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GRADUATE COMMENTS
Class was very informative. Gave
enough information to start your own Brokerage the following
week. The fact that internship as an agent is being offered
is good because that gives experience prior to starting own
business. TTA is highly recommended.
Tanya J. Graduated 2-24-06
The most important thing I learned is about business ethics
– being honest and integrity. Do not have to fear
competition but to offer the best service to the shippers
and consignees and have repeat business and referrals. Also
to respect and treat carriers right and pay them fairly.
DeWayne is very experienced in his field and passing on his
knowledge. This class has given me the right focus and
knowledge to take my first step in doing this business. I
also know that I can count on their support on my journey to
success.
Susan L. Graduated 2-24-06
The Class is of a good size to where the teacher can speak
clearly and communicate with all of the students. I really
liked the fact that everybody’s questions were answered as
they were asked. However, the best part of all was that the
things that were said were honest and clear whether the
students liked the comments or not. It may have opened up
their eyes. The instructor was very clear and professional.
I enjoyed the way that he made everyone think positive.
Liliana G. Graduated 2-24-06
Dear Mr. Brown,
Previous to attending the course I
must admit I was a bit skeptical. Was this a scam, will I
learn anything, is this just another course where you walk
away with nothing?
I have to say that after attending it,
the course was worth the money I invested.
DeWayne was impressive, and I must
admit at times comical, and very informative with the
aspects of brokering.
The impressive part to myself was how
he instructed the start up, as we do not have a lot of funds
available at this time due to my disability.
Again I must say I am thankful
after 30 years in trucking, I have found a new niche for
myself.
Heartfelt Thanks,
R. Polmon - Graduate 1-7-05
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This email is to
advise anyone who is thinking about becoming a Freight Broker.
My wife and I have been in the business a little over five
months. We are so busy, it is unbelievable. First, we would
tell everyone that this isn’t for everyone, but hard work will
pay off. There are many situations that have confronted us and
Transport Training of America was a great help and continues to
help us. We tell everyone that you must keep a positive
attitude and failure is not an option. We have done a little
over $165,000.00 in gross sales and moved well over 115 loads at
this point. We are growing every day and our reputation is
becoming the most important thing to help grow our business. I
just tell everyone if you are expecting brokering to be easy
money and no work; you are sadly mistaken. It is however, very
rewarding and has many benefits. Forget what your friends (such
as truckers, dispatchers, and fellow sales people) in the
business tell you about freight brokers being lying, cheating
thieves. There is so much work out here that if you want to
work then you will. It is all about attitude and hard work!
Some people find reasons to fail in this business and that just
means there is more for us. Understand, when I gave the figure
before that we didn’t move any loads for the first 6 weeks of
opening our doors for business. So, we have only been moving
loads for about four and a half months. Transport Training of
America was a great help in training us how to make money, and
we also must work hard with the tools that the School gave us.
Transport Training of America has been very straight forward
with us and stood behind everything they told us. If you have
any questions about Transport Training of America or our
business, please feel free to contact us. R. Dryer Graduate
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| With regards to a classroom setting
this is by far the most interesting I've ever sat in (including
university and multiple other courses). Was made to feel that
there was a genuine determination to make all students
successful. I truly enjoyed the entire week and would recommend
course to ay and everyone interested in becoming a broker.
Thank you!! R. Washington Graduate
8-13-04 |
| The class exceeded my expectation. It
was very informative and very interesting. I have gained a vast
amount of very useful knowledge, most importantly I feel we were
trained to be brokers with the very best honesty and
integrity. D Williams Graduate 8-27-04 |
| Would not have had the confidence to
be a broker without this class. DeWayne is a very good teacher
that shows you in order how to make this business work (very
understanding)! Worth every penny spent! L. LeGowski
Graduate 4-2-04 |
| As someone that has attended many
training programs over the years this is absolutely the best
program I have ever attneded. DeWayne is the most informative
instructor I've ever seen - knows what he is doing!
E. Johns Graduate 7-23-04 |
| I enjoyed the class very much. I was
told from some other agents who worked for another brokerage
that I didn't need this school. I couldn't have went to work
and had any idea about how things were suppose to work. If you
do the things you were taught in this class there is no reason
you shouldn't be successful at it. J. Davis Graduate
4-16-04 |
| This is an excellent training
program. I was impressed by Mr. Gilbreath's knowledge of this
industry. I'm excited about being part of this industry. Mr.
Gilbreath had made it easy to understand and TTA seems to have a
great support system. I was a little apprehensive at first but
it was well worth the money. S. Brown Graduate 8-13-04 |
| As an ex-truck driver/owner operator;
I do believe that I should have taken this course years ago. It
would of helped me a lot. DeWayne was an excellent
teacher/instructor. Material was extremely helpful and will be
very useful in the future as tools to go by. I would recommend
highly. S. Pierce Graduate 5-21-04 |
| One week is very intense but you will
cover all points. Questions are gone over thoroughly. There is
individual time spent with each student that is having a
problem. They are not going to let you move past a subject
unless you are clear. I am extremely grateful for the time and
effort from this school. I would highly recommend this
school. J. Tudor Graduate 7-16-04 |
September 20, 2003
Tim Kelly
Land Line Magazine, Inc.
