Bear Shift For businesses that ship freight · Federally licensed broker · Seattle–Tacoma area
Freight shipping for businesses: vetted carriers, one contact
Tell us what has to move and when. We look for a vetted carrier for each load, book it and coordinate the paperwork and billing, so your team deals with one contact instead of calling around for trucks.
Need a number now? The instant quote gives a reference price for a truck shipment or pallet storage online, and a person confirms the final price with you before anything is booked. Weekly lanes or unusual freight are priced by a person from the start.
Or call (425) 754-5008 — Mon–Sat.
Who we work with
We arrange freight for businesses that ship on pallets, by the truckload or on wheels, from the Seattle–Tacoma area and to or from anywhere in the lower 48. For example:
- Manufacturers and distributors: finished goods to your customers, materials and parts to your plant, and regular moves between your own sites.
- E-commerce brands and retail suppliers: deliveries to stores and distribution centers with appointment windows, and inventory sent to where it sells.
- Importers and freight forwarders: palletized freight that needs a truck to its next stop, or a short stay in a warehouse while a delivery appointment opens.
- Dealers and auctions: vehicles going between lots, auctions and buyers on open or enclosed car carriers, running or not.
- Construction and building materials: lumber, steel, equipment and supplies on flatbed or step-deck trailers, with tarps, straps and permits coordinated with the carrier.
A broker arranges the truck; the carrier moves your freight under its own federal operating authority. We find and book the right carrier for each load and stay your contact until it is delivered.
What we arrange
Seven kinds of truck service, plus storage with independent warehouses when your freight needs to wait. Each service page explains what to tell us for a price.
A whole truck (FTL)
For orders that fill a trailer or freight that shouldn't share space: one carrier and one truck, from your location to your customer's.
Learn moreA few pallets (partial / LTL)
Replenishment orders, samples or a few pallets for one customer, without paying for a trailer you won't fill.
Learn moreCold or frozen (reefer)
Food and other temperature-sensitive products, case by case: share the temperature range and any sanitary requirements, and before booking we tell you in writing whether we can arrange it.
Learn moreBig, heavy or open-deck (flatbed)
Machinery, steel, lumber and other freight loaded from the side or the top, with securement and permits worked out with the carrier.
Learn moreCar hauling & vehicle transport
Dealer trades, auction purchases and fleet moves, matched with a car carrier that fits each vehicle.
Learn moreBox truck & final mile
City deliveries to stores or job sites without a dock, where a smaller truck with a liftgate fits better than a 53-foot trailer.
Learn moreExpedited & backup
A load that can't wait, or a carrier that canceled at the last minute: we look for a vetted carrier that can cover it.
Learn moreStorage & cross-dock
Space in an independent partner warehouse near your route, planned together with the truck in and the truck out.
Learn moreHow pricing and payment work
You get a reference price online or a quote from a person, and nothing is booked until you approve the price. If the move needs extras, such as a liftgate, waiting time or another stop, they follow the terms of your quote; the FAQ explains each one.
New customers pay before the truck leaves. Once your first shipment is done, ask us about credit for the next ones.
Want to check us first? Verify us on FMCSA SAFER (opens in a new tab)You don't need an account to get a price. Ship often? Open a business account — 4 short steps. Have your legal company name, address and billing contact handy; you can save and finish later.
Open a business accountHow we choose carriers
Before a carrier gets your load, we check its FMCSA authority and its certificate of insurance, and our carrier terms don't allow it to hand your load to anyone else.
What you receive
Once you approve the price, we take care of the booking and keep you updated until delivery:
- We book a vetted carrierYou receive the pickup details and a copy of the bill of lading for your shipment.
- Track it to deliveryA tracking link while it moves; at the end, proof of delivery and a single invoice.
Get a quote from a person
Shipping, storage or both — tell us about it and a person calls or emails you with a price. No account needed.
What happens next
- A person reviews your request.
- We call or email you with a price, and you decide.
- If you approve it, we book a vetted carrier and, if you need storage, coordinate the space with an independent warehouse.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the instant quote my final price?
No — it's a reference price. A person confirms the price with you before booking. Full answer
How fast can I get a price?
For truck shipments and pallet storage, you get an instant quote online: a reference price that a person confirms with you before anything is booked. Full answer
How do I pay?
You approve the price first. New customers pay before the truck leaves. Full answer
Is my freight insured on the road?
We only book carriers with at least $100,000 in cargo insurance and $1,000,000 in auto liability, checked on their certificate of insurance; that insurance is the carrier's, and Bear Shift doesn't sell cargo insurance. Full answer
What if something arrives damaged?
Before you sign the delivery paperwork the driver gives you (the bill of lading or proof of delivery), write down what's damaged, take photos and keep the goods and packaging. Full answer