PFD Pricing

Clear Pricing. Defined Scope.

Know what you receive and what you pay before work begins.

PFD provides clearly defined service packages for business infrastructure, transportation operations, brokerage support, technology, marketing, and related professional services.

PFD service fees cover the work identified in the selected package or written service agreement. Government filing fees, insurance premiums, surety-bond costs, software subscriptions, domains, hosting, printing, advertising spend, and other third-party expenses are separate unless expressly included in writing.

Business Infrastructure

Build the professional foundation your business needs to operate and grow.

Business Infrastructure Foundation

Build the essential foundation for your new business.

$500
Core Inclusions
  • LLC formation filing assistance
  • EIN application assistance
  • Custom logo
  • Business card design
  • Professional business email/workspace
  • Business document organization
Also Included
  • Basic brand direction
  • Basic client intake and lead organization
  • Basic invoicing/payment workflow
  • Insurance readiness and connection assistance

Government and third-party fees are separate.

Build My Business Foundation

AI Operations

Turn repetitive processes into a structured, automated operating system.

AI Operations Starter

Turn repetitive business processes into a structured operating system.

$1,200
Core Inclusions
  • CRM configuration
  • Client or lead intake workflow
  • Follow-up system
  • Task-management structure
  • AI-assisted administrative workflows
Also Included
  • Document workflow
  • Basic dashboard
  • Forms and notifications
  • Basic automation
  • Testing and SOP handoff
Build My Operations System
Custom Scope

Custom AI & Operations Buildout

Custom Quote

For larger workflow systems, advanced integrations, multiple departments, or specialized operating infrastructure.

Discuss a Custom Buildout

App Development & Custom Software

Define, build, and deploy custom applications tailored to your operation.

Plan

Prototype & App Blueprint

Define your application before committing to full development.

$1,000
Core Inclusions
  • Requirements discovery
  • Workflow mapping
  • Core feature planning
  • Prototype/interface mockup
  • Development scope and estimate
Also Included
  • User-role definition
  • Screen structure
  • Basic data architecture
  • Recommended build approach

This package does not include a production application.

Plan My App
Build

Business App Starter

Build a focused application around one primary business workflow.

$2,500
Typical Uses
  • Client intake systems
  • Lead trackers
  • Quote/request systems
  • Assessment tools
  • Internal task systems
  • Document portals
  • Simple client portals

Includes core data structure, authentication, forms, dashboard, basic notifications, testing, and handoff.

Build My Business App
Expand

Business App Professional

Build a multi-workflow application for a more complex operation.

$5,000
Core Inclusions
  • Multiple workflows
  • Role-based access
  • Staff/admin/client views
  • Dashboards and reporting
  • Automated notifications
Also Included
  • Advanced forms
  • Document uploads
  • Basic integrations
  • Staff documentation and training
Build My Operations App
Custom

Custom Software Buildout

Starting at $7,500

For larger systems such as custom CRM platforms, transportation management systems, compliance systems, client portals, SaaS applications, advanced dashboards, API-integrated systems, and multi-department applications.

New functionality outside the approved scope may require a change order.

Discuss Custom Software

Brokerage Launch & Operations

Build the systems and infrastructure to launch and grow a freight brokerage.

Foundation

Brokerage Foundation

Establish the business and core operating foundation for your freight brokerage.

$750
Core Inclusions
  • LLC formation filing assistance
  • EIN application assistance
  • Custom logo and business card
  • Professional email/workspace
  • Brokerage document structure
  • Basic carrier qualification workflow
Also Included
  • Basic shipper/client intake
  • Carrier onboarding structure
  • Carrier packet organization
  • Basic invoicing/payment structure
  • Insurance and bond readiness assistance

Government, insurance, bond, software, and third-party fees are separate.

Build My Brokerage Foundation
Launch

Brokerage Launch

Form it, brand it, put it online, and build the workflows needed to operate.

