Freightfinder.com is an Internet company that acts as a go-between. If a trucker needs to find a load for a particular trade lane, he or she can visit this site, list the price and available truck space, and find a company that needs a shipment moved. Since the purpose of this website is to put buyer and sellers together so that a single sale can be made, this website can be categorized as a(n) __________.

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Freightfinder.com acts as a middleman or intermediary, connecting truckers with companies in need of shipping services. This is the definition of a broker in the transportation industry. Therefore, the best choice is D, broker. The other options do not accurately reflect the role and function of Freightfinder.com.