The Freight Broker Starter Kit

42-Page Step-by-Step Guide About Becoming a Freight Broker

Learn how to:

Estimate the costs of becoming a freight broker
Decide if you need training and where to get it if you do
Fulfill ALL the legal requirements
Market your brand new freight brokerage

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42 pages (30 min. read)

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What Can This Ebook Do For You?

From understanding the very basics of freight brokerage to getting into the nitty gritty of how to market yourself, get the right training, and register with the FMCSA, we’ll walk you through the entire process of becoming a freight broker, clear and simple.

Chapter list

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I. Introduction 3

II. Getting Started 6

The Right Time to Start Your Business 7

How Much Does It Cost to Become a Freight Broker? 11

Making a Business Plan 15

III. Training 19

IV. Getting Your MC Authority & Other Legal Requirements 22

Step #1: Obtaining Your MC Authority from the FMCSA 23

Step #2: Obtaining Insurance 25

Step #3: Obtaining Processing Agents 26

Step #4: Getting Your Surety Bond or Trust Fund 27

Step #5: Getting Your Unified Carrier Registration 31

V. Marketing and Lead Generation 32

Marketing Basics 33

Expert Strategies 36

Calculating Return on Investment (ROI) 40

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JW Surety created this e-book to help potential customers enter the freight broker field. This detailed guide will help you navigate every aspect of starting your new freight broker business.