$1,500
Core Inclusions
  • Everything in Foundation
  • Up to 5-page professional website
  • CRM configuration
  • Shipper/prospect pipeline
  • Carrier database
  • Carrier qualification and approval workflow
Also Included
  • Social setup on up to 2 platforms
  • Carrier onboarding workflow
  • Load and rate-confirmation workflow
  • POD follow-up
  • Billing/receivables workflow
  • Basic dashboard
  • Core brokerage SOPs
Launch My Brokerage
Managed Service

Managed Carrier Network Development

Starting at $500per month

Ongoing carrier-development support including carrier prospect research, outreach, qualification follow-up, CRM organization, status tracking, and network maintenance.

Carrier participation, availability, capacity, and performance are not guaranteed.

Develop My Carrier Network

Carrier Operations & DOT Compliance

Practical support for carriers at every stage — from startup to ongoing operations.

Carrier Startup & Assessment

Carrier Assessment

Identify operational gaps before they become expensive problems.

$150
Core Inclusions
  • Operating-document review
  • Compliance-document organization review
  • Dispatch-readiness review
  • Missing or incomplete item identification
  • Recommended next actions
Also Included
  • Administrative workflow review

Corrective work is separate.

Start Carrier Assessment

Carrier Startup Setup

Build the essential operating foundation for a new carrier.

$350
Core Inclusions
  • Startup intake
  • Core operating-document organization
  • Professional email/folder setup
  • ELD, load-board, and factoring setup assistance
  • Basic operating workflow
Also Included
  • Carrier account setup assistance
  • Filing/registration organization
  • Initial dispatch-document structure

Third-party charges are separate.

Start Carrier Setup

Full Carrier Launch Organization

Move from basic setup to a more complete carrier operating launch.

$500
Core Inclusions
  • Everything in Startup Setup
  • Expanded dispatch workflow
  • Load-document process
  • Rate-confirmation organization
  • Driver/load communication structure
  • Launch-readiness review
Also Included
  • POD follow-up
  • Billing-document organization
  • Recurring administrative task structure
  • Filing/renewal organization
Launch My Carrier Operation
Ongoing Carrier Services

Quarterly Filing Support

$25per filing / quarter

Administrative support for approved recurring filings: NY HUT, CT HUF, KYU, NM WDT.

Government fees, penalties, audits, disputes, and complex corrections are separate.

Request Filing Support

Primary Dispatch Support

6%of gross linehaul

Ongoing support with load sourcing, broker communication, rate-confirmation review, load coordination, driver communication, and dispatch administration.

Detention, layover, TONU, lumper, tarp, and similar accessorials remain 100% with the carrier.

Request Primary Dispatch

On-Demand Dispatch Support

8%of gross linehaul

Professional dispatch assistance for selected loads or operating periods without ongoing primary dispatch service.

Accessorials remain 100% with the carrier.

Request On-Demand Dispatch

Limited Carrier Operations Support

Starting at $125per month

Annual option: $1,250

Recurring administrative organization, document management, task tracking, filing reminders, and basic workflow maintenance.

Get Operations Support

Expanded Carrier Operations Support

$250per month

Broader recurring administrative support including expanded document management, operational task tracking, renewal/calendar organization, and defined recurring operating support.

Exact recurring responsibilities are established in the service agreement.

Discuss Expanded Support

Marketing & Brand Support

Establish and maintain a professional brand presence.

Setup

Social Media Business Setup

Establish a consistent professional social presence.

$150
Core Inclusions
  • Setup or optimization of up to 2 platforms
  • Profile branding
  • Business information
  • Contact details
  • Website links
  • Basic branded cover graphics
Set Up My Social Presence
Launch

Marketing Launch Package

Give your new business its first professional promotional campaign.

$350
Core Inclusions
  • Social setup on up to 2 platforms
  • 5 branded launch posts
  • 2 promotional graphics
  • 30-day suggested content calendar
Also Included
  • Business introduction content
  • Service-launch content

This is a one-time launch package. Ongoing account management is separate.

Launch My Marketing
Ongoing

Marketing Support

Maintain a consistent branded presence month after month.

$500per month
Core Inclusions
  • Up to 8 branded posts
  • Up to 4 promotional graphics
  • Monthly content calendar
  • Monthly performance summary
Also Included
  • Scheduling on up to 2 platforms
  • Promotional messaging

Paid advertising and advertising spend are separate.

