6 Steps to Become a Freight Broker in 2025 (No Experience Needed)

[@FreightBroker]

huge favor to ask...if you made it all the way through and picked up any kind of value, hitting the like button and subscribing really does help out the channel more than you know. Thank you so much for watching! 🤠❤

[@FreightBroker]

Shoutout to everyone who noticed ‘knee exercises’ on the whiteboard-because obviously, strong knees are the secret to a strong brokerage 😄

[@SemiTruckMark]

I was a former owner operator, got your course and am BLOWN AWAY. Extremely detailed... love the recorded calls with shippers too. Just started the process to get "longer term" contracts and I'm taken back at how niche that process is, it makes so much sense... bro, you're changing the game out here. Appreciate you

[@FreightBroker]

Glad you like it man!

[@bdouglas4711]

Hey good afternoon bro I got a 26ft reefer box truck looking for a broker if u lookin for carrier let me kno

[@FreightBroker]

@ Thanks for the heads up man, which city?

[@bdouglas4711]

@ am in the Hartford area in ct

[@bdouglas4711]

In the Hartford area in ct

[@wolftrainservicesltd6418]

In saskatchewan if your a trucking company, you can broker loads. That's it. Insurance yes you need.

[@АжимуратХалыкбердиев-ф7к]

great job bro

[@FreightBroker]

Thanks man! Feel free to check it all out: howtobecomeafreightbroker.com

[@Richard-jm2wt]

do I need a usdot number? or just the MC number. Also could I get those before I get my surety bond. Is there a particular order I have to get everything in for my authority.

[@FreightBroker]

Hey Richard, you’ll need both the USDOT and MC numbers, but they come together when you apply for your authority. You’ll need to get your surety bond first since it’s required for the authority application.

[@Richard-jm2wt]

@@FreightBroker Thank you for your quick response. Are there any suggestions on where to get the surety bond from?

[@FreightBroker]

@@Richard-jm2wt Absolutely! I cover the process in pretty extensive detail in the "Freight Frameworks: For Brokers and Agents" course. www.howtobecomeafreightbroker.com/

[@FreightBroker]

@@Richard-jm2wt Jet Surety is what I use

[@CarlosArias-bh4mn]

great content.. Can those insrances be paid through out the year?

[@FreightBroker]

Thanks brother! It’s standard to do monthly payments for the liability insurance. The surety bond is typically in full up front.

[@wolftrainservicesltd6418]

Ok i broker antique auto loads . I buy antique non running vehicles . I either haul them myself or i broker them out. I take a percentage and im also the shipper. How can i expand to other flat bed freight or auto freight. Im a registered canadian trucking company of 38 years. Ive been brokering my own loads and some small clients for 10 years. I make about $20,000 a year doing this. How do i expand ?

[@FreightBroker]

Sounds like you’ve got a solid setup with antique auto loads. Great niche you have there for sure. If you want to expand, you’ve got to start calling shippers (ideally in your area) and ask if they need some help with their transportation, like manufacturers, suppliers or distributors. Have you tried picking up the phone and seeing if they need help moving freight? Best way to grow!

[@adambrent4076]

I’m trying to get a hold of Matt. How can we have a conversation please?

[@FreightBroker]

Hey Adam, all of the courses provide Discord access where we can chat. A couple of them come with 1:1 calls where we talk about anything you need help with. See ya soon man

[@M5Coal]

Hey bud I just came across your Chanel if I get the training are u sure it will help I have everything already my bond dat tms ucr mf but im struggling because I don’t know how to find customers is there a way I can contact u directly ?

[@FreightBroker]

Hey man! Yep, the training dives pretty deep into the customer leads section. It’s click-by-click detailed, showing you exactly how to use the tools and filters I use to find leads for the niche you choose which is also covered in the training. We’ve got a Discord where we can chat anytime for extra support, and you’ll get all the details in an email. Hope to see ya soon.

[@M5Coal]

@ Ty bud I subscribed today I’ll be joining in less than 2 weeks I really need some help I hope ur training shows me and my partner how to do the rate quotes and rate cons and the process

[@FreightBroker]

@ Absolutely, it's 100% for beginners, so in terms of working on rates and creating rate cons with shippers and carriers, there's screenshots, arrows and instructions that will guide through that too. Free downloads too for all paperwork needed, including rate cons. See you soon!

[@M5Coal]

@@FreightBroker one more thing bud I’m using TMs and daT loadboard is this training familiar with these ?

[@FreightBroker]

@@M5Coal Hey brother, the training goes into pretty extensive detail on the TMS and load board side. I actually use DAT as well, so there are plenty of screenshots and real-world examples with that tool and the TMS I use.

