Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) + Freight Broker/Agent Training course provides a complete view of supply chain management while preparing you for the ASCM CSCP certification exam. You will learn how to integrate planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery into a streamlined supply chain, as well as develop strategies for risk management, cost reduction, and efficiency. By course completion, you will be equipped with the knowledge to drive supply chain performance and stand out with a globally recognized certification.

This program also delivers comprehensive freight broker training, giving you the skills to build and manage a freight brokerage or agency. You will study laws and terminology, contracts, forms, software tools, and rating systems while also learning how to find shippers, negotiate rates, and maintain strong communication with carriers. From setting up carrier and shipper packets to mastering marketing strategies, this dual-focus course ensures you are prepared for both supply chain management certification and success in freight brokerage.

Supply Chain and Freight Broker/Agent FAQs

Does this course prepare you for a certification?
Yes. To earn the CSCP designation, you must pass the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) comprehensive exam offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

The freight broker portion of this course does not require a certification to enter the field.

How long does it take to become a freight broker?
It does not take long to set up your business as a freight broker. The longer time is actually building up your business. As with almost any new startup business, it'll take time to build your client database before your income starts to increase. When you're just starting out, it can take an average of three to six months or longer to establish relationships and start building your client database.

What do freight brokers do? 
The freight broker works within the company to manage the day-to-day tasks required to move goods from place to place. They hire carriers and monitor financial aspects such as invoicing, paying agents, and monitoring credit. The government may require additional fees and paperwork for a brokerage license, but not for becoming a freight agent.

Course Instructors

Wayne Durr is a global supply chain manager with over 30 years of supply chain experience with the US Army, the US Government, Fortune 500 companies, and startups. In his tenure as a supply chain professional, he has held the titles strategic buyer, senior demand forecaster, and ISO 9001 auditor, amongst others. Wayne has a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (ABD), an MBA in supply chain and operations, and Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Jan Roach has been a partner in a freight brokerage operation since 1995. For over 10 years, she ran a freight brokerage, overseeing sales, marketing, accounting and day-to-day operations. Roach holds a Bachelor of Science from Baylor University and has provided training for the freight industry since 2001.

Jeff Roach has been in the transportation industry since 1986. He founded his own freight brokerage in 1995, after working as the vice president of national accounts for a major truckload carrier. He grew his brokerage into a multimillion-dollar business and began developing freight broker courses in 2001. Roach holds a Bachelor of Science from Abilene Christian University.

Tony Swaim has helped many clients, colleagues, and students reach their professional and personal goals. He has been an online instructor since 1998 and has taught at colleges and universities across the United States since 1981. His focus areas are project management, Six Sigma, and supply chain management. Tony manages a successful consulting firm, and his industry experience includes 20 years of supply chain management. He earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University and holds professional certifications in six disciplines, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)® and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)® from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)®.

Supply Chain and Freight Broker/Agent - Employment and Education

• The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists freight broker as “Bright Outlook” career area, with over 30% job growth expected in the next five years. The BLS data states freight brokers make an average of $45,000 annually, with top brokers making over $66,600 per year.
• According to the US Bureau of Transportation (USDOT), over 11 billion tons of freight move by truck each year. This number will grow, so skilled brokers are needed to keep the industry moving.
• The BLS found that supply chain management professionals have a median annual salary of $74,590.
• The top 20% of earners in the supply chain management field take home over $90,000, according to Burning Glass.