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% is billed separately via Stripe Connect escrow, released only after proof-of-delivery is uploaded. ACH to the carrier in two business days. See your annual savings →
Carriers serving Illinois are FMCSA-verified (active authority + insurance on file) and identity-cleared through Sumsub before they can accept a load. 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 computes a per-mile rate based on industry-average lane data plus a 5% platform fee, so you can see the carrier rate and total cost up front before posting. Industry-average broker spread is 13–25% of load value; GetHaulDirect's flat 5% replaces that.