CFB Career Path and Job Market 2

Question 1

Which professional organization offers the Certified Freight Broker (CFB) designation?

Accepted Answer

Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)

Answer

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) administers the CFB certification for freight brokers.

Question 2

A freight broker transitioning into a 3PL management role would MOST benefit from developing expertise in which area?

Accepted Answer

Carrier relations and transportation procurement

Answer

3PL management heavily relies on carrier relations and transportation procurement, skills directly transferable from freight brokerage.

Question 3

Which metric is MOST commonly used by employers to evaluate a freight broker's performance?

Accepted Answer

Gross revenue and margin generated

Answer

Freight brokers are typically evaluated on gross revenue and margin because these directly reflect business impact.

Question 4

An entry-level freight broker trainee is MOST likely to start their career doing which task?

Accepted Answer

Cold-calling carriers and building a carrier network

Answer

Trainees typically begin by cold-calling carriers to build a foundational network before advancing to shipper development.

Question 5

Which factor has MOST increased demand for freight brokers in the US job market over the past decade?

Accepted Answer

Growth of e-commerce and supply chain complexity

Answer

The explosive growth of e-commerce has created more complex supply chains, driving strong demand for freight brokers.

(CFB) Certified Freight Broker Practice Test