Browse 23 active logistics provider profiles based in Kansas City Metro, Missouri. Use profile evidence to compare services, transport modes, specialties, and regulatory identifiers before contacting a provider.

Compare logistics providers in Kansas City Metro

Build a shortlist around shipment-specific requirements:

  • Pickup, delivery, port, airport, and warehouse coverage
  • Freight forwarding, trucking, brokerage, warehousing, 3PL, or last-mile services
  • Cargo, equipment, handling, and technology requirements
  • Current authority, insurance, availability, and pricing confirmed directly

Use documented profile fields

Capabilities vary by company. Open the full profiles below and verify any missing or time-sensitive information with the provider and the appropriate regulator.

Kansas City Metro freight market

Kansas City is a central U.S. rail, intermodal, highway, and warehousing hub. Its cross-state metropolitan footprint supports automotive, food, e-commerce, and long-haul distribution in multiple directions.

Market coverage: Provider counts include businesses based in Kansas City, North Kansas City, Independence, Riverside, Liberty, Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe, Shawnee. Each listing identifies its actual base.

Freight connections

  • I-35, I-49, I-70 and I-435 corridors
  • Kansas City International Airport
  • Major rail and intermodal terminals

Industries shaping local demand

  • automotive
  • food and agriculture
  • e-commerce
  • manufacturing

Questions to resolve before booking

  • Confirm whether facilities and service cover the Missouri side, Kansas side, or both.
  • Compare intermodal ramp coverage, free-time management, and regional drayage limits.

Qualified Kansas City Metro service directories

Provider counts by service

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

  • 2 last-mile providers
  • 2 freight brokers
  • 2 NVOCC / ocean operators
  • 1 trucking companies
  • 1 3PL providers

Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers

  • I-35, I-49, I-70 and I-435 corridors
  • Kansas City International Airport
  • Major rail and intermodal terminals

Local selection rules

Kansas City is a central U.S. rail, intermodal, highway, and warehousing hub. Its cross-state metropolitan footprint supports automotive, food, e-commerce, and long-haul distribution in multiple directions.

  1. Confirm whether facilities and service cover the Missouri side, Kansas side, or both.
  2. Compare intermodal ramp coverage, free-time management, and regional drayage limits.

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

Kansas City 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-35, I-49, I-70 and I-435 corridors3PLThe constraint is the building, cutoff, and handlingβ€”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.

Questions this page can answer

How should I compare freight companies in Kansas City Metro?

Start with the connections this page actually covers: I-35, I-49, I-70 and I-435 corridors, Kansas City International Airport, Major rail and intermodal terminals. Then compare the documented service, identifier, and record freshness that match the job. Local demand is shaped by automotive, food and agriculture, e-commerce, manufacturing.

When should I use a 3PL instead of a broker in Kansas City Metro?

Use a 3PL when product has to sit, get picked, or get staged. Use a broker when the product is already ready to roll and you only need a truck, chassis, or overflow capacity.

Is a freight broker in Kansas City Metro the same as a customs broker?

No. Freight brokers arrange domestic motor-carrier capacity under an MC number. Customs brokers file entries under a CBP permit and filer identity. Confirm which job you are hiring.

What should I confirm before booking in Kansas City Metro?

Confirm whether facilities and service cover the Missouri side, Kansas side, or both. Compare intermodal ramp coverage, free-time management, and regional drayage limits.

Popular Logistics Services in Kansas City Metro

Logistics Providers in Kansas City Metro, Missouri

πŸ“ Kansas City, MO

Crane ServicesSpecialized Heavy HaulingConstruction Logistics

Established freight brokerage and specialized transportation company serving construction, industrial, and manufacturing...

πŸ“ Overland Park, KS

Food & Beverage LogisticsAutomotive Parts DistributionRetail Consolidation

Top 40 3PL provider offering tailored logistics solutions including warehousing, co-packing, and retail logistics. Speci...

πŸ“ Overland Park, KS

Food & Beverage StorageAutomotive Parts StorageUSDA Approved Facilities

Food-grade warehouse facility with temperature-controlled storage capabilities. USDA approved and certified for food & b...

