You Don't Need A Broker.
You Need A Playbook.
What a freight broker actually does
They find and vet a carrier on a load board, negotiate a rate, send a confirmation, get paperwork and invoice the load. That's it. No magic, no secret network — just a phone and a load board. They charge you 7–10% for it.
What most shippers don't know
You can get your own freight broker authority. It's a federal license and anyone can apply. Same carriers, same load boards, same process — the only difference is thousands of dollars that stop leaving your business every year.
Why doesn't every shipper just do this?
Because nobody showed them the path. The freight industry keeps shippers in the dark on purpose. Most assume the process is too complicated or too risky to do on their own. The process is straightforward when you have the right guidance, but without it the learning curve can get expensive fast. That's why having someone who knows where the pitfalls are makes all the difference.
What the process actually looks like
Apply for broker authority through the FMCSA, secure your surety bond, register with the Unified Carrier Registration, set up your transportation management system, access and navigate load boards, build a carrier network, structure agreements, and start shipping your own freight. Start to finish, we walk you through every step.
What Freight Launch gives you
The exact playbook — paperwork, systems, carrier relationships, negotiation tactics — built by someone who ships produce, has built multiple 3PLs and taught many shippers the winning formula. We've been on both sides of this table.
What you save
Spending $500K on freight per year could translate to up to $50,000 a year staying in your pocket. On a $10M freight spend, you could potentially be looking at savings in the 7 figures. Most clients recoup their entire investment in the first month of operating independently.