FR8Star for Shippers
Transporting heavy machinery shouldn’t be a hassle. FR8Star makes it easy, with an online marketplace that connects you – for free – with a trusted network of professional transport companies.

FAST & ACCURATE
Within as little as 30 seconds, FR8Star gives you free estimates from qualified transport companies on the cost of hauling your load from point A to point B.

BEST RATES
FR8Star gives you a choice of competitive bids from multiple transport companies, so you can easily shop for the best rate possible.

EXPERT SUPPORT
FR8Star's logistics experts are available to you at every point within the process. They will answer your questions and help you handle any complexities that may arise.

FR8STAR IS FREE
Free means free. FR8Star doesn't cost you, the shipper, anything to use. FR8Star's goal is to connect you with the right transport company at the right price, with no hidden fees, each and every time.
Easy to Manage | Fully Transparent | Qualified Carriers
Easy to Manage | Fully Transparent | Qualified Carriers
Easy to Manage
Fully Transparent
Qualified Carriers
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Freight Rate Calculator with Instant Cost Estimate

Understand your shipping costs using our transparent freight rate calculator
Leave the complicated calculations to us. Our freight cost calculator relies on live market data to produce an all-inclusive rates so you know exactly what to expect on cost to ship.
- Free, instant freight estimates before you book
- Completely transparent all-in quotes including any needed permits and third-party costs
- We determine which truck trailer type is right for your freight to generate the most accurate freight estimate
Heavy Haul Transport Made Easy
Instant access to oversize shipping companies
Your equipment is essential to the success of your business. FR8Star provides the transport company networks necessary to connect you with the secure, reliable, and timely transport services you need. Gain access to thousands of qualified heavy haul equipment transport companies and other specialized freight transport companies nationwide on our heavy equipment marketplace.
- Over 20,000 transport companies available
- Specialized trailers specific to your freight
- Flatbed | Hot Shot | Step Deck | RGN | Landoll | Double Drop | Enclosed Trailer | Power-Only | Drive Away | Livestock | International & More

Find Transport for Your Unique Shipping Needs

Finding a reliable transporter shouldn’t be hard—that’s where FR8Star comes in. We have the transport network to cover your freight needs including open-deck, enclosed trailer, international, power only, drive away, piggyback services, and so much more.
- Get quotes for your shipping needs by selecting from one of our freight categories: Equipment & Machinery | Container | Power Only | Freight | Drive Away | Livestock | Commodities
- The transport companies in our network are experts and will provide the right trailer based on your load details
- Review bids and book instantly from our bonded and insured transport company network
- After you select a bid, the transport company will contact you to confirm the details before dispatching a truck