Course Curriculum
9 Chapters · 25 Lessons
1
Introduction to the Trucking Industry
3 lessons
Introduction to Protruck Solutions
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Overview of the Trucking Industry
Introduction to starting your own trucking business
2
Introduction to Dispatching, Brokering, Freight Forwarding
2 lessons
Introduction to Dispatching, Brokering, Freight Forwarding
Weight Distribution, MELT and Licensing Classifications
3
PERMIT Process, ELDs and Geography
6 lessons
Permitting Process
Permits — IFTA, MC/DOT, BOC3, UCR, EIN, Carrier Code, SCAC Codes
PAPS/PARS, ACE/ACI, Bonded, Clearinghouse, CTPAT, PIP, CSA, FAST/TWIC, W-8BEN, W-9
Insurance Requirements, Addressing an Accident, Fuel Cards
BONUS: US/Canada Geography, Time Zones, Using Google Maps
Hours of Service (HOS), ELDs, Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
4
Dispatching, Brokering, Factoring and Bond Info
3 lessons
Dispatching Terms, Booking Loads, Carrier Pack
Factoring, Brokering 3 Parts, Surety Bonds
Operational Costs, Negotiating, Cover Letter and Resume Samples
5
Networking, LMIAs, Invoicing, Budgeting, FAQ, Inspections and Audits
3 lessons
LMIAs, Invoicing, Networking, Budgeting
FAQs, Trucking Etiquette, DOT/MTO Inspections, Audits
BONUS: Essentials for Drivers, Owner Operators and Carrier Operations
6
Community Access
1 lesson
Join our online communities
7
Dispatcher and Broker Case Studies
5 lessons
US Delivery Window with HOS Constraints
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Reefer Load Delivery with Strict Grocery Dock Times
Dry Van Load Pick Up Time
Flatbed Scenario: Improper Load Length Notification
Can the driver make this dry van delivery on time?
8
Presentation PDF Format
1 lesson
Protruck Solutions Presentation PDF
9
Final Quiz
1 lesson
Final Quiz
Founding Student Price
$397
$597
$397 CAD, all in, tax included.
- 9 chapters covering the full scope of trucking operations
- Real dispatcher and broker case studies
- Permits, ELDs, HOS, insurance and compliance
- Dispatching, brokering, factoring and surety bonds
- Operational costs, negotiation tactics and rate intel
- Free preview lessons included
- PDF resources and downloadable materials
- 30 days of free community access included
Instant access. No hidden fees.