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Freight Broker Career Path™

Built for people who want to start a licensed freight brokerage or work as a freight broker or agent. This path covers FMCSA licensing, carrier sourcing, shipper acquisition, and the operational systems that run a compliant brokerage.

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Programs in this path: 2
Total investment: $494
Format: Self-paced · 12 Months of Program Access Included

Your Pathway

Step-by-step program flow

1

Step 1 — Program

$197

Business Operations Foundation™

Build the business infrastructure your brokerage needs — SOPs, operational workflows, client management, and financial systems that hold up as your book of business grows.

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2

Step 2 — Program

$297

Freight Brokerage Operations & Compliance™

Master FMCSA broker licensing (Property Broker Authority), BMC-84 bond requirements, carrier vetting, double-brokering prevention, shipper relationship management, and compliant load contracting.

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Student Portal

Brokerage Hub™

Your post-enrollment hub. Access carrier call scripts, shipper onboarding templates, broker packet templates, and customer acquisition resources.

Included With Enrollment

Career Resource

Career Center™

Connect with brokerage career opportunities, freight agent positions, and professional resources to launch your brokerage career after certification.

Included With Enrollment

Total investment for this path: $494

Programs can be enrolled separately — start with Step 1 and continue at your pace.

Career Outcomes™

Where this training leads professionally

Real roles and skills built through this career path.

Possible Roles
  • Licensed Freight Broker
  • Freight Broker Agent
  • Brokerage Operations Manager
  • 3PL Coordinator
  • Intermodal Coordinator
  • International Freight Coordinator
Skills Covered
Broker licensing (BMC-84 surety bond)Shipper acquisitionCarrier vettingFreight contractsLoad managementNVOCC operationsCustoms & import/export fundamentals3PL operations
Recommended Next Step

Freight Brokerage Operations & Compliance™ ($297)

Total Program Investment

$297 (core) · $594 with Compliance Specialist

Ready to begin?

Start Freight Broker Career Path™

Enroll in the first program and begin your transportation career path today. Self-paced curriculum with 12 Months of Program Access Included.

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