What LTL Shippers Get Wrong About Carrier Selection
Choosing a carrier based on rate alone is one of the most common — and costly — mistakes in LTL shipping. Here's what to look for instead.
Read more →Northeast Ohio LTL Freight Consulting
I Was Your Driver for Years. Now Let Me Be Your Freight Partner.
Built on Real-World LTL Experience.
Mike Malone brings years of hands-on LTL and transportation experience to Northeast Ohio businesses, helping shippers make smarter freight decisions through carrier expertise, operational knowledge, and trusted relationships.
- Serving Northeast Ohio Shippers
- Former LTL Driver
- Carrier Relationship Expertise
- Consultative, Not Transactional
About Mike Malone
Experience You Can't Learn in a Classroom
Mike Malone spent years behind the wheel as an LTL driver — navigating docks, building relationships with carriers, and learning firsthand what shippers actually need. That experience doesn't come from a logistics textbook. It comes from showing up, day after day, and doing the work.
"I've been on both sides of the dock. That's what makes the difference."
What We Do
Freight Expertise, Applied to Your Business
Freight Consulting
We analyze your current shipping patterns, identify inefficiencies, and develop a strategy tailored to your operation — not a one-size-fits-all template.
Learn more →Carrier Selection & Negotiation
With deep carrier relationships built over years in the industry, we match your freight to the right carriers and negotiate terms that reflect your actual shipping needs.
Learn more →Ongoing Freight Management
We stay involved — monitoring performance, resolving issues, and adjusting your freight strategy as your business evolves. You get a partner, not a transaction.
Learn more →Why NE Ohio LTL Advantage
Years as an LTL Driver
Real dock-to-dock experience
Carrier Relationships Built Firsthand
Not sourced from a directory
Northeast Ohio Focus
We know your region and your routes
No Pressure Recommendations
Advice focused on your business, your freight, and your long-term success.
Most freight brokers are focused on volume. We're focused on your business. Because Mike spent years as a driver — not a salesperson — he approaches every client relationship the way a trusted advisor would: with patience, honesty, and a genuine interest in getting it right. That's the difference between a transaction and a partnership.
Freight Insights
Practical Knowledge for Northeast Ohio Shippers
How Freight Class Affects Your Bottom Line
Freight classification is more nuanced than most shippers realize. A misclassified shipment can cost you significantly more than you expect.
Read more →Building a Freight Strategy That Scales With Your Business
As your shipping volume grows, your freight strategy needs to grow with it. Here's how to build a foundation that holds up under pressure.
Read more →Ready to Make Smarter Freight Decisions?
Let's talk about your shipping — no pressure, just expertise.