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With over 700,000 truckload carriers in the US, most under 20 trucks, here’s Transport Topics’ official 2026 ranking of the top freight brokers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The US trucking market is remarkably fragmented \u2014 over 700,000 truckload motor carriers operate nationally, with 91% running six or fewer trucks and 97.3% running fewer than 20. That fragmentation is exactly why freight brokers exist: they aggregate capacity across thousands of small carriers so shippers don’t have to negotiate individually. Here’s Transport Topics’ official 2026 ranking of who dominates that market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. C.H. Robinson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The largest freight brokerage in North America by gross revenue, combining an extensive carrier network with freight brokerage, supply chain management, and transportation management technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Total Quality Logistics (TQL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the largest privately held freight brokerages in the country, known for an aggressive sales-driven growth model and broad truckload capacity across North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. J.B. Hunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Appears on the brokerage ranking alongside its dedicated carrier operations, reflecting its integrated model combining owned fleet capacity with brokered freight services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. WWEX Group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Completed its merger with Auctane on June 1, 2026, combining freight brokerage with shipping software and logistics technology under one organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. RXO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A major freight brokerage spun out as an independent public company, focused on technology-driven truckload brokerage and managed transportation services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Echo Global Logistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A technology-forward freight brokerage offering truckload, LTL, and multimodal brokerage services backed by a proprietary logistics management platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Arrive Logistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A rapidly-scaled freight brokerage known for aggressive growth in truckload capacity and a strong reputation among mid-market and enterprise shippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Landstar System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Operates a unique agent-based brokerage and owner-operator model, giving it a distinctive capacity structure compared to traditional employee-based brokerages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Schneider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Combines owned dedicated fleet capacity with brokerage services, offering shippers a hybrid asset and non-asset freight solution under one carrier relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. MODE Global<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rounds out the Transport Topics top ten, reflecting continued strength among mid-to-large technology-enabled freight brokerages competing for enterprise shipper contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for Procurement Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bigger isn’t automatically better for your specific lanes.<\/strong> The largest brokers optimize for volume and standardization, sometimes at the expense of the personalized service and lane-specific expertise a mid-market broker can offer \u2014 match broker size to your actual shipping profile, not just brand recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verify legal identity and process before booking.<\/strong> A professional broker should clearly explain its legal identity, operating process, carrier vetting standards, and fee structure upfront \u2014 treat vague answers about carrier standards or tracking capability as a warning sign, regardless of company size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consolidation is actively reshaping the mid-tier.<\/strong> WWEX Group’s merger with Auctane signals ongoing consolidation activity below the very top of the market \u2014 worth confirming any mid-market broker relationship’s ownership stability before signing multi-year agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What does a freight broker actually do?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A freight broker acts as an intermediary between shippers and carriers, using its network to source available truck capacity, negotiate rates, and manage the transaction \u2014 without owning the trucks itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is the Transport Topics freight brokerage ranking determined?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The ranking uses annual gross brokerage revenue from the previous year to rank companies, based on data Transport Topics collects directly from participating firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should shippers always choose the largest freight broker?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Not necessarily \u2014 larger brokers typically offer broader capacity and technology, but smaller or mid-market brokers often provide more specialized expertise and personalized service for specific lanes or freight types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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