Post, Freight and Carriers

How can you become a freight broker and how much money could be made depending on if one is successful or not?

My boyfriend is really interested in starting a business with me and he wants me to try and become a freight broker, because he is an owner operator and he can work with me and make enough money to be upper class. I don't know if this is true. Is anyone a freight broker and what kind of experience does it take? Did you make really good money?

Public Comments

1. I had the same idea when I was young and ended up losing my shirt. First, you need a license and face huge start-up expenses. Next, you need to build a clientele and that is not easy in this very competitive business. There is no loyalty in this business. The other guy ALWAYS tries to undercut you in price and sometimes, you simply cannot match their price. I ended up working for a big freight brokerage business and didn't get rich but, made good money as I ascended through the ranks. Good luck in whatever you decide to do though!