First Call Carrier Network

Prompt pay, clear communication, and brokers who pick up the phone.

Carriers are the reason freight moves. First Call supports its carrier network with structured payment options, defined processes, and a team that stays reachable from dispatch through delivery. Whether you’re an established fleet or a growing operation, we work to build relationships that hold up over time.

Why Carriers Choose First Call

Our standard payment terms are 21 days, while many brokers stretch to 30 or beyond. For carriers who need funds sooner, GO! QuickPay gets you paid in as little as 24 hours at a 2.5% fee, lower than most in the market.

Beyond payment, what keeps carriers coming back is accountability: brokers who are reachable, honest about load details, fair when delays are outside the driver’s control, and consistent on detention pay. That’s what we deliver on every load.

Clear Expectations and Coordinated Support

Every shipment starts with clear communication on what to expect at pickup, delivery, and in between. Our team stays available through dispatch and delivery to answer questions, handle adjustments, and follow through when conditions shift. We work with carriers of all sizes, including fleets that are newer to the market and still building their book.

Reliable Payment Options

Consistent payment practices matter. We offer structured payment options designed to support different cash-flow needs, including standard 21-day terms and expedited payment through GO! QuickPay.

GO! QuickPay

Standard 21-Day Pay Terms

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Need cash for your business now? Get paid in as little as 24 Hrs with GO! QuickPay.

There’s a 2.5% financing fee with QuickPay, and we’re proud to offer a lower fee than other brokers to help soften the impact of high fuel prices and other market irregularities.

With our standard terms, you receive the full invoice amount – no financing fees. While other carriers extend payment terms to 30 days or beyond, our standard is 21 days.

While other carriers extend payment terms to 30 days or beyond, our standard is 21 days.

Loads Aligned to Your Equipment and Lanes

We match loads based on equipment type, lane preferences, and availability. The goal is consistent freight that fits your operation, not loads that create deadhead problems. Our network covers expedited, temperature-controlled, cross-border, and dry van freight across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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Carrier Support Built on Fairness and Reliability

Carriers are foundational to how shipments move. First Call supports its carrier network through fair expectations, structured payment practices, and coordinated load support across each shipment.

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What Carriers Say About First Call

Carriers across the network share what keeps them coming back.

“If they could be our one and only brokerage firm, we would gladly work with them solely. We know that we are going to get better than fair rates, they will always have our backs when issues arise, and they are reasonable with expectations when things come up beyond the carrier’s control. Doing business with them will never steer you wrong.”

— Michelle, Carrier

“I’ve never had any issues working with these guys. Communication is always clear and precise, payment has always been prompt, ease of submitting invoices is wonderful, and the brokers I’ve worked with have always been understanding, supportive, and respectful.”

— Banner Trucking LLC

“We booked many loads with Chris at First Call Logistics — he is always available and responds to every question or issue. Our drivers are always taken care of with detention pay when they wait at shipper or receiver. We wish more freight brokers did what you do.”

— Figgy, Carrier

“They actually understand what it takes to get the product there. They always give me a fair amount of time for deliveries and are extremely understanding when it comes to delays due to factors outside our control.”

— Bobby, Carrier

“First Call always paid on time and would get me back-hauls whenever possible, which was great.”

— Wayne, Carrier

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Solutions Built for Your Business

Dry Van Full Truckload (FTL)

Temperature-Controlled Truckload

Less-than-Truckload (LTL)

Box & Straight Trucks

Drop Trailer

Cross Border Shipping

Expedited Shipping

HAZMAT

Project Freight

High Value

Power Only

Drayage

White Glove

Cross Docking

Warehousing

Pallet Restacking

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Insights to Move You Forward

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