Whether you’re a new or experienced freight agent doing your due diligence on prospective freight brokers is paramount to the job-seeking process. For this episode of Freight Broker Bootcamp, I list 17 questions that will help you sift through substandard freight brokers and find a company that will best suit your needs!

 

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Timestamps:

[00:00] 17 important questions every freight agent should ask

[01:26] #1 – How long have you been a freight broker?

[01:57] #2 – What was your gross revenue last year?

[02:22] #3 – When did you hire your first freight agent?

[02:51] #4 – How many active freight agents do you have today?

[03:32] #5 – What is your broker credit rating on the D.A.T and on Truckstop?

[04:04] #6 – Can you explain your agent commission plan?

[04:24] #7 – How much does your top freight agent earn in commission?

[04:59] #8 – What freight broker software do you provide?

[05:33] #9 – Do you offer electronic load tracking?

[05:58] #10 – What fees are freight agents responsible for?

[06:24] #11 – How and when do freight agents get paid on their loads?

[07:05] #12 – What is the chargeback policy if a shipper does not pay an invoice?

[07:44] #13 – What type of insurance do you have?

[08:00] #14 – Do you factor invoices?

[08:46] #15 – Can you share the onboarding process for freight agents?

[09:05] #16 – Can you share the onboarding process for a new shipper?

[09:34] #17 – What is the approval process for new motor carriers?

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