Shipping Broker

ViewPoint TMS software and shipping services boost shippers' operational efficiency.

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Shipping Broker

For most businesses dealing with shipping, employing freight transportation can be complex, costly, and highly inefficient when managed in-house. That’s precisely where working with a dedicated shipping broker brings immense value through tailored brokerage services. But many companies still wonder - what exactly is a freight broker and what vital roles can they play as supply chain partners?

What is a shipping broker?

Shipping brokers act as logistics specialists who arrange cargo transportation on behalf of shippers by sourcing reliable carriers and negotiating the best “buy rates.” Think of freight brokers as almost travel agents for your freight, leveraging established carrier networks and strategic partnerships to plan transport routes in a way that maximizes efficiency and drive down costs.

How can I sign up as a shipper?

Getting started is quick and easy! Simply fill out this form so we know who needs shipping software access, and where you want your freight bills to be sent:

Shipping Broker Services

TMS System

Multi-Modal

Claim Services

Freight Audit

3PL Brokerage

Service Description
Mode Optimization Special department dedicated to optimizing your freight. Shipments are automatically flagged if a volume rate is available.
Dynamic Tracking Integrated with carriers via EDI/API for auto load tendering and tracking. Our team monitors for any exceptions.
Transportation Management System Built in-house, our TMS system is designed for the shipper. Book, trace, and keep insights on all of your shipments.
Freight Invoice Auditing Our team of auditors will audit each invoice to ensure proper charges and clients will receive one consolidated invoice weekly.
Claim Services A dedicated claim management team led by experts. Our team takes on the process of claims to help give your time back.
Contract Management We negotiate on behalf of your company to establish customer specific pricing. Contracts are kept up-to-date and managed by TLI in our system.

Shipping Broker Service


TLI serves shippers with tailored, comprehensive freight services and innovative TMS technology.


At TLI, we provide shippers with a full suite of freight management services to simplify operations, reduce costs, and optimize supply chains. Our offerings include:


Freight Audit & Payment

  • Expert freight invoice auditing detects billing errors and disputes improper NMFC freight classifications and weighing, identifying recovery opportunities

Claims Management

  • Seasoned specialists efficiently handle cargo claims by liaising with carriers to expedite resolutions and settlements

Mode Optimization

  • Leverage our operations experts to analyze shipping lanes and collaborate on tailoring the most efficient transport routes and modes

Omnimodal Brokerage

  • Access diverse equipment types like dry vans, refrigerated, flatbeds via our vast carrier network to handle specialized hauling requirements

Expedited Shipping

  • For time-sensitive air freight, rely on TLI’s guidance in coordinating rapid transportation while selecting equipment to safely meet urgent delivery targets

TMS Technology

  • Our ViewPoint cloud-based TMS shipping system promotes supply chain transparency through real-time tracking, analytics, accounting, and more

RFP Management

  • We oversee tailored bid solicitation processes to secure ideal rates & services from carriers based on historical shipping data trends


At TLI, our commitment is delivering top-tier freight brokerage service and support, offering expertise in consolidating freight invoices, optimizing transportation modes, and analyzing supply chain data to drive your supply chain forward.

Shipping Broker Benefits


Partnering with TLI, an award-winning Freight Broker, ensures expertise in optimizing logistics for shippers.

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Benefit Shipping Broker Benefit Description
Cost Containment TLI is responsible for negotiating substantially lower “buy rates”, businesses spend less shipping the exact same items.
Risk Mitigation Shipping brokers like TLI thoroughly vet their network of trusted carriers.
Labor Savings No need to employ entire shipping/logistics traffic staff with expensive overhead. Delegate tendering, pickups, and cargo claim disputes to your favorite shipping broker, TLI.
Elevate Technology Shipping brokers provide shippers sophisticated Transport Management System (TMS) suites offering shipment visibility, reporting, analytics, accounting, and more.

Freight Management

TLI’s consultative approach and breadth of offerings - from freight payment to carrier sourcing and supply chain data analysis - provide shippers with a customized, turnkey approach to logistics management. We become your partner in consolidating invoices, optimizing transport efficiency, and leveraging data-driven decisions to improve shipping operations.

LP - 3PL Management Services

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