Manage My Marketing
Custom

Custom Marketing & Campaigns

Custom Quote

For larger campaigns, videos, email marketing, landing pages, advertising creative, or higher-volume promotional work.

Discuss My Campaign

Insurance & Risk Services

Organizational support and provider connection for business insurance needs.

Business Insurance Readiness & Connection

INCLUDED
with applicable Business Infrastructure packages

PFD helps organize business information commonly needed during an insurance inquiry and facilitates connection to an appropriate insurance professional.

Insurance premiums, coverage, underwriting, approval, and binding are separate.

Contact PFD

Broker Insurance & Bond Readiness

INCLUDED
with applicable Brokerage packages

Administrative preparation and provider connection for applicable brokerage insurance and surety-bond requirements.

Premiums, bond costs, underwriting, and approval are separate.

Broker Partnerships

Commercial Insurance Placement

QUOTE-BASED
Licensed insurance process

Commercial insurance services are handled separately through the applicable licensed insurance process.

Potential Coverages
  • General Liability
  • Professional Liability / E&O
  • Business Owner's Policy
  • Commercial Property
  • Commercial Auto
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Cyber Liability
  • Other commercial coverage

Do not imply guaranteed coverage, approval, pricing, or binding.

Request Insurance Assistance

Driver Resources & Education

Practical tools and connections for drivers and small carriers.

Defensive Driving Course

$26

Access to PFD's approved defensive-driving education partner.

Acceptance for insurance discounts, court requirements, point reduction, employer programs, or state programs varies.

Get Course Access

Driver & Carrier Resource Referrals

No PFD Fee

Connections to relevant transportation resources such as ELD providers, factoring providers, insurance resources, tax/accounting resources, legal-service resources, and operating technology.

Hands-on administrative work beyond the referral is separately scoped and priced.

Explore Resources

PFD Resource Library

Free Access

Educational and practical resources designed to help small carriers and transportation professionals make better-informed operating decisions.

Browse Resources

Payment Terms & Options

Services Priced at $500 or Less

Services priced at $500 or less are generally due in full before work begins unless different terms are approved in writing.

Project Services Above $500

Larger projects generally require an initial project deposit, with the remaining balance due according to the written project agreement. Specific payment terms are confirmed before the project begins.

Milestone Payments

Larger software, AI, and custom-development projects may use milestone billing tied to defined stages such as project initiation, functional-build milestones, and final deployment or handoff.

Payment Plans

Approved installment or milestone-payment options may be available for qualifying projects of $1,000 or more. Payment arrangements must be approved before work begins and documented in the applicable agreement or invoice.

Recurring Services

Monthly recurring services are billed in advance for the applicable service period. Annual service options are billed according to the applicable service agreement.

Dispatch Services

Dispatch fees are governed by the carrier's dispatch service agreement. Primary Dispatch is 6% of gross linehaul and On-Demand Dispatch is 8% of gross linehaul. Detention, layover, TONU, lumper, tarp, and similar accessorials are excluded from the dispatch-fee calculation and remain 100% with the carrier.

Government & Third-Party Expenses

Government and third-party expenses are not included in PFD's service fee unless expressly stated in writing. These may include state filing fees, registered-agent fees, expedited processing, insurance premiums, surety-bond costs, domain registration, website hosting, software subscriptions, premium themes/plugins, API or usage fees, load-board or TMS subscriptions, printing and shipping, advertising spend, payment-processing charges, and other required third-party expenses.

Where payment of a third-party expense is necessary for PFD to continue the work, the client must provide or pay that amount before PFD incurs the expense or completes the related transaction.

Final Delivery

Unless different terms are established in writing, all outstanding project balances must be paid before final launch, deployment, transfer, release of final deliverables, or system handoff.

Accepted Payment Methods

Available payment methods are confirmed on the applicable invoice or payment request and may include approved electronic-payment options made available by PFD.

Pricing & Scope Notice

PFD service fees cover only the work identified in the selected package or written service agreement. Government filing fees, regulatory charges, insurance premiums, surety-bond costs, legal and accounting fees, software subscriptions, hosting, domains, printing, advertising spend, payment-processing charges, and other third-party expenses are separate unless expressly included in writing. Services requiring professional licensure are provided only through the applicable licensed process.