Full truckload (FTL) freight brokerage
Dedicated trailers for shipments at full weight or volume. Dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed capacity across the lower 48.
Licensed Freight Broker · Odenton, Maryland · NAICS 488510
Freight that moves
the way you do.
AlphaGator Logistics is a licensed freight broker in Odenton, Maryland, arranging full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and expedited freight across the United States — sourced and dispatched by a dedicated team that treats every load like it's the only one.
Owner-operator or small fleet? See our dispatch services →
A licensed freight broker built for shippers who want a real partner.
AlphaGator Logistics is an FMCSA-licensed freight brokerage headquartered in Odenton, Maryland, serving manufacturers, distributors, e-commerce brands, and wholesalers across the Mid-Atlantic and the lower 48. We connect your freight with vetted motor carriers, negotiate competitive truckload rates, and manage every shipment from pickup through proof of delivery.
Whether you need full truckload (FTL) capacity, cost-effective less-than-truckload (LTL) consolidation, time-critical expedited service, or a dedicated lane program for recurring freight, you get one accountable point of contact and proactive communication on every load. We are fully bonded with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond and carry contingent cargo and general liability coverage, so your freight is protected from the first shipment.
We also run a separate dispatch practice for motor carriers — owner-operators and small fleets who hold their own authority and want a back office without hiring one. That service is described in full further down this page, including exactly how we keep the two sides of the business apart.
Services we run.
Four brokerage services for shippers, and a dispatch practice for carriers running under their own authority. From a single pallet to a standing weekly lane, we source the right capacity at the right price — and stay on it through delivery.
Real operations · Real freight
Less-than-truckload (LTL) brokerage
Cost-effective consolidation for partial shipments. Tier-one LTL carrier networks with transparent rate quoting.
Expedited & time-critical freight
Cargo van, sprinter, straight truck, and team driver capacity for urgent freight that absolutely cannot be late.
Dedicated lane management
Standing carrier relationships for recurring origin–destination pairs. Predictable pricing, reserved capacity.
Truck dispatching services
Load sourcing, rate negotiation, paperwork, tracking, and billing for owner-operators and small fleets running under their own authority.
How dispatch works →
Why shippers choose AlphaGator.
01
Boutique service
Every account gets a named point of contact who knows your lanes, your preferences, and your freight. No call-center roulette.
02
Lean cost structure
An efficient operating model lets us quote rates that compete with the largest national brokers without sacrificing margin or service.
03
Fully licensed & bonded
FMCSA Property Broker authority, $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond, contingent cargo, and general liability — in place from day one.
04
Tech-enabled
Cloud-based TMS, integrated load boards, real-time tracking, and proactive exception management. You see what we see.
A seven-step load lifecycle, every time.
Standardization is what turns one good shipment into a thousand good shipments. Every load runs the same playbook.
STEP 01
Load intake
You send origin, destination, equipment type, and pickup window. We confirm rate and terms in writing the same business day.
STEP 02
Carrier sourcing
Our carrier sales team works the approved network and load boards to find capacity that meets your lane and schedule.
STEP 03
Dispatch
Formal rate confirmation, pickup numbers, and all required documentation issued to the carrier and copied to your team.
STEP 04
Track & trace
Scheduled check-calls and real-time TMS updates. Exceptions get escalated to you before they become a problem.
STEP 05
Delivery confirmation
POD captured at delivery. Any discrepancies documented and resolved before the load is closed in our system.
STEP 06
Invoicing
Clean invoices on agreed payment terms — Net 30 standard, customizable for established accounts.
STEP 07
Review & iterate
Quarterly business reviews on volume accounts. Lane performance, market rate benchmarking, opportunities for dedicated programs.
For carriers
Truck dispatching for owner-operators and small fleets.
You keep your authority, your rate confirmations, and your money. We find the freight, negotiate the rate, and handle the paperwork — so your day is driving, not dialing. Based in Odenton, Maryland, dispatching nationwide lanes.
% of linehaul, or flat weekly.
Your fee is agreed in writing before we book your first load. No sign-up fee, no percentage of your accessorials, and no fee on loads you find yourself. Billed to you directly and itemized every week.
What we don't do
- No forced dispatch — you can turn down any load, for any reason, without penalty.
- No long-term lock-in. Our agreement cancels on 30 days' written notice.
- No touching your money. Brokers pay you or your factor, directly, every time.
- No exclusivity. Keep your own broker relationships and book your own freight.
STEP 01
Intro call
Fifteen minutes on your equipment, your lanes, your home time, and your minimum rate. No pitch deck.
STEP 02
Agreement & POA
Dispatch agreement and limited power of attorney signed. Fee, scope, and cancellation terms in plain English.
STEP 03
Documents
Authority, COI, W-9, and factoring NOA on file. We handle broker setups from there.
STEP 04
First load
We source, you approve, we book. Rate confirmation goes to your MC number.
STEP 05
Weekly rhythm
Loads lined up, paperwork filed, accessorials claimed, and a weekly summary of what your truck earned.
How we keep brokerage and dispatch separate
AlphaGator Logistics holds FMCSA property broker authority and also provides dispatch services. Those are two different roles, and we do not blur them. When we dispatch your truck we act as your agent under your operating authority: loads are booked in your MC number, the rate confirmation is issued to you, your insurance is on file, and the broker pays you or your factoring company directly. We never take possession of your load or your money on dispatched freight, and our dispatch fee — billed to you — is the only compensation we take on it.
