Trucking Business
Kickstart your trucking business by becoming a FreightCenter carrier. We provide truckload solutions to businesses across the country.
Promising Partnerships
Kickstart your trucking business by becoming a FreightCenter carrier. We partner with the nation’s most qualified and reputable carriers—servicing businesses nationwide. Partnering with FreightCenter will ensure you have plenty of shipping demand and regular interaction. Our clientele ranges from those looking to ship standard one-time shipments to regular FTL (full truckload business).
As a highly regulated industry, it is essential to understand the rules and regulations involved in transportation before shipping. Considering how special regulations and requirements are for trucking companies, business owners need to emphasize ensuring that not a single regulation or requirement is missed. Luckily, you do not have to rely on your eyes and memory to ensure total compliance. Instead, you can lean on the FreightCenter team. Together we will ensure your shipments achieve full compliance.
Thousands of businesses trust FreightCenter to move their freight faster, smarter, and cheaper! From unbeatable rates to top-notch service, our customers are raving about their shipping success.
See why they keep coming back!
Award-Winning Service, Trusted by Shippers Everywhere!
- 2021, 2017 & 2016 Food Logistics’ Top Green Providers
- 2021 & 2018 Supply & Demand Chain Executives’ Pros to Know: Matthew Brosious
- 2020 & 2019 Top Food Logistics’ 3PL & Cold Storage Provider Award
- 2020 & 2019 Business Observer’s Top 500 Companies on the Gulf Coast
- 2020 & 2017 SmartWay® Transport Partner
- 2020 & 2017 Food Logistics’ Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain
- 2020 Best of Palm Harbor Awards for Local Businesses
- 2017 Green Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive
- 2017 Tampa Bay Business Journal Heroes at Work
- 2016, 2015, & 2012 Food Logistics Top 100 Software and Technology Providers
- 2013 Tampa Bay Business 100 by Tampa Bay Business Journal
- 2013 Top 100 Great Supply Chain Partners by SupplyChainBrain
- 2012 TIA Samaritan Award Honorable Mention
- 2012, 2011 & 2010 TBBJ Fast 50 Recipient
- 2013, 2011, & 2010 Diversity Business Top Businesses
Why Choose Us For A Freight Quote?
- Shipping Quotes anytime
- Get freight shipping quotes to anywhere in the U.S. & Canada.
- Unbeatable discounts on your freight LTL, truckload, rail, air, and more
- Automated freight tracking, paperwork & invoices
- Manage all quotes & shipments in one place
- 24+ years of logistics experience working for you!
Choosing FreightCenter
When you choose to work with us, you are choosing to make your shipping process seamless. Here are just some of the benefits working with our Third Party Logistics company will have on your shipping experience:
- When you partner with FreightCenter, a premier 3PL (Third Party Logistics) company with over twenty-four years of experience within the logistics industry, you are choosing success. Over the decades, our team has dealt with nearly every shipment imaginable. There is no shipment process we cannot help you with!
- FreightCenter employs a knowledgeable staff always willing to learn and grow with industry changes and advancements. We are ready to answer any questions you have throughout the entire process!
- We act as the middleman between you and your carrier; you do not have to worry about playing phone tag with your trucker. Your agent will directly communicate with you and your carrier, delivering any necessary information or updates between you.
- We secure the best transit carrier and route for you at the best price. There is no need to spend hours figuring out the logistics or searching for a worthwhile deal.
- We make it easy to ensure your shipments by guiding you toward the best providers. Whether you need full or partial coverage, we have you covered!
- We arrange the pickups and drop-offs while also making sure to track each shipment in transit. This ensures that you know where your packages are every step of the way!
Now what are you waiting for? Call FreightCenter to set up your account and discuss your shipment. We are ready to answer your questions and provide solutions! Our team looks forward to partnering with you.
