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Freight
Broker
Training
Plus
Workshop
Package
Specializing
in
start-ups
$1,995.00
You and
up to
two of
your
staff
members
receive
3 days
of
Freight
Broker
Training
"Plus"
an
additional
day
which is
dedicated
to
"Marketing
Your
Brokerage".
The
Freight
Broker
Training
Plus
Workshop
also
includes
an
exclusive
website
for your
brokerage.
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90 Day Consulting
Period
Freight Broker
Software Included
Your Workshop will
be conducted by one
of our experienced
consultants. You'll
be able to learn the
fundamentals of
being a freight
broker through
lectures, videos,
hands on
applications with
broker tools (i.e.;
load boards, broker
software, mileage
programs,
directories) and
much more.
Why clients choose
TALTOA...
We're much more than
a freight broker
school
TALTOA is a
transportation and
logistics consulting
firm specializing in
freight broker
start-ups. Either as
a freight broker
with your own
authority or as a
freight broker
agent, we have the
expertise to help
you get started the
right way!
On-going Support
As part of our
service you'll
receive a 90-day
consulting package,
longer if needed.
During this period
you and your staff
have unlimited phone
support. As
questions or
problems arise, you
know that help is
only a phone call
away.
Continuing Education
You and your staff
have unlimited
access to the
Freight Broker
Training E-Workshop.
Packed with training
videos, industry
information, account
leads and more. The
Freight Broker
Training E-Workshop
is available 24/7.
Affordability
No where will you
find more for the
same investment.
We're in business to
help you succeed as
a freight broker or
freight broker
agent. It takes much
more than a few days
and a certificate to
become a successful
freight broker.
You'll quickly
discover, as have
all of our clients,
that we're committed
to your success and
we're here for the
long haul.
Marketing
Your consultant will
work with you on the
different aspects of
marketing. This
includes website,
blog, advertising
and much more. As
with any business,
marketing is an
important aspect
often meaning the
difference between
success and failure.
Our goal, as your
trainer/consultant,
is to enable you to
have the tools,
knowledge, and
support needed to be
successful as a
freight broker. To
begin you will
choose which dates
to attend a Freight
Broker Training
4-day Workshop in
Fort Smith, Ar
(transportation,
lodging and meals
not included). Once
your Workshop is
complete you will
have a 3 month (90
day) consulting
package allowing you
to have the peace of
mind knowing that
assistance is only a
phone call away.
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FBT
Plus
Workshop
Package
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90
Day
Consulting
Package |
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3
Day Freight
Broker
Workshop
(you and 2
staff
members) |
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1
Day
Marketing
Workshop
(you and 2
staff
members) |
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Web
Design
Package
(domain,
design,
hosting) |
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Freight
Broker
E-Workshop
Unlimited
Access |
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Freight
Broker 2K9
Manual |
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Freight
Broker
Terminology
Guide |
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Freight
Broker
Workbook |
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The
Shipper
Directory |
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The
Carrier
Directory |
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Freight
Broker
Software |
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Unlimited
Phone
Support |
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Conference
Calls |
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Email
Updates |
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Monthly
Reports |
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The Freight Broker
Training Plus
Workshop is
conducted
Monday -
Thursday
(arrangements can be
made for alternate
days if needed).
Below is an
approximate schedule
that will show you
what to expect
during your FBT
Workshop.
Day 1
(approximate
schedule)
7:00 - 9:00
A.M.;
Breakfast available
9:00 A.M.;
Meet and
greet with your
TALTOA Consultant.
Day 1 of your FBT
Workshop officially
begins. The first
hour will be spent
on you, your
background,
transportation
experience and just
getting to know you.
Also discussed will
be your goals for
your brokerage and
your plans as to
obtaining your own
authority or
becoming a broker
agent.
10:00 -
12:00 Noon;
You
consultant will
explain the history
of brokering freight
as well as begin
discussing the
legalities involved.
Your consultant will
show you several
ways in which to
prospect for
clients. During this
time you will also
learn phone
techniques for
talking to prospects
and converting them
to clients/shippers,
also known as
"setting up a
shipper".
12:00 - 1:30
P.M.;
Lunch
1:30 - 3:00
P.M.;
A brief review of
prospecting new
clients and setting
them up as a
shipper. You will
begin learning how
to set rates for
your loads. This
includes creating a
rate for the
shipper, completing
a rate sheet, using
the computer to
assist you with
finding rates,
learning the
different lanes and
their rates.
3:00 - 4:30
P.M.;
The proper way to
work a load that
your shipper has
given you. This will
include computing a
rate in which to
offer a
truck/carrier,
understanding your
commission, using
different load
boards, working with
approved carriers,
using carrier
directories and
backhaul lists.