If we ever place one of our own brokered loads with a truck we dispatch, we tell you in writing before you accept it and we waive one of the two fees. You are never required to take AlphaGator freight, and turning it down has no effect on the loads we bring you.
This is also why a dispatch arrangement is not double brokering. Double brokering is when the carrier that hauls the load is not the carrier named on the rate confirmation. On dispatched freight, the MC number on the rate con is yours, and the truck that shows up is yours.
Ask about dispatch
Call 301-835-0001
Carriers: email or call — the quote form below is for shippers.
Freight brokerage across the Mid-Atlantic & nationwide.
Headquartered in Odenton, Maryland, we move freight to and from every state in the lower 48 — with deep carrier coverage throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast corridor. Dispatch clients run nationwide.
Maryland
- Odenton & Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore
- Annapolis
- Columbia & Howard County
- Frederick
- Hagerstown
DC, Virginia & Delaware
- Washington DC metro
- Northern Virginia
- Richmond, VA
- Norfolk & Hampton Roads, VA
- Wilmington, DE
Pennsylvania & the Northeast
- Philadelphia, PA
- Harrisburg & Central PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- New Jersey
- New York
Nationwide lanes
- Southeast & Atlanta corridor
- Midwest & Chicago lanes
- Texas & the South
- West Coast & cross-country
- All 48 contiguous states
Brokerage & dispatch FAQ.
Common questions from shippers evaluating AlphaGator Logistics as their freight broker, and from carriers considering our dispatch service.
Shippers
What is a freight broker?
A freight broker is a licensed intermediary that connects shippers who need to move freight with motor carriers who have the capacity to transport it. AlphaGator Logistics negotiates competitive rates, manages load coordination, and ensures compliant on-time delivery — handling the entire logistics process so shippers can focus on their core business.
Shippers
Is AlphaGator Logistics licensed and bonded?
Yes. AlphaGator Logistics holds active FMCSA Property Broker Authority (MC# 1819235), maintains a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond as required by federal regulation, and carries contingent cargo liability and general liability insurance.
Shippers
What services does AlphaGator Logistics offer?
For shippers: full truckload (FTL) brokerage, less-than-truckload (LTL) brokerage, expedited and time-critical freight, and dedicated lane management programs for recurring freight. For motor carriers: truck dispatching for owner-operators and small fleets operating under their own authority.
Carriers
Do you offer truck dispatching for owner-operators?
Yes. We provide load sourcing, rate negotiation, rate confirmation and paperwork handling, broker setups, check calls and tracking, detention and accessorial claims, and invoicing or factoring coordination for owner-operators and small fleets.
We work as your agent under your own operating authority. Loads are booked under your MC number, the rate confirmation is issued to you, and brokers pay you or your factoring company directly.
Carriers
Is it double brokering if my dispatcher is also a freight broker?
No. Double brokering is when a load is re-assigned to a different carrier than the one the paying party contracted with — the MC number on the rate confirmation is not the MC number that hauls the freight. That is the fraud, and it is a serious one.
In a dispatch arrangement none of that happens. The rate confirmation is issued to your MC number, your insurance is on file with the broker, your truck picks the load up, and the broker pays you directly. AlphaGator never takes possession of your load or your money on dispatched freight, and our dispatch fee — billed to you — is the only compensation we take on it. If we ever place one of our own brokered loads with a truck we dispatch, we disclose it in writing before you accept and waive one of the two fees.
Carriers
How much does truck dispatching cost?
Dispatch is billed either as a percentage of linehaul or as a flat weekly rate per truck, agreed in writing before we book your first load. There is no sign-up fee, no fee on loads you source yourself, no forced dispatch, and no long-term lock-in — the agreement cancels on 30 days' written notice.
Carriers
What do I need to get set up for dispatch?
Active FMCSA operating authority in your own name, a current certificate of insurance, a W-9, a signed dispatch agreement, and a limited power of attorney so we can sign rate confirmations on your behalf. If you factor your invoices, we'll also need your factoring company's notice of assignment. Most carriers are set up and taking their first load within a few business days.
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What areas does AlphaGator Logistics serve?
We are headquartered in Odenton, Maryland and serve commercial shippers throughout the United States, with a primary focus on the Mid-Atlantic — Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the Washington DC metro area. Dispatch clients run nationwide lanes.
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How do I get in touch?
Shippers: submit a quote request on this page. Carriers: email or call us directly — the form below is set up for freight quotes. Either way, reach us at 301-835-0001 or team@alphagatorlogistics.com. We respond to all inquiries within one business day.
Let's get your freight moving.
Send us a few details about your shipping needs and we'll come back with a rate, timeline, and a real human contact — usually within one business day.
Carriers & owner-operators
Asking about dispatch rather than shipping freight? Skip the form — email team@alphagatorlogistics.com with your MC number, equipment, and home base, or call 301-835-0001.
OfficeOdenton, Maryland
Phone301-835-0001
HoursMon – Fri · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
AuthorityMC# 1819235
USDOT# 4572948
DUNS# 139719149
USDOT# 4572948
DUNS# 139719149
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