The Supported Shipper

Free freight education for shippers.

Freight is not complicated.
It’s just unexplained.

Helping shippers understand freight, make better decisions, and save money.

Joseph Garcia, independent freight agentFreight services

Almost 7 years in freight. 23 in legal affairs.

Legal affairs taught me to read the terms. Freight puts them to the test on every load.

At RXO: 175+ loads per month. Top-20 broker in the small-to-mid-size market for several consecutive quarters.

Every load involves two relationships: you and the carrier moving your freight. I invest in both. That’s the decision within the decision.

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A diesel headline doesn’t price your freight.

Fuel pressure, carrier decisions and the questions to ask about your lane.

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Freight Truth: Understanding Your Costs

Lesson One · Free

Decision Within
the Decision

Written lesson
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You approve the quote. How is the carrier chosen?

Load requirements

Dimensions · Weight · Timing

Carrier selection

Your individual broker or a carrier coverage team

Carrier selected

Established, proven network or external load board

Same $2,000 quote. Two possible outcomes.

Option A

$200earned
broker margin

Option B

$400earned
broker margin

Your price stays the same. The broker keeps the difference.
Was the carrier chosen for your load—or for the margin?

Three practical questions to consider.

  1. Who actually chooses the carrier?
  2. Why was this carrier chosen?
  3. Is this carrier proven for this load—or was the lowest offer the deciding factor?
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The library

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Rates & service

Understand the quote, the carrier choice and the questions to ask.

Mode decisions

Choose a service that fits the freight and the delivery requirement.

Invoices & accessorials

Know what was agreed, what happened and what the paperwork supports.

Working relationships

Understand the decisions and expectations behind a freight relationship.

Freight help

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