Carrier
Expand your sales force and load options immediately by joining Smart Lines contract carrier pool.
 
By meeting our carrier criteria and standards, you join one of the finest groups of carriers in the nation.  As one of Smart Lines’ contract carriers, we know you are committed to quality, on-time service.  In return our commitment to you is to know you, your lanes and the types of business you desire.  Smart Lines staff works to match you with the needs of our shipping clients, instantly adding to your load options.  If we do not have a match, we will go out and find it.   
As a full-service property brokerage firm, Smart Lines offers you: 
  • online, real time load availabilities updated every 30 minutes
  • prompt pay within 28 days
  • a knowledgeable staff of customer service logistic experts committed to on-time service, prompt communication and follow through
  • state-of-the-art logistics operating system and communication tools

Contract Carrier Requirements:

Join our contract carrier pool by filling out our Carrier Contract and W-9 and providing a copy of your certificate of authority and certificate of insurance.  You can either download and print off the files below or call us at 866-885-6237 to get set-up today.

Communication from you is paramount.  If there is a problem, we expect to be notified immediately.  In return, you can expect great communication from us.

Prompt carrier pay is made within 28 days from the receipt of the carrier's paperwork. Smart Lines issues checks each Thursday when all required paperwork has been received:
  • an invoice with Smart Lines load number
  • the original signed Bills of Lading
  • lumper receipts (if applicable)
  • a copy of the Smart Lines confirmation sheet (optional)
  • any other applicable paperwork
Private Fleet Backhaul Program
We can customize a backhaul program for your company, allowing your staff to regularly secure backhauls for your fleet. Or free up your staff’s time by letting Smart Lines logistic experts manage this cumbersome coordination for your company all together.
Smart Carriers use Smart Lines!
Brokerage Contract Logistics LTL, Rail, Air, Expedited & International