# Freight Brokerage Firm

*/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm*

## Company Type Bmc Profile

**Size**: [Small](/CompanySize/Small)
**Uses Tool**:
- [Computer Workstation](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Products/Computer_Workstation)
- [VoIP Phone System](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Products/VoIP_Phone_System)
**Governance**: [Sales Led](/DecisionStructure/Sales_Led)
**Operates In**:
- [Freight Transportation Arrangement](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Industries/Freight_Transportation_Arrangement)
**Supplied By**:
- [Freight Carrier](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Carrier)
- [Owner Operator Trucking Company](/CompanyTypes/Owner_Operator_Trucking_Company)
**Supplies To**:
- [Manufacturing Company](/CompanyTypes/Manufacturing_Company)
- [Agricultural Producer](/CompanyTypes/Agricultural_Producer)
- [Retail Distribution Center](/CompanyTypes/Retail_Distribution_Center)
**Designation**: none
**Core Activity**:
- [Covering Shipper Loads With Contracted Motor Carriers](/Activities/Covering_Shipper_Loads_With_Contracted_Motor_Carriers)
- [Quoting Spot and Contract Lane Rates](/Activities/Quoting_Spot_and_Contract_Lane_Rates)
- [Handling Freight Claims and Detention Disputes](/Activities/Handling_Freight_Claims_and_Detention_Disputes)
**Outsourced To**:
- [Freight Factoring Company](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Factoring_Company)
- [Carrier Compliance Monitoring Service](/CompanyTypes/Carrier_Compliance_Monitoring_Service)
**Signature Role**:
- [Freight Broker Agent](/JobTypes/Freight_Broker_Agent)
- [Carrier Sales Representative](/JobTypes/Carrier_Sales_Representative)
- [Claims Coordinator](/JobTypes/Claims_Coordinator)
**Demands Service**:
- [Load Board Subscription](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Services/Load_Board_Subscription)
- [Transportation Management Software Subscription](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Services/Transportation_Management_Software_Subscription)
- [Factoring Services](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Services/Factoring_Services)
- [Legal Services](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Services/Legal_Services)
**Serves Industry**:
- [Manufacturing](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Industries/Manufacturing)
- [Retail](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Industries/Retail)
- [Agriculture](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Industries/Agriculture)
**Provides Service**:
- [Truckload Brokerage](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Services/Truckload_Brokerage)
- [Refrigerated Freight Arrangement](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Services/Refrigerated_Freight_Arrangement)
- [Flatbed Freight Arrangement](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokerage_Firm/Services/Flatbed_Freight_Arrangement)
**Operational Model**: [Team Owned](/OperationalModel/Team_Owned)
**Signature Process**:
- [Spot Rate Quoting and Lane Bidding](/Processes/Spot_Rate_Quoting_and_Lane_Bidding)
- [Carrier Onboarding and Insurance Verification](/Processes/Carrier_Onboarding_and_Insurance_Verification)
- [Load Coverage and Check Calls](/Processes/Load_Coverage_and_Check_Calls)
- [Claims and Detention Resolution](/Processes/Claims_and_Detention_Resolution)
**Outsources Process**:
- [Invoice Factoring](/Processes/Invoice_Factoring)
- [Carrier Insurance Monitoring](/Processes/Carrier_Insurance_Monitoring)
**Holds Accreditation**:
- FMCSA Broker Authority
- BMC-84 Surety Bond
**Forward Integrates Into**:
- [Third Party Logistics Provider](/CompanyTypes/Third_Party_Logistics_Provider)

