Freight Broker Services from a Top 3PL

Finding the shipping capacity that your supply chain needs is crucial for success, but it can be difficult to do this on your own. That’s why you should trust WSI to broker freight that helps you make ends meet.

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Optimize Shipping Operations with WSI

Our logistics brokerage services help connect you with carriers who can ensure on-time delivery of your shipments — so you can concentrate on doing what your business does best. Choosing to work with WSI for 3PL brokerage is the best way to ensure that you get the best rates and can streamline your logistics for the highest levels of efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Plus, when you partner with us to be your 3rd-party freight brokers, you can benefit from our state-of-the-art transportation network. We can cover shipping coast-to-coast and around the world, whether your cargo is FTL or LTL. For freight forwarding, we have a worldwide agent network, as well as a licensed partner for customs brokerage services.

The advantages of our transportation brokerage services include:

  • Cost savings: Our partnerships with leading carriers mean we can negotiate affordable rates for you, saving you a considerable amount compared to negotiating on your own.
  • Full support: We partner with you every step of the way, serving as your sole point of contact for multiple shipments and using our experience to solve problems for you.
  • Reduced burden: While we handle this aspect of your operations in the background, you can be free to focus on growing your business.

Advantages of Utilizing WSI’s Freight Brokerage Services

By engaging WSI as your freight broker, you gain:

  • Access to our vast network of vetted carriers throughout North America.

  • Highly competitive shipping rates negotiated using our volume purchasing power.

  • Expert handling of all logistics paperwork and red tape.

  • Proactive shipment monitoring and exception management.

  • A single point-of-contact for all your loads and deliveries.

These benefits enable you to spend less time and money on transportation and more on your core business. Our customer success stories demonstrate how we’ve helped clients streamline their supply chains.

Freight Broker Services

WSI offers a comprehensive range of freight brokerage services to meet your diverse shipping needs. Whether you require less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (FTL), intermodal, or specialized freight solutions, our experienced team will match you with the right carriers to ensure your goods are transported efficiently and safely.

LTL Freight

As an experienced LTL freight broker, WSI can secure you affordable, less-than-truckload rates by consolidating your goods with other partial loads. We’ll identify the optimal LTL carriers for your freight based on route, price, and service needs.

Truckload Freight

For shipments that require a dedicated truck, WSI offers truckload freight brokerage with dry vans, flatbeds, box trucks, and more. Our wide network ensures we can find the right truck for your load.

Intermodal & Drayage

WSI’s intermodal freight brokerage arranges seamless transportation of shipping containers between trains, trucks, and ports, including first and last-mile drayage. As a container freight broker, we’ll coordinate every step from ship to shelf.

Specialized Services

We also offer specialized freight brokerage for challenging loads:

  • Refrigerated freight with temperature monitoring
  • Hazmat cargo with experienced carriers
  • Oversized and heavy haul loads with permits arranged
  • High-value and fragile goods with extra care in handling

Whatever your freight shipping needs, WSI has the expertise, relationships, and customer service dedication to deliver.

Choosing the Right 3PL Freight Broker

When selecting 3PL freight brokerage, look for:

  • Experience across freight types and industries
  • A wide and established carrier network
  • A cutting-edge TMS for tracking and efficiency
  • Dedicated customer support and superior responsiveness
  • Additional logistics capabilities, if needed

WSI checks all these boxes and more. Our team is committed to being your reliable supply chain and third-party logistics partner to optimize operations and reduce costs.

Don’t settle for a one-size-fits-all approach to 3PL freight brokerage. At WSI, we tailor our services to your unique needs, ensuring that your supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. Our team of experts is ready to analyze your shipping requirements, identify opportunities for optimization, and implement a customized solution that saves you time and money. Let us put our decades of experience and extensive network to work for you.

Take the first step in streamlining your shipping. Contact WSI today for a free consultation and discover how our 3PL brokerage services can benefit your business.

Why Use WSI’s Freight Broker Services?

