I got a letter from a recent graduate of our basic freight broker course. My whole goal in opening a brokerage school was to pay it forward…teach others to find success as a freight broker with honesty just like I did. I feel very blessed. I’m very encouraged by these words:
Your course was very informative and personal , the instructors put together the best approach to the task at hand, conveyed the information in a meaningful way and used positive technique in which I will be establishing as a Broker /Agent in the industry . The opportunities that opened up, were just as they were explained to me from the start, In which I expressed my concerns for opportunity in the industry after the completion of the course. That came in 10 fold and I capitalized on it. "Many Thanks" Jeff and Jan for your help with my success.
Kindest regard,
Michael D Duggan
Another recent graduate wrote:
Matriculating into this class has given me confidence of being successful in the freight moving industry. For anyone learning this field, this class is a must. Montez Gregory, Sr.
I wish you and all our graduates much success. Call if you ever need anything.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
www.brooketraining.com
www.transportationtraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
Spot Niche
Do you have a niche?
I’ve written before about the advantages to having a niche. What is a niche? It is an area of freight brokering on which you focus. You could focus on the car transportation niche, food distribution, sporting equipment for example. Earn a reputation for knowing certain lanes, understanding the ins and outs of moving your niche products and working with the type people that industry attracts. Here’s an article on a good niche with some great potential: Spot freight.
Spot Freight Up Year-over-Year in December; Reefer Rates Down
In December 2010, TransCore's market research shows a 55 percent increase in spot market freight availability, compared to December '09. Freight volume for each of the last six months has surpassed the highest level since 2005, a peak year for spot market volume.
On a month-over-month basis, December load availability was stable, with a 0.2 percent increase over November. This indicates an unusually robust load volume for the month of December. While 2009 load volume increased by 11 percent from November to December, a decline is more typical for the season, according to TransCore. From 2001 through 2008, spot freight volume declined between November and December by an average of 19 percent.
The national average line-haul spot market rates for refrigerated ("reefer") trucks softened by $0.05 (3.3%) to $1.47 per mile and flatbed rates dipped by $0.01 in December, month-over-month. A rate decline in those segments is normal for the season.
Van rates remained stable, at a national line haul average of $1.28 per mile. This confirms the relatively high demand for freight transportation in the face of looming capacity shortages, according to TransCore's Truckload Rate Index. Spot market rates are the rates that brokers and 3PLs pay to the carrier.
Looking ahead to February, the best combinations of high freight volumes and favorable inbound-to-outbound load ratios come from Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee and Missouri.
Regionally, TransCore Trendlines reports that refrigerated (reefer) carriers serving the Atlanta and Philadelphia markets experienced sharp rate declines on the spot market in the most recent 30-day period, from mid-December through mid-January. Los Angeles rates also declined substantially, due to seasonal trends that were not weather-related. Overall, reefer linehaul rates slipped by 2 percent (approximately $0.03) since mid-December, while fuel surcharges have generally climbed by about $0.02 per mile. The net result was a dip of about a penny in the "all in" rate per mile.
Chicago was the only market to show a slight increase in outbound rates, as carriers demanded more money to go to Dallas and Philadelphia. Rate changes were moderate in other markets, including Atlanta and Dallas.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
Www.brooketraining.com
www.transportationtraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=72787&news_category_id=6
I’ve written before about the advantages to having a niche. What is a niche? It is an area of freight brokering on which you focus. You could focus on the car transportation niche, food distribution, sporting equipment for example. Earn a reputation for knowing certain lanes, understanding the ins and outs of moving your niche products and working with the type people that industry attracts. Here’s an article on a good niche with some great potential: Spot freight.
Spot Freight Up Year-over-Year in December; Reefer Rates Down
In December 2010, TransCore's market research shows a 55 percent increase in spot market freight availability, compared to December '09. Freight volume for each of the last six months has surpassed the highest level since 2005, a peak year for spot market volume.
