Instant Freight Quotes From Verified Carriers — No Brokers, No Hidden Fees
Stretch XL Freight is a two-sided marketplace that connects shippers directly with 35+ pre-vetted carriers. Post a load, get competitive bids in seconds, track every mile. DOT #4409725 · MC #01732149.
Freight that works for your business — not against it
Transparent pricing, live tracking, and carrier accountability built into every shipment. Save up to 50% vs. traditional brokers.
Instant Quotes
Post a load, get competitive bids from multiple carriers in seconds. No phone tag, no broker delays, no waiting on callbacks.
Transparent Pricing
All-in rates with fuel, accessorials, and taxes shown upfront. Compare bids side-by-side. Pay exactly what you're quoted.
Live GPS Tracking
Every mile tracked. Pickup photos, milestone alerts, delivery PODs — all in one dashboard. Share links with your customers.
$100K Cargo Coverage
Every carrier insured. Excess coverage up to $250K for high-value goods. Damage claims resolved in 7–10 days, not weeks.
98% On-Time Rate
Performance-scored carriers only. Miss your window? We reroute with backup capacity automatically. No excuses.
24/7 US Support
Real humans in our Chicago ops center — not a chatbot. We intervene on delays, breakdowns, and claims the moment they happen.
LTL, FTL, flatbed, reefer, hotshot — and everything in between
From a single pallet to a full 53-foot load. Same platform. Same transparent pricing.
Three steps from load to delivery
No accounts to set up, no minimums. Average shipper books their first load in under 5 minutes.
Post your load
Enter pickup/dropoff, weight, dims, and service level. Takes 2 minutes. Select add-ons like liftgate, temp-control, or specialized freight.
Pick your bid
35+ carriers compete instantly. Compare all-in rates side-by-side. Pick the carrier that fits your timing and budget. Book with one click.
Track & receive
Live GPS from pickup to delivery. Signed POD + condition photos on arrival. Pay net-30 on verified invoices matching your quote.
Businesses that ship smarter with Stretch XL
Ohio steel mill → Texas fabrication plants
Ships 48ft truckloads of steel coils weekly. Replaced a traditional broker that added 20% margins and delivered late half the time. Now posts loads Sunday night, books bids 15% below spot by Monday, tracks expedited ground door-to-door.
→ Saves $150K/yr, zero production-line disruptionsHeavy furniture pallets — LA to East Coast, peak season
1,500-lb pallets that parcel carriers won't touch. Instant LTL quotes averaged 40% cheaper than direct carrier quotes. Expedited 3-day coast-to-coast with live tracking shared to customer portals.
→ 500+ shipments/month with no extra logistics staffFlorida ports → Georgia & Carolinas construction sites
Lumber, drywall, and rebar to active job sites. Weather delays and no-shows used to inflate costs with rush fees. Regional LTL specialists at fixed rates, liftgate + residential baked in, GPS pinpoints urban drops.
→ 99% on-time rate, projects on budgetChicago broker scaling 1,000+ loads/month
Manual quoting across Midwest lanes used to eat days. Now bulk uploads client loads, AI-matches carriers, competitive bids roll in with 98% fill rates. Central dashboard + branded PODs for clients.
→ Margins up 25%, zero added headcountStretch XL vs. traditional freight brokers
No subscriptions. No minimums. No hidden markups. Pay only for the load you shipped.
| Stretch XL Freight | Traditional Broker | |
|---|---|---|
| Quote turnaround | Seconds | Hours to days |
| Carrier markup | 0% (direct bids) | 15–25% |
| Hidden fees | None — all-in | Common |
| Live GPS tracking | Included | Extra / unavailable |
| Cargo coverage | $100K standard, $250K option | Varies |
| Claims turnaround | 7–10 days | 30–90 days |
| Contracts / minimums | None | Often required |
| Payment terms | Net-30, invoice matches quote | Varies + surcharges |
Every carrier vetted. Every shipment covered.
Every carrier in our network passes a multi-point vetting process: active operating authority, minimum $1M auto / $100K cargo insurance, FMCSA safety ratings under 80 CSA score, clean MVRs, and zero at-fault accidents in the trailing 12 months. We audit compliance continuously with random checks and quarterly reviews — your loads move with pros who can't afford to slip.
Claims process is digital from start to finish: submit online with photos, 24-hour acknowledgment, typical resolution in 7–10 days. Our ops team advocates directly with carriers for quick payouts so you're not waiting on finger-pointing between brokers.
Quick answers
How fast do I get a quote?
Instantly. Post your load and competitive bids from multiple vetted carriers appear in your dashboard within seconds.
What types of freight do you handle?
LTL, full truckload, flatbed, reefer, expedited ground, intermodal, hotshot, and heavy haul. From a single pallet to a full trailer.
Is tracking reliable?
Yes — GPS-enabled updates every mile, live ETAs, pickup photos, and delivery PODs. Works on desktop + mobile.
What if something gets damaged?
File digitally through our portal. Standard $100K cargo coverage per load, excess options up to $250K. Average payout in 7 days.
Are the rates really all-in?
Yes — every bid shows base + fuel + accessorials + taxes. No surprise invoices. What you book is what you pay.
Do you serve my lanes?
460+ US cities covered. Check our major lanes and city directory for specifics. 98% fill rate nationally.
Ready to ship smarter?
Get an instant quote in under 2 minutes. No contracts, no minimums, no credit card required. Save up to 50% on your next load.