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Certified Transportation Broker (CTB)

Transportation Intermediaries Association

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The CTB Online Study Course is TIA’s premier, self-paced credential program for freight brokers who want a deep, end-to-end understanding of brokerage operations, business principles, regulations, ethics, and pricing in today’s market. By completing all three sections and passing the CTB exam, learners demonstrate mastery of core brokerage knowledge and earn the CTB designation recognized across the transportation industry

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Apply core business, financial, and risk concepts to manage freight brokerage operationsExplain the legal role of a property broker and key distinctions between brokers and third-party logistics providersManage traffic functions, shipping documents, freight payment, and claims processingStructure broker contracts and align pricing strategies with cost, value, and risk considerationsNavigate broker registration, bonding, recordkeeping, and compliant marketing requirementsMitigate legal and ethical risks in freight brokerage operationsCommunicate effectively with customers and carriers to support brokerage service delivery
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