P.O. Box 1000
Grain Valley, MO 64029
Dear Tim Kelly:
Subject: Freight Broker
Training School Advertisement
I recently attended the
above training school, which I learned about through your advertisement
in Land Line magazine. Once again, OOIDA has led me down the correct
path!
I would highly recommend
this course to anybody who is considering obtaining their own carrier
authority, anybody who is considering obtaining their own broker
authority or anybody who is or is considering becoming an agent for an
independent or in-house brokerage firm. The knowledge you acquire, as a
carrier will help you find and negotiate better paying freight. The
knowledge you obtain as a broker or agent will keep you from paying for
many a load out of your own pocket. The cost of the class is small
compared to the potential earnings and savings from following the proper
steps to avoid disaster.
The school is based on
the principles of Honesty, Integrity, and Service. This is something
that is definitely lacking in the trucking industry today. They are
seeking to bring these principles back. H.I.S. is the name of their
brokerage house, which is affiliated with the training school. We, as
drivers, know how much more easily the industry would run if we were not
lied to and stabbed in the back. Imagine how a shipper would feel to
receive quality service! The instructors were knowledgeable and there
is continued support from the school after you continue on in your
career.
OOIDA has helped me from
day one. As I seek to obtain my carrier and broker authority, I am
grateful that I have a partner (or should I say two partners!) to help
me down that path. Sign me….
Grateful,
Debbie A. G.
RTS Financial Service
RE: Transport Training of
America, Inc.
RTS Financial Services would
like to take this opportunity to endorse
the Broker Training Program
of Transport Training of America.
Our relationship with
Transport Training has been an extremely
positive one and we are
confident that you will find your experience
to be both informative and
successful. Best wishes in your pursuit
of becoming a Transportation
Broker.
Should you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me
personally at 888-492-7006.
Sincerely,
Wanda Fankhauser
Director of Marketing
LAKE CITY LOGISTICS
RE: Transport Training of
America, Inc.
"During the period of 9-1-02
to 11-30-02, the net profit of our brokerage operation has increased
over 166% compared to the previous eight months of 2002. This is a
direct result of what I was exposed to during my six days in Prattville,
AL. The information presented during the training program was
incorporated into a revised business plan which is now producing
outstanding results. Anyone who attends this course should experience a
substantial return on investment."
Sincerely,
Tolor White Jr.
K & D Freight Co.
I am Ken Hanson, President of
what is now K & D Freight thanks to this class. I came to this class
with a very limited knowledge of the trucking industry since I had not
worked in the industry at all. I came away from this class with the
tools, knowledge and drive to be a successful broker. They back the
training up with great tech support should you have any problems or
questions down the road.
I highly recommend this class
if you are serious about being a successful broker or agent. Once you
complete this class and master the foolproof steps, doors will open for
you and the sky is the limit. Take it from a person that came from
outside the trucking industry...THIS CLASS WORKS!
Ken Hanson
President
Transport Training of America
is the best training course I have ever attended. I have been in the
industry for over 20 years with corporate America. It was time for me to
get out there and do it for myself and I don't think there is a finer
place to learn the fundamentals, details, and the reality of how and
what you can do on your own with a little motivation, guidance, and
support from professionals who have experienced it for themselves. The
Basic course taught me the right and wrong ways of doing this business
and the Advanced course put me in the driver's seat actually seeing and
doing things in a real life setting to get the hands on experience.
This, to me, was the best training. I can't tell you enough about the
motivation and support that I received. It was a great learning
experience along with easy to understand materials, but most of all I
was treated as if I were one of the family, that meant a lot to me.
Thank You to all at Transport Training of America....
Rich Dreckman
Comments from
a Landstar Agent
My name is Michael Puckett. I came to
Transport Training of America to free myself from the road. I was
an owner operator for 10 years. Thru hard work and perseverance I
had obtained the ultimate position in trucking. My truck was paid
for and my spreadaxle reefer was paid for. I was free and clear,
lock stock and barrel. But, I wasn't happy. The endless hours
behind the wheel, putting up with four wheelers zipping along in la
la land and the harassment by the DOT and irritable shippers and
receivers had me disgusted. Many a time, I sat in Flying J's
staring at the message boards. One screen kept getting my
attention. "Become a freight broker, call now." The tuition seemed
a little high, it made me skeptical for a while. Needless to say,
one day I had enough. I sold my truck for $5600.00, leased my
reefer to a friend for a percentage (unfortunately, it was destroyed
by IBP) and I walked away from trucking.
The knowledge I gained from TTA not only
has helped me as an agent for Landstar Ranger, but also showed me
weaknesses in my tenure as an owner operator. Make no doubt about
it, you will become a good negotiator and you will learn how to
sale. Being a broker is not a cake walk, many days I leave my desk
with a headache, but the rewards can be great. More importantly to
me, I work from home. It amazes my family at how hard it is to get
me in the car. I don't want to leave home. I am very happy staying
at home, not fighting traffic or dodging suicidal maniacs just to go
to the grocery store.
