Ship freight from
Illinois.
Pay a flat 5%.
Chicago is the largest rail-intermodal hub in North America. Truck-rail-truck moves originate or terminate here, and I-80 / I-65 / I-94 are some of the densest freight roadways in the country.
◉ 01 — Top corridors
- Chicago → Dallas
- Chicago → Atlanta
- Chicago → Indianapolis
◉ 02 — Freight industries
- →Rail intermodal
- →Manufacturing
- →Agriculture
◉ 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 Illinois load
Industry-average broker commission is 13–25% of load value. On a typical Chicago 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 Illinois 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 Illinois?
GetHaulDirect's carrier network covers the full Illinois freight footprint, with concentration on the top corridors out of Chicago: Chicago → Dallas; Chicago → Atlanta; Chicago → Indianapolis. Equipment supported: dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, step-deck, box truck, intermodal.
+What freight industries are common in Illinois?
Top freight-generating industries in Illinois include Rail intermodal, Manufacturing, Agriculture. 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 Illinois?
Yes. GetHaulDirect operates under FMCSA broker authority MC-123033 and USDOT 3176886, valid in all 50 US states including Illinois. 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 Chicago 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.