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Big Outdoors Expediting
Freight Brokering & Carrier Services
219-400-SHIP (7447)
Big Outdoors is a full-service freight brokerage and owner-operator carrier services company based in La Porte, Indiana, coordinating shipments nationwide. We provide dedicated service to businesses in Detroit, MI, as well as surrounding areas including Dearborn, Warren, and Sterling Heights. With access to over 160,000 vetted carriers, we transport products and materials efficiently and reliably. Our expert freight brokers and licensed carrier operators connect shippers and carriers, ensuring every load is handled safely, efficiently, and delivered on time—locally, regionally, and nationwide.
How does a freight broker help move shipments faster and more reliably?
Our freight brokering moves shipments faster and more reliably by matching each load with the right carrier, optimizing routes, and managing scheduling and communication. Brokers use established carrier networks, real-time tracking, and 24/7 dispatch to prevent delays and quickly resolve issues during transit.
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Real-time freight updates in Detroit
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Coordination across multiple carriers
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Lane development for regional routes
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Dedicated 24/7 support & dispatch
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Optimized routing for faster delivery
Big Outdoors Expediting delivers fast, reliable freight solutions from La Porte, IN, across the United States. Our logistics experts match the right carriers with every shipment for maximum speed, safety, and cost efficiency. Serving Detroit and surrounding areas, we ensure on-time delivery for all freight types—expedited, LTL, or full truckload. Using advanced TMS, GPS tracking, and 24/7 dispatch, we partner exclusively with qualified, insured carriers to guarantee dependable service every time.
What is the benefit of using a combined freight broker and carrier service for shipping?
Freight brokers match shippers with the right carriers to move loads quickly and reliably. If a carrier isn’t available, Big Outdoors can step in and transport the shipment directly, ensuring it stays on schedule, avoids delays, and reaches its destination safely. This approach gives shippers flexibility and peace of mind for time-sensitive or critical freight.
Big Outdoors Expediting operates as both a licensed freight broker and carrier, allowing us to coordinate and haul shipments directly when needed.
We understand every part of the transportation process, from dispatching and compliance to delivery and customer communication. Being a licensed carrier, we have the capability to haul your freight directly. Our team combines over seven years of dispatching and logistics experience with advanced technology to move your shipments safely and efficiently nationwide. Whether you need full or partial loads, our vans and box trucks are ready to deliver on time and on target.
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Licensed broker authority in Detroit
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Licensed carrier authority
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Full truck loads
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Partial truck loads
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Hotshots & flatbeds
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Box trucks & cargo vans
Test Our Freight Brokerage Services With a One-Off Trial Shipment.
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No long-term commitment required
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Fast, reliable freight delivery in Detroit
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Transparent pricing with no surprises
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Real-time shipment tracking & updates
At Big Outdoors Expediting, we make it easy to experience the difference a reliable freight brokerage can make. Our trial shipment program allows new customers to start with single or short-term freight loads before committing to ongoing logistics contracts. Based in La Porte, Indiana, we manage every shipment with precision—from pickup to delivery—serving Detroit and surrounding cities. Advanced tracking, top-rated carriers, and 24/7 dispatch support ensure every shipment is handled efficiently and on time.
Become an Approved Carrier with Big Outdoors Freight Expediting today.
Partner with Big Outdoors in Detroit, MI for reliable, compliant freight opportunities.
Our carrier registration process is quick and straightforward, verifying credentials, insurance, and equipment for safe operations. We also support carriers serving Dearborn, Warren, and Sterling Heights, providing steady loads and professional support.
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Carrier Registration Info Needed:
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1. Carrier DOT Information
To initiate carrier registration we will need your carrier authority letter by email to info@bigoutdoors.co
2. Proof Of Insurance
A COI with Big Outdoors Expedite LLC P.O. Box 1637 La Porte, Indiana 46352 will be required emailed from your insurance carrier to info@bigoutdoors.co listing all vehicles and drivers to be used.
3. Operating Driver
Drivers License photo matching COI @ pick up will be required by text to dispatch at pick up.
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4. Vehicle Pictures
Vehicle pictures, dimensions of box , bed or trailer and permanent DOT markings on both sides and license plate visible will be required by email to info@bigoutdoors.co
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5. Tracking
Tracking will be assigned to driver.
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6. Carrier Broker Agreement
A completed and signed carrier agreement will be sent and returned signed by PDF filler prior to rate confirmation. Carrier packet will remain on file and valid for 1 year.
Contact Big Outdoors for Freight Brokering & Carrier Services in La Porte, Indiana.
Eric H.
Purdue University and University of North Dakota. Owner and manager, Business development and broker and driver.
219-380-9937
Harris K.
Information & Technology Bachelors From UMT.
Broker and Dispatcher
Fleet Coordinator
219-400-7447
We are available 24/7 by phone and email to address shipping needs and carrier concerns.
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Based in La Porte, Indiana, we provide dedicated freight services to Detroit, MI, as well as Dearborn, Warren, and Sterling Heights. Combining decades of experience with advanced digital tracking, we simplify every shipment from pickup to delivery, ensuring safe, fast, and reliable service nationwide.
Big Outdoors coordinates shipments through the busy Port of Detroit, MI, connecting shippers with reliable carriers for fast, efficient freight delivery. We also serve surrounding areas including Dearborn, Warren, and Sterling Heights, ensuring every load moves safely and on time.
Move Loads Smarter & Faster With Personalized Freight Brokers & Commercial Shipping Carriers.
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