Is being a freight broker easy? No, but
the rewards are plentiful for those who are serious about changing
careers. All you need is a good computer, a phone line, a fax line,
TTA's training and a desire to succeed. And working from home you
can get unlimited long distance from AT&T or SBC to reduce your
expenses on the phone.
Sincerely, Motormouth.
Here are comments from just a few of our recent
graduates!
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There is simply no question as to the value of this course
for anyone who wants to start their own successful brokerage
business.
The small class size allowed us to get into a level and
depth far greater than I expected. Continued reinforcement
of the "27-step" fundamentals helped tie all of the other
information and procedures together. Add in the extremely
comprehensive text supplements, and you walk away with
everything needed to get up and running...and grow at
whatever pace you feel appropriate.
Having the class taught by seasoned industry veterans,
coupled with both hands on and real life experiences and
examples really helped to solidify concepts and procedures.
Also, having other vendor partners come in and explain their
tools was highly beneficial.
Overall, I was extremely impressed by the comprehensiveness
and completeness of the course, and thought it was a good
value for the price paid. Evan F. |
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My evaluation of the course has to be excellent. I came
into the class not knowing how tough or difficult the
learning process would be.
From the very first conversation with Mike, my fears,
questions and thoughts of becoming a broker were set to
ease. The level of material as well as the amount is
massive and unsurpassed with clarity.
Not only was it easy reading it made sense. I think that
helped me understand and fly through the course with ease.
I put it into a common sense mode and it all fell together.
All of the steps could not happen without previous
information and that info was taught with a clear
explanation. The teachers were great. Ron is a great
salesman, his advise and style was smooth and very
personable. Mike was very down to earth and made the course
seem like second nature.
I now know that I have the full resources, knowledge and
confidence to stand on my own as a broker.
I can't think of many things to make the course any better
than it is other than to have it in California (but that's a
personal reason). Zimar M. |
| Class Evaluation -
Material -
Excellent Instruction - Excellent Knowledge -
Excellent Presentation - Excellent Attitude -
Excellent Classroom - Good
Environment -
Good Hotel - Good Overall - EXCELLENT
I thank you all
for an excellent class. I find no fault. Do not sell your
business and stay true to your mission! Carl T. |
| The class was excellent, I
really got my money's worth. The whole staff is helpful and
knowledgeable. I will return in 6 or 7 months to get the
advanced class on brokerage set up. That's the goal I have
set for myself. I will tailor my business plan around the
information I received in my packet. I feel confident about
what has been accomplished this week. I will not hesitate
to tell others about this class. This is exactly what I
need to kick start my brokerage business. Terrill F. |
| Thank you for the vision to see
the need for this training, the hard work to put it
together, and the willingness to take the risk to start it
up. As the entity grows I hope you will endeavor to find
Instructors with the same heart as you have to continue
passing on the keys to this exciting occupation. I can tell
you have a lot more that is on your plate and wish the best
in your future endeavors. DeWayne G. |
| I came here not knowing what to
expect and was really nervous because I couldn't really tell
you the difference between a dispatcher, agent or a broker.
That was on Monday and today is Friday and I feel like I
have come a long way. I am feeling pretty confident that I
can locate a shipper and carrier and move a load! Anna M. |
| At first, I felt that the cost
of the class may be a little high. However, I leave today
with an altered opinion. I believe that I have left with
knowledge that will save my business and myself much more
than Also, I would have spent a month researching databases
and carrier and shipper info before I learned of which ones
were better. So in all, this was money and time well
spent! John S. |
| Thank You so much for offering
this course - I have learned all I needed to get started in
the business! Great Class! Pam W. |
| The freight broker training
class was very informative. I enjoyed the class and would
recommend it to anyone. Kennesha P. |
| The information that has been
given to me will be extremely beneficial as a broker and as
a carrier. I now have the resources, confidence and
capability that I need to be successful as a broker. I have
knowledge of all the guidelines and numerous details that
will allow me to provide better service. Thanks for
everything! Michelle B. |
| The class was very
informative. I would hate to think I tried to enter this
competitive market without this course; it has already
helped me avoid some serious pitfalls. Billy H. |
| I came in this class as a
novice in the field of Freight Broker and I am proud to
proclaim with confidence that I feel I am a professional
now. The methods used by this instructors to reinforce the
concepts were phenomenal. I recommend this course to anyone
who desires to become a Freight Broker - you will feel like
a pro! Barry S. |
| For an individual such as
myself, I am walking away with a lot of information,
valuable information. The class was very informative and
fairly clear of what is expected of the students. The
instructors answered all questions asked with much
confidence....The class was well taught and I am glad that I
enrolled in the class. Derrick D. |
| The class material has been
excellent! I have finally been able to find the missing
pieces of the "brokerage" puzzle that I've needed the past
few years. Overall- EXCELLENT! I plan for my husband to
attend next. This will make our husband/wife team stronger
for our brokerage. My sincere appreciation to Ron, Dirk and
Mike for the time you have spent in researching, developing
and preparing the course material! Rita S. |
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