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Freight Rate Direct
Independent Freight Broker – Working for You!
Freight Rate Direct is a leading provider of freight shipping solutions for small to mid-size businesses. We offer great rates and top notch customer service whether you’re a first time shipper or a seasoned freight manager … we’ve got you covered.
Experience the difference with Freight Rate Direct, Your Source for Great Freight Rates. For a competitive rate on your freight, complete a quote request here, or call us at (800) 450-3735 to speak with a freight pro now. We look forward to helping you!
MARTIN GARDNER
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer


Freight Services
Freight Rate Direct offers great rates over dozens of lanes, carriers, and shipment options. Stop wasting time calling around to dozens of carriers just to find a great rate on freight shipping services. For a quick quote, call us now at (800) 450-3735.
Less Than Truckload (LTL) Freight Shipping
LTL shipping is ideal for most businesses that are shipping freight that weighs less than 15,000 lbs and doesn’t require a full trailer.
read more→Full Truckload Freight Shipping
If your shipment is around or over 10,000 lbs and occupies more than half of the capacity of a 48’-53’ trailer, FTL is the way to go.
read more→Intermodal Freight Shipping
Intermodal freight shipping combines rail and truck freight shipping services and can be a great choice to move serious freight economically.
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We were previously using an unreliable company with a very complicated registration and transfer process. Then we found Freight Rate Direct and they delivered on their promise on ease of use and great customer service.
Sarah Campbell
Freight Rate Direct is our “Go To” freight broker due to their excellent service, competitive pricing and customer support. It’s thoroughly refreshing to deal with a company like this.
Jonathan Adams
I’ve been happy with the services provided by Freight Rate Direct. Aaron has been wonderful to work with! He ruturns my calls quickly, and answers all my questions professionally, and makes sure that my load is picked up and delivered on time!
Anna Briggs
I LOVE Freight Rate Direct!!! Seriously, it’s about time we started getting consistently fair quotes and great customer service considering how much freight we move. These guys are the real deal!
Julie McDonald
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Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to Freight Rate Direct! Hopefully, you’ve already read through some of our blog posts, and learned about our shipping services, our methodology, and our promise to our customers to always provide the very best logistics support and freight services.
If you still have questions about our company – and about freight shipping in general – you’re in the right place! Read on to learn about what we do, and see the most frequently asked questions that Freight Rate Direct encounters!
Freight shipping is the process by which commodities, goods, and cargo are transported via land, sea, or air. Methods of freight shipping can include large trucks, railroad cars, container ships, and cargo planes.
Freight Rate Direct is a leading provider of freight shipping solutions for small to mid-size businesses. We offer great rates and top notch customer service whether you’re a first time shipper or a seasoned freight manager … we’ve got you covered.
The Answer is… YES, if any of the following scenarios apply to you:
- Are you a wholesaler, manufacturer & distributor?
- Do you ship occasionally or regularly in the U.S. & Canada?
- Do you ship less than truckload (LTL) or full truckload?
- Do you need help shipping occasional heavy haul?
- Are you tired of wasting time looking for the best rates?
Call us today for a Free, No-Obligation Quote! (800) 450-3735
What makes us special?
We offer great rates and top notch customer service whether you’re a first time shipper or a seasoned freight manager … we’ve got you covered.
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