Process Overview

How Freight Relays works

Simple, transparent freight coordination from request to delivery

Freight Relays provides freight coordination services. Capacity and timing depend on market conditions.

Three simple workflows

Choose your role and follow the coordinated process designed for your needs

For Shippers

1

Submit your load

Provide pickup/delivery details, equipment type, commodity, and any special requirements through our request form.

2

Receive confirmation

We respond by email with confirmation questions and present a coverage plan with timeline and rate details.

3

Track your shipment

Get milestone updates from pickup through delivery with documented communication and POD upon completion.

For Brokers

1

Submit overflow loads

When your board is stacked, send us lane details, rate targets, and any special constraints through the broker desk form.

2

Capacity coordination

We source vetted carriers and coordinate directly, keeping you updated on coverage status and carrier assignment.

3

Documentation delivered

Receive rate cons, update logs, and PODs—all documented for your customer communication and billing cycle.

For Carriers

1

Apply to network

Submit MC/DOT, insurance details, equipment information, and primary lanes through the carrier application form.

2

Vetting process

We verify active authority, insurance, safety records, and conduct documented onboarding to ensure network standards.

3

Receive load offers

Once approved, get matched with freight opportunities in your lanes with clear rate cons and load requirements.

What to expect

Communication standards and milestone tracking throughout the freight lifecycle

Initial Response

Rapid response workflow: We acknowledge your request and follow up with confirmation questions to ensure all load details are accurate.

Email or phone follow-up

Capacity Search & Assignment

We coordinate with our vetted carrier network to match your load with qualified equipment and present coverage details including carrier info and rate confirmation.

Carrier vetting and assignment

In-Transit Updates

Milestone updates at key points: pickup confirmation, departure, en route check-ins, arrival notification, and delivery completion with documented communication logs.

Regular milestone tracking

Delivery & Documentation

Upon delivery, we provide signed POD, complete communication history, and all documentation needed for billing or customer records. Everything documented, nothing assumed.

Complete paper trail delivered

Ready to coordinate your next load?