A Poppy for a Hero

Today, the Friday before Memorial Day be on the look out for Red Poppies.  The Red Poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms. Wear a poppy to honor those who have worn our nation's uniform. Veteran's groups make red crepe paper poppies a part of their therapeutic program and sell those poppies to raise money and awareness for veterans.  Red poppies are placed on the graves of fallen heroes.

Monday is Memorial Day.  Memorial Day was first observed to honor those who were killed in the Civil War when brother fought brother in that devastating war within our borders.  Today Memorial Day is a remembrance of our service men and women killed in the line of duty anytime.  As you enjoy some extra time with family don't forget why you have this extra time.  Others who gave their life to secure our freedoms do not have time to enjoy with their family, just memories.

We are honored to work with alot of Disabled Vets retraining them for a new career in freight brokering.  We can all learn so much from a service man or woman.  They truly understand sacrifice and giving of them selves.

This holiday thank them for their service, say a prayer for families who have lost one in service and serve your family in a special way.

Enjoy your holiday.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach
Cell: 817-897-0681
Office: 214-206-1169


Three Types of People Who Succeed in Our Course

Here at Brooke Training, we strive to motivate the go-getters and the go-givers. Our course is designed to help you take control of your future by starting a career as a freight broker or a freight broker agent, whether you have a background in logistics or are brand new to the industry.

There are three main types of individuals that succeed in our course. First, we have individuals with some industry experience who want to open and operate their own brokerages. Second, we have individuals with little to no previous experience who want to work as agents under an existing broker. And third, we have owner-operators who want to learn the business side of the industry, grow their trucking companies, and increase their profits.

Today, we’d like to share stories from some of our students in each of these three categories.

First, we have Ken Elrich. Ken is an example of one of the three types of people that come through our class - a highly motivated individual with experience in the industry, who has the resources and determination to open and operate an independent freight brokerage.



Ken landed in the trucking industry, working as a professional driver. About 17 years later, he started experiencing back problems and realized he needed to find a new line of work. After doing his research, Ken was able to use his Chapter 31 benefits to attend our training.

After graduating, Ken went on to open and operate his own successful brokerage, Black Ops Logistics. He now recruits our Veteran and non-veteran graduates to work for him as freight broker agents. Up to this day, he has on-boarded over 20 agents.

When my brokerage became legal on July 5th, 2017, I told Drake I was willing to take any and all Veterans from his classes. I wanted to offer my fellow vets an opportunity to work for themselves and without the pressures of a normal job. Now, I speak during training classes with Brooke’s instructors, Drake, Tish, and Susie. I get to help people where most in this industry would rather not. Jeff and Jan have made that possible for me. I am grateful for not only the education and great people who have instructed me, but also for the deep heartfelt warmth from everyone at Brooke, and the friendship.” - Ken Elrich



Next, we have Brandi Patterson. Brandi is an example of the second type of people who do well in our course - individuals with little to no previous experience in the industry, who go on to work as successful agents under an existing broker.


Before starting her career as a freight broker agent, Brandi was working as an interior designer. She knew she wanted to start a career in the transportation industry, but she didn’t know where to start. After taking our basic, advanced, and online course, she utilized the tools and skills that she learned in our training and got to work as a freight broker agent under an existing brokerage.

The success that Brandi has achieved is truly incredible. She found her niche and has created an empire working as an Auto Transportation Professional. Among all of our students who have gone on to work as agents, she’s among the top achievers because she gives 110% and has incredible energy, brilliance, and a “take no prisoners” attitude.

“I have always said, “Winners never lose and losers never win.” If you go into any industry with zero expectations, then what do you have to lose? Nothing. Go for it and you will be surprised at the opportunities that may open up to you.” - Brandi Patterson


Lastly, we have Scott Pitts. Scott is an example of an owner-operator who was striving to learn more about the business side of the trucking industry, grow his family’s trucking company, and increase their profits.


Scott attended our class earlier this year with his wife and daughter. Scott is an owner-operator who owns a trucking company with his family. He wanted to expand their knowledge in order to grow their business and increase their profits. After taking our course, Scott has been able to diversify his business, create additional income streams, and increase his gross income by 20%.

We have so much respect for our drivers and understand the significance of what they do for our industry, so we are very honored to be apart of Scott and his family’s journey to grow their business.

“As an owner/operator, I enrolled in the class to learn more about the brokering side of the trucking industry. From day one, the class is upbeat, engaging and very informative. All of the instructors truly care about you and want you to be successful. By the end of the week, you’ve gained many friendships and a network of people to help you along the way. If you are self-motivated and have an interest in the trucking industry, Brooke Transportation Training is the place to start your career.” - Scott Pitts


We hope you enjoyed learning a little bit more about the three types of individuals who succeed in our course. If you fall into one of these categories and are looking to either open your own brokerage, start a career as a freight broker agent, or grow your trucking company, we’d love to help you in any way we can. Give us a call today! 214-206-1169

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach
Cell: 817-897-0681
Office: 214-206-1169

Opening the Door to Opportunity


It’s been such a pleasure training so all of these incredible highly motivated individual these past months. Everyone here, at Brooke, wishes you all the best of luck in your business ventures! And, a BIG thank you to all of our expert instructors for giving our students the best training possible! 



Read more below about what our students shared about their training experience. 

