Do you have long haul freight needs? Perhaps sometimes you need LTL loads on short notice? Many companies have a variety of shipping and logistic requirements these days and locating the best trucking companies can be a major ordeal. This is why so many businesses go with the services of trusted freight brokerages. How do these services work? Let’s take a look and see.
What is a Freight Broker?
Suppose you want a shipment hauled from Wisconsin to New York and you do not operate your own fleet of trucks. You have two basic options for getting your materials across the country. You could seek out a freight company or go to a brokerage. A brokerage has access to many different freight companies and is there to choose the best trucking companies for your needs.
Why Choose a Brokerage?
Freight brokers have years of experience in the shipping business. They know which companies have the lowest rates and best available services. For example, your broker may routinely do business with 5 companies who can take care of your shipping. One of them will have the lowest prices and fastest delivery times. This can save you an enormous amount of time, money and hassles, from shopping for the best trucking companies.
If you check out carriers on your own, it could take days to find the right service. However, when you have a truckload of perishable goods or a “rush” order, you cannot afford to wait. You need a fast solution to your problem and this is what brokers do. They are there to solve logistic issues for their clients.
Simplicity
Do you really want to contact several freight companies each time you need something? Once you have a trusted brokerage on your team, you only have to pick up the phone and call the same person each time you want service.