On a month-over-month basis, December load availability was stable, with a 0.2 percent increase over November. This indicates an unusually robust load volume for the month of December. While 2009 load volume increased by 11 percent from November to December, a decline is more typical for the season, according to TransCore. From 2001 through 2008, spot freight volume declined between November and December by an average of 19 percent.
The national average line-haul spot market rates for refrigerated ("reefer") trucks softened by $0.05 (3.3%) to $1.47 per mile and flatbed rates dipped by $0.01 in December, month-over-month. A rate decline in those segments is normal for the season.
Van rates remained stable, at a national line haul average of $1.28 per mile. This confirms the relatively high demand for freight transportation in the face of looming capacity shortages, according to TransCore's Truckload Rate Index. Spot market rates are the rates that brokers and 3PLs pay to the carrier.
Looking ahead to February, the best combinations of high freight volumes and favorable inbound-to-outbound load ratios come from Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee and Missouri.
Regionally, TransCore Trendlines reports that refrigerated (reefer) carriers serving the Atlanta and Philadelphia markets experienced sharp rate declines on the spot market in the most recent 30-day period, from mid-December through mid-January. Los Angeles rates also declined substantially, due to seasonal trends that were not weather-related. Overall, reefer linehaul rates slipped by 2 percent (approximately $0.03) since mid-December, while fuel surcharges have generally climbed by about $0.02 per mile. The net result was a dip of about a penny in the "all in" rate per mile.
Chicago was the only market to show a slight increase in outbound rates, as carriers demanded more money to go to Dallas and Philadelphia. Rate changes were moderate in other markets, including Atlanta and Dallas.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
Www.brooketraining.com
www.transportationtraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=72787&news_category_id=6
Words from Freight Broker Grads
Our main Dallas teacher of the freight broker training course is Jeff Ashcraft. He is dynamic and we appreciate his faithful and insightful teaching. Here are some words from recent graduates of the one week course:
Thank you Jeff, everything was explained very well. I understand the Broker/agent situations…everything was awesome. R. Einelelmovel
This class was fun. As a visual learner it was easy to learn things that normally took weeks for me to understand with lecture. The teacher taught in every way possible for us to understand the materials and made sure we did by asking us if we had any questions after any topic or subject. Shida Festus
Excellent class. Did not have high expectations but left with a completely new perspective. Learned much more than expected. Peter Grimm
I am very pleased to have an instructor that has the experience in this field and still uses those technologies today. Jeff (Ashcraft) really makes sure you understand the material to become a successful broker. I feel I have enough information to go out and start my brokerage. Mark Castaneda
The class was informative and Jeff did a great job on answering all of our questions, it’s a realistic course. Some people may come into it thinking it’s easy money but he’s good about letting us know about the work. Ani Hakopian
Really enjoyed the class thought Jeff covered a lot of material and was thorough in doing so and helpful. Gary Hakopian
You are great! We have learned everything that we needed to know about a freight broker. You’re very good at what you do. Keep in touch. We can’t wait to be your agent! Baohan Nguyen
Take Jeff’s class, because he understands any personal problem that may occur during the duration of the class. I enjoyed his teaching for he made it interesting. I’m usually a person full of questions, but not in his class. He explains everything so well and cuts out the confusion. Tumiyia Latrice Wise
This Brooke course has taught me a lot of how to be a broker and gave the tools to be successful in the real world. Jeff is a great teacher. It is the best investment every made. Maria V.
