Hatchway Trade Group gives independent freight agents the highest commission in the industry, zero restrictions on your book, equity in the business you help build, and AI-powered tools that make you faster than any solo operator.
We built the program we wish existed. No corporate overhead, no politics, no non-competes — just the tools and support to run your business at full speed.
We've done the research. Here's how HTG stacks up against the largest agent-based freight networks in the market.
| Feature | HTG Best | Landstar | Coyote/UPS | Traditional Broker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agent Commission | Up to 70% | ~65–68% | ~55–65% | ~50–65% |
| Non-Compete Clause | ✓ None | ✗ Yes | ✗ Yes | ✗ Yes |
| Own Your Book of Business | ✓ 100% Yours | ⚠ Conditional | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Equity / Ownership | ✓ Vesting Program | ✗ None | ✗ None | ✗ None |
| AI-Powered Technology | ✓ HatchwayOS + Hatch AI | ⚠ Basic TMS | ⚠ OTR Platform | ✗ Manual / 3rd party |
| Dedicated CRM | ✓ Built-In | ✗ Not included | ⚠ Limited | ✗ Not included |
| Automated Email Suite | ✓ AI + M365 Sync | ✗ None | ✗ None | ✗ None |
| Compliance & Back-Office | ✓ Full Support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ⚠ Limited |
| AI Training Before First Load | ✓ Hatch AI Training | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Startup Costs | $0 | Varies | Varies | $2,000–$10,000+ |
* Based on publicly available program information as of 2026. Commission rates are approximate and may vary by volume tier.
HatchwayOS is purpose-built freight brokerage software — not a generic TMS. Every screen is designed for how agents actually work.
Kanban + list view with drag-and-drop, SLA timers, carrier assignment, and real-time load status. Your whole day in one screen.
Customer, prospect, and carrier management with deal pipeline tracking, activity logs, and AI-powered follow-up recommendations.
Integrated email with AI action bar, Smart Compose, auto-signature, and Microsoft 365 sync. Reply to rate requests without leaving the platform.
Commission tracking, invoice generation, BOL management, settlement reports, and carrier payments — all in real time.
Most agent programs hand you a handbook and wish you luck. HTG is different. Hatch AI walks you through every step of closing your first load — from rate negotiation to carrier selection — before you're ever live in the system.
Hatch AI guides you through the platform, your profile setup, and your first carrier and customer records.
Learn how to read market rates, build margin, and quote confidently with AI-powered rate coaching on real lane data.
Walk through a full load lifecycle — tender to delivery — in a simulated environment with Hatch AI as your copilot.
Once live, Hatch AI is available 24/7 to answer questions, help with dispatch decisions, and flag issues before they become claims.
No lengthy onboarding, no paperwork maze. We designed the process to get you moving fast.
Complete the short application. Tell us about your experience, your lanes, and your goals. Takes about 5 minutes.
A member of our team reviews your application and schedules a 30-minute call to walk through the program and answer your questions.
You're onboarded into HatchwayOS and run through the Hatch AI training program. You'll know the platform before your first load.
You're live. Move loads, build your book, grow your income, and start earning equity in the company.
Join the freight agent program that actually works for you — not for a corporation.