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Who We Serve

Built for Transportation Professionals

New Carriers

Starting your MC authority from scratch — entity formation, FMCSA filings, compliance setup, and launch operations.

Freight Dispatchers

Building a dispatch agency or securing a professional dispatcher role — no CDL, no prior industry experience required.

Owner-Operators

CDL holders going independent — get your own authority, set up compliance, and build a profitable single-truck operation.

Freight Brokers

Obtaining FMCSA broker authority, sourcing carriers, acquiring shippers, and building a compliant book of business.

Professional Certification Programs

Explore Programs™

Six professional certification programs covering every transportation career track.

Freight Dispatch & Trucking Business Startup System™

The complete A-to-Z system for starting a compliant, profitable trucking or freight dispatch business.

Career Outcomes

  • Launch a licensed freight dispatch business
  • Obtain MC authority and FMCSA registration
  • Book loads and negotiate rates on major load boards

Completion

12 weeks

Tuition

$497

Certificate: Freight Dispatch & Trucking Business Startup Certificate™

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Transportation Compliance Specialist™

Professional certification in FMCSA regulatory compliance — DOT audits, Hours of Service, Drug & Alcohol testing programs, and safety compliance frameworks.

Career Outcomes

  • Manage FMCSA compliance and CSA scores
  • Prepare for DOT audits with confidence
  • Advise carriers on safety management systems

Completion

4 weeks

Tuition

$97

Certificate: Transportation Compliance Specialist Certificate™

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Owner-Operator Foundations™

The complete roadmap for becoming a licensed, insured, and profitable owner-operator — from MC authority to finding loads, negotiating rates, and managing your trucking business.

Career Outcomes

  • Get your own MC authority and operating licenses
  • Understand insurance, ELD, and HOS requirements
  • Build a profitable owner-operator business

Completion

8 weeks

Tuition

$297

Certificate: Owner-Operator Foundations Certificate™

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Freight Brokerage Operations & Compliance™

Licensing, authority, carrier relations, compliance, and scaling systems for freight brokers. The complete operational playbook.

Career Outcomes

  • Obtain FMCSA broker authority and BMC-84 bond
  • Source carriers and acquire shippers professionally
  • Build a compliant, scalable brokerage operation

Completion

10 weeks

Tuition

$297

Certificate: Freight Brokerage Operations Certificate™

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International Freight Operations™

Master global trade, import/export documentation, customs compliance, and international carrier operations — the complete international freight playbook.

Career Outcomes

  • Handle cross-border and international freight
  • Navigate CBP compliance and Incoterms 2020
  • Coordinate ocean, air, and port operations

Completion

10 weeks

Tuition

$297

Certificate: International Freight Operations Certificate™

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Business Operations Foundation™

The operational business layer behind every successful transportation company — entity setup, banking, financial management, and scalable operations infrastructure.

Career Outcomes

  • Structure and register a professional business entity
  • Set up compliant banking and financial systems
  • Build an operations infrastructure that scales

Completion

12 weeks

Tuition

$197

Certificate: Business Operations Foundation Certificate™

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Career Path Finder™

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6Professional Certification Programs
100+Real-World Scenarios
37Industry Templates
37,000+Words of Curriculum

What You'll Be Able to Do

After BridgeWorks Academy™

Dispatchers

Book loads, manage carrier relationships, and run a profitable dispatch operation independently.

Freight Brokers

Obtain broker authority, source carriers, acquire shippers, and build a compliant book of business.

Compliance Specialists

Navigate FMCSA requirements, prepare for DOT audits, and advise carriers on regulatory compliance.

Owner-Operators

Register your own authority, meet all FMCSA requirements, and operate profitably from Day 1.

Logistics Professionals

Move international freight, manage customs documentation, and coordinate global supply chains.

Start your transportation career today.

Professional certification programs. Self-paced. One-time enrollment. 12 Months of Program Access Included.

BridgeWorks Academy™ is built on FMCSA regulatory frameworks, 49 CFR compliance requirements, and real-world trucking operations experience.

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