Freight Broker for Small Business: How to Ship Like a Big Shipper

Why Small Businesses Pay More for Freight (and How to Fix It)

Most small shippers default to LTL carriers, UPS Freight, or FedEx Freight for anything over 150 lbs. These are retail rates — the highest possible price for your freight. A freight broker has relationships with hundreds of carriers and can often consolidate your freight into FTL or find dedicated LTL carriers at 30–50% below retail. You don't need high volume to access these rates — you need the right broker.

The Real Advantage of Using a Freight Broker

When you work with IZY Logistics, you get access to our vetted carrier network, real-time market pricing, and a team that manages the shipment from pickup to delivery. That means no chasing carriers, no arguing over claims, and no surprise accessorial charges. You pay one all-in rate and we handle everything else.

How Much Freight Do You Need to Work With a Broker?

There is no minimum volume requirement to work with IZY Logistics. We work with businesses shipping 1 load per month and businesses shipping 100+ loads per month. The advantage to your business increases with volume — at 10+ loads per month, we can begin discussing contract pricing on your dedicated lanes.

FTL vs LTL: Which Is Better for Your Business?

Full truckload (FTL) is typically more cost-effective per pound than LTL once a shipment exceeds 10,000–12,000 lbs. But even below that weight, FTL can be faster, safer for your freight, and only marginally more expensive than LTL when brokered correctly. We will always show you both options and let you decide based on your priorities — cost, speed, or cargo protection.

5 Ways a Freight Broker Saves Small Businesses Money

(1) Access to carrier rates that retail channels cannot offer. (2) Consolidation of multiple smaller shipments into cost-effective FTL. (3) Prevention of costly freight claims through carrier vetting. (4) Elimination of detention charges through proactive scheduling. (5) Market timing — knowing when spot rates are low and locking in cost-effective moves.

How to Get Started With IZY Logistics as a Small Business

Getting a quote takes 30 seconds. Enter your origin ZIP, destination ZIP, and freight details at izylogistics.com/quote. For your first shipment, we'll walk you through the process step by step — BOL preparation, scheduling, tracking, and payment. There is no account setup required and no minimum commitment.