Training and Development

Unlock Your Potential With GlobalTranz Freight Agent Training

GlobalTranz provides opportunities with unlimited earning potential and a work-life balance that gives you the career flexibility you want — all backed by the freight agent training and development to help you grow.

Freight Agent Training Program Benefits

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Full service back-office support team

GlobalTranz equips its freight agents with personalized business consulting, carrier pricing guidance and back-office business support, including invoicing, insurance, legal and much more.

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A pulse on the industry

We offer top-notch freight sales training that will help you keep up to date with industry trends and current events that may impact your business.

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Dedicated corporate support

Our freight agent support team is here to run instant customer credit verifications, help with collections and invoice resolution, assist with opt-in truckload service, along with a variety of other solutions.

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Freight agent business coaching

We provide one-on-one business coaching with an experienced freight agent mentor and work hand-in-hand with you to develop a strategy for your long-term success.

Discover What Sets the GlobalTranz Freight Agent Program Apart

Freight Agent Training Testimonials

“You're never on an island here. From day one, there's always someone available to answer questions, check in and help guide you through challenges.”
— Nikki Long | Freight Agent, Avery F Logistics

“Honestly, if you're struggling to land business with these resources, it's less about what's available and more about how you're approaching it.”
— Anthony Rose | Freight Agent, Accelerated Freight Logistics

“GlobalTranz provides innovative technology, cashflow and top-notch, back-end support that allows our team to focus on what we do best — building relationships, delivering multimodal solutions and helping companies improve their efficiencies, save money and keep their customers happy.”
— Evan Calvin | Freight Agent, LandCal

“They are setting us up for success and helping agents be the best that we can be and grow our business to the best of our ability.”
— Brandie Millis | Freight Agent, EGM Transportation

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Our Experienced Freight Agent Business Development Team

The GlobalTranz development team provides industry expertise to help you grow your freight agent career. Think of this team as your own personal business consultants. As a freight agent, you can expect to:

Meet with tenured, experienced professionals that offer joint calls and in-person visits for current and prospective clients.
Learn from an experienced agent mentor who provides one-on-one business coaching to help you maximize your growth.
Receive help with both day-to-day operational questions and advice, as well as long-term growth business ownership strategies.
Leverage our subject matter experts as you expand your business into new services outside of your specialty.

Dedicated Onboarding and Ongoing Support for Your Freight Agent Business

Our dedicated freight agent training team provides all the onboarding, development and freight agent opportunities you need to grow your business from day one. That includes:

Operations advising
1 on 1 business consulting
Sales support and training
Goal setting and custom pricing
In-person support and onboarding
Process improvement and data analysis
Technology and systems training
Business book analysis and expansion strategies
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Learn What To Expect In Year One As a Freight Agent

Sales 101 Training for Your New Hires

Sales 101 is an extensive three-week program for sales executives who are new to the industry. It provides a mix of information sessions led by various trainers and sales leaders as well as breakout sessions with regional sales trainers. The training assists our freight agents with hiring and training new sales staff for their agencies, allowing them to focus on the rest of their business!

5 Reasons to Become an Freight Agent With GlobalTranz

Grow Your Freight Agent Business With Marketing, Sales and Back-Office Support

GlobalTranz offers comprehensive administrative support for those interested in our freight agent opportunities. This allows you to focus on growing your business and maximizing your earning potential.

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Back-office services

  • Invoicing and credit help
  • Customer contract review
  • Claims process
  • Pricing strategy
  • Carrier compliance
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IT and software support

  • GlobalTranz TMS
  • ClassIT access
  • Office 365 with GlobalTranz email
  • IT and helpdesk support
  • Track earnings and performance
  • Automated PL reports
  • YoY business financials
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Sales and marketing support

  • Customizable sales presentations
  • Comprehensive sales collateral
  • 24/7 operations support
  • Dedicated customer service reps

Learn How a 3PL Can Help Grow Your Freight Agency

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Stay Connected With Your GlobalTranz Community

GlobalTranz annual conference

Network with the best! GTZCON is our highly anticipated annual freight agent conference, offering you a unique platform to exchange ideas and valuable insights with colleagues, industry experts and dedicated members of the GlobalTranz team.

Corporate calls keep you informed

The GlobalTranz corporate teams host agent calls that allow you to hear business updates, financial results and other vital information for your freight agent business — all with the intent of keeping you informed and helping you grow!

Learn More About Our Freight Agent Culture

Your Freight Agent Toolbox

Your agent toolbox is your ultimate hub for shipping and sales success! Access our curated collection of best-in-class resources, available anytime, anywhere.

Sales presentation templates
Sales collateral
Brand guidelines
Branded promotional store
Training resources and instructional videos
Policies and guidelines documentation

Are you interested in becoming a GlobalTranz freight agent?

GlobalTranz offers the freight agent support, training and development you need to grow your business and reach your income potential. Ready to talk to our team?

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Freight Agent Training FAQs

GlobalTranz offers more than basic onboarding. Our training combines industry-leading technology, business development support and ongoing education, giving agents the tools, mentorship and resources to succeed long-term in the competitive logistics industry.

Yes. GlobalTranz provides hands-on business coaching, mentorship and professional guidance. Our experienced team helps agents refine sales strategies, expand customer relationships and continuously grow their freight agent business with confidence and support.

GlobalTranz offers flexible training options tailored to agents’ needs. From remote onboarding and virtual sessions to in-person events and conferences, agents gain access to continuous learning opportunities that fit their schedules and growth goals.

Freight agent training covers industry fundamentals, sales techniques, customer relationship management, technology platforms and compliance. Agents also learn how to build and scale their businesses with proven systems, tools, and carrier network.

No prior logistics experience is required. But freight and sales experience are definitely a plus. GlobalTranz freight agent training is designed for motivated professionals, providing the knowledge, resources and mentorship needed to launch and grow a successful freight agent business from the ground up.