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AI tools that help freight brokers find shippers, research carrier rates, track market conditions, and win more loads in a competitive brokerage market.
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Shipper prospect research and lead generation
Find logistics and transportation decision-makers at manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who move freight regularly. Build targeted outreach lists by industry, company size, and geography.
Find logistics directors and VP of supply chain contacts at mid-size food and beverage manufacturers in the Midwest with $50M-$500M in revenue. These are our ideal shipper prospects.
Found 67 logistics and supply chain decision-makers at Midwest food and beverage companies in your target revenue range. Top prospects: 12 VPs of Supply Chain at manufacturers with 3+ plant locations (high freight volume signal), 28 Directors of Logistics, 27 Transportation Managers. Includes name, title, company, estimated revenue, and LinkedIn profiles.
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NameTitleCompany
Michelle TorresVP Supply ChainGreat Lakes Foods
Kevin ParkDirector of LogisticsMidwest Dairy Co.
Aisha JohnsonTransportation ManagerHeartland Bev Group
Raj MehtaVP Supply ChainChicago Snack Works
4 of 67 matches · 12 VPs of Supply Chain · 3+ plant locations flagged
Freight market rate research
Track current spot and contract rates for key freight lanes. Know whether the market is tight or loose before quoting shippers and negotiating with carriers. Back up your rates with market data.
What are current dry van spot rates on the Atlanta-to-Phoenix lane, and is the market tightening or loosening? I need to quote a shipper who wants contract pricing.
Atlanta-Phoenix dry van spot: ~$2.85/mile all-in, up 4% over 30 days but still 12% below Q4 2024 peak. Load-to-truck ratio in Southeast improving — market tightening signal. Recommend quoting contract at $2.70-2.80/mile to win the business now while protecting margin as capacity tightens.
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Current Spot Rate
~$2.85/mile all-in · up 4% over 30 days
vs Q4 2024 Peak
Still 12% below peak — upside if capacity tightens
Load-to-Truck Ratio
Southeast improving — tightening signal
Contract Recommendation
Quote $2.70–$2.80/mile to win business now
Outlook
Tightening market — protect margin with contract pricing
Carrier research and vetting
Research carrier safety scores, authority status, and insurance coverage before adding them to your approved carrier list. Avoid costly claims from using carriers with poor safety records.
Research the FMCSA safety rating, insurance status, and operating authority for carrier MC#782345. I need to vet them before adding to our approved list.
Carrier MC#782345 FMCSA profile: Satisfactory safety rating, active common carrier authority, current $1M liability + $100K cargo insurance verified. CSA scores: Driver Fitness 52% (approaching alert threshold), Vehicle Maintenance 28% (acceptable). Recommend adding to approved list with quarterly safety score monitoring.
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Safety Rating
Satisfactory — last review 8 months ago
Operating Authority
Active common carrier authority
Insurance
$1M liability + $100K cargo · verified current
CSA — Driver Fitness
52% — approaching FMCSA alert threshold
CSA — Vehicle Maintenance
28% — acceptable range
Fuel price monitoring for fuel surcharges
Track diesel fuel prices to accurately calculate and quote fuel surcharges. Stay current on DOE weekly fuel index to price loads fairly and protect your carrier relationships.
What is the current national diesel average from the DOE weekly survey, and how has it changed over the last 4 weeks? I need this for fuel surcharge calculations.
Current DOE diesel average: $3.89/gallon (as of this week). 4-week trend: $3.74, $3.79, $3.85, $3.89 — up 4% over the period. At $3.89/gallon, the typical FSC table puts the fuel surcharge at 42-44 cents per mile. Notify shippers of upward adjustment if your contract FSC is based on DOE weekly.
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Diesel ($/gal)
Freight industry news and capacity monitoring
Stay on top of carrier bankruptcies, capacity changes, port congestion, and regulatory news that affect freight availability and pricing. Spot market shifts before your competitors do.
What freight industry news this week is most likely to affect truckload capacity and rates? Check for carrier business news, fuel price changes, regulatory updates, and weather events.
Key capacity signals this week: Yellow Corporation (LTL) exit is tightening regional LTL — some shippers pushing freight to truckload. Hurricane forecasts approaching Gulf Coast — expect capacity crunch in Houston and Mobile. FMCSA proposed new ELD amendment published for comment — minor operational impact. Net outlook: tightening market heading into Q2.
