In order to meet this high demand they work with 68,000 transportation providers around the globe. As freight brokers go, C.H. Robinson prides themselves as providing the best services possible.
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Conclusion
As I said this is only a small sampling of the many freight brokers out there. They come in all sizes, just like trucking companies. Some are small independents handle only the matching of cargo with carriers. While some are large corporation that handle every aspect of freight from customs declarations, to insurance, to transportation, they can do it all!
So, like anything it really depends on what you need and just how big your organization is. If you are an owner operator, just looking for pick-ups and drops for yourself, you can get by with smaller freight brokers. If you have a fleet of 100 trucks you might benefit from the services and the contract offered by larger firms.
What have your experiences been like when dealing with freight brokers? Would you recommend a particular one? What are some of the pros and cons of using freight brokers? Share your comment and experiences with us and together we can grow in our knowledge of the trucking industry.
