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Brokering a load? This walkthrough covers it with an outside carrier, from sending the rate confirmation to tracking the move.

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- Sending the rate confirmation
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<i>Also known as: broker dispatch, cover a load, assign carrier, brokerage, 3PL, book carrier.</i>

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