Zoner ID would also give you better cargo allowance :
Freelancer ends at 3600 cargo
For the rest :
As leader of another Freelance faction, feel welcome to ping me in Game / inForum if you want some interaction.
After all : we sell scrap, and buy lots of stuff.
And if you are interested in that angle : Tinkers offers MedEvac service from inner house ZoI to outer Border, just place a call.