You can research to find out what freight brokers actually do. But basically, they marry up those with freight to those who can ship it. They can assist with cross-border shipping, Customs, warehousing, and even distribution.
But mostly they negotiate the best deal and handle all the legal issues /financial stuff associated with moving freight.
Of course, there are numerous laws and requirements that go along with being a freight broker but rest assured Alabama freight brokers are just as capable as any other of handling your transportations and shipping needs.
That is actually why companies will go through a freight broker. Manufacturers and other customers need to get their freight to market. Carriers need the freight for their trucks.
But often they lack the means, time, and/or resources to handle all this themselves. That is where the Alabama freight brokers come in and save the day.