Shipper: A shipper is the person or business that has goods to move and arranges transportation, either directly with a carrier or through a broker.
Why it matters to owner operators
Shipper facilities shape your day through loading speed, appointment rules and detention. Direct shipper freight can mean fewer middlemen, with stricter requirements.
Example
A food manufacturer ships pallets from its warehouse every week and books carriers directly for its regular lanes.
Related terms
Brokerage & Loads: Not sure a broker or load is worth your time? We check brokers before we book freight for you, and you always choose which loads to haul. Talk to our dispatch team or browse the full trucking glossary.
Haul smarter with a dispatch team behind you
Nexloads finds loads, negotiates rates and handles paperwork for owner operators and small fleets. No forced dispatch and no long-term contracts.