I have attended this class for five days with my husband…Jeff, the teacher, was so friendly. I am really thankful for his help. Harpreet Kaur
Class is very informative; I believe that all the basics for the brokerage business is well covered. It was very motivating and gave me confidence. Edith Galindo
Enjoyed the class and all the great info. I can’t wait to implement…Janice Danio
Class was very informative…left this class with a lot of confidence to be a broker. Gary Fishbough
This class was very informative. If you are a truck driver, carrier or just new to the business this class gives you the tools you need to get started as an agent or broker. Jeremiah Karoki
I really enjoyed Brooke training . .. Our instructor answered questions based on real life activity in a brokerage. Rafael Kasabyan
This was something I’ve thought about since I became a trucker. . This has opened my door to do something extra. Jeff has a lot of material and I will be using it…it was cool stuff. Moses Nyaga
This class I recommend to everyone. Excellent. Johana McBurra
I really enjoyed this class. I feel confident that I’ve been given enough information to succeed. Everything was well laid out and we were given ample opportunity to ask questions. Craig Calhoun
Great course. . Calvin Smith
Sign up for our next course, you won't be sorry.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
www.brooketraining.com
www.transportationtraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
Thank you Jeff, everything was explained very well. I understand the Broker/agent situations…everything was awesome. R. Einelelmovel
This class was fun. As a visual learner it was easy to learn things that normally took weeks for me to understand with lecture. The teacher taught in every way possible for us to understand the materials and made sure we did by asking us if we had any questions after any topic or subject. Shida Festus
Excellent class. Did not have high expectations but left with a completely new perspective. Learned much more than expected. Peter Grimm
I am very pleased to have an instructor that has the experience in this field and still uses those technologies today. Jeff (Ashcraft) really makes sure you understand the material to become a successful broker. I feel I have enough information to go out and start my brokerage. Mark Castaneda
The class was informative and Jeff did a great job on answering all of our questions, it’s a realistic course. Some people may come into it thinking it’s easy money but he’s good about letting us know about the work. Ani Hakopian
Really enjoyed the class thought Jeff covered a lot of material and was thorough in doing so and helpful. Gary Hakopian
You are great! We have learned everything that we needed to know about a freight broker. You’re very good at what you do. Keep in touch. We can’t wait to be your agent! Baohan Nguyen
Take Jeff’s class, because he understands any personal problem that may occur during the duration of the class. I enjoyed his teaching for he made it interesting. I’m usually a person full of questions, but not in his class. He explains everything so well and cuts out the confusion. Tumiyia Latrice Wise
This Brooke course has taught me a lot of how to be a broker and gave the tools to be successful in the real world. Jeff is a great teacher. It is the best investment every made. Maria V.
I have attended this class for five days with my husband…Jeff, the teacher, was so friendly. I am really thankful for his help. Harpreet Kaur
Class is very informative; I believe that all the basics for the brokerage business is well covered. It was very motivating and gave me confidence. Edith Galindo
Enjoyed the class and all the great info. I can’t wait to implement…Janice Danio
Class was very informative…left this class with a lot of confidence to be a broker. Gary Fishbough
This class was very informative. If you are a truck driver, carrier or just new to the business this class gives you the tools you need to get started as an agent or broker. Jeremiah Karoki
I really enjoyed Brooke training . .. Our instructor answered questions based on real life activity in a brokerage. Rafael Kasabyan
This was something I’ve thought about since I became a trucker. . This has opened my door to do something extra. Jeff has a lot of material and I will be using it…it was cool stuff. Moses Nyaga
This class I recommend to everyone. Excellent. Johana McBurra
I really enjoyed this class. I feel confident that I’ve been given enough information to succeed. Everything was well laid out and we were given ample opportunity to ask questions. Craig Calhoun
Great course. . Calvin Smith
Sign up for our next course, you won't be sorry.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
www.brooketraining.com
www.transportationtraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
Learn to Earn
The transportation industry is complex. With all the new laws and the capacity issues, it is wise to get training. Lately I have been training a lot of owner operators. They tell me they save money and make more money on the road after the class because they have a better understanding of the industry. Our freight broker-training course teaches you how to be better in just about any aspect of the freight brokering business.
Being a freight broker is a sales-driven career. I’ve always been a salesman. God built that in me. I’m not quite fulfilled unless I’m selling something. But don’t think I’m on of those door-to-door types trying to get you to buy some overpriced, under-quality product. I sell knowledge and opportunity at an incredible price. $2500.00 is the price of my school. It's truly like getting a franchise for the price of the course, because after the course you are prepared to start your own business as an agent of a larger brokerage. Only the top brokers recruit from my school. They recruit brokers from Brooke because we train our graduates exactly how they need to be trained to be a success.
