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Freight Brokers in Phoenix Metro, Arizona

Compare 5 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.

Planning freight brokers service in Phoenix Metro

Phoenix is a fast-growing Southwest manufacturing and distribution market. Freight demand spans semiconductor and construction supply chains, regional fulfillment, temperature-sensitive goods, and lanes connecting Southern California, Texas, and Mexico.

Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Tolleson, Scottsdale, Peoria, Goodyear, Avondale. Each profile shows its actual base.

Use the profiles below to build a shortlist, then confirm the precise lane, cargo, equipment, timing, authority, insurance, availability, and price directly with each provider.

Freight connections

  • I-10 and I-17 corridors
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
  • Loop 202 and Loop 303 logistics areas

Industries shaping demand

  • semiconductors
  • construction
  • retail distribution
  • food and beverage

Questions to resolve

  • Confirm heat-management requirements for sensitive cargo, trailers, and warehouse dwell time.
  • Check the provider’s regular coverage on Southern California, border, and Mountain West lanes.

Evidence to compare

  • MC broker authority
  • Carrier and mode coverage
  • Cargo and equipment fit
  • Pricing, claims, and communication terms

What freight brokers do in the Phoenix Metro market

Freight brokers arrange motor-carrier capacity for shipper lanes without representing the operating carrier that physically moves the freight.

In Phoenix Metro, the operating context includes I-10 and I-17 corridors, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Loop 202 and Loop 303 logistics areas. Demand is shaped by semiconductors, construction, retail distribution, food and beverage.

Shortlist criteria

  • Active MC broker authority
  • Lane, mode, equipment, and commodity coverage
  • Carrier-vetting and cargo-claim process
  • Rate, accessorial, tracking, and communication terms

Questions before requesting a quote

  • Which carrier will be assigned and how is its authority, insurance, and safety status checked?
  • What are the cancellation, detention, layover, lumper, and claims terms?

Directory evidence standard: UNITECARGO requires an MC number, detailed capabilities, and recent review for an indexable freight-broker profile.

Provider counts by service

As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:

  • 5 freight brokers

Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers

  • I-10 and I-17 corridors
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
  • Loop 202 and Loop 303 logistics areas

Local selection rules

Phoenix is a fast-growing Southwest manufacturing and distribution market. Freight demand spans semiconductor and construction supply chains, regional fulfillment, temperature-sensitive goods, and lanes connecting Southern California, Texas, and Mexico.

  1. Confirm heat-management requirements for sensitive cargo, trailers, and warehouse dwell time.
  2. Check the provider’s regular coverage on Southern California, border, and Mountain West lanes.

When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Phoenix Metro

Phoenix Metro is not one vendor type. The right first call depends on whether the freight still needs a building, a licensed desk, or a truck.

When this is the jobUseWhy
Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near I-10 and I-17 corridors3PLThe constraint is the building, cutoff, and handling—not a one-off truck.
A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to rollFreight brokerYou need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement.
A dedicated lane you can fill and scheduleCarrierDirect USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff.

Compare documented Freight Brokers capabilities in Phoenix Metro

Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.

ProviderBaseTransport modesDocumented capabilitiesMCDOTFMCCBPVerified
Allen Lund Company - PhoenixScottsdale, AZTruck Ftl, Truck LtlProduce Freight, Phoenix Office, West Coast Lanes1635232212129Aug 16, 2026
Arrive Logistics - PhoenixTempe, AZTruck Ftl, Truck Ltl, IntermodalTruckload Brokerage, Phoenix Tempe Office, National Carrier Network7871042310518Aug 16, 2026
C.H. Robinson - PhoenixScottsdale, AZTruck Ftl, Truck Ltl, IntermodalTruckload Brokerage, Phoenix Office, Managed Transportation3848592226453Aug 16, 2026
Circle Logistics Inc.Tempe, AZTruck Ftl, Truck LtlMulti-Location Operations, Load Planning, Carrier NetworkMC-7612912249750Aug 13, 2026
TQL - PhoenixTempe, AZTruck Ftl, Truck Ltl, IntermodalTruckload Brokerage, Phoenix Metro Office, Southwest Lanes3225722223295Aug 16, 2026

Editorial profiles are shown alphabetically. Paid placements appear separately and are labeled. This table does not assign ratings or declare a best provider.

Freight Brokers profiles in Phoenix Metro

C.H. Robinson - Phoenix

Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale surface-transportation office of C.H. Robinson serving the Phoenix market under the company active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2226453 and MC 384859.

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Circle Logistics Inc.

Tempe, AZ

Tempe-based freight broker with multiple locations providing comprehensive transportation brokerage and carrier management services.

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TQL - Phoenix

Tempe, AZ

Tempe office of Total Quality Logistics serving the Phoenix market, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2223295 and MC 322572.

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Questions about Freight Brokers in Phoenix Metro

How many freight brokers are listed in Phoenix Metro?

UNITECARGO currently lists 5 active profiles in the Phoenix Metro market that are marked verified and classified as freight brokers. Counts change as records are reviewed.

What freight connections matter for freight brokers in Phoenix Metro?

This page covers I-10 and I-17 corridors, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Loop 202 and Loop 303 logistics areas. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.

How should I compare freight brokers in Phoenix Metro?

Confirm heat-management requirements for sensitive cargo, trailers, and warehouse dwell time. Check the provider’s regular coverage on Southern California, border, and Mountain West lanes.

When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Phoenix Metro?

Use a 3PL when inventory has to sit or get picked. Use a freight broker when the freight is ready and you need capacity. Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.