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Yellow Corp LTL Exit
Regional LTL tightening — freight shifting to truckload
Gulf Coast Weather
Hurricane forecast — capacity crunch Houston + Mobile
DOE Diesel
$3.89/gal — up 4¢ this week · FSC tables affected
FMCSA ELD Amendment
Published for comment — minor operational impact
Net Outlook
Tightening market heading into Q2 — act on spot now
Outreach and proposal drafting
Generate cold outreach emails, rate proposals, and follow-up materials for shipper prospects. Personalize each outreach with market data and company-specific context.
Write a cold outreach email to a Director of Logistics at a midwest food manufacturer. Mention current market conditions, our carrier network strengths, and request a 20-minute discovery call.
Drafted outreach email: Subject line "Freight capacity outlook for your Q2 shipping season." Body: 3 paragraphs — market context (tightening capacity, fuel surcharge trends), brokerage value prop (2,000+ vetted carrier network, 96% on-time tender acceptance), CTA for discovery call. Under 200 words, professional tone, no jargon.
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Subject Line
"Freight capacity outlook for your Q2 shipping season"
Market Hook
Tightening capacity + fuel surcharge context — relevant to Q2 planning
Value Prop
2,000+ vetted carrier network · 96% on-time tender acceptance
CTA
20-minute discovery call request · no hard sell
Length
Under 200 words · professional tone · no jargon
Ready-to-use prompts
Shipper prospect list
Find supply chain and logistics directors at manufacturing and distribution companies in the Texas Triangle (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio) with over 100 employees. These are my target shipper prospects.
Lane rate research
Research current dry van and refrigerated truckload spot rates from Los Angeles to Seattle and the 6-month trend. Is this lane getting tighter or looser?
Diesel price check
Get the latest DOE weekly diesel fuel price average and the 8-week trend. Calculate the current fuel surcharge per mile using a standard FSC table.
Carrier safety research
Look up FMCSA safety records and CSA scores for these 3 carriers before adding them to our approved carrier list. Flag any with conditional ratings or high violation percentiles.
Freight market news
Search for freight industry news from the last 7 days. Focus on truckload capacity trends, carrier bankruptcies, fuel price changes, and regulatory updates affecting the spot market.
Cold outreach email
Write a cold outreach email to a VP of Supply Chain at a pharmaceutical distributor. Highlight our temperature-controlled carrier network, compliance track record, and ask for a 15-minute call to discuss their Q3 freight needs.
Fuel surcharge chart
Create a line chart showing national diesel prices over the last 12 months with month-by-month values. Add a reference line at $4.00/gallon (our FSC escalation trigger).
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Job SearchJobs & salary data worldwide
Fuel PricesReal-time fuel and petrol prices
Company LookupCompany data for UK, US & EU
NewsSearch and track news worldwide
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Shipper acquisition campaign
Build a targeted prospect list, research each company, and create personalized outreach materials.
Daily market intelligence briefing
Start each day with a current picture of rate trends, fuel costs, and capacity signals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find shipper prospects using AI?
Lead Finder identifies logistics and supply chain directors at manufacturers, distributors, and retailers by industry, geography, and company size. Company Lookup provides additional context on company size and operations to help prioritize outreach.
Can AI give me accurate truckload rate benchmarks?
Deep Research compiles truckload spot rate data from published indices like DAT and Truckstop for specific freight lanes. These are market reference points — actual rates will vary by carrier relationship, equipment type, and load timing.
How do I monitor diesel prices for fuel surcharge calculations?
Fuel Prices pulls the current DOE Energy Information Administration weekly diesel survey average, which is the standard FSC reference for most broker-carrier contracts. Finance Data tracks crude oil and diesel futures for longer-term price trend context.
Can I use AI to vet carriers before adding them to my approved list?
Deep Research and Web Search can pull FMCSA safety ratings, operating authority status, and CSA scores from public FMCSA databases for any carrier MC number. Always verify insurance coverage directly with the carrier's certificate.
How can AI help me write better shipper outreach?
Content Repurposer generates cold emails, rate proposals, and follow-up sequences tailored to specific prospect profiles. Providing current market data (rates, fuel prices, capacity signals) makes the outreach more relevant and differentiates you from generic broker pitches.
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