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This course teaches the operational discipline required to run a professional freight brokerage. Students will learn the systems, workflows, and risk management practices that separate structured brokerages from transactional load boards.
What You’ll Learn
- Daily brokerage workflows
- Carrier sourcing and vetting
- Claim prevention & service standards
- Operations leadership best practices
Modules & Lessons
Module 1
The Brokerage Operating Model
- Understanding the role of a freight broker in the logistics ecosystem
- Core brokerage workflows from load tender to delivery confirmation
- Revenue generation models and operational structure of modern brokerages
Module 2
Carrier Management and Risk Avoidance
- Truckload vs LTL carrier selection strategies
- Intermodal and multimodal carrier considerations
- Maritime and air freight coordination within brokerage operations
Module 3
Load Execution Processes
- Rate components and how transportation pricing is structured
- Fuel surcharges, accessorials, and contract pricing variables
- Service levels, shipment monitoring, and customer communication standards
Module 4
Operational Leadership Systems
- Bills of lading and transportation documentation management
- Rate confirmations and contractual shipment agreements
- POD collection, compliance verification, and load closure procedures
Certification Alignment
Completion of this course contributes toward the Certified Broker Specialist (CBS) designation.
Students completing the program will demonstrate competency in:
- Brokerage workflow management
- Carrier sourcing and risk mitigation
- Freight documentation and compliance
- Operational execution and service reliability
