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Originally Posted by Friendo
just trying to assess the going rate 
one of my soccer player's dad is a broker and does QUITE well. 4 person staff, and he pretty much has it on auto-pilot. I'm sure he's busted his tail, and had some key contacts, but it seems like a pretty sweet gig. |
You have to have contacts, not only the shippers but the carriers to haul the freight. As the fuel prices climb, it is putting a hard squeeze on the broker because of the cost. Trucking companies are contracting the freight at a lower price because they eliminate you, the middle man.
If you are thinking of starting out, cold turkey, I would advise you differently until you have some experience and a good plan to cash flow the business. Starting and paying the carriers yourself is almost impossible now unless you have several major accounts that know you and you have a reputation ALREADY established with several carriers. Carriers are wanting paid quickly now days due to the rising cost.
Cash Flow and your reputation is a serious problem for opening a new brokerage ....... It's better to hook up with a responsible, dependable carrier and work as an agent, like I do. You don't have to have the cash flow and you have minimal risk compared to the company that you work for by commissions .
Any other questions, PM me.