So then, for those who don’t actually know, what do freight brokers do? The short answer is they match up those with freight to those who can transport it, they are the person in between those two, -the middleman.
Now if you are going to work with freight brokers make sure you have a few things in mind:
- Know what you need and what your transportation goals are;
- Understand the market and pricing parameters before you negotiate terms;
- Have a full understanding of the freight, (weight, permits, destinations, etc.);
- Have a plan for if things don’t go as scheduled (always have a plan B thru D).
I am sure you have reviewed some free and paid load boards and other such resources. But with everything else you need to do, why just don’t have the professional freight brokers make all the arrangements for you?
But, now comes the hard part. How can you find them and who should you use? You can check out The National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) and see who they recommend. You can join some truckers’ forums and conduct other research.
