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# Independent Freight Broker
The number of independent freight brokers is increasing every year, as broker/agent schools spring up for motivated individuals who want to enter this growing field. But while the industry is expanding, the consolidation of major corporations has made it more difficult for the independent operator to thrive. Many give up because they can't make enough money on their own. Sureway Transportation Company offers a lifeline for experienced independent freight agent / brokers with the will to succeed.
[Click Here For if Your Independent Freight Brokers... Looking to Grow!](https://www.sureway.com/join-sureway)
We believe in the little guy. But we also recognize the harsh realities of the industry. Now more than ever, shippers and carriers are looking to big brokerages to handle their shipping needs. Independent freight brokers have found they can do more than just survive: They can propel their business to the highest levels by teaming up with Sureway Transportation Company.
### Sureway provides the best of both worlds for independent freight brokers
You probably didn't go into the freight brokerage business to work for someone else. If you're like most independent freight brokers, you saw the opportunity to make a substantial income running your *own business*. Once you've been around for a while, however, you find there's only so far you can go on your own. When you join Sureway Transportation Company, you can have it both ways, enjoying the independence of running your own small business with the heft of a major firm behind you.
As one of the top 25 brokerages in the country, Sureway is a name people trust. We pay our carriers in three to five days, and our customer support is unparalleled. Why not look into becoming a member of our renowned team, get in touch with one of our Agent Development Managers:
**David Messmer** - Western Region Agency Development Manager
800-279-6307 - Phone
214-636-8393 - Cell
320-223-7637 - Fax
[davidme@atsinc.com](mailto:davidme@atsinc.com)
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**Wade Carey** - Eastern Region Agency Development Manager
320-241-5922 - Cell
320-223-7638 - Fax
[wadeca@atsinc.com](mailto:wadeca@atsinc.com)
We have the financial backing that gives shippers confidence. Carriers love us because [we pay in three to five days](https://www.sureway.com/carriers/payment-process). Now you have the opportunity to put our reputation to work for you.
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