Carriers
Questions from Carriers...
- What do I need to do to haul for Anchor Freight?
- What are your payment terms?
- Do you have a quick pay option?
- What documents are required for payment?
- Do you accept faxed documents?
- Do you have a surety bond?
- I see you are a TIA member. What does that mean to me?
Answers
- What do I need to do to haul for Anchor Freight?
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Just fill out a carrier packet. Click here or call us at 800-717-4149 to request a carrier packet. We will need the following items: A carrier profile sheet, a signed Brokerage/Carrier Contract, a copy of your operating authority, W-9, and an insurance certificate (listing Anchor Freight as the certificate holder) with a minimum auto liability limit of $1 million and minimum cargo coverage of $100,000. We also require either proof of worker’s compensation insurance or a signed waiver on file.
We will verify safety ratings, operating authority, insurance limits and policies, and check references as part of our carrier qualification process.
- What are your payment terms?
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We pay carrier invoices within 30 days upon receipt of all required paperwork.
- Do you have a quick pay option?
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We do offer quick pay for a 5% fee. Payment would be sent within 4 business days from receipt of all required paperwork.
- What documents are required for payment?
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Anchor Freight requires an invoice from the carrier for their services, along with a signed proof of delivery and/or an original bill of lading that was provided by the shipper. Documents must be submitted within 30 days of load delivery.
- Do you accept faxed documents?
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Yes, to start the payment process. However, we still need to receive the original signed bill of lading and/or proof of delivery by mail.
- Do you have a surety bond?
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Yes, we maintain a $10,000 surety bond, as required by the FMCSA. Click here to view our bond filing with the FMCSA.
- I see you are a TIA member. What does that mean to me?
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It means that we are a company that is committed to honest, ethical, and fair business practices. To learn more about TIA, click here to go to their website.