WSI brings decades of expertise in ground transportation, including LTL and FTL trucking. Based in the Midwest, we’re strategically located to efficiently broker freight throughout the continental U.S.

Key advantages of partnering with WSI include:

  • Our established relationships with 75,000 carriers and access to hundreds of thousands of trucks
  • Our leading transportation management system which gives us an edge when selecting carriers and optimizing routes
  • Our specialized services for high-value cargo, fragile goods, hazmat, oversized loads, heavy haul, flatbed, refrigerated, and food and beverage deliveries.
  • Our small parcel freight capabilities which are available for clients who store products in our warehouses

Whether you need standard dry van freight or have more complex shipping requirements, WSI has the network and know-how to ensure your goods arrive on time and intact. As a 3PL and freight broker, WSI offers benefits such as industry expertise, extensive carrier relationships, and advanced technology to simplify your logistics operations.

The Role of a Freight Broker in Supply Chain Management

3PL freight brokers play a vital role in managing the complex logistics of supply chains. We serve as the crucial link between shippers who need to transport goods and carriers who have the capacity to move those goods. Key responsibilities of a 3PL freight brokerage  include:

  • Coordinating transportation by matching shippers with carriers that have the right equipment and routes
  • Tracking shipments across the entire journey to ensure on-time delivery
  • Ensuring all necessary regulations and requirements are met for each load
  • Keeping the shipper informed on shipment progress and estimated arrival times
  • Negotiating the best shipping rates by leveraging relationships with carriers

Having an experienced freight broker manage these logistics allows companies to optimize their supply chain operations for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. When considering asset-based carrier vs freight brokerage options, many businesses find that working with a freight broker offers greater flexibility and access to a wider range of carriers.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

“WSI was easy to work with and very knowledgeable about transportation. They were motivated to make our life easier.”

Larry Krueger

“The biggest wins in partnering with WSI have been strong communication between our teams and WSI’s true desire to understand our business and optimize our fulfillment operations across all channels. Also, the real-time data transparency & system visibility have been invaluable.”

CEO of Food Spice Brand

“The team at WSI is very responsive and focused on quality and accuracy. I highly recommend WSI’s services.”

Tomas Corrigan
Partner and Finance, Ovation Foods

Freight Broker Services FAQs

3PL vs. Freight Broker Differences

A 3PL (third-party logistics) provider offers a wide range of supply chain services, including warehousing, packaging, and distribution, while a freight broker focuses specifically on arranging transportation for shippers by connecting them with carriers.

Explain Inbound vs Outbound Freight

Inbound freight refers to the transportation of goods and materials from suppliers to a company’s facility for production or distribution, while outbound freight involves the transportation of finished products from the company to its customers or distribution centers.

Explain Asset-Based vs. Freight Brokerage

Asset-based carriers own and operate their own fleet of trucks and equipment, while freight brokers act as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, arranging transportation without owning the physical assets.

Explain Transportation Broker vs. Freight Brokerage

A transportation broker and a freight broker offer essentially the same services, both acting as intermediaries between shippers and carriers to facilitate the movement of goods.

What’s The Difference Between Contract Freight vs. Spot Freight

Contract freight involves a long-term agreement between a shipper and a carrier or broker, with pre-negotiated rates and volume commitments, while spot freight refers to one-time shipments with rates determined by current market conditions.

What Is a Shipping Broker?

A shipping broker, also known as a freight broker, is a professional who arranges the transportation of goods on behalf of shippers by connecting them with carriers that have the capacity and equipment to move the freight.

What Is an Intermodal Freight Broker?

An intermodal freight broker is a specialized freight broker who arranges the transportation of goods using multiple modes, such as trucks, trains, and ships, to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Why Choose WSI?

At WSI, our knowledge of third-party logistics excellence extends beyond this market segment. Whether you need help with Ecommerce fulfillment, traditional warehousing and distribution, or another function, we can provide comprehensive, integrated capabilities. To learn more about everything we have to offer, get in touch with one of our knowledgeable representatives today.

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