--- title: "Independent Freight Agent Program | Cowtown Logistics" url: "https://www.cowtownlogistics.com/agents/" --- Freight Agent Program # Strong Agents deserve *financially disciplined support.* Cowtown Logistics gives experienced agents a stronger economic model with transparent splits, no startup fees, weekly pay, and back-office support that lets them stay focused on selling and servicing freight. [Apply Now \ /contact-us/ Apply now button](/contact-us/) [See How It Works \ #agent-intro See how it works button](#agent-intro) Agent Advantage ### Agent Economics Backed by Real Operational Support Keep more of what you book while Cowtown Logistics handles credit, billing, carrier support, and the operating overhead that slows agents down. 70%+ Agent Commission Split ✓ No startup fees or hidden onboarding costs ✓ Weekly pay built around transparent commission economics ✓ Back-office support for billing, collections, carrier setup, and claims ✓ Dedicated operations support team ✓ Use your own brand or ours ✓ McLeod TMS and modern freight technology Who We're For ## Built for Agents Who Mean Business Whether you are a solo agent looking to escape captivity at a larger brokerage or an experienced team ready to scale, Cowtown Logistics gives you everything you need to win without the bureaucracy. We are ready to collaborate, share insights and wins and be a true freight agent. Not sure if the independent path is right for you? Read our [W2 vs. Independent Freight Agent guide](/agents/w2-vs-freight-agent/) to compare pay structures, tradeoffs, and the four questions that tell you which path fits. [Start the Conversation \ /contact-us/ Start the conversation button](/contact-us/) 70 %+ Commission Split 22 K+ Carrier Partners Dedicated Ops Support $ 0 Startup Costs Simple Process ## Four Steps to Joining Cowtown Logistics 1 ### Start the Conversation Meet one on one with our leadership team to discuss your experience, business goals, and the type of book you manage. 2 ### Review the Agent Agreement We walk through the commission structure, sign an NDA, review your customers and credit needs, and outline how Cowtown Logistics helps you grow. 3 ### Onboard with Our Team Our onboarding team trains you on McLeod, carrier vetting, and operational systems while helping set up your customers behind the scenes. 4 ### Start Booking Loads Begin moving freight and generating revenue with Cowtown Logistics, with your first commission payments typically arriving within two weeks. What You Get ## Everything You Need to Compete & Win We've built our agent program by listening to what agents actually need, not what sounds good in a pitch deck. ### Top Commission Splits Earn up to 70%+ on every load. Transparent splits, no surprise deductions, and a clear path to higher tiers as you grow. Up to 70% split ### Full Back-Office Support Billing, invoicing, collections, and carrier payments handled end-to-end. You focus on sales, we handle the paperwork. 100% back-office covered ### Best-in-Class Technology Access our TMS platform, real-time load board, digital carrier onboarding, and customer visibility portals. Full TMS access ### Open Customer Market Cowtown Logistics maintains a focused shipper base, giving agents a wide open market to grow without competing against dozens of internal brokers for the same customers. 25,000+ onboarded carriers ### Dedicated Ops Team Your own operations rep who knows your accounts and is available 24/7 to help cover loads and handle escalations. 24/7 dedicated ops ### Your Brand or Ours Run under the Cowtown Logistics umbrella or use your own DBA. We support your independence and protect your customer relationships. White-label option Agent Technology ## Tools That Work as Hard as You Do Our purpose-built agent portal keeps you in control of your book, from quoting to tracking to billing, all in one place. ### Instant Rate Quoting Generate competitive quotes in seconds with live market data and your own contracted rates. ### Real-Time Load Tracking Enjoy AI tracking your loads and checking in with your carriers with Chained ### Commission Dashboard See exactly what you have earned, what is pending, and when you will get paid with total transparency. ### Power BI Look up all KPIs from the TMS, making daily and weekly reports automated. No need to pull anything. COWTOWN LOGISTICS AGENT PORTAL Active Loads View All → Load #CL-8821 Dallas, TX → Atlanta, GA In Transit $1,240 Load #CL-8822 Houston, TX → Chicago, IL Pending $2,100 Load #CL-8815 Fort Worth, TX → Miami, FL Delivered $3,450 This Month's Earnings $18,420 Next Payout Friday Recent 5-Star Google Reviews ## What Carriers Say About Cowtown Agents ★★★★★ "Ben K at Cowtown Logistics is amazing! Great communication, fair rates, quick response to document requests. Definitely one of my favorite brokers to work with!" NI Nicholas Inman Carrier partner · [Google Review](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116911313376435691759/reviews?hl=en-US) ★★★★★ "I’ve had a great experience working with Cowtown Logistics in Fort Worth, TX. If you are looking for a freight brokerage team that is efficient, communicative, and easy to work with, I highly recommend them. Special shout-out to Ben Keckeisen—he has been fantastic to work with and always goes the extra mile to ensure everything runs smoothly. Definitely a top-tier operation!" AE Antwan Easley Logistics partner · [Google Review](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110077958258644207573/reviews?hl=en-US) ★★★★★ "Ben was easy to work with and I was able to reach him after hours" DD Darko Despot Carrier partner · [Google Review](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111310890400561467858/reviews?hl=en-US) ## Ready to Make the Move? ### Join the Cowtown Logistics Agent Network [Explore Agent Opportunities \ /contact-us/ Get Started button.](/contact-us/) Common Questions ## Frequently Asked by Agents Do I need to give up my existing customer relationships? Absolutely not. Your book is yours. We are here to support your growth and protect your customer relationships. What modes of freight can I book? FTL, LTL, flatbed/open deck, refrigerated/reefer, partial loads, and expedited. How quickly do agents get paid? We pay weekly by direct deposit. Once a load delivers and is invoiced, your commission hits your account the following Friday. Can I operate under my own brand? Yes. We offer white-label support so you can present your own DBA while leveraging Cowtown Logistics’s authority, systems, and carrier network. Is there a volume requirement to join? No minimum volume is required to get started. Whether you’re moving 5 loads a month or 500, we can structure a program that fits. What does the onboarding process look like? Most agents complete a short discovery call, sign the agreement, and receive TMS access quickly. Our onboarding team walks you through each step. Still weighing W2 vs. independent? [See our full comparison guide](/agents/w2-vs-freight-agent/) to help you decide. ## Pages - [W2 Freight Broker vs. Independent Agent: Salary, Benefits & Tradeoffs](https://www.cowtownlogistics.com/agents/w2-vs-freight-agent/index.md)