The truck driving business is an industry that is as popular and important as ever. Because of this, new opportunities are arising for those looking to make a career in the business. When many think of truck driving companies, the only thing that comes to mind is truckers. However, there are other positions, such as freight brokers, that present many intriguing benefits. Here, the team at C&M Transport can help you understand what you can expect from this job.
Understanding What a Freight Broker Is?
Freight brokers or freight agents work on the business side of the trucking industry. They take on a role as a sort of intermediary between shippers and commercial carriers. Shippers will need reliable carriers to help transport their freight, and these commercial carriers need clients to utilize their trucks. Freight brokers make their money by charging shippers a fee to help transport their goods.
As a trucking broker, you’ll need to assess the shippers and carriers you work with to make sure they meet each other’s needs. Some will stress the safe transport of their products to keep them in perfect condition, while others may have time-sensitive items that require speed and efficiency. You’ll often create a large network of partners, giving you access to all sorts of different clients.
What Are Their Duties?
Instead of hopping in your truck and hitting the highway as truck drivers do, freight brokers provide different services, including:
- Finding sales leads for the company
- Keeping records with information on the goods of the company
- Finding and commissioning the proper carrier to transport the goods
- Negotiating pricing
- Preparing quotes for the work and collecting payment
- Keeping track of where the goods are and offering updates
- Handling unexpected demands that come up during shipping
- Customer support
- Creating and maintaining relationships with carriers
- Making important documents related to shipping, including a bill of lading (BOL)
- Sending documents to the proper recipients
All of these duties make the job challenging and rewarding as freight agents know how important their impact is to the shipping industry. With so many vital goods being transported every day, your commitment and contribution to the industry can end up affecting millions. In some cases, you’ll even be able to work from home, giving you plenty of flexibility and freedom.
Working With C&M Transport
Because freight brokers possess a useful and sought-after skill set, they’re likely to be in demand for years to come. At C&M Transport, you can join the C&M Express Logistics team and become part of something bigger. Our logistics team is dedicated to providing competitive compensation with no upfront costs, a full accounting staff to assist you, a safe work environment, general liability and auto insurance coverage, and access to our TMS system. This gives our agents an advantage and helps make the logistics process go smoothly.
Start Your New Career Today
Becoming a freight broker is a great way to showcase your skills and knowledge in a high-demand field. Brokers know just how important they are to the shipping process, which makes this career full of perks. C&M Transport has provided high-quality service for over 30 years, giving us one of the best reputations in the industry. We are headquartered in the Cleveland, OH area and have 17 locations across the country to suit our customers’ needs.
Because we were road drivers ourselves, we know the ins and outs of the business from a personal level and use that passion to accommodate our clients. If you’re interested in becoming an agent or have any questions about the position, apply now or contact us today.