## Neighborhood

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- [Traffic Sign Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Traffic_Sign_Manufacturer) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
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- [Pellet Snack / Half-Product Expander](/CompanyTypes/Pellet_Snack_%2F_Half-Product_Expander) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [PEX Plumbing Tubing Makers](/CompanyTypes/PEX_Plumbing_Tubing_Makers) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Merchant Market Paperboard Mills](/CompanyTypes/Merchant_Market_Paperboard_Mills) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [PE-Backed Multi-Site Pallet Platforms](/CompanyTypes/PE-Backed_Multi-Site_Pallet_Platforms) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Niche Specialty Paper & Tissue Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Niche_Specialty_Paper_&_Tissue_Manufacturer) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Network Integration Firm](/CompanyTypes/Network_Integration_Firm) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Needlepunch Industrial Mill](/CompanyTypes/Needlepunch_Industrial_Mill) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Geomembrane and Environmental Liner Producers](/CompanyTypes/Geomembrane_and_Environmental_Liner_Producers) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Crepe Paper and Novelty Manufacturers](/CompanyTypes/Crepe_Paper_and_Novelty_Manufacturers) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Automotive Fluid & Antifreeze Formulators](/CompanyTypes/Automotive_Fluid_&_Antifreeze_Formulators) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Consumer Primary Battery Brands](/CompanyTypes/Consumer_Primary_Battery_Brands) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Consumer Lawn & Garden Packagers](/CompanyTypes/Consumer_Lawn_&_Garden_Packagers) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Large Industrial Commodity Brokerage](/CompanyTypes/Large_Industrial_Commodity_Brokerage) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Off-Price Housewares Liquidators](/CompanyTypes/Off-Price_Housewares_Liquidators) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Off-Price Apparel Liquidators](/CompanyTypes/Off-Price_Apparel_Liquidators) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Evaluate cost effectiveness of transportation services](/Processes/Evaluate_cost_effectiveness_of_transportation_services) — outsourced to · Processes

### Related (forward integrates into)

- [Freight Brokers](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Brokers) — forward integrates into · CompanyTypes
- [Freight Broker](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Broker) — forward integrates into · CompanyTypes
- [Third Party Logistics Providers](/CompanyTypes/Third_Party_Logistics_Providers) — forward integrates into · CompanyTypes
- [Third Party Logistics Provider](/CompanyTypes/Third_Party_Logistics_Provider) — forward integrates into · CompanyTypes
- [E-commerce Fulfillment Partners](/CompanyTypes/E-commerce_Fulfillment_Partners) — forward integrates into · CompanyTypes
- [Fulfillment Services Company](/CompanyTypes/Fulfillment_Services_Company) — forward integrates into · CompanyTypes

### Where it's applied

- [Anomaly Routing for Freight Brokers](/Opportunities/Anomaly_Routing_for_Freight_Brokers) — applies thesis · Opportunities

### Uses tool

- [Voice over internet protocol VoIP systems](/Products/Voice_over_internet_protocol_VoIP_systems) — uses tool · Products
- [Transportation Management Systems](/Products/Transportation_Management_Systems) — uses tool · Products
- [Computer Workstation](/Products/Computer_Workstation) — uses tool · Products
- [Transportation Management Platform Servers](/Products/Transportation_Management_Platform_Servers) — uses tool · Products
- [Telematics Tracking Consoles](/Products/Telematics_Tracking_Consoles) — uses tool · Products
- [Load Board Platform](/Products/Load_Board_Platform) — uses tool · Products
- [Load Board Terminals](/Products/Load_Board_Terminals) — uses tool · Products
- [Telephone System](/Products/Telephone_System) — uses tool · Products

### Signature process

- [Load Sourcing and Rate Quoting](/Processes/Load_Sourcing_and_Rate_Quoting) — signature process · Processes
- [Carrier Network Onboarding and Compliance Vetting](/Processes/Carrier_Network_Onboarding_and_Compliance_Vetting) — signature process · Processes
- [Claims and Detention Resolution](/Processes/Claims_and_Detention_Resolution) — signature process · Processes
- [Load Coverage and Check Calls](/Processes/Load_Coverage_and_Check_Calls) — signature process · Processes
- [Lane Pricing and Bid Management](/Processes/Lane_Pricing_and_Bid_Management) — signature process · Processes
- [Multi-Region Carrier Capacity Management](/Processes/Multi-Region_Carrier_Capacity_Management) — signature process · Processes
- [Brokerage Margin and Settlement Control](/Processes/Brokerage_Margin_and_Settlement_Control) — signature process · Processes
- [Load Board Sourcing and Rate Negotiation](/Processes/Load_Board_Sourcing_and_Rate_Negotiation) — signature process · Processes
- [Rate Confirmation and Booking](/Processes/Rate_Confirmation_and_Booking) — signature process · Processes
- [Shipment Status Updating to Shippers](/Processes/Shipment_Status_Updating_to_Shippers) — signature process · Processes

