Freight Broker Industry Training Guide

Published October 10, 2010 | By Bman

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   Where to start finding the freight is the most important part of being a broker. The best thing I can tell you to do is to start surfing! The internet will be your most powerful tool. There are websites that list manufacturers in the United States. Thomesnet.com is a great tool for contacting shippers. It allows you to email 30 companies a day per account. It is free to set up an account with thomasnet.com. You can email or call these companies. It lists any type of manufacturer from food to metals.
    Another great way is to look through the products at your home or work. See who they are made by, then find them on the internet. You will always want to contact the shipping or transportation department. When you do find these companies, you need a game plan. Below is a script for an email or phone call to a shipper;
   “Hi, this is Johnny with ABC

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