FreightEmpire

What FreightEmpire is

FreightEmpire is a web marketplace where carriers, brokers and shippers can connect around freight bids and load listings. Brokers can post a single load or multiple available loads using XLS format, receive carrier calls and emailed bids, manage shipper load requests, and connect with shippers. Carriers can search by ZIP or city and state, origin and destination, and equipment type, then contact brokers or bid on loads. Listings include Truckload and LTL shipments, as well as expedited loads for Sprinter or cargo vans. FreightEmpire says its network includes direct shippers from different industries seeking freight quotes from connected brokers or new broker relationships. The marketplace provides bidding, but it does not arrange freight movement or handle payments; users make those arrangements between themselves. Accounts are for bona fide carriers, shippers or intermediaries using the site for commercial freight movement, and require a verifiable physical address. Broker accounts are free to join at no cost. Carrier load board access costs $14.99 a month. Registration and other interactions can involve collection of names, email and mailing addresses, and phone numbers. The privacy policy says the site does not sell or trade personal information to outside parties except for stated purposes and service providers; it also describes cookies and Google AdSense advertising.

Who it suits

FreightEmpire is for carriers seeking loads, brokers posting freight, and shippers seeking freight quotes or broker relationships. It suits commercial freight participants who can provide a verifiable physical address and are prepared to arrange movement and payment directly with other users.

Limits

Broker accounts are free to join at no cost, while carrier load board access costs $14.99 a month. FreightEmpire does not arrange freight movement or handle payments.

Getting started

1. Open the FreightEmpire website.
2. Create a broker account or carrier account, as appropriate.
3. Provide a verifiable physical address and use the account for commercial freight movement.
4. Brokers can post loads; carriers can search listings and contact brokers or bid.
5. Arrange freight movement and payment directly with the other users.

Verdict

Choose FreightEmpire if you are a commercial carrier, broker or shipper looking to connect through load listings and bids. Look elsewhere if you need the marketplace itself to arrange freight movement or process payments.