New Freight Broker Course
TIA members invented the freight brokering industry Learn from the Best in the Industry with TIA's New Broker Course. Developed by the 3PL Industry's Leading Brokers & Associates – Not Just One Person’s or Company’s Opinion. The New Broker Course from TIA Is the Perfect Introductory Course for Anyone Wishing to Learn About the Transportation & Freight Brokerage Industry.
As part of the course, you will receive TIA’s New Broker Kit, which contains the tools you need to give your brokerage a jump-start.
*Please note: the New Broker Course is intended for those who wish to create a brokerage. If you wish to train new employees, TIA's New Employee Orientation may be more appropriate and will save you $145 on the registration fee.
Schedule of Activities for Trimester 1, 2023:
New Broker Course:
Start Date: January 3, 2023
Start Module 1 – New Broker Course Introduction: January 3, 2023
Student Orientation with TIA Staff & Course Instructor: Week of January 10, 2023
Start Module 2 – A Brief History of Transport: January 16, 2023
Start Module 3 – How It All Works: January 23, 2023
Start Module 4 – Basic Rules, Regulations, and Licenses: January 30, 2023
Virtual Office Hours With Instructor(s): Week of February 6-12
Start Module 5 – Technology Basics: February 13, 2023
Start Module 6 - Insurance: February 20, 2023
Start Module 7 – Responsibilities for Damage: February 27, 2023
Start Module 8 – The Broker’s Job: March 6, 2023
Start Module 9 – Office Operations & Finance 101: March 13, 2023
Start Module 10 - Ethics In Transportation: March 20, 2023
Start Module 11 – Marketing and Sales & A Guide To Professionalism In The Workplace: March 27, 2023
Virtual Officer Hours with Instructor(s): Week of April 3-9, 2023
Start Module 12 – Load Assignment: April 10, 2023
New Broker Course Final Exam: Thursday, April 27, 2023