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Michigan-Based · Carrier Operations Management · Est. 2022

Carrier Operations Management
for Owner Operators
and Small Fleets

Indigo Logistics LLC delivers lane consistency, broker relationship development, revenue optimization, and compliance support — so your operation runs with structure, not guesswork.

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Dry Van
Reefer · Power Only
Medical
Courier Logistics
Gov't
Transport Readiness
1–5
Truck Fleet Support
About Indigo Logistics

A Logistics Operations Company Built Around Carrier Profitability

Indigo Logistics LLC is a Michigan-based carrier operations management company founded in 2022. We partner with owner operators and small fleets to build the operational systems, broker relationships, and lane strategies that create sustainable, profitable trucking businesses.

We are not a load-booking service. We are an operational partner — focused on consistency, compliance, profitability, and long-term carrier growth across dry van, reefer, power only, medical courier logistics, and government transportation.

Partner With Indigo

"Access to loads is not the business. Operational consistency, broker relationships, lane management, and carrier profitability — that is the business."

Preferred lane development & regional consistency
Broker relationship management & rate protection
Revenue reporting & profitability optimization
FMCSA compliance support & operational structure
Carrier Services

Comprehensive Operations Support — Not Random Load Booking

Every service Indigo provides is designed to build systems, protect revenue, and strengthen your position in the market over time.

Dispatch Management
Structured, professional dispatching focused on preferred lanes, rate targets, and broker relationships — not random spot freight.
Rate Negotiation
Systematic rate negotiation with established brokers, protecting your per-mile revenue and preventing rate erosion.
Broker Packet Setup
Professional carrier packet assembly to onboard with top-tier brokers, improve carrier scores, and access higher-quality freight.
Broker Relationship Development
Building long-term relationships with preferred brokers to create repeat freight patterns, better rates, and first-call opportunities.
FMCSA Operational Support
Compliance reminders, registration monitoring, insurance verification coordination, and operational guidance to keep you audit-ready.
Detention & TONU Claims
Systematic detention tracking and TONU claim filing to recover revenue that most carriers leave on the table.
Factoring Coordination
Setup and coordination with freight factoring companies to ensure fast, predictable cash flow for your operation.
Lane Optimization
Strategic lane selection based on revenue performance, preferred regions, freight density, and recurring load availability.
Weekly Revenue Reporting
Structured weekly performance reviews covering loaded miles, gross revenue, per-mile averages, and lane profitability benchmarks.
Small Fleet Management
Dedicated operations management for fleets of 2–5 trucks including multi-unit coordination, driver support, and fleet compliance oversight.
Medical Courier Logistics Support
Operational support for carriers operating in time-sensitive medical courier freight, including scheduling, compliance, and route optimization.
Government Transportation Readiness
Positioning and documentation support to prepare carriers for government freight contracts, including compliance structure and record management.
Dedicated Lane Strategy
Development of dedicated freight patterns with consistent origin-destination pairs to reduce deadhead, improve predictability, and maximize profitability.
Invoicing & Settlement Support
Organized invoice management, rate confirmation tracking, and settlement verification to protect every dollar your truck earns.
Carrier Onboarding Support
Complete broker carrier packet completion, TMS onboarding, factoring setup, and compliance review for new authorities and transitioning carriers.
Carrier Operations Model

How We Manage Your Carrier Operation

Our operations model is built around consistency, not chance. Every carrier partnership follows a structured framework designed for long-term revenue stability.

01
Carrier Profile & Compliance Review
We begin by reviewing your authority, insurance, safety score, and compliance status. We identify any gaps that could limit broker access or trigger FMCSA issues before they become problems.
02
Lane Strategy & Region Analysis
We identify preferred operating regions, freight density corridors, and lane combinations that match your home base, truck type, and revenue targets — then build a structured lane plan.
03
Broker Network Development
We onboard your carrier profile with preferred brokers in your target lanes, build relationships, establish rate benchmarks, and create recurring freight opportunities.
04
Active Operations Management
Dispatching, rate negotiation, detention recovery, invoicing, TONU claims, factoring coordination, and compliance monitoring — handled systematically every week.
05
Weekly Performance Review
Weekly revenue reports, lane performance analysis, and profitability benchmarking. We adjust strategy based on data — not assumptions.
Operational Focus Areas
Lane Consistency Priority Target
Preferred Broker Relationships Active Development
Detention Recovery Systematically Filed
FMCSA Compliance Ongoing Monitoring
Revenue Reporting Weekly Reviews
Factoring Coordination Managed
Equipment Types Dry Van · Reefer · PO
Government Readiness Available
Lane Management Strategy

Strategic Lane Management — Not Spot Freight Chasing

Random spot freight booking is not a strategy. Indigo builds structured lane networks using preferred brokers, preferred regions, and recurring freight patterns that create operational consistency and protect your revenue per mile.

