a transportation intermediary, neither the shipper nor an asset owner, who plays a vital role in moving goods

a transport professional that acts as a liaison between

A licensed operating authority who sells transportation without actually providing it. Usually refers to agent for Truck Load shipments (10,000 lbs or more), matching small shippers with carriers. Freight brokers often do not accept any responsibility for their shipments. They trade freight like stocks.

A “Freight Broker” is any person who sells transportation without actually providing it. The term usually refers to an agent for TL shipments, matching small shippers with carriers. Freight brokers often do not accept any responsibility for their shipments. (Also see Freight Forwarder and Shipper's Agent.)