Ship freight from
California.
Pay a flat 5%.
California is the busiest freight state in the country. The LA / Long Beach port complex moves roughly 31% of US containerised imports (combined 2025 TEU figures, most recent published) — drayage, transload, and outbound truckload pricing here sets the national tone.
◉ 01 — Top corridors
- Los Angeles → Phoenix
- Oakland → Reno
- San Diego → Tijuana (cross-border)
◉ 02 — Freight industries
- →Port containers
- →Agriculture
- →Electronics
- →Cannabis
◉ 03 — Authority
- FMCSA Docket
- MC-123033
- USDOT
- 3176886
- Surety bond
- BMC-84 active
- Platform fee
- Flat 5% — all-in
How the 5% saves money on a California load
Industry-average broker commission is 13–25% of load value. On a typical Los Angeles outbound load, that's the difference between what your broker pays the carrier and what you pay the broker — money that stays inside the broker's call-center and never shows up on a line item.
On GetHaulDirect, the rate you post is the rate the carrier sees. The 5% comes out of that rate, not on top. Stripe holds the amount on your card when a carrier accepts (two days before pickup if you book further ahead) and charges it when you confirm delivery, or 24 hours after delivery is marked. ACH to the carrier in about two business days. See your annual savings →
Carriers serving California are FMCSA-verified (active operating authority) before they are offered a load, and each is asked for a certificate of insurance and an ID + selfie check. No anonymous brokers, no double-brokering, no factoring deductions on the carrier side.
Frequently asked
+What freight lanes does GetHaulDirect serve in California?
GetHaulDirect's carrier network covers the full California freight footprint, with concentration on the top corridors out of Los Angeles: Los Angeles → Phoenix; Oakland → Reno; San Diego → Tijuana (cross-border). Equipment supported: dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, step-deck, box truck, intermodal.
+What freight industries are common in California?
Top freight-generating industries in California include Port containers, Agriculture, Electronics. Each industry has its own equipment and timing patterns; the matching engine routes loads to carriers whose verified equipment fits.
+Is GetHaulDirect a licensed broker in California?
Yes. GetHaulDirect operates under FMCSA broker authority MC-123033 and USDOT 3176886, valid in all 50 US states including California. The active BMC-84 surety bond ($75,000) is filed with FMCSA. The authority and bond status are publicly verifiable on FMCSA SAFER.
+How much does a typical Los Angeles outbound load cost?
Pricing varies by lane length, equipment, weight, and timing. The free /quote estimator prices the lane on real road mileage and a base rate per mile for the equipment, so you see the total you would pay and the 95% the carrier is paid out of it, up front and before posting. Industry-average broker spread is 13–25% of load value; GetHaulDirect's flat 5% replaces that.