Speed and information asymmetry.
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You source carriers via load boards (DAT, Truckstop), your network, and contracted lanes. You evaluate carrier quality (safety, insurance, performance) before tendering. Margin lives in the spread between shipper and carrier rates.
Source carriers for spot and contract freight — checking authority, insurance, safety scores, and references before tendering a load. The carrier who quotes $500 less might have a a significant share claims rate and no cargo insurance. Knowing the difference is what keeps your brokerage alive.