“Taking this class at Brooke Transportation Training has opened up an excellent door of opportunity for me. Drake has been great with helping provide the tools and knowledge that is needed for me to prepare myself for the world of a Broker. This class has given me the information and the keys to getting my business started. All I have to do is stay motivated and ambitious about getting to where I want to be with the career. And that is a millionaire!” - Disarray Heard 

“Brooke has a great class that not only teaches you about the freight brokering industry, but it also puts you in position to be mentored by some of the best in the business. Schooling is the one thing but placing me in a position to work with several industry leaders is more valuable than any school I’ve ever been to.” - Thomas Williams

“This class was nothing short of amazing; from the instructor/mentors to my peers. Of all the schools I’ve attended and classes I’ve taken, none compare to the constant, hands-on group discussions with Mr. Drake at Brooke Training. What I really like though, everyone that spoke to our class has definitely given me reassurance, inspiration, and motivation going forth! Thanks, Brooke!” - Genie Patton

“After taking the basic freight broker class through Brooke Transportation, I feel well prepared to start off as a Broker Agent. The instructor, Drake Sliver, did a phenomenal job teaching the class. Thank you, Drake Sliver! I’m definitely looking forward to taking the advanced class in a few months.” - Tina Young

“Brooke Transportation has provided a wealth of information that has been extremely helpful. Having had very little knowledge of the business, I leave here believing that I can be successful as a broker/agent. Drake was very knowledgeable of all aspects of freight brokering. It’s obvious he was a successful broker. Jill Hellwig was a strong confidence booster! She was delightful and very necessary. Eased some fear. Jeff Roach is fantastic. He truly cares about the success of his students and wants the best for us. He is a genuine man and more importantly believes that God can.” - Ebony Kilgore

“I had a wonderful learning experience with Mr. Drake. I was so nervous at first. We’ve learned so much about brokers, agents, trucks, and so on. I really think it should be mandatory to get training to become a freight broker because it can not be done successfully without the help of Mr. Drake Sliver. I had plenty of questions, but by the 4th day, I had all the answers to each and every one of them without even asking him. Loved it! I’m looking forward to my success so I can reach $1,000,000 and he will let me come speak with his class. Thank you.” - G. Lashounda 

“Drake was very informative about the broker business. He used life examples that he has encountered over the years. He did this so that we wouldn’t make the same mistakes in the field. I would recommend anybody to come take this class if they really want to become a self-employed individual.” - Nancy H.

“I came to Brooke Training without any knowledge about brokering freight, the transportation industry, and what it has to offer. Today, I am leaving empowered, knowledgeable, and confident that I will be successful. I highly recommend Brooke Transportation Training to anyone interested in becoming a broker agent. Jeff Roach and his team are great folks, inspirational, caring and very supportive.” - Audrey Patton

“I really enjoyed learning about freight brokering. I feel that this class has been very informative and I feel prepared to go out and get started with my business. Drake has been an excellent instructor. He is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.” - Natalie Beam

“Drake is the best instructor that I have ever had. He is very knowledgeable in the industry and is truly great in every aspect. I would highly recommend this class to anyone getting into the business.” - Gary Moore

“Jeff - magnificent and Drake - awesome. The instructors are really hands-on with information that I had no clue about! They were really patient with me and allowed me to figure it out with their expertise and advise. Really helpful.” - Chris Caldwell
“One of the best training courses I’ve ever attended. So much information provided, you can’t help but succeed. I would recommend this school and course to anyone.” - Patrice Caldwell

“Leisa Morgan was very resourceful. She showed professionalism, passion, and value for the work she does. She was willing to go over something over and over until I could understand. Drake Sliver was a great instructor. He was very resourceful.” Sopia Cofer

“Jeff and Janis Roach are very genuine and are committed to helping people reach a new level of success. The training at Brooke is comprehensive and everyone affiliated with Brooke values honesty, integrity, and communication.” - Richea Jones

“Being in the transportation industry, I felt that the information given was very relevant and current. The instructors are great speakers, very knowledgeable, and willing to answer questions presented by the students. Overall, I would recommend Brooke Training for anyone interested in getting into the business.” - Robert Cook

“Brooke Transportation is the Harvard School of freight brokering. Drake is superlative. He is the best in the business.’ - Richard Gathers II

“Awesome class! Friendly, informative, and very supportive. In class, fellow students were outstanding and helpful when needed. All in all, I would recommend this class for anyone looking to prosper and better their education! Looking forward to getting out there and getting those trucks running!” - William Johns 

“Class was very informative from the first day. I was made to feel welcomed and it was a friendly environment. Drake was awesome. Always willing to answer questions. I would recommend anyone new this adventure to definitely give this class a look.” - Travis Miller 

“I gained a lot of knowledge. Drake is very knowledgeable and is a good trainer. After this course, I am excited to get started brokering loads. Thank you, Jeff Roach, for everything you have done!!!” - Marcus Strickland 

“Very informative class and met really great people that came in to speak. This class makes me very excited to start my own business as an agent/broker.” - A. Williams

“Exciting and very beneficial. Learned a lot and if I could, I would do it twice! I can’t wait to go start my business ventures. They definitely have me pumped up!” - Demarcus Williams



If you are interested in pursuing a career as a freight broker or agent, we'd be honored to be apart of your journey. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime to discuss your future. Don’t forget to ask us about our limited time 2-for-1 promotion. 214-206-1169


Moving forward,

Jeff Roach
brooketraining.com
jroach@transportationtraining.com
Cell: 817-897-0681

Office: 214-206-1169