INDEPENDENCE IS EARNED.
Completing the RedDot Agent Development Program requires more than time served. Participants must demonstrate the commercial discipline, customer relationships, operational knowledge, and sustained performance necessary to be considered for independent agency.
Performance Scorecard
Eligibility for independent agency consideration requires satisfactory performance across all of the following areas:
Minimum Tenure
Completion of at least 12 months of W-2 employment in the program.
Gross-Profit Production
Sustained achievement of RedDot's approved monthly gross-profit requirements.
Customer Development
An established base of active shipping customers with demonstrated repeat business.
Profitability
Satisfactory gross-profit margins and responsible pricing practices.
Operational Competency
Ability to manage the full brokerage lifecycle with appropriate independence.
Customer Service
Strong customer communication, issue resolution, and service reliability.
Compliance
Satisfactory adherence to company policies, carrier qualification procedures, documentation standards, and applicable regulations.
Business Planning
Submission of an acceptable independent agency development plan.
Executive Approval
Final evaluation and approval through RedDot sales leadership.
The Transition Process
A successful ADP participant may become eligible for an independent agency opportunity after completing the required development period and satisfying applicable performance standards.
Graduation Evaluation
Review tenure, production, customer development, operational competency, and professional conduct.
Leadership Recommendation
Sales Manager submits a recommendation to the Vice President of Sales.
Executive Review
VP of Sales and President / CEO evaluate business readiness and program eligibility.
Independent Agency Offer
If approved, RedDot may offer a separate independent-agent agreement.
Employment Transition
Any employee-to-agent transition must comply with applicable employment and independent-contractor classification requirements.
Independent Agency Operations
The new agent operates under the separately executed agreement, with clearly defined rights, responsibilities, commercial terms, and operating independence.
Completion of the development period or achievement of individual performance milestones does not guarantee an independent agency agreement. Eligibility is determined through a comprehensive review of performance, professional conduct, business readiness, and applicable program requirements.
Ready to Earn Your Independence?
Begin the application process. Admission is selective.