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A freight broker arranges the movement of freight between a shipper and a carrier without hauling it. Brokers need federal broker authority and a surety bond or trust fund. FreightBidder is a bidding platform, not a broker.
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Freight broker
A freight broker arranges the movement of freight between a shipper and a carrier without hauling it. Brokers need federal broker authority and a surety bond or trust fund. FreightBidder is a bidding platform, not a broker.
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