PLS Logistics is a freight broker that onboards carriers through Highway, where you also sign the PLS contract. You need six months of common or contract operating authority, $1 million in auto liability and $100,000 in cargo. PLS pays on a 34-day cycle, and its QuickPay option gets you paid in seven days for 4% off the scheduled payment.
- Best for
- Carriers with six months of authority, $1 million liability and $100,000 cargo
Our take
Once your authority is six months old and your policy shows $1 million in auto liability and $100,000 in cargo, PLS is open to you. A Satisfactory safety rating works, and so does having no rating.
Contact PLS before you open a Highway profile, since it preapproves or invites carriers first. If you'll use QuickPay, keep the form handy, because it goes in with each invoice and POD.
Pros
- Takes carriers with a Satisfactory rating or no rating
- QuickPay in seven days
- Setup and the contract both happen in Highway
Cons
- Authority has to be six months old, common or contract
- Normal pay takes 34 days
- QuickPay costs 4% of the scheduled payment
- You need preapproval or an invitation before setup
Carrier requirements
| Requirement | PLS Logistics | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum authority age | Six monthsIt must be common or contract operating authority. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Changed by February 2026
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| Auto liability | $1 million | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2023 |
| Cargo | $100,000 | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2023 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory or not rated | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2023 |
Getting set up
PLS Logistics's own steps
| Step | What you do | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete onboarding through Highway | Its own pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 2 | Receive your PLSPro credentials once certified | Its own pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 3 | Log in to PLSPro after receiving your credentials | Its own pageOctober 21, 2026 |
Registering on Highway
| Step | What Highway asks of every carrier, whichever broker sent it | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Highway for Carriers on the web or download its carrier app | Highway's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 2 | Register while physically in your country of origin without a VPN | Highway's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 3 | Use a mobile number from a carrier approved in your country | Highway's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 4 | Verify your identity using a valid government-issued ID | Highway's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 5 | Provide a live photo match and proof you can act for the carrier | Highway's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| What to know | PLS Logistics | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where to apply | Through Highway | Its own pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| What to have ready | PLS contract | Its own pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| Tracking app | MacroPoint | Its own pageOctober 21, 2026 |
Pay and quick pay
| Term | PLS Logistics | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard pay | Normal pay cycle of 34 daysThis is described in its accelerated payment packet. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| Quick pay | 7 days at 4% off your scheduled paymentA QuickPay form is required, with the invoice and POD and any additional documents when requested. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2022 |
- Standard pay
- Quick pay at 4%
Quick pay vs factoring calculator
How their rules changed
| When | Rule | What it said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2026 | Minimum authority age | Six months | Its own page |
| September 2023 to March 2025 | Minimum authority age | 90 days | Archived copy |
PLS Logistics alternatives
| Name | Authority age | Auto liability | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote Logistics | 90 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
| Flock Freight | 90 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
| RXO | 90 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
| Transportation One | Three months | $1 million | $100,000 |
| Ryder | 60 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Does PLS Logistics work with new authority?
Not right away. PLS asks for six months of common or contract operating authority.
What insurance does PLS Logistics require?
You'll need $1 million in auto liability and $100,000 in cargo coverage.
How fast does PLS Logistics pay?
On a normal 34-day cycle. QuickPay pays in seven days for 4% off the scheduled payment, and you send a QuickPay form with the invoice and POD.
How do I set up with PLS Logistics?
Through Highway, where you also complete the PLS contract. PLS has to preapprove or invite you first.
What safety rating does PLS Logistics accept?
Satisfactory or unrated carriers both qualify.