1. An overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. 2. A flood tide. 3. A large amount or number, especially when moving from one place to another: received a flood of applications.
A food broker is an independent sales agent that works in negotiating sales for food producers and manufacturers. Food brokers work for both producers and buyers of food as they help sell food products to chain wholesalers, retail stores, independent wholesalers and more.
CFR: Title 49: Transportation-PART 371 - Brokers of Property. General Definition. A freight broker is an individual or company that serves as a liaison between another individual or company that needs shipping services and an authorized motor carrier.Though a freight broker plays an important role in the movement of cargo, the broker doesn't function as a shipper or a carrier.Instead, a freight broker works to determine the needs of a shipper and connects that shipper with a carrier willing to transport the items at an acceptable price.any companies find the services provided by freight brokers indispensable. In fact, some companies hire brokers to coordinate all of their shipping needs. Often, freight brokers are confused with forwarders. Though a freight forwarder performs some of the same tasks as a freight broker, the two are not the same.