Entry product
MAP Playbook
$29.99
A downloadable guide to starting a freight brokerage from A to Z.
- Beginner-friendly e-book
- Self-paced reference
- Practical startup roadmap
Self-paced freight broker training
A clear map from beginner to brokerage.
Learn how to establish a legitimate freight brokerage, find shippers, work with carriers, and build practical operating systems—on your schedule.
Founded by Abdul Hakeem Shabazz · No prior brokerage experience required
What to expect
A roadmap, not a shortcut.
Freight MAP Academy is being built around honest, usable instruction for people prepared to do the work.
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Beginner-first
Clear instruction without assuming freight or logistics experience.
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Practical work
Assignments turn each lesson into a step toward your own launch plan.
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Responsible guidance
No overnight-success claims—just preparation, systems, and persistence.
The MAP curriculum
Five modules. One working launch plan.
Twenty focused lessons combine professional slides, narration, quizzes, assignments, and downloadable tools in approximately 3–4 hours of instruction.
5modules
20lessons
12planned tools
- 01
Understand the business
4 lessons · about 35 minutesLearn what freight brokers do, how they differ from carriers and dispatchers, how margins work, and how to evaluate a niche.
Applied assignment: Choose three potential freight niches and identify one to investigate first.
- 02
M — Make It Legal & Operational
5 lessons · about 60 minutesWork through the business foundation, FMCSA registration, BOC-3, financial security, banking, software, contracts, and startup systems.
Applied assignment: Complete the startup checklist and prepare a personalized startup budget.
- 03
A — Acquire Shippers & Carriers
4 lessons · about 50 minutesBuild a prospecting process, prepare calls and emails, develop a carrier network, and practice negotiating freight rates.
Applied assignment: Build a list of 25 potential shippers and write a professional sales script.
- 04
P — Price, Perform & Profit
4 lessons · about 50 minutesCalculate rates and margins, book and manage loads, handle invoicing and carrier payments, and monitor cash flow.
Applied assignment: Complete a simulated shipment from customer quote through carrier payment.
- 05
Build your launch plan
3 lessons · about 35 minutesOrganize your first 30 days, create a marketing rhythm, develop repeat customers, and learn how to scale responsibly.
Applied assignment: Finish a Freight Brokerage Business Launch Plan as your final project.
Available training
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Proposed launch pricing
Choose the depth of support you need.
Begin with the written roadmap, take the complete course, or combine both with additional launch templates. Prices may adjust based on demand and feedback.
Core course
MAP Masterclass
$149
The complete self-paced training experience for aspiring freight brokers.
- 5 modules and 20 lessons
- Quizzes and practical assignments
- Downloadable business templates
- Academy-issued completion certificate
Premium bundle
Business Launch Bundle
$199
Combine the course, playbook, and expanded launch resources in one package.
- Full MAP Masterclass
- MAP Playbook e-book
- Additional brokerage templates
- 30-day launch planning tools
An academy-issued certificate confirms course completion only. It is not an FMCSA license or government credential. Students remain responsible for verifying current federal and state requirements.
Ready to move forward?
Build your brokerage with a map in hand.
Start with clear fundamentals, complete the practical work, and develop a launch plan grounded in professional freight brokerage operations.