The Trucking Business
Trucking Businesses transport goods and cargo via truck over long distances nationwide. The industry is crucial to national and international economies and vice versa, valued at 700 billion dollars in annual revenue to GDP ratio. Economic conditions such as increasing or decreasing product demand directly impact the logistics industry. The freight industry is a massive part of the global economy. Millions of people are employed as truck drivers, logistics professionals, and other logistics sector professions.
There are a few approaches that can be taken in terms of starting a trucking business. The first approach is to create your own, which involves securing transportation accounts and hiring subcontract drivers with their trucks and equipment to service the transportation accounts. The second approach is to purchase or lease a truck and work as an independent trucker, servicing your accounts or subcontracting for a transportation firm. Both approaches to starting a business within the trucking industry have pros and cons.
In general terms, a trucking business is a general motor carrier providing freight transportation by truck. FreightCenter isn’t a trucking business since we’re strictly a non-asset-based online company, but we work with many trucking companies. FreightCenter partners with some of the best carriers in the nation, and we’re always looking for qualified trucking companies to join our network. As previously stated, trucking businesses facilitate the movement of goods between manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and consumers. Typical industries served include manufacturing, retail, agriculture, and construction—various types of cargo, including hazardous materials, perishable goods, complete products, and raw materials.
The trucking industry is complex and comprises many layers that rely on various people. For instance, the industry relies on trucking companies at the top, down through the middleman, and the hard number crunching data. Trucking companies own, operate, and hire drivers and manage logistics, ranging from small operators to large corporations with big fleets comprising various carriers. Carriers are trucks carrying goods from one place to another. Some common carrier types include semi-trailer trucks, flatbed trucks, refrigerated trucks (reefers), tanker trucks, and specialized trucks for specific cargo.
The trucking industry is modern and cutting-edge, constantly introducing new significant technologies to the logistics sector. Tracking tools, fleetware management software, ELDS (electronic logging devices), and autonomous vehicles are some emerging tech impacting the trucking industry. Industries like logistics, constantly advancing, help pave the way for a more efficient and improved society. Innovation, efficiency, and sustainability improvements begin with a modernized and continuously enhanced supply chain.
Becoming a Carrier
Do you want to increase the visibility and reach of your business? Partnering with FreightCenter as a carrier can increase demand for your services and expertise. We funnel customers to you based on their shipment needs, requests, and requirements. Using a third-party logistics company can help you earn additional revenue and make your business more secure.
You could immediately increase the loads your trucking business receives by becoming a FreightCenter carrier. We send loads based on your routes, capacity, and commodity types. Here are some other benefits:
- Find more freight loads
- Fast invoice payments
- Net 30 payment terms
- API or EDI rating and booking capabilities
Sign up to become part of our carrier network on our carrier registration page.
While we aren’t a trucking business, we will connect you with trucking businesses that offer full-service freight options, including less-than-truckload, full and partial truckload, refrigerated, expedited, residential, enterprise, and more. Our Truckload Logistics Division specializes in negotiating dedicated truckload prices—we want to find the best match for your freight.
To create value for our customers by delivering customized shipping solutions that meet their unique needs and to fulfill shipping demands from simple to complex with expertise, guidance and ingenuity.
LTL shipping involves combining multiple small shipments from different customers onto one truck, allowing each customer to share the shipment cost. Trust the experts at FreightCenter to give you the best prices and the most comprehensive options for all your LTL freight shipping needs.
Truckload shipping, also known as full truckload (FTL), is a transportation option for freight that requires the entire trucks trailer space. Unlike LTL shipping, FTL shipping is reserved for larger commodities that exceed LTL weight and size limits, typically weighing more than 20,000 pounds or having dimensions that exceed 12 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 8 feet in height. We deliver optimized solutions for full or partial truckloads and competitive dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated freight pricing. We can cover your full truckload shipping needs.
Nationwide Expedited Trucking services move your freight securely and rapidly. Your freight requires fast delivery; our freight shipping experts can get your shipment fast, whether in one large box or a full truckload. Expedited shipping is a transportation option that prioritizes the speed of delivery for freight that needs to be shipped quickly. This can be especially important for urgent situations, such as engine repairs or replacements for critical machinery.
