Manufacturer
Manufacturers and producers post their own freight at their own rate, choose the carrier, and talk to them directly — nobody between your dock and their truck.
Free verified access
Unlimited load posting for verified direct shippers and manufacturers. No subscription or payment required.
Your business must be manually approved before you can post freight. Brokers are not permitted.
Create free business accountWhat you get
Your freight, your rate
Post the load and the total freight payment; that number is the carrier's rate with nothing skimmed off the top.
Pick the carrier yourself
Every request carries the carrier's company, equipment, endorsements and verified credentials.
Contacts released when you say so
The driver's phone and email open on the one you confirm, and the load closes to everyone else who asked.
Follow it to the dock
Booked, dispatched, in transit, delivered — the same four steps on both sides, with messaging alongside.
Before you start
Manufacturer business verification must be manually approved before your first load: legal name, business identifiers — an EIN in the US, a CRA business number in Canada — registration and business address. Once approved, you can post unlimited loads for free. Brokers are not allowed.
Freight shipping for manufacturers
When finished goods, components, or equipment need to leave a manufacturing facility, your shipping team needs a carrier who understands the load—not another negotiation layer. The Driver Link lets approved manufacturers describe their own freight and discuss transportation terms directly with eligible motor carriers.
Step 1
List the pickup facility and loading window, delivery location and appointment, freight description, approximate weight and dimensions, and any special loading or securement instructions. Confirm that the shipment is actually available before dispatch.
Step 2
Specify whether the movement requires a dry van, refrigerated trailer, flatbed or another supported equipment type. Temperature control, dock access, special handling and operating authority should be discussed with the carrier before confirmation.
Step 3
Approved manufacturers can post as many loads as needed at no shipper subscription charge. Eligible carriers request the load, and your company decides which qualified carrier to book and the rate to agree on.
Yes. Once your manufacturing account has been approved, The Driver Link does not impose a per-account limit on load postings. Each shipment should have accurate pickup, destination, equipment and rate information.
No. The Driver Link does not take a broker-style commission from the agreed freight rate. It is a marketplace for direct shipper-to-carrier arrangements, not a freight brokerage.
Eligible manufacturers can use the international port-freight workflow to record arrival estimates and coordinate directly with a qualified carrier. The responsible parties must separately verify customs release, terminal availability and pickup requirements.
