Family-built 3PL · Chicago, IL · Since 1986
(773) 205-7720 Mon–Fri 7:00–19:00 CT
Carriers

Consistent loads, fast pay, and real partnership

Whether you're an owner-operator or managing a fleet, we provide steady lanes, straightforward onboarding, and the strong, long-term partnerships that help your business grow and thrive.

40 Years of J&A Freight Systems
J&A Freight carrier partner network
Owner Operators & Fleets

We Move Better, Together

Whether you're an owner operator or managing a fleet, we'll keep your wheels turning and your business growing.

Why Partner With J&A Freight

We keep trucks loaded and drivers respected

Quick Pay Options

Standard 30-day terms, or quick pay in as little as 2 business days. Clean paperwork, clean payments — every time.

Consistent Freight

Steady contract lanes out of the Midwest plus daily spot opportunities across 32+ states. Backhauls included.

24/7 Dispatch Support

A real J&A dispatcher around the clock. Problems get solved at 2 a.m., not logged for Monday.

No Double-Brokering

Your rate con is your rate con. We book direct with our shippers and never re-broker your load.

Fast Check-In

Pre-built load packets, e-signatures, and digital PODs so your drivers spend hours driving, not waiting.

Detention & Accessorials

Documented detention and accessorials are honored without a fight. Fair is fair.

Professional truck driver on the road
Partner Network
We Move Better, Together

Real drivers. Real respect. Real results.

We treat our carrier partners the way we'd want to be treated — fair rates, clear communication, and payment that arrives when we said it would.

  • Dedicated carrier relations team available around the clock
  • Transparent accessorial policies — what we say goes
  • Top-performing carriers get first access to premium lanes
  • Long-term partnerships, not one-and-done transactions
Carrier Onboarding

From packet to first load in 24 hours

01

Submit your info

MC number, W-9, and certificate of insurance. Five minutes, tops.

02

We verify

Our multi-point check confirms FMCSA safety record, active authority, and insurance coverage. It protects you as much as our shippers.

03

Start hauling

Get matched to lanes that fit your equipment and home time. Most carriers see their first J&A load within a day of approval.

Carrier setup request

Our carrier relations team will send your full packet today.

Got it. Watch your inbox for the J&A carrier packet within one business day.
Carrier Portal

Log in to TMS — access your carrier portal

Available loads, rate confirmations, document upload, and payment status — all in one place, on any device.

  • Load Board — see and book J&A freight matched to your lanes and equipment
  • Payment Status — track every invoice from POD upload to payment, no phone calls needed
  • Document Upload — snap and submit PODs from the cab for faster pay
  • Performance Score — your on-time record, transparent, with first call on premium lanes
TMS Carrier Portal on mobile

Ready to haul with J&A?

Submit your carrier info and our team will have your onboarding packet ready within one business day — then you're on the board.