4:30 - 5:00
P.M.;
Review. End of day
1.
Day 2
(approximate
schedule)
7:00 - 9:00
A.M.;
Breakfast available
9:00 A.M.;
Review of day 1.
Guest speaker (when
available) from a
local manufacturing
firm, the topic
"What A Shipper
Expects From A
Transportation
Provider".
10:30 -
12:00 Noon;
Working
with shipper load
sheets, developing
lanes, using
available truck
forms, selling loads
to carriers. In
addition your
consultant will
expand on the tips
and tricks of using
load boards for
maximum
effectiveness.
12:00 - 1:30
P.M.;
Lunch
1:30 - 4:30
P.M.;
Carrier negotiation,
proper set-up of a
carrier, legal
paperwork, due
diligence,
insurance, shipper
load confirmations,
carrier load
confirmations,
dispatch, check
calls.
4:30 - 5:00
P.M.;
Review. End of day
2.
Day 3
(approximate
schedule)
7:00 - 9:00
A.M.;
Breakfast available
9:00 A.M.;
Review
10:00 -
12:00 Noon;
Client to
work loads start to
finish with
supervision from
consultant.
12:00 - 1:30
P.M.;
Lunch
1:30 - 3:00
P.M.;
Load intricacies,
blind shipments,
double brokering,
claims.
3:00 - 4:00
P.M.;
Obtaining your own
authority, office
set-up, agency
system.
4:00 - 5:00
P.M.;
Consulting
information, issuing
usernames and
passwords,
conference calls,
phone support, exit
interview, end of
Workshop.
Day 4
(approximate
schedule)
7:00 - 9:00
A.M.;
Breakfast available
9:00 A.M.;
Introduction to
marketing
10:00 -
12:00 Noon;
Your Web
Site
12:00 - 1:30
P.M.;
Lunch
1:30 - 3:00
P.M.;
On line marketing
3:00 - 5:00
P.M.;
Radio, TV, Print and
other forms of
marketing. End of
Workshop
As part of
your FBT Workshop
Package you will
receive;
The TALTOA
Freight Broker
Training
Basic Workshop Kit
- As soon as you
arrive for your
Workshop will be
given your FBT
Consult Kit. The kit
contains A POA (Plan
of Action) designed
exclusively for you
and your business,
the FBT-101 Manual,
FBT Workbook,
Digital Carrier
Directory, Digital
Shipper Directory,
broker agent demo
software and various
supplies you will
need during your
Workshop.
Unlimited
Phone Support
- As questions arise
you can pick up the
phone and call your
consultant. Often
these questions are
for rate assistance,
terminology
clarification,
and contract
assistance. We urge
you to use phone
support as often as
needed.
Weekly Conference
Calls
- You will
be invited to attend
our Weekly
Conference Call. All
of our clients are
invited to attend
and discuss topics
that are of concern
to them. This can be
of benefit to all as
the WCC consists of
brokers,
transporters, hot
shots and trucking
companies.
Immediate Email
Updates
- All
consulting clients
receive emails from
us containing
important
information relating
to the
transportation
industry. It is not
uncommon to receive
several updates per
week.
Monthly
Reports
- Each client
receives our Monthly
Consult Report which
contains news,
information,
suggestions, and
more.
Software -
The Broker
Lite S.V. Freight
Broker Software from
ISS is included with
this package. During
your Workshop you
will receive
training for using
this software.
Service Discounts
- Because of our
industry
affiliations we are
able to provide our
clients discounts on
tools and services
of up to
50%.
Client Area
Access
- As a client you
will be given a
username and
password that will
allow you and your
staff access to our
client area. This is
a great tool that
you will use daily
as it provides
information such as
the e-version of
FBA-101, videos,
chats, downloadable
forms, account leads
and more.
Website -
A complete
website for your new
business. Even as an
agent you should
have your own
website if only for
marketing purposes
alone. Right now,
your on the
internet...your
customers will be
too. Your website
includes domain
(www.yourbiz.com),
design (a 5 page
site included) and
hosting for 1 year.
Workshops for the
Freight Broker
Training Plus
Consulting Package
are conducted every
Monday - Thursday.
If the
dates you would
like to schedule are
not listed below,
please call
800.582.4167
to check
availability.
Pre-registration is
required to attend a
FBT Workshop;
1) Register by
phone. Call
800.582.4167 and a
representative will
be happy to assist
you.
or
2) Register online (recommended).
Click the "Register"
button below to
begin.
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