Brokerage

Broader freight coverage across the U.S. and Canada, supported by qualified carriers and one point of contact.

Brokerage Overview

Brokerage Backed by the Burd Brothers Team

Cincinnati’s Best Brokerage (C.B.B.) is Burd Brothers’ freight brokerage and third-party logistics capability, expanding our transportation reach beyond company-owned equipment.

We coordinate a range of transportation solutions, including truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, with nationwide options throughout the United States and service to Canada where applicable.

Our brokerage service extends the personal attention customers expect from Burd Brothers. From finding suitable capacity to coordinating delivery, our team stays involved throughout the move, providing responsive communication and support along the way.

Freight Brokerage Services

We arrange transportation for shipments of different sizes, destinations, and handling needs. Our brokerage services include:

Truckload (TL)

Brokerage for freight requiring most or all of a trailer’s capacity.

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)

Brokerage for smaller freight shipments that do not require a full trailer.

Regional & National

Transportation to support both nearby deliveries and longer-distance freight moves.

Specialized Transportation

Transportation solutions for freight with specific equipment or handling requirements.

Our team handles carrier sourcing and qualification, freight coordination, and shipment management through one point of contact. From pickup through delivery, we communicate updates, coordinate changes, and help resolve problems so you have someone familiar with your shipment to turn to.

Carrier Network & Coverage

Burd Brothers has contracted with thousands of carriers throughout the United States and Canada. This broad network expands available capacity and geographic coverage, supporting nationwide freight transportation and Canadian service where applicable.

When company-owned equipment is not the best fit for a shipment’s route, schedule, or handling needs, brokerage provides additional options. Our carrier relationships help us source suitable transportation while keeping your shipment coordinated through the Burd Brothers team.

Carrier Qualifications & Screening

Our team handles the carrier-sourcing and screening legwork, saving you the time and effort of researching providers and evaluating their suitability for your freight.

Contracted carriers are pre-screened for:

  • Licensing
  • Insurance
  • Qualifications
  • Ability to handle customer freight

Carrier selection is an important part of Burd Brothers’ risk-management and service process. We consider both carrier credentials and the ability to meet your shipment’s specific needs.

Transportation & Warehousing

Warehouse space is more useful when transportation is already connected to it. Freight can be received into storage, held for short- or longer-term needs, and scheduled for outbound transportation when inventory is ready to move.

This approach can help businesses respond more easily to seasonal peaks, changing distribution plans, and fluctuating capacity without coordinating separate warehouse and trucking providers.

ONE TEAM. MORE CAPABILITIES.

More Options for Moving Your Freight

Not every shipment requires the same approach. Our team can evaluate your freight needs and recommend company equipment, brokerage services, or a combination of both.