Forward Brokerage

Value-Added Services for Brokerage

You don’t have to be an expert in freight or logistics to secure reliable transportation for your cargo. You just need the right partner to help you find the best shipping solution for your business. That’s where Forward’s brokerage service is ready to help.

So, how does a freight brokerage work?

You have cargo that needs to be shipped. Forward has connections to help you do it. Forward’s brokerage services work with trucking companies (carriers) on your behalf to help arrange shipment of your freight. We leverage our extensive nationwide network of carriers to match your needs with the carrier’s capabilities. And then we manage the logistics for you from start to finish, including:

Identifying the best method of shipment
Securing a carrier
Monitoring the shipment
Providing clear communication

Drivers you can depend on

Forward has spent over 40 years developing relationships with carriers that meet strict standards. We only broker with carriers that are certified, insured, and have the proper permits. Our goal is to become a reliable partner in your ground transportation porograms. Our name may not be on the truck, but our partners are still representing Forward, and we hold them to the same standards as we do our own fleet.

Agile, flexible, and scalable services

If there’s one constant in today’s world, it’s change. Shifting inventory levels and supply chain snags can make business hard to manage.

Because of our extensive network, we can quickly and efficiently scale capacity to meet your shipping needs. We operate a brokerage with access to over 45,000 trucks, and service options ranging from standard and expedited less-than-truckload delivery to full truckload, Door-to-Door (D2D), and local Pickup and Delivery (PUD).

Services based on need

The size of your shipment, the frequency, and the time constraints help us find your ideal carrier match. Whether you’re looking for a straight truck or a drop deck trailer, we have the expertise and a network to service your needs.

End-to-End Service

Use Our Network as Your Own

Freight forwarders, airlines, logistics companies, non-traditional shippers, and ecommerce businesses can benefit from our reliable, single-source transportation to zip and postal codes and zones across North America. Our final mile solutions streamline your logistics management while providing a seamless customer experience.

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Nationwide Service

Search for local terminal

Our automated chatbot is here to help any time with frequently asked questions.

Easily budget for and manage shipment costs with our quick quote tool.

Our tracking tool provides start-to-finish visibility & electronic proof of delivery.

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Brokerage Services for International Cargo Logistics

Your container cargo needs to go places. Forward has connections to help you do it. Forward’s brokerage services work on your behalf to help with a broad range of container services including trucking and delivery with complete import and export drayage services, transloading/transferring container cargo from one load to another, and freight handling services including consolidation/deconsolidation.

Drivers You Can Depend On

Our brokerage network is built on relationships developed with specific carriers who are vetted to meet strict standards. We only broker with carriers who are certified, insured, and have the proper permits—specifically carriers who are registered with railroads, ports, and chassis providers. Our brokerage carriers know the ins and outs of working with steamship lines and how to navigate the complexity of the intermodal industry.

Agile, Flexible, and Scalable Services

We operate a brokerage with access to the containers and equipment needed to get goods where they need to be. Because of our extensive network, we can quickly and efficiently scale capacity to do the heavy lifting of your cargo transport. Whatever the need, Forward’s Brokerage network helps keep your ground transportation promises to customers.

Services Based on Need

We optimize your ground shipping logistics based on the location of your container, the services required, and your time constraints. Our full selection of value-added services includes yard storage, warehousing, and transload capabilities. Plus, we have the capacity to handle temperature-controlled and overweight cargo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have more questions about Forward Brokerage? See our frequently asked questions here. You can also ask Sunny, our virtual assistant, any questions you may have.

Does Forward offer Intermodal Services as part of their Brokerage?

Yes, we have a dedicated Intermodal Brokerage division that provides Intermodal and drayage services, including transfer, tracking, and tracing shipments from ship to truck and beyond. Forward has over 40 years of drayage and intermodal experience.

Does Forward Brokerage offer specialized equipment?

Absolutely. We have relationships with a varied set of carriers that can haul traditionally-sized freight along with oversized, overweight, and temperature-controlled (to name a few)

Why choose Forward Brokerage?

We stay at the forefront of the industry by investing in tech, decreasing costs, and increasing efficiencies. Forward's management tools keep your shipments secure and visible every step of the way.

Does Forward offer Container Freight services? ?

Our container freight services help eliminate the cost of a third-party provider. We prepare LCL cargo shipments for ocean or air export in one of 40 strategically located facilities in the U.S. and Canada.