Direct freight calculator
What could your fleet keep with direct freight?
See what goes to the broker and how much your fleet could keep by working directly with shippers at the same rate.
3,735 U.S. shipper contacts with a mobile number on file
Estimated broker cut per year
$600,000 Across your fleet, at the percentage you entered| Estimated broker cut | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Per truck | $5,000 | $60,000 |
| Entire fleet | $50,000 | $600,000 |
The 25%–40% buttons are example scenarios. Broker cuts vary by load. The estimate assumes the same shipper rate and freight volume for 12 months, before direct sales, dispatch, and billing costs.
For carriers and freight brokers
Find direct shippers that fit your equipment.
Find contacts at U.S. shipping companies. Search by company, first name, city, state, and equipment type to focus on the lanes you serve.
Sign up free to browse first names and companies. One credit reveals the full name, mobile number, and any work email on file.
7,502 distinct shipper contacts researched
- Dry van
Enclosed freight
- Reefer
Temperature-controlled freight
- Flatbed
Open-deck freight
Start with one lane you can run every week.
Start with your trailer
Pick the equipment category that fits your fleet or carrier network. Then decide which markets and lanes you can reliably cover.
Choose contacts to unlock
Browse first names and companies in HaulPin. Select the leads you want and use credits to reveal full names and available contact details.
Offer to cover a trial load
Lead with your lanes, pickup windows, and weekly capacity. Confirm the rate, detention terms, and payment timing before you commit.
Common questions
How do I estimate the broker’s share?
For the same load, subtract your carrier payout from the shipper’s charge, then divide that difference by the shipper’s charge. Use totals that handle fuel and extra charges the same way. Enter your result as a percentage.
How do broker cuts compare across the market?
In January 2026, Triumph reported national median gross margins of 12%–13% in its long-haul truckload data. Use your shipper bill and carrier payout to estimate the cut on your loads. Triumph’s January 2026 analysis
What changes when I go direct?
A freight broker arranges transportation between the shipper and carrier. When you work directly with a shipper, your team handles the rate, scheduling, and billing with that customer. FMCSA’s definition of a broker
Who can use shipper leads?
Carriers and freight brokers looking to build direct relationships with businesses that ship freight.
What can I see before using credits?
Sign in to browse first names, companies, locations, and equipment categories. One credit reveals the full name, mobile number, and any work email on file.
What do the counts represent?
The November 15, 2026 snapshot includes 7,502 contacts researched and 3,735 named contacts with a mobile number on file. Equipment categories can overlap. Confirm current lanes, volume, and equipment needs directly with each shipper.
Start with the freight you can serve.
Browse direct shipper leads for dry van, reefer, and flatbed in your free HaulPin workspace.