Built by a Carrier,
for Shippers and Carriers

Kourosh Eshman

Before starting Smart Expedite, I spent years as an independent carrier in the expedited freight industry. I experienced firsthand the frustrations that plague both carriers and shippers: hidden broker spreads that squeeze carrier margins, loads that get double-brokered to unknown parties, and "dispatch support" that disappears the moment you sign the rate confirmation.

I saw how the traditional brokerage model creates misaligned incentives. When brokers profit from information asymmetry—buying low from carriers and selling high to shippers while hiding the spread—everyone except the middleman loses. Carriers get squeezed on rates while shippers overpay for unreliable service.

Smart Expedite exists to fix this. We built a technology platform that connects shippers directly with vetted carriers, shows transparent pricing on both sides, and provides real dispatch support that stays engaged throughout the shipment lifecycle. Our dual 6% commission model creates alignment—both parties see fair, disclosed fees rather than hidden markups.

The long-term vision is a direct carrier network with modern tools, real-time visibility, and enterprise-grade execution standards—serving manufacturing and time-critical operations without the broker games. We're building the platform I wished existed when I was running freight.

Mostafa Rezazadeh Shirdar, PhD

With a PhD and deep expertise in procurement, supply chain strategy, and global supplier management, Mostafa brings an engineering-focused, data-driven approach to freight sales that sets Smart Expedite apart.

His career spans strategic sourcing for multimillion-dollar contracts across complex global supply chains—experience that gives him a rare understanding of what shippers actually need: reliability, transparency, and a logistics partner who speaks their language.

At Smart Expedite, Mostafa leads our sales efforts with the same discipline he brought to enterprise procurement. He understands the pain points of supply chain leaders because he's been one. Whether it's aligning carrier capacity with production schedules or structuring pricing that works for both sides, Mostafa ensures every client relationship is built on trust, clarity, and measurable results.