GFM Training Program

Learn to Work Inside the
Government Freight Management System

A bright, hands-on path to becoming a certified military freight professional — built around real GFM scenarios, delivered 100% online so you can learn from anywhere.

9 Days · 3 Weeks 100% Online Recognized Credential

Built on Real Curriculum

Every lesson is drawn from actual GFM workflows — tenders, load boards, billing, and compliance.

100% Online

Join live, instructor-led sessions from anywhere — no travel, no campus commute, just log in and learn.

Walk Out Mission-Ready

Finish prepared to enter tenders, qualify carriers, and manage military freight the right way.

What You'll Learn

Skills You'll Walk Away With

A complete foundation for working inside the GFM — no prior military freight experience required.

How the DoD Freight System Works

Understand the full lifecycle from tender to delivery and billing.

Reading & Entering Tenders

Confidently navigate and bid on loads in the ATR load board.

Compliance & Insurance

Master the insurance, bond, and compliance rules for military freight.

Carrier Development

Build and qualify dependable carrier relationships that perform.

Load Process & Billing

Track loads, manage documentation, and get paid correctly.

Working Inside the GFM

Hands-on practice with the Government Freight Management system.

Program Overview

Military Freight Consultant Certification Training

Learn How Military Freight Works — From GFM to Payment

An 18-hour, instructor-led program designed to teach transportation professionals how to understand, research, pursue, manage, and execute military freight opportunities.

The program is taught over 3 weeks, with 9 structured training days, followed by a comprehensive certification exam.

Students move step by step through the military freight process — from understanding GFM and ATR to building tenders, developing rates, working with carriers, executing loads, billing, and managing insurance and claims.

Course Format

At a Glance

3 Weeks
9 Training Days
18 Hours of Instruction
2 Hours Per Class
Tuesday–Thursday
Certification Exam
Course Outline

9 Training Days, Day by Day

Each day builds on the last, taking you from military freight fundamentals through load execution, billing, and claims management.

01Day 1

Military Freight Fundamentals

Build the foundation for working in military freight.

How military freight differs from commercial freight
What a Transportation Service Provider (TSP) is
Provider responsibilities
Introduction to Global Freight Management (GFM)
Military freight terminology
System navigation
Provider readiness
Understanding the military freight lifecycle
02Day 2

ATR Load Board

Learn how to find and evaluate military freight opportunities.

How to navigate ATR
How to locate available freight
How to read shipment information
Origin and destination requirements
Pickup and delivery dates
Equipment requirements
Commodity information
Weight and shipment details
Rates
Matching freight with available capacity
Deciding whether a load fits your operation
03Day 3

Tender Fundamentals

Understand how tenders determine the freight your company can see.

What a tender is
How tenders work
How freight matches to a provider
Equipment codes
Commodity codes
Service areas
Origins and destinations
Rates
Minimum charges
Fuel adjustments
Accessorials
Why freight may or may not appear
04Day 4

Tender Entry

Learn how to build a military freight tender.

Tender structure
Equipment selection
Commodity selection
Service areas
Lane development
Entering rates
Minimum charges
Accessorial charges
Fuel adjustments
Effective dates
Reviewing tender information
Avoiding common tender-entry mistakes

Students will see the tender-building process demonstrated step by step.

05Day 5

Tender Strategy & Research

Learn how to use real freight information to develop better tenders and pricing.

Tender strategy
Lane development
State strategy
Commodity strategy
Equipment strategy
Rate development
Rate-per-mile analysis
Historical freight research
CAVS
Carrier Reports
Awarded-carrier research
Costed shipments
Bill of Lading research
Transportation Facilities Guide
Historical rates
Competitive rate development
Adjusting tenders based on research
06Day 6

Solicitation Bids

Learn how to identify and respond to military freight solicitation opportunities.

What a solicitation is
How solicitations differ from ATR freight
Finding solicitation opportunities
Reading solicitation requirements
Equipment and service requirements
Evaluating whether to bid
Developing pricing
Bid submission requirements
Submission deadlines
Avoiding incomplete bids
Understanding the award process
Post-award responsibilities
07Day 7

Carrier Development

Learn how to build reliable transportation capacity for military freight.

Finding and developing carriers
Carrier qualification
Carrier questionnaires
Equipment verification
Insurance verification
Cargo coverage
Driver information
Base-entry readiness
Carrier communication
Driver communication
Preventing unauthorized re-brokering
Maintaining control of the shipment
Developing recurring carriers
Backhaul opportunities
Building dependable capacity
08Day 8

Load Execution & Billing

Learn how to manage the shipment from opportunity through payment.

Reviewing freight opportunities
Matching trucks to loads
Capacity confirmation
Load acceptance
Dispatch
Driver coordination
Base pickup procedures
Bill of Lading review
In-Transit Visibility
Shipment status updates
Delivery
Proof of delivery
Performance monitoring
Invoice preparation
Line-haul charges
Fuel adjustments
Accessorial charges
Billing documentation
Payment processing

Find Load → Match Truck → Accept → Dispatch → Pickup → Track → Deliver → Bill → Get Paid

09Day 9

Insurance & Claims

Learn how to protect your company and properly manage freight problems.

Carrier insurance verification
Certificates of Insurance
Cargo coverage
Policy limits
Policy exclusions
Deductibles
Certificate holder status
Additional-insured considerations
Contingent cargo insurance
Claims history
Cargo claims
Freight discrepancies
Detention documentation
Claims documentation
Photographs and statements
Creating a complete claim file
Communication during a loss
Risk-management procedures

Military Freight Consultant Certification Exam

After completing all nine training days, students take the comprehensive certification exam. It measures understanding of the complete military freight process and is completed after the 18 hours of instruction — not part of the final training class.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

By completing the program, students should understand how to:

Navigate the military freight environment

Use GFM and ATR

Find and evaluate freight

Understand and build tenders

Research lanes and rates

Develop competitive tender strategies

Evaluate solicitation opportunities

Develop reliable carrier capacity

Prepare drivers and equipment for military freight

Execute shipments

Track shipment performance

Prepare billing documentation

Understand insurance requirements

Properly manage claims and transportation risk

Training Method

How We Teach

The program combines structured instruction with hands-on practice so you can apply what you learn.

Instructor-Led Training

System Demonstrations

Real-World Examples

Training Visuals

Scenario Exercises

Knowledge Checks

Multiple-Choice Testing

Comprehensive Certification Exam

The Learning Progression

LEARNSEEAPPLYTEST

The objective is not simply to memorize terminology. Students are trained to understand the military freight process and apply that knowledge to real transportation situations.

Audience

Who Should Attend?

Designed for transportation professionals interested in understanding and participating in military freight, including:

Motor carriers

Freight brokers

Transportation companies

Owner-operators

Logistics professionals

Dispatch and operations personnel

Business owners entering military freight

Individuals responsible for military freight development or operations

Program Summary

The Complete Picture

Military Freight Consultant Certification Training
3 Weeks
9 Training Days
18 Hours of Instructor-Led Training
Tuesday–Thursday
2 Hours Per Class
Certification Exam Following Training

From understanding military freight to finding freight, building tenders, developing carriers, executing loads, billing, and managing risk — the program is designed to provide a complete operational foundation for military freight.

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