The complete, step-by-step guide to starting, growing, and scaling a profitable freight brokerage. Everything you need in one place.
Start Learning NowBy Slow Rolling Pete
Everything you need to build a successful freight brokerage - no BS, just proven strategies
From getting your MC number to building a $100M+ enterprise. Every stage covered in detail.
Latest FMCSA regulations, current compensation benchmarks, modern technology platforms.
50+ templates, scripts, calculators, and forms you can use immediately in your business.
Real-world tactics from brokers who've built successful operations. No theory, just what works.
Addresses the 95% failure rate and shows you how to be in the 5% that succeed.
Every tool, software, and resource you need with pricing, reviews, and recommendations.
Comprehensive coverage from startup to enterprise
Why freight brokerage, what this guide covers, and how to use it for maximum success.
How the business works, revenue models, industry overview, and realistic income expectations.
Complete guide to MC number, bond, insurance, business structure, and 2026 FMCSA compliance.
Finding carriers, vetting process, relationship building, and load board strategies.
Complete cold calling framework, email templates, LinkedIn strategies, and sales KPIs.
TMS comparison, load boards, automation, AI tools, and complete workflow optimization.
Cash flow, factoring comparison, margin optimization, accounting setup, and tax planning.
When to hire, compensation structures, 2026 salary data, and scaling from 1 to 20+ people.
Brand building, website essentials, SEO, digital marketing, and growth tactics by stage.
Department structures, multi-location management, enterprise systems, and SOPs for $20M+.
Vertical specialization, M&A, international expansion, technology innovation, and exit planning.
Complete toolkit: checklists, forms, scripts, calculators, tools directory, and glossary.
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