Chicago, IL Freight Brokers

Freight Broker Software for Chicago

The modern TMS built for Chicago freight brokers. Manage loads, automate billing, and grow your Chicago-based brokerage with ARK TMS.

Trusted by freight brokers across Illinois • $199/user • No setup fees

Why Chicago is a Freight Hub

Population
2.7M
Major Ports
Port of Chicago
Key Industries
Manufacturing, Distribution

Chicago Freight Facts:

  • Largest intermodal hub in North America
  • Over 50% of North American rail freight passes through Chicago
  • Home to 25% of US freight rail traffic

Built for Chicago Freight Brokers

Why Chicago brokers trust ARK TMS

Perfect for Chicago Lanes

Whether you're moving freight through Chicago's major corridors or managing local distribution, ARK TMS streamlines your operations.

  • Manufacturing freight management
  • Distribution freight management
  • Food Processing freight management
  • E-commerce freight management

Local Business, Cloud Software

Running a Chicago brokerage means you need flexible, cloud-based tools you can access from anywhere - the office, home, or on the road.

  • 100% cloud-based (no servers needed)
  • Access from anywhere in Illinois
  • Mobile-responsive for on-the-go

Affordable for Chicago Brokers

We know margins are tight. That's why ARK TMS is just $199/user with no hidden fees, setup costs, or contracts. Perfect for Chicago brokers of all sizes.

Save $20K-$50K per year vs. enterprise TMS

Support When You Need It

Get started in under 10 minutes. Need help? Our support team is here via chat, email, or phone. No offshore call centers - talk to real people who understand freight.

  • US-based support team
  • Free training included

Everything Chicago Brokers Need

One platform to run your entire Chicago brokerage

Load Management

Track all loads from quote to delivery

Carrier Management

Manage carrier relationships & credentials

Automated Billing

Generate invoices & track payments

Real-Time Tracking

GPS tracking integrated into dashboard

E-Signature

Digital rate cons & BOL signatures

Analytics & Reports

Revenue, margins, and performance data

QuickBooks Integration

Sync financials automatically

Mobile-Friendly

Work from anywhere in {city.name}

Customizable Branding

Your logo on all documents

“As a Chicago-based freight broker, I needed software that was simple, affordable, and actually worked. ARK TMS checked all the boxes. Setup took 10 minutes, and we were booking loads the same day. Best decision we made for our Chicago brokerage.”
JD
John D.
Freight Broker, Chicago, IL

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