The freight desk that picks up at 2 a.m.
Freight Sidekick is a national freight brokerage agency in Eugene, Oregon. Allison, our AI freight agent, answers the phone and the chat around the clock. A broker follows every shipment you book. And every freight tool on this site is free.
Pick a way in. They all end at the same desk.
- Call(877) 345-3838
- Send a documentBOL, PO, or packing list
- Quote onlineLTL, partial, truckload
- Send a lane listRFPs and recurring lanes
Allison
Calls, chats, and documents start with her, at any hour.
One rating engine
Her quotes and online quotes price on the same engine.
Your broker
Follows every shipment you book, from pickup through delivery. Lane lists come straight here.
Meet Allison, our AI freight agent
Call (877) 345-3838 at any hour and Allison picks up. Tell her the lane and the freight, and she prices it while you're on the line, then emails the quote with a booking link. Call back from the same number and she finds the quote you were working on.
On the phone
- Prices LTL, partial, and truckload freight
- Emails the quote with a booking link
- Finds your recent quote when you call back
- Gets you a broker when you ask: a transfer during desk hours, a follow-up after
In the chat
- Quotes, freight-class estimates, and pallet planning
- Reads a BOL, PO, or packing list and starts the quote
- Answers on fees, accessorials, and transit
- Sends you straight to checkout
Allison is an AI, not a person. Oversize or overweight loads and quotes over $10,000 go to a broker for review.
Allison runs on Allison Voice, and the same agent can answer your business's calls too.
YouI need a price on six pallets, Fresno to Denver. About 4,200 pounds.
AllisonHappy to. Standard 48 by 40 pallets? And roughly how tall?
YouStandard, about five feet.
AllisonLowest is T-Force Freight at $784, four days. R+L is $829 in three. What email should I send the quote to?
Yousam at northfork supply dot com.
AllisonThat's S-A-M at northfork supply dot com. Sending it now with a booking link.
Free freight tools, no account needed
Every calculator and generator on the site, grouped by the job you're doing.
Size it
Dimensions, pallets, and trailer space.
- Linear Feet CalculatorConvert dimensions or cubic feet to estimate the linear feet for your shipment.
- Pallet CalculatorCalculate how many boxes fit on a pallet for efficient shipping and storage.
- Truckload CalculatorCalculate how many trucks you need for your shipment based on item dimensions and weight.
- Dimensional Weight CalculatorCalculate DIM weight to find your chargeable shipping weight.
- CBM CalculatorCalculate cubic meters, volumetric weight, and container capacity for shipping.
- Weight ConverterConvert between pounds, kilograms, tons, and hundredweight for freight shipping.
Price it
Rates, class, fuel, and coverage.
- Freight QuoteCreate and save your freight quotes.
- Quote from a document or imageUpload any document with your shipment on it — a PO, BOL, packing list, even a photo — and get a freight rate.
- Freight Class CalculatorCalculate your freight class based on density, dimensions, and weight to determine accurate NMFC codes.
- Fuel Surcharge CalculatorCalculate your fuel surcharge.
- Freight Insurance CalculatorSee how much cargo liability your carrier actually includes — and what full-value coverage costs.
- Weekly Average Fuel PricesStay informed on the latest fuel prices weekly.
Plan it
Transit, routes, state rules, and the BOL.
- Shipping Time CalculatorCalculate shipping transit times based on many factors.
- Route PlannerPlan and optimize multi-stop routes for cars or commercial trucks.
- State Mileage Trip BreakdownBreak down trip mileage by state for planning and IRP.
- DOT legal Transport RegulationsAccess DOT transport regulations by state.
- Bill of Lading GeneratorCreate and save your BOL's.
Built in Eugene, Oregon
Quote, book, and track in one place, on whatever screen is in front of you.
Freight Sidekick was founded by people with more than 25 years in freight who were tired of how hard it was to get a straight answer about a shipment. That's still the job: a real price, fast, and a person who follows the load.
We work as a non-exclusive freight brokerage agency. We quote, book, and manage your shipment, and the operating authority belongs to the FMCSA-licensed providers we represent. Your account is placed with the most suitable provider in our network.
Questions shippers ask
Ship something with us
Quote online in a few minutes, or call or chat with Allison at any hour.