IHFB Consulting

IHFB Consulting Group is a transportation consulting firm built specifically to help shippers break free from freight broker dependency. Created by logistics operators who have worked inside freight brokerages, managed enterprise transportation programs, and owned carrier assets, IHFB brings a unique insider perspective to the challenge of insourcing freight management. The firm operates on a strict no-conflict model: it does not broker freight, earn commissions, or take carrier kickbacks, ensuring its recommendations are purely aligned with shipper interests.

At the core of IHFB's offering is the Broker Exit Strategy, a proven four-phase system aligned with PMI methodologies. The process begins with an Audit phase that creates cost transparency and identifies broker dependency at the lane level, followed by an Assess phase that evaluates organizational readiness for insourcing. The Implement phase deploys execution workflows, carrier sourcing strategies, TMS selection guidance, and rate governance frameworks. Finally, the Train and Monitor phase ensures long-term success through team training, real-world playbooks, and early execution performance monitoring. The firm emphasizes that it builds the operating system a shipper's team runs, rather than running freight on their behalf.

IHFB targets shippers spending between $1M and $50M annually on transportation who are ready to take ownership of their freight operations. The team brings credibility rooted in managing over $35M in annual transportation spend, operating 100+ power units within a 10,000-unit network, and handling complex freight including heavy-haul and hazmat. Engagements typically begin with a complimentary Broker Exit Assessment, a roughly 10-minute screening tool that evaluates broker dependency levels and determines whether a deeper diagnostic engagement is warranted.