Starting Out as a Broker

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by RocketScience, Nov 7, 2020.

  1. RocketScience

    RocketScience Bobtail Member

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    I'm excited to begin my journey as an auto/freight transport broker and have been trying to figure out how to get running. What are some ways to acquire new clients ?
     
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  3. PPDCT

    PPDCT Road Train Member

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    See my profile picture.
     
  4. RocketScience

    RocketScience Bobtail Member

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  5. wichris

    wichris Road Train Member

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    That's not very nice. Should give him a customer contact list and rates. LOL
     
  6. Brandt

    Brandt Road Train Member

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    This is funny post. That's the job of a broker calling and finding customers. Then you have find trucks to haul the loads. Remember everyone says it's easy job.
     
  7. RocketScience

    RocketScience Bobtail Member

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    I understand. I should've been more specific with my question. Thanks guys I'll figure it out.
     
  8. REO6205

    REO6205 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Did you really expect that other brokers would welcome you as a competitor and share inside information with you?
     
  9. wichris

    wichris Road Train Member

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    Should see the questions for info posted in broker groups. LOL
     
  10. REO6205

    REO6205 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I'll pass. I try to avoid brokers whenever possible. They whine almost as much as truckers do.
    One thing about people like the OP...by the time they start to figure things out they've usually run through all their money and have to take a job with a real broker.
     
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  11. RocketScience

    RocketScience Bobtail Member

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    I am very new to it. Just working out the idea of becoming a broker. I wasn’t aware of how competitive it is but it doesn’t worry me. Thanks for your input.
     
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