freight broker

A freight broker is an intermediary between a shipper and a freight service provider. Freight brokers can specialize in certain types of freight, such as equipment hauling on lowboys, oversize, bulk tanker, auto, or other types of freight transportation. A freight broker in the United States must be licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and be granted authority as verifiable via the FMCSA Licensing & Insurance database. A freight broker is a company or individual that acts as an intermediary between shippers that need to transport goods and motor carriers that provide transportation services. Freight brokers arrange shipments by sourcing carriers, negotiating freight rates, and coordinating pickup and delivery. Unlike motor carriers, freight brokers typically ...