### Industries where this operates

- [Trucking Industry](/Industries/Trucking_Industry) — operates in · Industries
- [Freight Transportation Arrangement](/Industries/Freight_Transportation_Arrangement) — operates in · Industries
- [Support Activities for Transportation](/Industries/Support_Activities_for_Transportation) — operates in · Industries
- [Freight Transportation](/Industries/Freight_Transportation) — operates in · Industries
- [Logistics Services](/Industries/Logistics_Services) — operates in · Industries

### Demands service

- [Transportation Management Software Subscription](/Services/Transportation_Management_Software_Subscription) — demands service · Services
- [Load Board Subscription](/Services/Load_Board_Subscription) — demands service · Services
- [Legal Services](/Services/Legal_Services) — demands service · Services
- [Factoring Services](/Services/Factoring_Services) — demands service · Services
- [Load Board Access](/Services/Load_Board_Access) — demands service · Services
- [Carrier Vetting Data](/Services/Carrier_Vetting_Data) — demands service · Services
- [Surety Bond](/Services/Surety_Bond) — demands service · Services
- [Cargo Insurance](/Services/Cargo_Insurance) — demands service · Services
- [Carrier Vetting](/Services/Carrier_Vetting) — demands service · Services
- [Factoring and Quick Pay](/Services/Factoring_and_Quick_Pay) — demands service · Services

### Provides

- [Refrigerated Freight Arrangement](/Services/Refrigerated_Freight_Arrangement) — provides · Services
- [Flatbed Freight Arrangement](/Services/Flatbed_Freight_Arrangement) — provides · Services
- [Truckload Brokerage](/Services/Truckload_Brokerage) — provides · Services
- [Enterprise Capacity Sourcing](/Services/Enterprise_Capacity_Sourcing) — provides · Services
- [Lane Optimization](/Services/Lane_Optimization) — provides · Services
- [Managed Freight Brokerage](/Services/Managed_Freight_Brokerage) — provides · Services
- [Capacity Sourcing](/Services/Capacity_Sourcing) — provides · Services
- [Contract Lane Brokerage](/Services/Contract_Lane_Brokerage) — provides · Services
- [Spot Freight Brokerage](/Services/Spot_Freight_Brokerage) — provides · Services

### Outsources process

- [Invoice Factoring](/Processes/Invoice_Factoring) — outsources process · Processes
- [Carrier Insurance Monitoring](/Processes/Carrier_Insurance_Monitoring) — outsources process · Processes
- [Insurance Eligibility Verification](/Processes/Insurance_Eligibility_Verification) — outsources process · Processes
- [Actual Truck Transportation](/Processes/Actual_Truck_Transportation) — outsources process · Processes
- [Bookkeeping and Settlements](/Processes/Bookkeeping_and_Settlements) — outsources process · Processes
- [Carrier Payment Factoring](/Processes/Carrier_Payment_Factoring) — outsources process · Processes

### Signature role

- [Claims Coordinator](/JobTypes/Claims_Coordinator) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Freight Broker Agent](/JobTypes/Freight_Broker_Agent) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Strategic Account Manager](/JobTypes/Strategic_Account_Manager) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Branch Operations Manager](/JobTypes/Branch_Operations_Manager) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Carrier Sales Representative](/JobTypes/Carrier_Sales_Representative) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Dispatch Coordinator](/JobTypes/Dispatch_Coordinator) — signature role · JobTypes
- [Freight Broker](/JobTypes/Freight_Broker) — signature role · JobTypes

