How does IZY Logistics find carriers for my freight?

IZY Logistics maintains a vetted network of 500+ carriers. Every carrier is pre-screened for safety ratings, insurance, and on-time performance before being offered a load.

What types of freight does IZY Logistics handle for shippers?

IZY Logistics handles dry van, refrigerated (reefer), flatbed, and power only freight across all 48 contiguous U.S. states for both FTL and LTL shipments.

What is power only freight and when should I use it?

Power only freight means IZY provides a vetted CDL driver and tractor — you supply the trailer. It's ideal when you already have loaded trailers staged at a yard, need relay moves, or run drop-and-hook operations. Power only is faster and lower cost than standard FTL because the carrier only needs to provide the tractor.

Does IZY handle flatbed and oversize loads?

Yes. IZY coordinates standard flatbed, step deck, and RGN (lowboy) moves for construction materials, steel, machinery, and oversize freight. We handle permit coordination, pilot car arrangement, and proper load securement documentation.

How can I track my shipment?

Every IZY shipment comes with real-time GPS tracking. Your coordinator sends a personal tracking link via SMS or email when your load is dispatched. You can also enter your IZY load number at izylogistics.com/tracking to look up your shipment directly.

How quickly can I get a freight quote?

Most shippers receive a competitive rate within the hour. Submit our online quote form or call +1(877)IZY-LOGS for an immediate rate.

Freight Broker vs Shipping Direct: Which Saves More Money?

Every shipper eventually asks this question: would I save money booking carriers directly instead of paying a broker? The answer depends on your volume, your time, and your risk tolerance. Here's the honest breakdown.

What Brokers Actually Cost You

Brokers earn 10-20% margin on most loads. On a $2,000 load, that's $200-400. The question is whether that margin buys you something valuable — carrier vetting, problem resolution, coverage when a carrier cancels, and time not spent making 15 phone calls to find a truck.

What Shipping Direct Actually Costs You

Direct carrier relationships require time to build (6-12 months minimum), volume to maintain (carriers prioritize high-volume shippers), back-office work for every load (carrier setup, insurance verification, rate negotiation, tracking, invoicing), and risk absorption when carriers cancel, deliver late, or damage freight.

The Break-Even Point: When Direct Makes Sense

If you ship 20+ loads per month on consistent lanes and have a logistics manager dedicated to carrier relationships, direct shipping can save 8-15% per load. Below 20 loads per month, the time cost and risk exposure almost always exceed the broker margin.

The Hidden Costs of Going Direct

Most shippers who try going direct discover three costs they didn't expect: (1) carrier fallout — carriers cancel last minute when better freight is available, (2) claims exposure — without a broker holding surety, recovering losses from carriers is expensive and slow, (3) capacity gaps — on high-demand days, your direct carriers are booked and you're stuck calling brokers at spot rates anyway.

The Smart Approach: Hybrid Strategy

Most mid-size shippers use a hybrid: 60-70% of loads go through 1-2 trusted brokers on core lanes, 30-40% go through direct carrier relationships they've built over time. This gives you rate leverage without full exposure to direct shipping risk.

IZY Logistics as Your Core Broker

IZY Logistics LLC (MC #1615290) offers transparent pricing, fast response, and coverage on all 48 states. We own reefer equipment on key Midwest lanes which means we can often beat broker-only rates on those corridors. Quote at izylogistics.com/quote.

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