Freight brokerage, in plain English.
Definitions, how-tos, and field guides to the parts of freight brokerage that most tools assume you already know. Written for the people actually doing the work — new brokers, mid-career coordinators, and shippers trying to figure out what their broker is actually doing.
Carrier Vetting Checklist: 25-Point Pre-Booking Guide →
A 25-point carrier vetting checklist organized by authority, insurance, identity, equipment, and communication patterns — with what to check, why it matters, and where to find it.
Freight Broker vs. Freight Forwarder: Key Differences →
Freight brokers arrange transportation without taking possession. Freight forwarders can issue their own BOL and become carrier of record. Full legal, liability, and licensing breakdown.
How to Become a Freight Broker (2026 Guide) →
Step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed freight broker: FMCSA authority, $75K surety bond, BOC-3 filings, business setup, tools, income expectations, and year-one pitfalls.
How to Prevent Double Brokering: 9-Step Guide →
A 9-step guide to preventing double brokering: rate-confirmation language, carrier identity verification, real-time tracking, mid-haul response, and post-incident claims process.
How to Vet a Carrier: The Complete Guide →
A step-by-step guide to vetting carriers before you book: FMCSA authority checks, insurance verification, chameleon carrier detection, and real-time email scoring.
What Is Double Brokering in Freight? →
Double brokering is when a carrier re-brokers your load to another carrier without disclosure. Learn why it happens, the legal status, and how to detect it from email patterns.
What Is FMCSA? The Freight Broker's Guide →
FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) licenses brokers, carriers, and forwarders. Learn SAFER, QCMobile, MCS-150, BOC-3, and how brokers use FMCSA data to vet carriers daily.
What Is a Freight Broker? →
A freight broker is an FMCSA-licensed intermediary who matches shippers with carriers for a margin. Learn what brokers do, how they earn, and what tools they use daily.
- Carrier Email Automation — What Keelway does to every inbound carrier reply.
- Carrier Trust Score — FMCSA-backed scoring on every reply, in real time.
- Blog — Longer pieces on inbox triage, fraud, and rate intelligence.
- Pricing — $1 per load. First 50 loads free.