Carrier vs Broker vs Marketplace
Three different models in auto transport explained.
Carrier Model
Direct transport service using owned trucks.
Broker Model
Intermediary service arranging shipments.
Marketplace Model
Online bidding platforms connecting customers and carriers.
Carriers on your route book 5–7 days out.
Reserve your pickup window now to hold today's rate — spots release to the next shipper at the dispatch cutoff.
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✓ Booked · Sedan · Phoenix → Houston · 11 min ago