Agent Opportunities
Fuel Your Business with the Support of an Industry Leader
Middle Bay Transportation, backed by the strength and reputation of ContainerPort Group (CPG®), is the ideal partner for growth-minded freight agents and owner-operator drivers alike. If you're looking to grow your business with a trusted agent-based motor carrier or ready to haul steady freight as an owner-operator, we offer competitive pay, full-service support, and a people-first culture built for long-term success.
Become an Agent
Agent opportunities that let you scale your business without sacrificing independence. Middle Bay offers everything you need to grow fast: top-tier commissions, full-service support, and powerful technology.
Whether you're an experienced freight agent, a small brokerage, or a motivated entrepreneur, we give you the tools and backing to take your agency to the next level.
Everything You Need to Succeed as an Agent
We take care of sales, safety, recruiting, compliance, and pricing, so you can stay focused on growing your business. Unlock your earning potential as a freight agent with industry-leading commission structures paid upon shipment delivery - plus sign-on and growth bonuses to boost your bottom line. Our proven reputation and support, combined with your market strengths and expertise, create the ultimate catalyst for growth.
New agents often see 50–100% growth in their first year.

Competitive Commissions

Rapid Growth Potential

Back-Office Support
Why Freight Agents Choose Middle Bay
Full Service Support that Drives Your Business
Middle Bay Transportation offers a collaborative, tech-forward environment where agents and owner-operators thrive with the support of an experienced, people-first team. Backed by ContainerPort Group and known for our leadership in drayage, we give motivated entrepreneurs the tools, resources, and reputation they need to grow faster and compete stronger.

High Earning Potential
As a freight agent with Middle Bay, you’ll benefit from one of the most competitive commission structures in the industry.
Most of our competitors offer off the shelf compensation. Not us. We are proud of our ability to design custom-tailored packages that work for our Agents to set them up for success. We'll work with you to create the right partnership that will grow our business and yours.
Plus, agents can qualify for sign-on and growth bonuses to reward performance as they scale their business.

Full Service Agency Support
Middle Bay’s success is built on empowering our agents to focus on what they do best: building customer relationships and growing revenue. That’s why we provide complete back-office support including:
- Sales & pricing strategy
- Safety & compliance
- Driver recruiting
- Load coordination & dispatch
- Claims and settlement support
We take care of the details, so you can take care of your customers and drive your business forward.

Smart Technology
We invest in technology that keeps you ahead of the curve, because when your systems work smarter, you do too.
- Seamless Load Matching: Our advanced TMS connects shipper demand with our nationwide network of Agent and Terminal capacity, so you can move freight faster and with less friction.
- Real-Time Visibility: Stay in control with full shipment tracking, capacity insights, and powerful dashboards that give you a true control tower view of your business.
- Scalable to Your Needs: As your agency grows, our tech grows with you - flexible, customizable, and built to adapt to an evolving industry.
As a modern agent-based freight carrier, we use both proprietary tools and integrated platforms to give you a tech edge.

People-First Culture
At Middle Bay, you're not just a number—you’re a valued member of the CPG® family. Our leadership and support teams are dedicated to transparency, respect, and long-term relationships. We’ve built a network of freight agents and owner-operators who believe in doing good work with good people.
What sets us apart?
- Fast, friendly onboarding
- Dedicated agent support reps
- Collaborative & entrepreneurial culture
- Strong reputation in the logistics industry: over 50 years in the business and ranked Top 10 Drayage Provider, Transport Topics Top 100 & CCJ Top 250 For Hire Carriers
Middle Bay Transportation Leadership
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Terry Gummersheimer
Regional Vice President, Central
618-779-0153 -
Todd Turner
Agent Support Specialist
251-379-4317 -
George Snowden
Middle Bay Norfolk
757-805-4914 -
Ken Opperman
Middle Bay Memphis
901-654-5300 -
Brandon Hales
Middle Bay Mobile
251-232-6300
How It Works – Your Roadmap to Success
Join CPG as an Agent and take your business – and your earning potential – to the next level.

Step 1
Apply & Connect – Meet our team, tell us about your experience, and explore partnership options.

Step 2
Onboarding – Get trained and gain access to our freight network, tools, and back-office support.

Step 3
Earn & Grow – Use our resources to build volume, land new customers, and unlock bonuses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the requirements to become an agent?
- A: You need at least 1 year of experience as a verified agent, minimum of 2 years in operations from a verified transportation company, and a fleet of 12+ trucks OR a strong operational background with 10 verifiable years of experience as a terminal manager and a truck or customer following.
- Q: How does CPG support Middle Bay Transportation agents?
- A: We provide full back office support covering sales, marketing, safety, compliance, and pricing, so you can focus on running your business.