SHIPPERS AND FREIGHT BROKERS
Freight Solutions Built Around Clear Expectations
Dependable Capacity Supported by Professional Communication
Leeds Transport & Logistics welcomes transportation inquiries from shippers, manufacturers, distributors, freight brokers and third-party logistics companies.
We recognize that dependable transportation requires accurate information from every party. Before accepting a shipment, we review the complete load details and confirm that the assignment matches our available equipment, operating area and schedule.
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR A RATE REQUEST
Please provide:
• Company name
• Contact person
• Telephone number and email address
• Pickup facility and location
• Delivery facility and location
• Pickup date and appointment time
• Delivery date and appointment time
• Commodity description
• Freight weight and dimensions
• Number of pallets or units
• Required equipment
• Loading and unloading procedures
• Special instructions
• Proposed rate and payment terms
CARRIER SETUP
Applicable carrier documents can be provided through an approved and secure setup process.
Documents may include:
• Operating-authority information
• Certificate of insurance
• Form W-9
• Carrier profile
• Equipment information
• Electronic payment information
• Signed carrier agreement
• Additional compliance documents requested by the customer Sensitive business and financial information will not be submitted through an unsecured public website form.
LOAD CONFIRMATION
A rate request or initial conversation does not constitute acceptance of a shipment.
A load is accepted only after the parties confirm the rate, pickup and delivery requirements, commodity, equipment, payment terms and applicable written agreement.
COMMUNICATION
We believe transportation partners should receive clear and timely information.
Our communication process may include:
• Dispatch confirmation
• Arrival-at-pickup notification
• Loaded-and-departed confirmation
• Transit updates when requested
• Delay or service-interruption notification
• Arrival-at-delivery notification
• Delivery confirmation
• Submission of required paperwork