FreightEmpire review
A free web marketplace for posting loads, searching freight, and collecting carrier bids.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
FreightEmpire is an online freight-bidding marketplace for direct shippers, freight brokers, and carriers. Shippers can post available loads and request quotes, brokers can post loads and receive carrier bids or calls, and carriers can search for freight, place bids, and book loads. The service supports truckload, LTL, and expedited freight matching across the United States, making it suited to teams that need a basic online channel for freight posting and bidding.
Its core workflow covers the main steps in a load-board exchange. Users can post single or multiple loads using XLS format, search available freight by origin, destination, ZIP code, city or state, and equipment type, then place bids on available loads. Email notifications can deliver carrier calls and load bids, while load management supports loads assigned by shippers. These features give shippers and brokers a way to solicit carrier interest and give carriers a way to find and bid on freight without moving beyond the web platform.
FreightEmpire’s marketplace model is intentionally limited in scope: the company states that it does not arrange freight movement or control payments between users. That distinction matters for organizations seeking a more managed transportation workflow. The product is a practical fit for users who want free access to basic posting, search, bidding, and connection features in a web browser. Teams that require a native mobile experience, a managed freight service, or payment handling within the marketplace should consider a different type of platform.
FreightEmpire pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free access includes load posting, freight search, bids, and email notifications
- Supports single or multiple load posting through XLS format
- Connects shippers, brokers, and carriers across freight workflows
- Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits platform flexibility
- The marketplace does not arrange freight movement
- The marketplace does not control payments between users
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