Preferred Regional Operations
We identify freight-dense corridors that match your home base and equipment type, reducing deadhead and improving load-to-load efficiency.
Preferred Broker Relationships
We develop working relationships with specific brokers in your lanes — not just whoever posts a load. Repeat relationships drive better rates and consistent volume.
Recurring Freight Patterns
We identify and cultivate repeat freight opportunities on consistent lanes, creating predictable revenue that reduces reliance on volatile spot markets.
Profitability-Driven Decisions
Every lane we recommend is evaluated against revenue-per-mile benchmarks, fuel costs, and historical performance — not just availability.
Lane Performance Dashboard
RouteStatusRate
Detroit, MI → Atlanta, GA
Preferred Broker Network
Active $3.20/mi
Chicago, IL → Dallas, TX
Preferred Broker Network
Active $2.95/mi
Columbus, OH → Charlotte, NC
Developing
Building $2.75/mi
Indianapolis, IN → Memphis, TN
Preferred Broker Network
Active $3.05/mi
Cleveland, OH → Nashville, TN
Developing
Building $2.85/mi
Lansing, MI → Louisville, KY
Preferred Broker Network
Active $2.90/mi

Illustrative example — actual lane networks built per carrier

Why Carriers Choose Indigo

The Difference Between a Dispatcher and an Operations Partner

Most dispatch services focus on booking loads. Indigo focuses on building carrier businesses.

Typical Dispatch Services
✕ Chase random spot freight on load boards without a lane strategy
✕ No broker relationship management — new broker every load
✕ No systems, no reporting, no performance tracking
✕ Missed detention and TONU claims — revenue lost permanently
✕ No compliance awareness — carriers operate with unknown risks
✕ Focused on volume and percentage — not carrier profitability
✕ Operate informally — no structure for fleet growth or scaling
Indigo Logistics LLC
✓ Structured lane strategy built around preferred regions and recurring freight
✓ Dedicated broker relationship development on your target lanes
✓ Weekly revenue reporting and lane performance benchmarking
✓ Systematic detention tracking and TONU claim filing — no revenue left behind
✓ Ongoing FMCSA compliance reminders and operational monitoring
✓ Prioritizes carrier profitability and long-term business health
✓ Operationally structured — positioned for fleet growth, medical logistics, and government contracts
"

Indigo completely changed how I look at my lanes. I went from chasing random loads to running consistent freight on routes I know and trust. My revenue per mile went up and my deadhead dropped significantly.

JT
J. Thomas
Owner Operator · Dry Van · Michigan
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As a new authority, I had no idea how to build broker relationships or structure my operation. Indigo handled everything — packet setup, lane strategy, factoring setup. I felt like I had a real operations team behind me from day one.

MR
M. Robinson
New Authority · Reefer · Ohio
"

I have three trucks and managing everything was overwhelming. Indigo brought structure to my fleet — compliance, dispatching, weekly reporting. Now I can focus on driving and growing instead of chasing paperwork and loads.

DW
D. Williams
3-Truck Fleet · Power Only · Indiana
Partnership Plans

Transparent, Professional Pricing

Structured plans designed around your operation size and needs. Every plan includes professional operations management — not just load booking.

Basic Dispatch
For carriers who need reliable dispatching and broker setup on consistent lanes.
$150/week
+ 5% of gross load revenue
  • Load sourcing on preferred lanes
  • Rate negotiation
  • Broker carrier packet setup
  • Basic dispatch operations support
  • Load board access via DAT One Pro & Truckstop
  • Email & phone support
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Carrier Operations Management
Full operational support for the owner operator or small fleet seeking lane consistency and revenue optimization.
$250/week
+ 3% of gross load revenue
  • Full dispatch management
  • Detention & TONU claim filing
  • FMCSA compliance reminders
  • Invoicing support & tracking
  • Factoring coordination
  • Lane optimization & strategy
  • Weekly revenue reporting
  • Broker relationship management
  • Lane performance reviews
Small Fleet Management
Dedicated operations management for small fleets of 2–5 trucks with full compliance and performance oversight.
$500–$1,500/mo
+ 2–3% of gross load revenue
  • Multi-unit dispatch coordination
  • Fleet compliance management
  • Driver coordination support
  • Monthly performance reporting
  • Dedicated operations management
  • Government freight readiness support
  • Medical courier operational support
  • All services from Operations Management plan
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One-Time Carrier Onboarding Fee — $149
All new carrier partnerships include a one-time onboarding fee of $149, which covers the complete setup of your carrier profile within our operations system. This includes: carrier profile setup and verification, broker carrier packet completion, compliance status review, factoring setup assistance, TMS system onboarding, and an initial lane strategy consultation. This is a professional operational setup process — not a hidden fee. It ensures your operation is correctly positioned before we begin active dispatch management.
⭐ Limited Availability

Founding Carrier Partner Program

For a limited number of early carrier partners, Indigo is offering founding pricing that locks in a discounted rate structure as we grow our network. This pricing is not permanent and will be retired as partner slots fill.

