Author Archives: DennisBrown

What is required to get your freight broker license in Canada?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by DennisBrown

This is a question I get regularly so I figured a quick blog post might help my readers. First let me start with the fact that the job of a freight broker in Canada is virtually the same as freight … Continue reading →

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Freight Broker Training – How to setup your home office!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by DennisBrown

There are over 15,000 licensed freight brokers and even more freight agents in the US and a large % of them work from a home office.  For some that means the basement, for others that means a spare bedroom and … Continue reading →

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Freight Broker Training Pays! See how much…?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by DennisBrown

If you are even remotely curious about becoming a freight broker or freight agent watch this quick 3 minute video I shot today and reply below with your thoughts and comments. As you may or may not know I have … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Freight Broker Software Programs

Posted on February 20, 2012 by DennisBrown

If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me about freight broker software I would have a lot of nickels.  Two of the questions I get all the time include… 1. Do I need freight broker software to … Continue reading →

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How to get your freight broker license?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by DennisBrown

The first step to getting your freight broker license is to seek out a reputable and reliable training program or mentor that meets your budgetary and scheduling needs.  Proper training is a critical step to starting any new venture and … Continue reading →

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What is “Shipping Wars?”

Posted on January 30, 2012 by DennisBrown

If you told me back in 2003 when I started my freight brokerage that there would be a reality television show centered around truck drivers shipping unusual items across the country I would have laughed in your face. Well guess … Continue reading →

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What’s the difference between a freight broker and a freight agent?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by DennisBrown

Most of the people who take my online freight broker training course are looking for an opportunity to work from home, where they can be their own boss, in a business that would allow them the opportunity to earn $50,000 … Continue reading →

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How much can a freight broker or freight agent earn?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by DennisBrown

I get this question all the time so I thought it might be a good topic for a blog post. I hope you enjoy and don’t be afraid to reply with comments below! First let me start out by saying … Continue reading →

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Freight Broker Motivation – Do you have what it takes?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by DennisBrown

What motivates you?  It is said by many there are only two things that motivate people, one is pain and the other pleasure.  During my life as a entrepreneur, husband, father, friend and son I can relate first hand to … Continue reading →

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Who are a freight broker’s customers?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by DennisBrown

There seems to be ongoing confusion from visitors regarding this topic as of late so I figured maybe a quick blog post might help to clear it up. Let’s start with the basics, a freight broker is a middlemen that … Continue reading →

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