πŸ“ Kansas City, MO

Truckload BrokerageManaged TransportationKansas City Office

Kansas City surface-transportation office of C.H. Robinson, operating under the company active FMCSA property-broker aut...

πŸ“ Kansas City, MO

White Glove ServicePremium MovingLuxury Care

Premium white glove delivery service specializing in luxury care delivery with professional moving, storage, and install...

πŸ“ Overland Park, KS

Truckload BrokerageManaged TransportationKansas City Office

Overland Park, Kansas office of Echo Global Logistics Inc. at 10881 Lowell Avenue, Suite 190, operating under USDOT 2233...

πŸ“ Kansas City, KS

LTLRegional Service CenterFinal-Mile Freight

Kansas City, Kansas LTL service center of Estes Express Lines at 3800 Kansas Avenue, operating under USDOT 121018 and MC...

πŸ“ Kansas City, KS

On-Demand ServicesLarge Item DeliveryAssembly Services

On-demand delivery platform connecting customers with local delivery professionals. Specializes in large item delivery, ...

πŸ“ Olathe, KS

Automated WarehouseCold StorageBlast Freezing

Lineage automated warehouse in Olathe, Kansas at 16650 S. Erickson Street. First-party facility page lists cold storage,...

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πŸ“ Lenexa, KS

Logistics PlanningSupply Chain OptimizationFreight Brokerage

Logistics consulting and freight forwarding company providing transportation management and supply chain optimization se...

πŸ“ Kansas City, KS

Multi-Modal TransportationIndustrial LogisticsFamily-Owned Service

Family-owned 3PL provider since 1970 offering full-service warehousing, distribution, and transportation from multiple K...

πŸ“ Kansas City, KS

Rail-To-Truck TransferIndustrial StorageMulti-Modal Facilities

Multi-location warehouse operator with rail-served facilities. Specializes in industrial storage and rail-to-truck trans...

πŸ“ Kansas City, MO

Intermodal ServicesHazmat TransportationRail Yard Operations

Founded in 1984, specializes in intermodal freight (65% of loads), situated next to UP rail yard with hazmat certificati...

πŸ“ Overland Park, KS

Small To Medium Business LogisticsFlexible WarehousingRegional Distribution

Regional 3PL provider focused on serving small to medium-sized businesses with flexible warehousing and distribution sol...

πŸ“ Lenexa, KS

E-Commerce FulfillmentRetail DistributionContract Manufacturing

Large-scale 3PL provider with 460,000 square foot fulfillment center in Lenexa. Specializes in e-commerce fulfillment, r...

πŸ“ Lenexa, KS

E-Commerce StorageRetail DistributionTemperature Controlled Storage

Large-scale warehouse facility providing public and contract warehousing services. Features 460,000 square feet of moder...

πŸ“ Overland Park, KS

Local Courier ServicesBusiness-To-Business DeliveryRetail Support

Local courier and delivery service serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. Provides reliable same-day and scheduled d...

πŸ“ Independence, MO

Full Service DistributionConsumer DeliveryEfficient Logistics

Full service distribution, trucking, and warehousing company providing efficient consumer delivery and last mile logisti...

πŸ“ Kansas City, MO

Midwest DistributionNeutral Co-Load ServicesConsolidation Services

Full-service international logistics provider operating as Licensed Ocean Transportation Intermediary with specialized N...

πŸ“ Kansas City, MO

Midwest Distribution NetworksCustoms Consolidated Freight StationSpecialized Supply Chain Solutions

Licensed NVOCC and Ocean Transportation Intermediary with specialized Midwest operations and customs brokerage services....

πŸ“ Overland Park, KS

Truckload BrokerageLTL BrokerageLocal TQL Office

Overland Park, Kansas office of Total Quality Logistics at 5200 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 102N, operating under parent prope...

πŸ“ North Kansas City, MO

Contract WarehousingFulfillmentKansas City Headquarters

North Kansas City 3PL providing contract warehousing, fulfillment, packaging, and transportation from its 1201 E 12th Av...

πŸ“ Overland Park, KS

Freight BrokerageParcel And LTLLocal Worldwide Express Office

Overland Park, Kansas office of Worldwide Express Operations LLC at 11101 Switzer Road, Suite 400, operating under paren...