Sales are finding creative solutions for evolving challenges for both the shipper and the carrier. It's a B-to-B business and you better know what your doing or you will lose your shirt in this market. Plus the shippers and carriers respect people who invest in training.
The military trains everyday for a mission. Think about what it would be like if they didn't.
Do your research if you want to get into this industry, and then get some training. Our on-line course is offered through 2400 colleges plus our pajama learning website. www.justintimefreight.com. We have six locations with a live, instructed class. www.transportationtraining.com. For other training you can go to www.pajamalearning.biz and take over 5000 courses.
Now go book some freight......
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
www.brooketraining.com
www.justintimefreight.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
>
Being a freight broker is a sales-driven career. I’ve always been a salesman. God built that in me. I’m not quite fulfilled unless I’m selling something. But don’t think I’m on of those door-to-door types trying to get you to buy some overpriced, under-quality product. I sell knowledge and opportunity at an incredible price. $2500.00 is the price of my school. It's truly like getting a franchise for the price of the course, because after the course you are prepared to start your own business as an agent of a larger brokerage. Only the top brokers recruit from my school. They recruit brokers from Brooke because we train our graduates exactly how they need to be trained to be a success.
Sales are finding creative solutions for evolving challenges for both the shipper and the carrier. It's a B-to-B business and you better know what your doing or you will lose your shirt in this market. Plus the shippers and carriers respect people who invest in training.
The military trains everyday for a mission. Think about what it would be like if they didn't.
Do your research if you want to get into this industry, and then get some training. Our on-line course is offered through 2400 colleges plus our pajama learning website. www.justintimefreight.com. We have six locations with a live, instructed class. www.transportationtraining.com. For other training you can go to www.pajamalearning.biz and take over 5000 courses.
Now go book some freight......
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
www.brooketraining.com
www.justintimefreight.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
>
Great Deal
We are not taking anymore students for our December course but still give us a call to talk about a 2011 course.
Thank you to all our students, associates, trainers and customers for another great year at Brooke Transportation Training. I think back over all the enthusiastic new students I have met this year and feel incredibly blessed.
In an effort to ease the burden of our struggling economy we introduced our 2 for 1 deal. Pay for one freight broker live course and bring a partner along for free. I hope you enjoyed training alongside a friend as much as we enjoyed training 2 for 1. This deal will end December 31 as we usher in a new year. But you can still take advantage by paying for a course before then.
Give yourself the Christmas gift of a new career by learning to become a freight broker. Every student that comes through gets a job opportunity. The top freight brokers in the industry trust in what we teach our students so they come in on Friday of the course to offer spot as agents for their brokerages. The course also trains to be a dispatcher and other hourly jobs inside a brokerage. Lately our successful brokerage affiliates have been offering those kind of jobs to our graduates as well.
Have a question about our training or are you a graduate with a question? Give me a call. Enjoy the season and remember the reason.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
www.brooketraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
www.transportationtraining.com
Thank you to all our students, associates, trainers and customers for another great year at Brooke Transportation Training. I think back over all the enthusiastic new students I have met this year and feel incredibly blessed.
In an effort to ease the burden of our struggling economy we introduced our 2 for 1 deal. Pay for one freight broker live course and bring a partner along for free. I hope you enjoyed training alongside a friend as much as we enjoyed training 2 for 1. This deal will end December 31 as we usher in a new year. But you can still take advantage by paying for a course before then.
Give yourself the Christmas gift of a new career by learning to become a freight broker. Every student that comes through gets a job opportunity. The top freight brokers in the industry trust in what we teach our students so they come in on Friday of the course to offer spot as agents for their brokerages. The course also trains to be a dispatcher and other hourly jobs inside a brokerage. Lately our successful brokerage affiliates have been offering those kind of jobs to our graduates as well.
