Freight Broker Business Startup

Download or read book Freight Broker Business Startup written by Allen McCarthy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freight Broker Business Startup How to Start, Run & Grow a Successful Freight Brokerage Business You may already know this, but in case you didn't, here are some facts about why freight brokerage business is growing and why it is so lucrative to get in to. Since 2012, Freight brokerage industry has been seeing a steady 6-12% growth every year The ongoing economic recovery is bringing an increase in demand for trucking services The massive growth of companies like Amazon, eBay, and others are contributing directly to freight brokerage business According to ATA (American Trucking Association) by 2022 overall revenue in the trucking industry will increase by 66%! ATA also predicts that the by 2022 the cargo weight they carry will grow by 24% Increase use of LTL (Less Than Truckload) which can only be accessed by a licensed freight broker If these facts sold you on the idea to at least find out more, then read on and let's talk about what's in this book. In This Book You Will Learn: What is a Freight Broker Difference between Freight Broker & Freight Forwarder 10 Reasons why You Should become a Freight Broker How the Industry Works Trucking Industry Players A day in life of a Freight Broker 8 Essential Traits of a Freight Broker How to actually Become a Freight Broker How Much can You Make How Freight Broker Business Makes Money How to start a Freight brokerage business step by step How to write a Business Plan (A full plan is included) What are all the required Forms, permits and licenses What are the legal requirements What are the bond and insurance requirements Estimated Startup Cost Marketing and Resources 5 Practical Ways to Find New Clients 5 Effective Networking Tools and Tricks 6 ways to engage clients Online 7 Things Clients look at in a freight Broker 11 Must Follow Tips to running a profitable business Links to all Forms and applications Welcome to the wonderful world of Freight Brokerage Business, get started right from your home, and then grow that business slowly. Remember waiting one more day means you are falling behind at least 10 more new competitors that joined yesterday.