Allen Lund Company - Chicago
Downers Grove, IL
Chicago-area Allen Lund Company office in Downers Grove at 5100 Main Street, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2212129 and MC 163523.
Review profileFreight Brokers in Chicago Metro, Illinois
Compare 5 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning freight brokers service in Chicago Metro
Chicago is one of North America’s largest rail, intermodal, air-cargo, warehousing, and trucking hubs, connecting every major U.S. freight region.
Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Chicago, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Elwood, Wilmington, Bedford Park, University Park, Joliet, Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines, Bensenville, Palatine, Wauconda. 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
- National rail and intermodal hub
- O’Hare International Airport
- I-55, I-80, I-90 and I-94 corridors
Industries shaping demand
- food distribution
- manufacturing
- retail
- international trade
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 Chicago Metro market
Freight brokers arrange motor-carrier capacity for shipper lanes without representing the operating carrier that physically moves the freight.
In Chicago Metro, the operating context includes National rail and intermodal hub, O’Hare International Airport, I-55, I-80, I-90 and I-94 corridors. Demand is shaped by food distribution, manufacturing, retail, international trade.
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
- National rail and intermodal hub
- O’Hare International Airport
- I-55, I-80, I-90 and I-94 corridors
Local selection rules
Chicago is one of North America’s largest rail, intermodal, air-cargo, warehousing, and trucking hubs, connecting every major U.S. freight region.
- Name the gateway first: National rail and intermodal hub.
- Use a 3PL when product has to sit, get picked, or get staged.
- Use a freight broker when the freight is already ready and you only need capacity.
- Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.
- Require the same origin, destination, equipment, and appointment facts from every shortlisted provider.
- Check the identifier that matches the job: MC or USDOT for highway, FMC or CBP for international.
When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Chicago Metro
Chicago 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 job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near National rail and intermodal hub | 3PL | The constraint is the building, cutoff, and handling—not a one-off truck. |
| A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to roll | Freight broker | You need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement. |
| A dedicated lane you can fill and schedule | Carrier | Direct USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff. |
Compare documented Freight Brokers capabilities in Chicago Metro
Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.
| Provider | Base | Transport modes | Documented capabilities | MC | DOT | FMC | CBP | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Lund Company - Chicago | Downers Grove, IL | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl | Produce Freight, Chicago Office, Truckload Brokerage | 163523 | 2212129 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Arrive Logistics - Chicago | Chicago, IL | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | Truckload Brokerage, Chicago Office, National Carrier Network | 787104 | 2310518 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| C.H. Robinson - Chicago | Chicago, IL | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | Truckload Brokerage, Chicago Office, Managed Transportation | 384859 | 2226453 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Echo Global Logistics | Chicago, IL | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal +1 | Technology Platform, Supply Chain Analytics, Managed Transportation | 511639 | 2233564 | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| TQL - Chicago | Chicago, IL | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | Truckload Brokerage, Chicago Office, LTL And Intermodal | 322572 | 2223295 | — | — | Aug 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 Chicago Metro
Arrive Logistics - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Chicago office of Arrive Logistics (DM Trans LLC) at 30 S Wacker, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2310518 and MC 787104.
Review profileC.H. Robinson - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Chicago surface-transportation office of C.H. Robinson at 1515 West Webster Ave, operating under the company active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2226453 and MC 384859.
Review profileEcho Global Logistics
Chicago, IL
Technology-enabled freight broker providing comprehensive transportation management solutions with advanced analytics and supply chain visibility.
Review profileTQL - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Chicago Loop office of Total Quality Logistics at 125 South Clark Street, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2223295 and MC 322572.
Review profileQuestions about Freight Brokers in Chicago Metro
How many freight brokers are listed in Chicago Metro?
UNITECARGO currently lists 5 active profiles in the Chicago 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 Chicago Metro?
This page covers National rail and intermodal hub, O’Hare International Airport, I-55, I-80, I-90 and I-94 corridors. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.
How should I compare freight brokers in Chicago Metro?
Compare documented service coverage, transport modes, specialties, the identifier that matches the job, record freshness, and shipment-specific requirements before contacting a provider.
When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Chicago 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.