What does a freight brokerage company do?

A freight brokerage matches shippers with qualified carriers, negotiates rates, books capacity, and manages communication from pickup through delivery and billing. Cowtown Logistics has provided freight brokerage services from Dallas-Fort Worth since 1984.

How does Cowtown Logistics vet carriers?

Before a load is tendered, our brokers check carrier licensing, insurance coverage, safety record, and service history. We also use Highway’s carrier identity network to verify who is hauling your freight and to help prevent fraud and double brokering. Our base includes 25,000+ onboarded carriers.

How much does freight brokerage cost?

Brokerage rates depend on lane and distance, equipment type, weight and dimensions, pickup lead time, accessorials, and current market capacity. Share your origin, destination, freight details, and dates through our quote request and we will return a rate and explain what drives it.

How is Cowtown Logistics different from national freight brokers like C.H. Robinson or TQL?

National brokers offer massive scale and self-service platforms. Cowtown Logistics offers the same equipment access with a direct, relationship-based model: a consistent point of contact, hands-on problem-solving, and particular strength in project-based and irregular freight. See our full Cowtown vs. national freight brokers comparison.

What freight modes and equipment can Cowtown Logistics broker?

We broker full truckload, LTL, flatbed, step deck, RGN, refrigerated, hot shot, power only, expedited, and heavy haul freight, and we support warehousing, cross-docking, and drayage from Dallas-Fort Worth.

Does Cowtown Logistics handle cross-border freight to Canada?

Yes. Cowtown Logistics brokers freight across the lower 48 states and cross-border between the United States and Canada. Learn more about our U.S. and Canada freight shipping.

Can Cowtown Logistics help with urgent or recurring freight needs?

Yes. We cover time-sensitive one-off shipments, repeat lanes, and ongoing freight programs, whether you need a single move or coordination across multiple loads each week.

Freight Brokerage

Freight Brokerage Services Since 1984

Cowtown Logistics is a Dallas-Fort Worth freight broker that matches shippers with vetted truckload, LTL, flatbed, specialized, and refrigerated capacity across the U.S. and Canada. Our current customers see a 97.3% on-time delivery rate and a 5% tender rejection rate.

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Broker Advantage

Capacity, Compliance, and Rate Discipline

We align trusted carriers, practical planning, and day-to-day oversight to keep freight moving safely and efficiently.

97.3%

On-Time Delivery Rate

25,000+ onboarded, vetted carriers

5% tender rejection rate

One direct broker from tender to delivery

Freight Broker Support

A Freight Broker Built for Hands-On Shippers

Cowtown Logistics is a freight brokerage headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth. We arrange truckload, LTL, flatbed, specialized, and refrigerated freight for shippers across the U.S. and Canada, using vetted carriers and a direct, relationship-based service model.

Who we work best with: manufacturers, distributors, project shippers, and growing businesses that move irregular, project-based, or recurring freight and want one accountable point of contact instead of a rotating account team. Weighing a smaller broker against a national one? See our Cowtown vs. national freight brokers comparison.

How brokerage rates are set: every quote reflects the lane and distance, equipment type, weight and dimensions, pickup lead time, expected accessorials, and current market capacity. We walk you through what drives your rate before you book.

Brokerage Capabilities

Carrier Capacity, Freight Modes, and 3PL Support in One Brokerage

One Cowtown Logistics team sources the carrier, the equipment, and the warehouse support your freight needs.

25,000+ Vetted Carriers

Access 25,000+ onboarded carriers, about 65% of them actively hauling, with carrier identity verification through Highway’s 280,000+ carrier network to help prevent fraud and double brokering.

Every Major Freight Mode

Full truckload, LTL, flatbed, step deck, RGN, refrigerated, hot shot, power only, and heavy haul, all arranged through one team.

Warehousing and 3PL Support

Beyond brokerage, we support warehousing, cross-docking, short-term freight storage, and drayage from our Dallas-Fort Worth base.

U.S. and Canada Coverage

Truckload brokerage across the lower 48 states plus cross-border freight to and from Canada, managed by the same broker from tender to delivery.

Nationwide Brokerage

We Provide Nationwide Truckload Brokerage

Our freight brokers source capacity and rates across the most common truckload, partial, and specialized equipment types.

Flatbeds

Open-deck coverage for construction materials, equipment, and other freight that benefits from flexible loading access.

Heavy Haul Shipping

Specialized carrier support for oversized, overweight, and permit-driven project freight.

Dry Vans

Enclosed truckload coverage for packaged goods, general freight, and weather-sensitive shipments.

FTL Transportation

Dedicated full truckload brokerage for higher-volume, higher-priority, and direct-delivery requirements.