[@jordankai574]

Can I be a freight broker for us companies living in Asia?

[@FreightBroker]

Yes!

[@jordankai574]

@FreightBroker do you cover how to in your course? And if not can you recommend something ?

[@FreightBroker]

Yep, it’s all in there. And you’d have access to our group chat in case you have any questions as you build the business. More than happy to help in any way!

[@esduardofuentes637]

I love your video. If I become a Freight Broker you think I can work only nights or how many Drivers you do at day?

[@FreightBroker]

Hey Eduardo, thanks brother. If you decide to go this route, I’d suggest making yourself available during the day so you can reach out to shippers when they’re open. Freight brokers thankfully don’t need to hire their own drivers. We win freight to move by shippers, then use tools online to find drivers that are open to hauling it. Hope that makes sense!

[@esduardofuentes637]

@ I’m asking because i work really early and I don’t do nothing after work.

[@esduardofuentes637]

@ than you

[@TruckerBod95]

I have 8 years of driving experience as an independent contractor is it difficult to start a freight broker business?

[@FreightBroker]

Hey brother, thanks for your time on the road. I wouldn’t consider building out the business too difficult, but staying consistent with the daily ground work and being open to trying different outreach strategies is what people struggle with the most. Would be pumped to help you out if you decide to go this direction.

[@TruckerBod95]

@FreightBroker I have been thinking about taking this route but unsure If I would be successful or profitable I understand brokers play a key role in logistics,

[@TruckerBod95]

​@FreightBroker I get paid by percentage of load now But I always have the same issue if not having enough loads.

[@FreightBroker]

@@TruckerBod95 Yea, it's a tough market right now for drivers. It's slowly coming back, but drivers might not see the effects of it for another several months. Here to support with any questions about the business. It's a big jump which can be intimidating, but rewarding if you know you can go all in.

[@davidfordonez]

Hey do you mentor?

[@FreightBroker]

Hey David, yep, you’d have direct access to me and the other members in the Discord where you and I can chat and hop on calls if you need help. There’s different levels of mentorship depending on which option you choose on the website. Are you thinking about the brokerage side? Open to help in any way.

[@lunymontanatv]

@@FreightBrokerhey I’ll like to have the mentoring session. Is there any email I can send you or phone 📞were we can connect.

[@FreightBroker]

​@@lunymontanatv Hey man, I’d be happy to help! I used to offer free calls to help out, but now with so many members and the brokerage doing well, I’ve had to bake a 1:1 call into the 'Freight Frameworks: For Brokers and Agents' course on the website. Once you get it, you’ll receive an email with Discord and Calendly links to schedule a time for us to chat. We can use the Discord to chat throughout the day. Hope you understand!

[@midnightville9062]

In December I will have 60,000$ saved up (I’m an owner operator) Do you think that’s enough to start?? I’m spending money on books, courses Etc.. I live over the road and don’t even know which state is best. I don’t know if I’m good with sales I use to be an introvert BAADDD haha but now I am not so much. Anyway I can bug you with questions? Haha

[@FreightBroker]

Hey, thanks for sharing your plans, sounds like you're setting yourself up well. $60K is definitely a solid cushion to get started, especially since you’re already investing in books and courses. Starting a brokerage doesn’t require a huge upfront investment, so that savings gives you room to focus on learning and building. As for the best state, it doesn’t matter too much where you live since freight brokering is remote, but choosing a city with a lot of manufacturers and suppliers can help if you decide to see any clients in person. Sales-wise, being an owner-operator means you already have a leg up since you understand the industry and what truckers need. A few of our members were drivers that went to the broker side and are doing great. And if you’ve grown out of being an introvert, that’s great man. I'm still an introvert in many ways haha. Sales is more about building relationships than hard selling. As long as you can push through the daily grind when you first start to build your book of business, you'll be in a good place. Feel free to reach out if you’ve got questions or need guidance. My email is [e-mail]. Happy to help!

[@midnightville9062]

@ thank you for replying! I actually saw (and heard) YOU have a course as-well but it seems it may be geared towards people who have already started. If not I’ll be buying it anyway. I’ll message you with any questions!

[@FreightBroker]

@@midnightville9062 Seems like you're in a good spot, it's for complete beginners with zero industry experience, so I'm sure you'll be familiar with a lot of the terminology already which is great.

[@FreightBroker]

@@midnightville9062 Let me know if you have any issues on the payment side of things. I changed my payment processor a couple days ago, so it could come with some hiccups. See ya in the Discord brother.

[@midnightville9062]

@ cool! I will be purchasing both Thursday night. Gonna take a local night time driving job and build my business during the day. See you there!