What is a freight broker? A freight broker is someone who acts as an intermediary between a cargo carrier and a shipper. He is responsible for providing safe, reliable transportation of goods and for clearing the payment involved in the transportation of goods. As a result of his professional contacts with shippers, he can make sure that the...

A freight broker is a direct intermediary between a freight service provider and a shipper. They make contacts and arrangements for the transportation of loads. The shipper pays for the transportation cost and the freight broker deducts his fee from the total cost. Freight brokers do not actually arrange the transportation of the load, but they...

A freight broker is usually an intermediary between a carrier and shipper. This helps the shipper get the best freight deal. If we look at the freight shipping industry, the shipper hires the carrier, who then hires a truck and driver, who in turn sends the cargo. The carrier then charges the shipper for the goods.