These are usually the top drivers. They have to live in the same town as you, so hopefully, they will do a better job for you. In other words, load the shipment on his own truck with his own labor force. Sometimes costs more, but a lot safer. My agency does a lot of this, and would be interested in heping you.
Independents usually have a problem with workman's comp,no I.C.C. liscense, etc.