Chicago-Based Freight Brokerage

Chicago to anywhere in North America.

Dry van, flatbed, reefer, and cross-border coverage under one broker — with a rate back in 30 minutes and direct access to the person booking your load.

MC-1795184FMCSA Licensed & Bonded
USDOT 4528295Verified Carrier
100%On-Time Carrier Pay

Why shippers call GFL first

  • Rate back in 30 minutes, every time
  • One broker for dry van, flatbed, reefer & expedited
  • Cross-border US–Canada–Mexico, customs handled
  • 24/7 live dispatch, not a call center
30 minQuote Guarantee
3Countries Served
100%On-Time Carrier Pay
$75KFMCSA Surety Bond
8Cross-Border Routes
24/7Live Dispatch
About Global Freight Link

A broker that picks up the phone — and books the load.

Global Freight Link is a Chicago-based freight brokerage built around one idea: shippers and carriers should be able to reach the person actually working their freight. No ticket queues, no hold music — a rate back in 30 minutes and a dispatcher who knows your lane.

We run dry van, flatbed & heavy haul, temperature-controlled, cross-border, and expedited freight across the US, Canada, and Mexico through a vetted carrier network — fast by default, with same-day carrier payment.

FMCSA Licensed & BondedMC-1795184 · USDOT 4528295 · $75K surety bond, CUSMA/USMCA compliant
Direct AccessYou deal with the person booking your load, not a shared inbox.
Cross-Border FluentACE, ACI e-Manifests, PARS/PAPS, and Pedimento handled in-house.
365-Day LanesDaily Ontario–California service, 8 active cross-border routes.
3 TerminalsPositioned across our network for faster dispatch and coverage.
What We Move

One broker, every trailer type.

From dry van to heavy haul to deep-frozen reefer — GFL matches your freight to the right equipment and the right carrier, every time.

Dry Van

53' enclosed trailers for retail, consumer goods, and industrial loads coast to coast.

Flatbed & Heavy Haul

Steel, machinery, construction equipment, and oversized loads with the right rigging.

Refrigerated / Reefer

Food, dairy, frozen goods, and pharma with continuous temperature management.

Cross-Border

US–Canada–Mexico operations with customs coordination built into the booking.

Expedited

Dedicated trucks, team drivers, and hot-shot coverage when the clock matters.

Customs Documentation

ACE, ACI e-Manifests, PARS/PAPS, and Pedimento handled by our team, not yours.

Reefer Specialization

Temperature-controlled done right.

Pre-cool verification, continuous in-transit monitoring, food-grade equipment, and FDA/CFIA-compliant handling on every reefer load.

−20°F to −10°FDeep frozen
−10°F to 0°FFrozen
34°F to 39°FChilled / fresh
55°F to 65°FControlled ambient
For Shippers

Ship with GFL.

Tell us the lane and the load — we'll have a rate back to you in 30 minutes, backed by a vetted carrier network across dry van, flatbed, reefer, and cross-border freight.

  • A rate back in 30 minutes, not 3 days
  • Direct line to the person booking your load
  • Cross-border customs handled end to end

Get a Free Quote

Or call (708) 794-0050 for an immediate rate.

For Carriers

Haul for GFL.

Join our network for consistent freight, upfront rate confirmations, and a broker that pays like they mean it — 100% on-time, every load.

  • 100% on-time carrier payment record
  • Factoring-friendly — we honor your NOA directly
  • Real dispatch, 24/7 — not a shared inbox

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Or call dispatch at (708) 794-0050.

Compliance & Credentials

Cleared for cross-border, backed by a bonded network.

CUSMA / USMCA Compliant C-TPAT FAST PIPS CSA TSA WIC SmartWay CARB Hazmat-Certified Fleet
FMCSA Licensed & BondedMC-1795184 · USDOT 4528295 · $75,000 surety bond
Customs-ReadyACE, ACI e-Manifests, PARS/PAPS, and Pedimento handled in-house
Certified Affiliate FleetC-TPAT, FAST, PIPS, CSA, TSA, WIC, SmartWay, CARB, and Hazmat credentials across our carrier network

Ready to move freight, either direction?

A rate back in 30 minutes for shippers. Consistent, on-time-paid freight for carriers.

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