$199/week
+ 4% of gross load revenue
+ $149 one-time onboarding fee
  • Full dispatch management
  • Broker communication
  • Broker setup packets
  • Detention support & filing
  • Factoring coordination
  • Compliance reminders
  • Weekly performance review
  • Priority onboarding
⚡ Limited founding partner slots remaining
Carrier Onboarding Process

From Application to Active Operations

A structured onboarding process that sets up your carrier for operational success from the first week.

Application & Consultation
Submit your carrier application. We review your authority, equipment, and goals before scheduling a consultation to assess partnership fit.
Compliance Review
We review your FMCSA authority status, MC number, DOT number, insurance certificates, and safety rating to identify any gaps before operations begin.
Broker Packet Completion
We complete and submit your carrier packets to preferred brokers in your target lanes to establish your carrier profile and unlock higher-quality freight.
Factoring Setup
We coordinate with factoring companies to set up or verify your account, ensuring fast invoice payment and consistent cash flow from your first load.
Lane Strategy Consultation
We develop your initial lane strategy based on home base, equipment, and revenue targets — identifying preferred corridors and broker targets for your operation.
Active Operations Begin
Once setup is complete, we begin active dispatch operations, broker communications, and weekly performance management on your behalf.
Operations Technology

Professional Load Board Access — Plus the Systems That Matter More

DAT One Pro
Professional freight analytics, real-time market rates, and carrier tools for lane performance evaluation and load sourcing.
Truckstop
Comprehensive load matching, broker credit monitoring, and freight visibility for preferred lane development.

"Load boards are only the starting point. Real operational success comes from broker relationships, lane consistency, repeat freight, detention recovery, and the operational systems that most carriers never build."

Access to loads is not what separates profitable carriers from struggling ones. The difference is operational structure.

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Real-Time Market Intelligence
We use DAT One Pro rate analytics to benchmark your lanes against market rates and protect your revenue per mile.
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Broker Credit & Reputation Monitoring
We screen broker credit ratings and payment history before booking — protecting you from slow-pay and non-pay situations.
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Lane Performance Tracking
We track performance across all active lanes and adjust strategy based on rate trends, deadhead data, and freight availability.
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions from Carriers

The onboarding fee covers the real work involved in setting up your carrier for operational success — broker packet completion, compliance review, TMS onboarding, factoring coordination, and your initial lane strategy consultation. This is a professional setup process that takes time and expertise. It ensures your carrier profile is correctly positioned before we begin active dispatch management, and it filters for carriers who are serious about building a structured operation.
The weekly flat fee is invoiced at the start of each week. The percentage commission is calculated on gross load revenue and invoiced after loads are confirmed and factored. We provide a detailed weekly settlement breakdown showing all loads, rates, gross revenue, and our commission — so your financials are always transparent and easy to review.
Yes. We work with new authorities and understand the unique challenges of building a carrier profile from scratch. New authorities benefit especially from our broker packet setup, compliance review, factoring setup assistance, and lane strategy consultation — all included in the onboarding process. Having professional operational support from the start gives new authorities a significant advantage in building their carrier reputation quickly.
During onboarding, we discuss your home base, equipment type, preferred regions, and revenue targets. From there, we identify freight-dense corridors and preferred broker relationships in those lanes. We then build a structured lane plan and begin developing recurring freight patterns with consistent brokers. The strategy is reviewed weekly and adjusted based on performance data, seasonal trends, and market conditions. The goal is to create operational consistency — not to chase whatever's available on the load board that day.
We specialize in dry van, reefer, power only, and selected hotshot operations. We also provide operational support for medical courier logistics and are actively building capabilities for government transportation readiness. If you operate a different equipment type, contact us — we evaluate all carrier partnerships individually based on fit and operational alignment.
When brokers know your carrier, trust your reliability, and have hauled freight with you before, several things change in your favor. You get first-call opportunities when good loads come available. You have leverage to negotiate above-market rates. You reduce the time spent negotiating on every load. And you build a track record that strengthens your carrier score over time. Carriers who chase loads from anonymous brokers on load boards compete on price — carriers with real broker relationships compete on trust. Trust gets paid better.
We begin with a 30-day trial period to ensure the partnership is the right operational fit for your carrier. After the initial period, partnerships continue on a month-to-month basis. We believe in earning your business through results — not locking you into long-term contracts. Contact us during your consultation to discuss the specific terms applicable to your plan.
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Indigo Logistics LLC

Michigan-based carrier operations management company. Helping owner operators and small fleets build structured, profitable, scalable transportation businesses.

Headquarters
Michigan, United States
Phone / WhatsApp
Contact via application form
Email
operations@indigologisticsllc.com
Response Time
1–2 Business Days
Serving carriers in:
Michigan · Ohio · Indiana · Illinois · Kentucky · Tennessee · Georgia · Texas · and major Midwest freight corridors nationwide

We review all applications and follow up within 1–2 business days. All information is kept strictly confidential.