[header] How to become a freight broker [title] Create a business plan. [step] Although it isn't mandatory to create a business plan first, it's a good idea. You'll be able to get a good idea of the upcoming startup costs, and it will make it many times easier to obtain funding from banks and other lenders. 
Your business plan should include : [substeps] A summary of your business goals. An overview of the industry, including your specific market and the factors which shape it.