Online Freight Broker/Agent Training In Alaska

Want to become a successful freight broker or agent in the Last Frontier? Achieve your goal in just 90 days with our comprehensive training program.

Learn the ins and outs of the freight industry, from logistics to sales. Our online course provides everything you need to build or work for a thriving freight brokerage business in Alaska (AK).

Course Overview

Course duration: 100 hours
Price: $890
Truck-load guarantee: Full 30-day refund if you are not satisfied
Available in: Video, audio recordings, and text

Launch your freight broking business in Alaska with our online training program. In just 90 days, you’ll cover 13 modules, explaining everything you need to know about the freight industry. Our modules are designed to cater to various learning levels, and include:

Setting up a brokerage: Authority applications, assigning process agents, surety bonds, and trust funds.
Operations: How to set up a home office and choose the right software for transportation management and accounting.
Introduction to transportation law: Freight broking insurance, finding shipper niches, and vetting carriers. We’ll also explain equipment types such as dry vans, flatbeds, and reefers.
Dispatching: Dispatching loads, pick-up, delivery, tracking, tracing, and how to handle issues should they arise.
Accounting: How to invoice, manage cash flow, and pull financial reports, payroll, and tax liabilities.
Marketing: The freight broker’s sale funnel, including prospecting, lead generation, and cold-calling techniques.

Whether you’re an ex-truck driver, warehouse manager, or someone looking for a career change, our freight broker/agent training program will equip you with the practical skills to thrive in the Alaskan freight industry.

Ready to take control of your future? Take the next step and sign up today!

Requirements For Becoming A Freight Broker In Alaska

Freight brokers must meet the standard federal licensing and operational guidelines:

Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Surety bond of $75,000

Insurance

Freight brokers or agents in Alaska are recommended to have cargo and general liability insurance coverage to operate. While optional, it protects you and your business, employees, and cargo should any issues occur (e.g. third-party claims, damaged goods, etc.).

Process agent

You must physically register a process agent for each state you plan to operate in. This can be done via the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website using the BOC-3 form.

While formal training is not required, completing freight broker training in Alaska is highly advised.

Required certifications to launch your freight broker career in Alaska

Business registration

You must have a registered business name and structure (partnership, corporation, sole proprietor, limited liability company) in Alaska.

After this, you must complete an IRS online application to get your federal tax number, known as an employer identification number (EIN).

Federal licensing

Freight brokers must be licensed with the FMCSA:

Apply for a broker license: Submit an application for a motor carrier (MC) number on the FMCSA website using the Unified Registration System (OP-1 form). This costs $300, and you should have it within 4-6 weeks.
Obtain a U.S. DOT number: Register online for your U.S. DOT number, requirement for companies that operate commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs.

Freight broker bond

To meet the $75,000 surety bond requirement, you must apply for one of two freight broker bonds within 90 days of your FMCSA registration:

BMC-84 bond (freight broker bond)
BMC-85 bond (trust fund agreement)

Certified Transportation Brokers (CTB) exam

You do not need to take any formal exams to become a freight broker or agent in Alaska. However, for a competitive edge, you can opt for the three-part Certified Transportation Brokers (CTB) exam through the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

Career Opportunities For Freight Brokers In Alaska

Over the past two decades, the need for cargo and freight agents has risen significantly. By 2023, freight brokers in the U.S. accounted for 20% of the industry, up from just 6% in 2000. This trend reflects the increasing reliance of supply chains on freight agents, especially since the boom of e-commerce shopping and improved logistical systems.

As the industry expands, proper freight broker training is essential to seize these opportunities and build a successful freight brokerage in Alaska.

Choose your career path as a freight broker

Start your own business

If you have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, starting your own freight-broking business might be for you. It gives you the freedom of being your own boss, setting your own hours, and directly reap the rewards of your own hard work.

However, running your own business requires you to wear many hats, such as owner, process agent, compliance officer, and client liaison.

Work for an existing company

If entrepreneurial responsibilities aren’t for you, working for an established freight broking company can be equally valuable. This path offers more stability, a built-in network of carriers and clients, and access to resources and technology you might not have as a solo operator.

Earning potential and salary for freight brokers in Alaska

National wage estimates for cargo and freight agents:

Percentile	10%	20%	50% (Median)	75%	80%
Hourly wage	$17.56	$19.43	$23.24	$28.91	$35.01
Annual wage	$36,520	$40,410	$48,330	$60,140	$72,820

National vs. Alaska salaries:

Percentile	U.S.	Alaska
10%	$32,720	$36,500
25%	$38,400	$37,470
50% (Median)	$46,860	$46,000
75%	$58,710	$60,940
90%	$70,280	$77,190

Salaries by region in Alaska:

Region	Average Annual Wage
Palmer, AK	$62,536
Sitka, AK	$62,536
Anchorage, AK	$63,399
Fairbanks, AK	$63,859

Employment trends for freight brokers in Alaska

Job forecast overview for trade, transport, and utilities industry:

Region (Alaska)	Employment (2023)	Employment (2024)	Change (%)	Projected Employment (2025)	Change (%)
Anchorage, AK	33,500	33,800	+0.9%	34,100	+0.9%
Fairbanks, AK	7,300	7,600	+4.1%	7,800	+2.6%
Southeast, AK	7,300	7,600	+4.1%	7,700	+1.3%

FAQs

1. How long does freight broker training take?

You can complete the 90-Day Freight Broker training program in just 90 days.

2. What is the difference between a freight broker and an agent?

Freight brokers and agents both work in the freight industry, but they have different roles and responsibilities:

Brokers must have an FMCSA license and are liable for the freight they manage. They handle freight management, compliance, payments, and invoicing, earning revenue from the margin between shipper and carrier costs.
Agents don’t need an FMCSA license and work under a broker’s authority. They focus on customer recruitment, carrier sourcing, and transportation arrangements, earning commissions split with the broker.

3. How much does freight broker training in Alaska cost?

Our 100-hour online freight broker training course in Alaska costs $890.

4.What does a freight broker do?

Freight brokers play a crucial role in the logistics and transportation industry, acting as intermediaries between shippers (those needing to transport goods) and carriers (the companies that transport goods).

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