At FreightCost Incorporated, we make it our business to know yours. Because every shipper has different needs, we are committed to evaluating your transportation platform, discovering network efficiencies, and delivering unique customized supply chain solutions that provide results. Founders David Brown and Rafael Lucas, who have a combined 40 years experience in the logistics industry on the 3PL, shipper, and carrier side will lead a dynamic team committed to ensuring your goods arrive when and where you need them, and our cutting edge technology gives you 24/7 visibility to your freight.
FreightCost is committed to helping our customers optimize their freight spend and gain efficiency in their supply chain by combining the industry knowledge of our dedicated team with our cutting-edge technology solutions.
To propel FreightCost into a logistics industry leader and an asset for our customers by earning trust:
Trust that we will provide our employees with an inclusive and safe working environment with the support, education, and technology necessary to succeed and grow
Trust that we will treat each customer as our most important, that we will be honest and transparent in our interactions, and that we will focus our efforts on optimizing their freight spend.
Trust that we will operate in an honest and ethical fashion within our industry, always searching for a better way.
Trust that we will utilize the latest technology, establish and enforce strict data protection policies and follow industry best practices to protect our customers', employees' and vendors' data.
We are committed to providing our employees with a stable, safe and rewarding work environment. At FreightCost all employees will be shown the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every FreightCost customer, vendor and partner.
Rafael Lucas - Co-Founder FreightCost Inc.
(CEO and President)
Rafael is a transportation industry veteran with decades of experience. Throughout his career Rafael led transportation teams at asset-based & non asset-based logistics providers and manufacturers. Additionally, Rafael has lent his transportation expertise to SMB and enterprise customers as a consultant.
David Brown - Co-Founder FreightCost Inc.
(SVP and Chief Business Development Officer)
David brings to FreightCost over 20 years of logistics experience from both the 3PL and shipper perspective. David's customer centric goals in growing FreightCost include offering our customers 24/7 visibility, proactive communication, dedicated service, cutting edge technology, and competitive pricing while always looking for a "better way". While at Northwestern University, David received a BS in Engineering, started 4 years on the baseball team, and received 1st team All Big Ten honors at 2nd base.
FreightCosts cares about the environment. We are continuously searching for ways to reduce the carbon footprint of our operations as well as those of our carrier, shipper and customer partners. Ask us today how we can help you reduce your carbon footprint!
FreightCost views every customer as a unique partner and dedicates our team and technology to assure you receive the capacity, communication, and service expected from a 3PL partner.
Our proprietary tool, the FreightCoster (under construction) will give our current and potential customers instant access to spot rates based on real-world market data. In the meantime, please click here to get a quote through our current system.
Our cutting edge technology allows visibility to your freight 24/7. <Click here to track your freight in real-time!>
Truckload - FreightCost Inc. and our carrier partners are focused on providing our clients with a combination of safety and service. We vet each carrier we assign to your freight, and perform regular carrier performance reviews combined with ongoing monitoring to assure that each carrier partner is providing the exceptional service needed to move your freight. More Info
LTL - FreightCost can offer access to over 38 national and regional LTL carriers allowing you to choose the carrier and rate that fits your LTL shipping needs More Info
Intermodal - Freightcost works with our rail partners to offer you pricing alternatives to long haul trucking More Info
Warehousing and Distribution - FreightCost provides you access to warehouses in FL, IL, and NCal/SCal More Info
FreightCost understands that our success is driven by our valued carrier partners. We provide the organization, communication, and technology you need to drive that partnership. FreightCosts has knowledgeable dispatch staff that can help our carriers 24/7 as well as technology that automates the track & trace process... so, fewer calls and less hassles. We also offer various payment terms and funding options to help our carrier partners get the job done without worrying about getting paid. Contact us today to learn more!
FreightCost, Inc.
9809 Industrial Drive
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Toll-Free: (888) FRT - COST
Local: (312)897-5030
Fax: (312)897-5003
E-Mail: info@freightcost.com
