Become a Mercer Independent Freight Agent
You Bring the Book. We Bring the Scale.
You already have the relationships, and you know how to move freight. What you need is the capacity and back-office support to grow what you have built without taking on more administrative work.
With Mercer Transportation, you stay independent. You continue to own and run your own business. We just give you the infrastructure to manage your book more easily and grow it on your own terms.
We work with established freight agents who already have their own book of business and want a partner who makes the day-to-day simpler, so they can focus on revenue and relationships instead of paperwork.
What You Get as a Mercer Freight Agent
Access to Capacity
Tap into a fleet of 1,600 owner-operator trucks ready to haul your freight whenever your customers need it.
Back-Office Support
Claims, billing, credit checks, and more are handled for you, so you spend far less time on admin work.
Bring Your Existing Book
Move your current customer and carrier relationships over and keep running the business you already built.
Customer Onboarding Support
Our team helps you bring new carriers and customers on board quickly so you can keep your freight moving.
Why Freight Agents Choose Mercer
- 49 years in business
- 1,600 owner-operator trucks
- 92 agents currently working with Mercer
- 190,000+ loads shipped every year
- Industries served: commercial, construction, industrial, military, and machinery
- Coverage across the lower 48, Alaska, and parts of Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I become a Mercer employee when I sign on as an agent?
You are an independent contractor and an independent business owner, not an employee. As a Mercer agent, you are your own boss. You keep full ownership of your book, and you continue to run your own business. Mercer provides capacity and support without taking control of how you operate.
Can I bring my existing book of business to Mercer?
Yes. Mercer is built for agents who already have an established freight business. You bring your current shipper and carrier relationships with you and keep running them as your own. Mercer adds the capacity and back-office support to help you reach your business goals faster.
Do I need a broker license to become a Mercer agent?
In most cases, no. As a Mercer agent, you operate under Mercer’s brokerage authority, so you typically do not need to hold your own broker license. This lets experienced freight broker agents start moving freight without the cost and paperwork of setting up a separate freight brokerage.
What kind of support does Mercer provide to freight agents?
Mercer handles back-office work, including claims, billing, and credit checks. You also get carrier and customer onboarding support and access to a 1,600 truck owner-operator fleet. Mercer takes the day-to-day problems off your plate so you can focus on the daily operations that grow your book.
How large is Mercer’s carrier capacity?
Mercer works with a fleet of roughly 1,600 owner-operator trucks. These are experienced industry professionals ready to move your loads across a wide range of freight types and lanes.
How long has Mercer Transportation been in business?
Mercer has been in business for 49 years. The company moves over 190,000 loads annually and currently works with 92 independent agents across the U.S., which gives new agents a proven partner in the freight industry.
What regions does Mercer cover?
Mercer provides freight coverage across the lower 48 states, Alaska, and parts of Canada. This range gives agents the geographic reach to serve customers in many markets.
What industries does Mercer serve?
Mercer moves freight for the commercial, construction, industrial, military, and machinery sectors. This variety gives agents room to grow their book across multiple industries.
Who is a good fit to become a Mercer agent?
Mercer works best with experienced, independent freight broker agents who already have their own book of business. If you have run a successful freight brokerage or worked as an independent freight broker and want capacity and support to grow, Mercer is built for you.
How do I become a Mercer agent?
Fill out the form on this page to start the conversation. A member of the Mercer team will reach out to talk through how the partnership works and answer any questions about moving your book of business over.
What are a freight agent’s main job duties?
A freight agent connects shippers who have freight with carriers who can haul it. The main job duties cover finding loads, booking carriers, negotiating rates, and handling the day-to-day operations of each shipment. As a Mercer agent, you broker freight under Mercer’s authority while running your own business.
Is the freight and logistics industry a good career area?
Yes. The logistics industry remains one of the largest employment sectors in the U.S., and steady job growth makes freight a strong career area for independent agents. Working with Mercer gives you a way to take part in that growth while keeping the freedom of running your own business.