Our Story
Book Freight was founded in Birmingham, Alabama with one purpose: to give shippers a freight broker they can actually count on. Not a call center. Not a load board. Real people managing your freight with direct communication from the first call to the final proof of delivery.
We operate as an authorized agent of D&L Transport (MC# 512088) and serve shippers, EPC contractors, and freight forwarders across the U.S. and Canada. Our carrier network is built on verified safety ratings, confirmed insurance coverage, and compliance — not just whoever has capacity on a board today.
BBB Accredited. FMCSA licensed. Direct. Responsive. Accountable.
Why Shippers Choose Book Freight
Direct, Accountable Communication
Direct access to whoever is managing your load — not a ticket system, not a call center. We communicate proactively at every stage and own the outcome from quote to POD.
Vetted Carrier Network
Safety ratings, insurance limits, authority, and compliance verified before any carrier hauls a load. We don't tender to carriers with revoked authority or lapsed coverage.
Compliance-First Operations
From hazmat documentation to heavy haul permits, we align with DOT, FMCSA, and EPA requirements on every shipment. Compliance isn't an add-on — it's standard.
Fast Response, No Runaround
Most quotes returned within 15–20 minutes during business hours. Lane details reviewed and options returned fast — because your time matters as much as your freight.
Industrial & Project Cargo Focus
Heavy haul, project cargo, hazmat, flatbed, and oversized moves are core to what we do — not exceptions. We're built for complex freight, not just commodity van loads.
Freight Security Standards
Identity verification, double-brokering prevention, and controlled dispatch channels on every load. We protect your freight and your brand with the carriers we put under your loads.
By the Numbers
48
Contiguous states
+ cross-border Canada
Who We Work With
- Industrial shippers — manufacturers, steel producers, construction firms, and energy companies moving complex freight across the U.S.
- Freight forwarders — domestic inland carrier partner for international project shipments requiring reliable U.S. execution. We understand how forwarders work and what your clients expect.
- EPC contractors — engineering, procurement, and construction firms moving capital equipment, transformers, and project cargo to active job sites.
- Operations and logistics managers — shippers who are tired of chasing their broker and want someone who actually picks up and follows through.
Our Credentials
- BBB Accredited Business — A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. View our profile →
- FMCSA Licensed Broker — Operating as authorized agent of D&L Transport (MC# 512088), a nationally recognized and FMCSA-compliant logistics operation. View FMCSA record →
- U.S. & Canadian Network — Carrier network covers all 48 contiguous states and cross-border Canada with carriers experienced in border compliance and customs documentation.
- Security-First Operations — Carrier vetting, identity verification, and fraud prevention built into every booking. See our Security Center →
How We're Different
Most freight brokers are volume operations. They move thousands of loads a month across a transactional platform and absorb the bad ones. We're not built that way. Every load we book matters to us because our reputation is on the line with every truck we put under your freight.
That's not a marketing line. It's the structural reason why shippers who care about service, compliance, and protecting their brand tend to work with us instead of chasing the cheapest rate on a load board.