### Core activity

- [Quoting Spot and Contract Lane Rates](/Activities/Quoting_Spot_and_Contract_Lane_Rates) — core activity · Activities
- [Covering Shipper Loads With Contracted Motor Carriers](/Activities/Covering_Shipper_Loads_With_Contracted_Motor_Carriers) — core activity · Activities
- [Handling Freight Claims and Detention Disputes](/Activities/Handling_Freight_Claims_and_Detention_Disputes) — core activity · Activities
- [Negotiating Freight Rates and Capturing Margin](/Activities/Negotiating_Freight_Rates_and_Capturing_Margin) — core activity · Activities
- [Securing Carrier Capacity Across Regions](/Activities/Securing_Carrier_Capacity_Across_Regions) — core activity · Activities
- [Operating Multi-Branch Truckload Brokerage Desks](/Activities/Operating_Multi-Branch_Truckload_Brokerage_Desks) — core activity · Activities
- [Managing Enterprise Shipper Contracts](/Activities/Managing_Enterprise_Shipper_Contracts) — core activity · Activities
- [Sourcing Capacity on Spot and Contract Lanes](/Activities/Sourcing_Capacity_on_Spot_and_Contract_Lanes) — core activity · Activities
- [Brokering Loads Between Regional Shippers and Carriers](/Activities/Brokering_Loads_Between_Regional_Shippers_and_Carriers) — core activity · Activities

### Outsourced to

- [Carrier Compliance Monitoring Service](/CompanyTypes/Carrier_Compliance_Monitoring_Service) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Freight Factoring Company](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Factoring_Company) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Bookkeeping Firm](/CompanyTypes/Bookkeeping_Firm) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Freight Carrier](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Carrier) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes

### Supplied by

- [Owner Operator Trucking Company](/CompanyTypes/Owner_Operator_Trucking_Company) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Owner Operator Trucker](/CompanyTypes/Owner_Operator_Trucker) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Factoring Company](/CompanyTypes/Factoring_Company) — supplied by · CompanyTypes
- [Load Board Provider](/CompanyTypes/Load_Board_Provider) — supplied by · CompanyTypes

### Supplies to

- [Retail Distribution Center](/CompanyTypes/Retail_Distribution_Center) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Retail Distribution Company](/CompanyTypes/Retail_Distribution_Company) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Manufacturing Company](/CompanyTypes/Manufacturing_Company) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Manufacturer) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Agricultural Producer](/CompanyTypes/Agricultural_Producer) — supplies to · CompanyTypes
- [Shipper](/CompanyTypes/Shipper) — supplies to · CompanyTypes

### Serves industry

- [Retail](/Industries/Retail) — serves industry · Industries
- [Retail Trade](/Industries/Retail_Trade) — serves industry · Industries
- [Wholesale Trade](/Industries/Wholesale_Trade) — serves industry · Industries
- [Agriculture](/Industries/Agriculture) — serves industry · Industries
- [Manufacturing](/Industries/Manufacturing) — serves industry · Industries

### Has operational model

- [Corporate Multi Unit](/OperationalModel/Corporate_Multi_Unit) — has operational model · OperationalModel
- [Team Owned](/OperationalModel/Team_Owned) — has operational model · OperationalModel

### Has governance model

- [Sales Led](/DecisionStructure/Sales_Led) — has governance model · DecisionStructure
- [Owner Decides](/DecisionStructure/Owner_Decides) — has governance model · DecisionStructure

### Has size

- [Mid Market](/CompanySize/Mid_Market) — has size · CompanySize
- [Small](/CompanySize/Small) — has size · CompanySize

### Problems this exposes

- [load-to-carrier matching across boards burns dispatcher hours per shipment](/Problems/load-to-carrier_matching_across_boards_burns_dispatcher_hours_per_shipment) — exposes problem · Problems
- [carrier capacity sourcing during tight markets](/Problems/carrier_capacity_sourcing_during_tight_markets) — exposes problem · Problems
- [detention and accessorial disputes adjudicated from conflicting check-call records](/Problems/detention_and_accessorial_disputes_adjudicated_from_conflicting_check-call_records) — exposes problem · Problems
- [carrier vetting against double-brokering and identity fraud before tendering a load](/Problems/carrier_vetting_against_double-brokering_and_identity_fraud_before_tendering_a_load) — exposes problem · Problems
- [spot-rate quoting against volatile lane pricing done from gut and stale data](/Problems/spot-rate_quoting_against_volatile_lane_pricing_done_from_gut_and_stale_data) — exposes problem · Problems