Hot Shot Trucking

Fast-turn brokerage support for smaller, urgent shipments that still need dedicated equipment.

Expedited Freight

Time-critical brokerage options for urgent shipments where responsiveness and speed matter most.

Refrigerated Freight

Temperature-controlled brokerage for cold chain freight that needs compliant handling and visibility.

LTL Freight

Less-than-truckload brokerage for palletized shipments that do not need a full trailer.

Power Only

Tractor and driver capacity for shippers with their own trailers or drop-trailer programs.

Brokerage Workflow

How Our Freight Brokerage Specialists Work

Ordering Tender

We collect the necessary shipment details and either assign the right Cowtown Logistics equipment or source an appropriate carrier through our network.

Finding and Vetting Carriers

When a 3PL carrier is needed, our brokers validate insurance, licensing, and service standards before assigning the load.

Loading and Transporting

We stay in direct communication with drivers to confirm on-time arrival, safe loading, and quality control during transportation.

Unloading and Billing

After delivery and proof of receipt, our broker invoices the shipper and closes the billing workflow.

Why Cowtown Logistics

Why Cowtown Logistics Is the Right Brokerage for You

We combine safety oversight, broad capacity access, personalized service, and route analysis to help shippers move freight efficiently.

High Safety Standards

Our brokers vet carriers for safety protocols, licensing, driver track records, and insurance coverage to reduce risk in transit.

Broad Capacity

25,000+ onboarded carriers across the US and Canada, supporting domestic and cross-border truckload, LTL, and specialized freight.

Personalized Service

From tendering through final delivery, our team uses technology and direct operational oversight to stay aligned with your shipping requirements.

Logistics Analysis

Whether we use Cowtown Logistics assets or a trusted carrier, our team plans practical routes and rate options to improve value.

25,000+

Onboarded Carriers

40+

Years in Freight

Capacity Sourcing · Routing · Delivery Oversight

What Clients Say About Us

Customer Testimonials

"Man, was I in a bind last month. I am a sales person for a packaged food company and I had to receive about 150 cases of product, divvy it all up, and then ship it out to 70 different locations. I work from home and there was no way I was going to run this operation out of my 1 bedroom apartment. I was in a panic until I looked up some information and called Cowtown Logistics. They were so nice and agreed to receive the product, divide it up, and ship it out for me. Even though this kind of job is a little different than what they normally do, they were happy to figure out a way to get it done for me. Their labor costs were very reasonable and the whole thing got done with a lot less stress and hassle than I had expected."

Bridget P.

"We have used Cowtown Logistics several times to move pallets between our warehouses in Dallas and Fort Worth. They have always delivered on-time and as expected. We are very pleased and wholeheartedly recommend their services."

Darren F.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a freight brokerage company do?: A freight brokerage matches shippers with qualified carriers, negotiates rates, books capacity, and manages communication from pickup through delivery and billing. Cowtown Logistics has provided freight brokerage services from Dallas-Fort Worth since 1984.

How does Cowtown Logistics vet carriers?: Before a load is tendered, our brokers check carrier licensing, insurance coverage, safety record, and service history. We also use Highway’s carrier identity network to verify who is hauling your freight and to help prevent fraud and double brokering. Our base includes 25,000+ onboarded carriers.

What on-time performance does Cowtown Logistics deliver?: Across our current book of business, Cowtown Logistics runs a 97.3% on-time delivery rate and a 5% tender rejection rate, meaning carriers accept the large majority of loads we tender.

How much does freight brokerage cost?: Brokerage rates depend on lane and distance, equipment type, weight and dimensions, pickup lead time, accessorials, and current market capacity. Share your origin, destination, freight details, and dates through our quote request and we will return a rate and explain what drives it.

How is Cowtown Logistics different from national freight brokers like C.H. Robinson or TQL?: National brokers offer massive scale and self-service platforms. Cowtown Logistics offers the same equipment access with a direct, relationship-based model: a consistent point of contact, hands-on problem-solving, and particular strength in project-based and irregular freight. See our full Cowtown vs. national freight brokers comparison.

What freight modes and equipment can Cowtown Logistics broker?: We broker full truckload, LTL, flatbed, step deck, RGN, refrigerated, hot shot, power only, expedited, and heavy haul freight, and we support warehousing, cross-docking, and drayage from Dallas-Fort Worth.

Does Cowtown Logistics handle cross-border freight to Canada?: Yes. Cowtown Logistics brokers freight across the lower 48 states and cross-border between the United States and Canada. Learn more about our U.S. and Canada freight shipping.

Can Cowtown Logistics help with urgent or recurring freight needs?: Yes. We cover time-sensitive one-off shipments, repeat lanes, and ongoing freight programs, whether you need a single move or coordination across multiple loads each week.

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