How freight brokers can find new carriers faster

Why new carriers are worth your time

Owner-operators who just received their operating authority are actively looking for freight. They don't have years of broker relationships yet, so the first brokers who reach them have a real chance to become a go-to partner.

Getting in early means you're building loyalty while other brokers are still fighting over the same established carriers on the load boards.

The problem with the usual methods

Most brokers rely on the same few channels, and each one has a catch:

• Load boards — every broker sees the same carriers, so you compete on rate every time.
• Referrals — great when they happen, but you can't control when.
• Shared lead lists — the same contacts are sold to many buyers, so carriers get flooded with calls.
• Subscriptions — you pay every month whether you need new carriers that month or not.

A simpler approach: exclusive new-authority leads

Freight Leads delivers contact details for owner-operators whose operating authorities were newly approved. Each lead includes the business name, phone, email, address, USDOT number, MC number, and number of trucks and drivers. Grant leads cost $2 each, and every lead is sold only once — you won't be competing with other brokers for the same list.

There's no monthly subscription. Order 50 leads for $100, choose the state you want, and your list arrives by email within 24 hours.

Turn the list into carriers

Once your leads arrive, keep it simple:

• Call or email each carrier with a short introduction: who you are, the lanes you run, and how quickly you pay.
• Offer a first load that fits their equipment and home area.
• Follow up with anyone who shows interest — a new carrier remembers the broker who gave them their first loads.

Start small, then scale

You don't need to buy thousands of contacts to see results. Start with a 50 or 100 lead pack in the states where you need capacity most, and order more when you're ready. No contracts, no recurring charges.