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# Shipping Brokers
Shipping brokers are often the unsung heroes of the modern shipping industry. It takes know-how, dedication and an ability to work with people to get an independent broker business off the ground. In the beginning, you may have to make a lot of cold calls and hear a lot of rejections to get to that one "Yes." But you can increase the frequency of those successes by joining a winning team.
[Is it time for you to become a more successful shipping broker?](https://www.sureway.com/join-sureway)
At Sureway Transportation Company, we take pride in our ability to help shipping brokers reach the highest levels of success. It's exciting to watch our brokers increase their income while simultaneously enjoying a less stressful lifestyle. We understand the difficulties of going it alone. When you team up with Sureway Transportation Company, you have a home base of support.
## We have the support team for Shipping Brokers
There are a growing number of opportunities for talented shipping brokers in today's market, but you have to know how to cultivate them. Sureway Transportation Company is eager to work with established brokers who have the desire and ambition to take their business to the next level. We offer a full range of top logistics support for our brokers. Access to our 20,000 contracted carriers, the best order entry software in the business and three- to five-day payments on invoices are a few of the benefits you'll gain.
Affiliation with us will grow your client base. We are one of the top 25 brokerages in the country, with the solid financial backing of [Anderson Trucking Services, Inc.](https://www.atsinc.com/) behind us. Get the support you need to excel as a shipping broker. Call or email 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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