Asset-backed advantage
The flexibility of a broker. The mindset of a carrier.
Amber Routes understands transportation from the operator's side, not only from behind a brokerage desk.
ASSET-BACKED FREIGHT BROKERAGE · RIVERSIDE, CA
- ModelAsset-backed brokerage
- CapacityAffiliated + third-party
- ContactOne team
- ReachWest + nationwide
The asset-backed model
One team. Two sources of capacity.
Amber Routes gives customers access to a flexible combination of affiliated asset-based resources and qualified third-party motor carriers.
Affiliated asset capacity can provide additional control, familiarity, and operational support within established markets. Our brokerage carrier network expands that capability by providing additional geographic reach, equipment options, surge capacity, and coverage for specialized requirements.
Affiliated authorized motor carrier
Affiliated asset capacity
- Control
- Familiarity
- Operational support
- Established markets
Qualified third-party motor carriers
Brokerage carrier network
- Geographic reach
- Equipment options
- Surge capacity
- Specialized requirements
Amber Routes
One team · one point of contact
Your shipment
The right capacity for the lane
Accountability from pickup through delivery.
How transportation is performed
Transportation may be performed by an affiliated authorized motor carrier or arranged through an independent third-party motor carrier depending on the lane, equipment, availability, and customer requirements.
Why it matters
This model gives our customers:
Seven practical results of pairing affiliated asset capacity with a qualified carrier network.
- Practical asset-based transportation knowledge
- Flexible regional and nationwide capacity
- A single point of contact
- More options during changing market conditions
- Support for regular and last-minute shipments
- Greater operational flexibility
- Accountability from pickup through delivery
How it compares
Not only a broker. Not only a fleet.
| No fleet experienceBroker only | Own trucks onlyFleet only | Asset-backed brokerageAmber Routes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating knowledge | Built at the brokerage desk | Built inside one fleet | Firsthand knowledge of drivers, equipment, dispatch and daily fleet operations |
| Capacity | A carrier network | Its own trucks and lanes | Affiliated asset capacity plus a qualified carrier network |
| When the market changes | Follows the carrier market | Sized to the fleet | More options during changing market conditions |
| Regular and last-minute loads | Sourced per load | Scheduled around the fleet | Support for regular and last-minute shipments |
Private fleet and peak support
Extend your capacity without expanding your fleet.
Amber Routes helps private fleets and transportation departments manage volume that exceeds their regular capacity.
We can support:
- Seasonal demand
- Promotional volume
- Production increases
- New customer launches
- Uncovered lanes
- Driver or equipment shortages
- One-way freight
- Difficult backhaul requirements
- Last-minute recovery shipments
Our team works as an extension of the customer's transportation department, providing additional capacity without adding permanent equipment or overhead.
