There are some very good freight broker software packages in the marketplace. And many individuals think that getting freight broker software is a necessity when getting started. I get these types of calls quite often.
Here is what I tell them: The best freight broker software in the world won't help you get customers. And, getting customers should be your number one priority. The software will help you manage your business once you get a substantial book of business - but it won't help you find customers. Plus, it's expensive.
One other thing: if you need to record and analyze your load activity, freight broker software will probably have you download information to a spreadsheet. Guess what? That is why I have prepared my Load Manager spreadsheets.
With these Load Manager spreadsheets, you can record loads, monitor your progress and analyze which shippers are giving the best profit margins, which are paying you quickly, how many loads are they giving you within various time frames and how easy is it to cover your loads that you get from particular shippers.
In addition to monitoring your customers, you can even find which lanes are giving you the best bang for your buck, so to speak.
These Load Manager spreadsheets are several of 33 handouts that are included in my freight broker training packages. And you won't find anything equal to them elsewhere.
If you have not read my website in detail, go now to: http://www.atexfreightbrokertraining.com There is a lot of good info there.
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Posted by: angela | October 06, 2011 at 10:35 AM