SPI Logistics
- Surrey, BC, Canada
SPI Logistics is North America's premier independent freight brokerage network, operating 70+ offices across the continent and supporting independent freight broker agents with comprehensive back-office services, technology, and carrier payment management for over 45 years.
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SPI Logistics is best suited for experienced, independent freight brokers who want to operate their own brokerage business without the burden of managing back-office operations, technology infrastructure, or carrier payments.
- Independent freight broker agents with an existing book of business looking to maximize their commission earnings (up to 75%) while receiving full operational support
- Experienced freight brokers transitioning from W-2 employment to 1099 independent agent status who need established brokerage authority and infrastructure
- Shippers across North America needing multi-modal freight transportation services including FTL, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, and refrigerated shipping
- Carriers seeking reliable load opportunities with fast, dependable payment (averaging 23 days, with overnight options available)
- Freight brokers looking to scale their operations without investing in their own TMS, load boards, compliance systems, or administrative staff
Key strengths
Extensive North American network with 70+ offices and over 45 years of industry experience, providing agents with established credibility and reach
Agents can earn up to 75% commission with transparent agreements and no hidden fees, plus weekly commission payments
Comprehensive back-office support including carrier vetting, invoicing, collections, compliance, and document management at no additional cost to agents
Fast carrier payments averaging 23 days with overnight payment available on request, making SPI attractive to carriers and ensuring reliable capacity
Free access to integrated TMS, load boards, and carrier management tools, reducing agent overhead and operational costs
Considerations
Primarily designed for experienced freight brokers with existing books of business; not ideal for newcomers without industry experience or existing client relationships
Agent-based model means brokers operate as independent contractors (1099), which lacks the stability of salaried positions and requires self-discipline
Focused exclusively on freight brokerage and transportation; does not offer warehousing, fulfillment, or direct 3PL services for ecommerce brands
North America-only coverage; no international freight forwarding or global logistics capabilities mentioned
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About SPI Logistics
SPI Logistics is one of North America's largest and longest-standing independent freight brokerage networks, with over 45 years of experience and more than 70 offices spanning the United States and Canada. The company operates as a freight brokerage platform that empowers independent freight broker agents to run their own businesses under SPI's established authority, providing them with operational support, technology infrastructure, carrier payment management, and compliance resources. SPI has moved over 1 million loads since inception and has been recognized for 8 consecutive years as a Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firm by Transport Topics.
SPI's core value proposition centers on its agent model, where independent freight brokers can earn up to 75% in commissions while leveraging SPI's back-office infrastructure. Agents receive 24/7 personalized operational support, weekly commission payments, access to customer credit, free TMS and load board access, and technology customized to their needs. SPI handles carrier vetting, invoicing, collections, document management, and compliance, allowing agents to focus entirely on building relationships and moving freight. The company supports multiple transport modes including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal, drayage, refrigerated, and flatbed shipping.
SPI differentiates itself through its extensive carrier network with dependable, fast payments to carriers, averaging 23 days with overnight payment available on request. The company maintains partnerships with leading logistics technology providers and industry organizations, and publishes extensive educational content for freight brokers covering topics from scaling a brokerage to compliance and risk management. SPI serves shippers who need reliable freight movement across North America, carriers seeking consistent load opportunities and timely payments, and experienced freight brokers looking to transition to independence with robust support.
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