Freight Broker Agent Training (In Person)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/16/2025
Program Description
Freight broker training will help you learn the skills you need to be a successful Freight Broker/Agent. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, you'll learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States.
As a freight agent or broker, you'll connect shippers with carriers, manage freight movement, and build a successful career in one of the economys most critical industries. Youll gain real-world knowledge in setting up and operating a brokerage, industry regulations, and legal requirements, negotiating rates and managing contracts, building carrier and customer relationships, and using load boards, dispatch tools, and tracking systems. This freight broker course will provide you with the knowledge and resources needed to break into the shipping industry.
Established in 2025
CIP: 49-9999 Transportation and Materials Moving, Other.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Employment
11 Weeks ( 33.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $999.00 |
| Books | $0.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $999.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Please contact wioatraining@mchenry.edu for information about the program, and how to become a WIOA student at this college.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Freight Broker Agent Training (In Person)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/16/2025
Program Description
Freight broker training will help you learn the skills you need to be a successful Freight Broker/Agent. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, you'll learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States.
As a freight agent or broker, you'll connect shippers with carriers, manage freight movement, and build a successful career in one of the economys most critical industries. Youll gain real-world knowledge in setting up and operating a brokerage, industry regulations, and legal requirements, negotiating rates and managing contracts, building carrier and customer relationships, and using load boards, dispatch tools, and tracking systems. This freight broker course will provide you with the knowledge and resources needed to break into the shipping industry.
Established in 2025
CIP: 49-9999 Transportation and Materials Moving, Other.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Employment
11 Weeks ( 33.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $999.00 |
| Books | $0.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $999.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Please contact wioatraining@mchenry.edu for information about the program, and how to become a WIOA student at this college.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes