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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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Hybrid

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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 The Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Program is not just another course—it’s the industry’s gold standard for broker certification. Recognized across the 3PL community as the highest credential a broker can earn, the CTB designation signals to carriers, customers, and colleagues that you possess the expertise, integrity, and professional commitment required to succeed at the highest levels. By completing this program, you demonstrate that you are not only prepared to navigate the complexities of today’s marketplace but also equipped to shape the future of transportation and logistics.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements

TIA members with 1–2+ years in the transportation or logistics industry. Brokerage professionals ready to validate and formalize their industry knowledge. Supervisors and managers seeking a common knowledge base for their brokerage teams.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply core business, financial, and risk concepts to manage freight brokerage operations
  • Explain the legal role of a property broker and key distinctions between brokers and third-party logistics providers
  • Manage traffic functions, shipping documents, freight payment, and claims processing
  • Structure broker contracts and align pricing strategies with cost, value, and risk considerations
  • Navigate broker registration, bonding, recordkeeping, and compliant marketing requirements
  • Mitigate legal and ethical risks in freight brokerage operations
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Cargo and Freight Agents43-5011.00
  • Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers11-3071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Shipping documents such as bills of lading and invoices — complete accurately under direct supervisor guidance in a freight office setting.
  • Shipment records for goods shipped, received, and stored — enter and maintain in inventory management software with close oversight.
  • Freight or postal rate tables — reference and apply to estimate basic shipment costs under supervision in a logistics operation.
  • Consignees and customers — notify of freight or baggage arrival using scripted email templates and standard office communication tools.
  • Delivery progress of assigned shipments — monitor using company tracking systems and report status updates to a senior agent.
  • Shipping or freight paperwork — review for completeness and flag errors to a supervisor before processing in a warehouse or freight office.
  • Basic transportation terminology and routing concepts — recognize and apply when sorting and categorizing incoming shipment requests.
  • Office suite and word processing software — use to draft routine correspondence and format shipping-related documents under direction.
  • Stored items — retrieve from designated warehouse locations following step-by-step retrieval procedures with minimal independent judgment.
  • Customer inquiries about shipment status — respond to using established scripts and escalate complex issues to experienced colleagues.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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