Have a question about our training or are you a graduate with a question? Give me a call. Enjoy the season and remember the reason.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
www.brooketraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
www.transportationtraining.com
Be a Business Starter
Perhaps one of the toughest things about starting your own business is being alone. So my suggestion? Don't do it alone. Get yourself a business partner and come to class together. You can learn our proven method together. Then work the process together. When one of you has a low motivation day, the other can encourage. You can divide up the tasks so you each use your strengths. I'm a great salesman. I love to call potential clients and strike up a conversation. My wife is an incredible administrator. She does follow up, invoicing and paying our bills. Both parts are imperative for a thriving business. Get the business...then do the work for the business. Big picture and details. Both gotta happen.
In the spirit of the season we are extending our 2 for 1 offer til the end of 2010. When 2010 is over so is our two for one. For each paid student, one can come along to any of our live courses. You don't have to attend a course by the end of the year...just pay for a class before the end of the year and bring a friend along.
There is a lot of freight out there needing to be moved. In other words, this is a great time to get into the freight industry. Get in on this great industry on the upswing. Become a freight broker, a freight broker agent or get hired on into a paid position as a dispatcher for a freight broker. Every Friday Freight Brokers come to our class and present career opportunities.
So hurry, take advantage of our 2 for 1 offer. Make 2011 the best year with new skill and a new career with incredible potential.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
www.brooketraining.com
www.transportationtraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
In the spirit of the season we are extending our 2 for 1 offer til the end of 2010. When 2010 is over so is our two for one. For each paid student, one can come along to any of our live courses. You don't have to attend a course by the end of the year...just pay for a class before the end of the year and bring a friend along.
There is a lot of freight out there needing to be moved. In other words, this is a great time to get into the freight industry. Get in on this great industry on the upswing. Become a freight broker, a freight broker agent or get hired on into a paid position as a dispatcher for a freight broker. Every Friday Freight Brokers come to our class and present career opportunities.
So hurry, take advantage of our 2 for 1 offer. Make 2011 the best year with new skill and a new career with incredible potential.
Moving forward,
Jeff Roach
www.brooketraining.com
www.transportationtraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
Freight Broker Sale
Get in on a great business. Has this year been tough on you? The transportation industry is a solid business with lots of growth. Sign up for a freight broker training course by the end of the year to take advantage of our two for one special. Learn our proven process for freight broker success along side your spouse, your partner, family member or friend. This is a great business to do as a family. As our economy continues to get stronger the demand on products will increase. A freight broker finds products that need to be moved and matches them with trucks that can deliver.
There are a lot of established freight brokers looking for agents. Those freight brokers know that our school prepares individuals to succeed as agents. Come to Brooke Freight Broker Training and learn to be an agent for another freight broker or an independent freight broker. I have been studying the trends in our industry for a long time. Give me a call. Let's talk about what I see happening in the near future for the transportation industry. Let's talk about what I see happening in the next decade. New laws have caused some turmoil in the industry so we all must adjust. This is an industry I love and have been in for some decades now. Enjoy the holiday season and prepare for a great new year.
Still moving,
Jeff Roach
www.freightbrokertraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
www.justintimefreight.com
P.S. Sign up to take our course anytime next year by the end of the year to take advantage of our 2 for 1 special (expires December 31, 2010)
There are a lot of established freight brokers looking for agents. Those freight brokers know that our school prepares individuals to succeed as agents. Come to Brooke Freight Broker Training and learn to be an agent for another freight broker or an independent freight broker. I have been studying the trends in our industry for a long time. Give me a call. Let's talk about what I see happening in the near future for the transportation industry. Let's talk about what I see happening in the next decade. New laws have caused some turmoil in the industry so we all must adjust. This is an industry I love and have been in for some decades now. Enjoy the holiday season and prepare for a great new year.
Still moving,
Jeff Roach
www.freightbrokertraining.com
www.pajamalearning.biz
www.justintimefreight.com
P.S. Sign up to take our course anytime next year by the end of the year to take advantage of our 2 for 1 special (expires December 31, 2010)
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