Beinga a broker in 2008 compared to today??

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by walkertexastransport, May 31, 2016.

  1. walkertexastransport

    walkertexastransport Bobtail Member

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    Hello

    I was in the brokerage industry back in 2008 and got out at the end of that year. It appears I'm going to be getting back in the industry. Is their any brokers that have been brokering since 2008? Can anybody tell me what differences their is today compared to 2008. On a lot of other threads potential brokers have been told not to get their own authority without experience. I'm looking at getting my own authority. I have at least 1 good size customer that said they will use me. I have about a year experience as a broker and 5 years experience in another 3PL doing customer service. Does anybody recommend if I should start my own company or be an agent?
     
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  3. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    Def need more brokers out there to spread the wealth to the O/O out there!

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  4. bigmotor1212

    bigmotor1212 Light Load Member

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    Would it be possible to start a brokerage and be an agent for a company? I leased onto a company that used a network of agents. Going in, I thought they were brokers with their own freight, that used that fleet to help mover some of their loads. Everyone that I worked with was only using load boards. It was disappointing. Anyway, being an agent might help your revenue until you pick up more of your own customers.
     
  5. 379exhd

    379exhd Road Train Member

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    Conflict of interest. Happened years ago with CT freight out of omaha. CT lost all their agents to another brokerage that started up lawsuits flew and the rest was history and CT has never been the same
     
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