Freight broker: matching shippers with truck owners
Starting costs about 301,000 NGN in Nigeria and 72,700 KES in Kenya. After 12 months, this business can bring in about 1,050,000 NGN net per month in Nigeria and 145,000 KES in Kenya. The starting money comes back in about 3 months, with 40 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 243 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 301,000 NGN | 1,050,000 NGN |
| Kenya | 72,700 KES | 145,000 KES |
| India | 37,100 INR | 106,000 INR |
| Philippines | 32,000 PHP | 85,300 PHP |
| South Africa | 11,200 ZAR | 27,900 ZAR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Businesses that need to move goods waste time finding a reliable truck, and many trucks drive back empty for lack of a load.
The solution
Take transport requests, find the right truck at the right price, check papers and insurance, organise loading, track the trip and handle documents until delivery.
Your customers
Shippers: factories, wholesalers, cooperatives, traders and building sites. Carriers: owners of one to five trucks and independent drivers.
How you make money
Commission of 5 to 10 % of the trip price, paid by the shipper; around month 12, about 60 trips a month at €80 commission each.
Competition
Informal middlemen at truck stations, large transport companies, freight apps still rare in many regions.
Who has an edge
A list of vetted truckers and fast answers: the shipper calls one person and knows the goods leave on time, with the right papers.
The risks
It takes time and a network to win shippers' trust, plus cash up front because some pay at 30 or 60 days. Damaged goods, theft, delays.
The first 3 steps
- Check the licence or registration required in your country
- Gather twenty reliable truckers with their papers
- Approach ten businesses that ship every week
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €4,800 − costs €1,800 = €3,000 net per month. Revenue: 60 trips × €80 commission a month. Costs: phone, travel, insurance, licence, accountant, bad debts, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Truck freight broker?
About 301,000 NGN (Nigeria), 72,700 KES (Kenya), 37,100 INR (India), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 243 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about 1,050,000 NGN (Nigeria), 145,000 KES (Kenya), 106,000 INR (India) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 3 months, with 40 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
It takes time and a network to win shippers' trust, plus cash up front because some pay at 30 or 60 days. Damaged goods, theft, delays.
Where do I start?
1. Check the licence or registration required in your country 2. Gather twenty reliable truckers with their papers 3. Approach ten businesses that ship every week
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