u/DangerousPickle9406

I’m trying to learn more about the auto transport industry and what it’s actually like to work as a broker.

For those who have experience in the industry, what were some of the biggest challenges you faced when you were first starting out?

I’m especially interested in things that aren’t obvious until you’re actually doing the job.

For example, are there certain parts of dealing with customers, carriers, pricing, negotiating, finding loads, or managing expectations that tend to be difficult for beginners?

If you could go back to when you first started, what do you wish someone had warned you about?

Any advice or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated!

I’m currently learning more about the auto transport industry and trying to understand how the sales side of the business works.

For those of you working as brokers, I’m curious. Where are you typically getting your customers from?

Does the company provide you with leads, or are brokers expected to generate their own leads through things like advertising, referrals, cold calling, websites, etc.?

And if you are responsible for generating your own customers, what lead sources have worked best for you?

Just trying to get a better understanding of what the day-to-day sales process actually looks like for a broker. Any insight from people currently in the industry would be greatly appreciated!

Hey everyone, I’m looking into getting into auto transport brokering and trying to get a better understanding of the commission structure.

From what I understand, a lot of broker positions are commission-based, and the commission is often determined by the amount of the deposit received from the customer. My question is: what would you consider a good or fair commission percentage?

For those of you currently working as brokers, what percentage do you earn, and is there a certain range that you think is competitive? I know different companies probably structure things differently, but I’m just trying to get an idea of what I should realistically expect and what would be considered a good offer.

Any insight or advice would be appreciated!

Hey everyone, I’m considering making a career change and I’m interested in getting into auto transport.

I’ve been doing appointment setting in the solar/home efficiency space for about 2 years. I’ve learned a lot and have gotten pretty comfortable with sales, talking to customers, handling objections, following up, etc., but I’m at the point where I’d like to move on and find something with better opportunities and a better work environment.

For those of you working in auto transport, what is the commission/pay structure typically like? Is it a decent career financially once you get some experience?

I’m currently in North Carolina, and I’ve noticed that a lot of the auto transport companies I’m coming across are based in other states. Is this something I can realistically do remotely, or do most companies expect you to work in an office?

Also, what kind of training did you need when you first started? Is there any licensing, certification, or specific knowledge I should have before applying, or do most companies train you on the job?

I’d really appreciate any honest advice, tips, or pointers from people already in the industry. I’m trying to figure out if this would be a good next step for me before I make the jump.

Thanks!