Specialized is a transportation option for items that require specialized handling, equipment, or shipping conditions. Specialized shipments may include high-value cargo, oversized cargo, or cargo that require temperature-controlled transportation. The most reliable Specialized Freight Services rates from all the top carriers are just a few steps away. From white glove service to international shipping, we've got you covered.
Guaranteed competitive pricing every time you ship.
Trucking Business & FreightCenter
FreightCenter helps trucking businesses grow by providing access to more loads from a wide range of shippers, keeping your trucks moving and your revenue steady. With fast, reliable payments and easy-to-use technology like API and EDI integration, managing bookings, rates, and real-time tracking becomes simple and efficient.
You can expand your service offerings with diverse freight options including LTL, FTL, expedited, and specialized loads – all through one platform. Plus, FreightCenter offers dedicated support to help you stay compliant with industry regulations and keep your operations running smoothly every mile of the way.
FAQ: Trucking Business
Q. How does FreightCenter help trucking businesses?
FreightCenter helps trucking businesses by offering access to a larger customer base, streamlining booking processes, and providing load-matching tools and back-office support.
Q. Can small trucking businesses work with FreightCenter?
Yes, FreightCenter works with small and large trucking businesses, offering scalable solutions, and consistent freight opportunities.
Q. Does FreightCenter support independent owner-operators?
Yes, FreightCenter partners with independent owner-operators, offering them regular frieght opportunities and support services.
Q. Does FreightCenter provide trucking load boards?
Yes, FreightCenter offers load matching and access to freight through its digital platform, making it easier for carriers to find loads.
Q. How do trucking companies reduce deadhead miles?
Companies reduce deadhead miles by using platforms like FreightCenter to find backhaul loads and optimize routing.
Q. What types of freight do trucking companies haul with FreightCenter?
Freight includes industrial equipment, eCommerce goods, palletized items, building materials, automotive parts, and more.
Q. What licenses do I need to start a trucking business?
You need a USDOT number, MC number (for interstate transport), a business license, and appropriate insurance coverage.
Q. Are trucking companies responsible for damaged freight?
Trucking companies may be liable depending on the shipment terms and carrier agreements. FreightCenter assists in claims management.
Q. What are FreightCenter's carrier requirements?
FreightCenter requries carriers to have a valid MC number, appropriate insurance, and a strong safety rating.
Q. How can FreightCenter help trucking companies grow?
FreightCenter helps carriers grow by providing consistent loads, reducing downtime, and improving logistics efficiency.
Q. How does FreightCenter improve my trucking company's efficiency?
Yes. FreightCenter’s digital tools and logistics support help optimize routes, reduce costs, and maximize truck utilization.
Q. Does FreightCenter offer marketing support for carriers?
While FreightCenter doesn’t directly offer marketing, being part of its carrier network exposes your business to thousands of shippers.
Q. Is there a cost to trucking companies to join FreightCenter's network?
No, there is no upfront cost to become a carrier partner with FreightCenter. Carriers are paid per load after delivery and invoice approval.
Q. What are the most important regulations trucking companies must follow?
Trucking companies must comply with FMCSA regulations, including hours-of-service rules, vehicle maintenance standards, driver qualifications, and insurance requirements.
Q. Can FreightCenter help new trucking companies find consistent loads?
Yes, FreightCenter is a valuable partner for new trucking companies by providing steady load opportunities and dedicated freight options.
Advantages of a Trucking Business
High Demand for Services
The need for freight transportation is constant. Businesses across every industry rely on trucking to move goods, making it a recession-resistant sector with steady demand.
Scalability
A trucking business can start with one truck and grow over time. Whether you're an owner-operator or building a fleet, the business model allows flexible scaling based on your goals and resources.
Control and Independence
Running a trucking business gives you the freedom to choose your routes, clients, and schedule. This level of autonomy can lead to better work-life balance and long-term career satisfaction.
