Freight Coordination Made Simple
We connect shippers with trusted carriers across the United States and Canada, managing every detail from pickup through delivery with clear communication and reliable execution.
Who We Are
C1 Freight is a licensed freight brokerage based in Joliet, Illinois, coordinating shipments across the United States and Canada.
Our operations are structured across four core groups: Sales, Dispatch Operations, Customer Support, and Accounting—ensuring clear communication, accountability, and reliable execution from pricing through delivery and billing.
Backed by a Broader Transportation Network
C1 Freight is part of the C1 Holding network, a group of specialized businesses serving different segments of the transportation and logistics industry.
Our connections extend beyond freight brokerage into commercial truck sales, truck and trailer rental and leasing, and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and repair. This broader industry presence provides valuable insight into the challenges, relationships, and operational realities that shape modern transportation.
Through the C1 network, we bring together industry knowledge, established relationships, and a practical understanding of how freight moves, from the businesses shipping goods to the transportation professionals responsible for delivering them.
For our customers, that means working with a freight brokerage supported by a network that understands transportation from multiple perspectives.
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Commercial truck sales for fleets and owner-operators.
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Truck rental and leasing for short- and long-term needs.
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Trailer rental and leasing to add capacity when it's needed.
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Heavy-duty truck and trailer maintenance and repair.
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How We Manage Every Shipment
Every shipment is managed from start to finish. Beginning with carrier selection and route planning, through issue resolution and proactive coordination. Our team stays involved throughout the process to keep freight moving reliably at every step.
Carrier selection and route optimization
Real-time issue resolution and problem-solving
Active shipment coordination from pickup through delivery
Equipment we cover
C1 Freight is an EPA SmartWay Transport Partner.A Vetted Carrier Network Across the US and Canada
Every carrier is checked before it hauls a C1 Freight load, then monitored after. That gives us capacity across the equipment your freight needs, domestic and cross-border, with customs coordinated through your broker or a licensed partner broker.
Operating authority, insurance and safety standing verified before approval
Ongoing monitoring of carrier compliance and performance
Capacity across open deck, enclosed and specialized equipment
Coverage Across the United States and Canada
C1 Freight coordinates shipments across the United States and Canada, domestic and cross-border, northbound and southbound, with customs coordinated through your broker or a licensed partner broker.
Move Your Freight
with Confidence
Request a quote and work with a team that understands cross-border logistics, capacity challenges, and real-world execution across the United States and Canada.