Carrier payment is one of the most common pain points in freight. Here's exactly how broker payment works, what your options are, and how to protect your cash flow.
Most freight brokers pay carriers on Net 30 terms — payment due within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice and signed POD. Some offer Net 15 as their standard. Brokers paying Net 45 or Net 60 put significant cash flow pressure on small carriers and owner-operators.
| Option | Typical Cost | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Net 30 (standard) | No fee | When cash flow allows |
| Quick Pay (broker-offered) | 1.5%–3% of invoice | Cash in 1–3 days |
| Factoring (third party) | 1.5%–5% of invoice | When broker has no quick pay |
| Fuel Advance | Varies by broker | Cover fuel before delivery |
Slow payment is almost always caused by incomplete invoicing. Every invoice must include: rate confirmation number, signed POD (photo or scan), BOL number, your MC number and remit-to address, and invoice amount matching the rate confirmation exactly.
IZY Logistics pays carriers on Net 15 standard terms with a quick pay option available. We process all invoices within 24 hours of receipt and communicate any issues immediately. Fuel advances are available on long-haul loads upon request.
IZY Logistics is a licensed freight broker (MC #1615290) serving shippers across the United States. Get a competitive quote in under 30 seconds.
Get a Free Quote →How freight brokers pay carriers affects how smoothly a shipment moves and how much visibility a shipper has into the process — it's worth understanding before booking.
IZY Logistics is transparent about how freight brokers pay carriers with shippers upfront, before a load is booked, rather than leaving it to be discovered later.
Yes, in some cases. How freight brokers pay carriers can work differently depending on whether you're working with a broker's carrier network or a company's own trucks.
Reach out directly to IZY Logistics — questions about how a shipment will be handled are best answered before booking, not after.
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