BNSF Logistics - Houston
Houston, TX
Houston office of BNSF Logistics at Plaza Verde Drive, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2229700 and MC 439484.
Review profileFreight Brokers in Houston and Port Houston, Texas
Compare 5 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning freight brokers service in Houston and Port Houston
Houston is a major port and industrial freight market with strong demand for drayage, project cargo, specialized trucking, warehousing, and international forwarding.
Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park, Baytown, Seabrook, La Porte, Channelview, Stafford, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Katy, Bellaire. 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
- Port Houston
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors
Industries shaping demand
- energy
- petrochemicals
- industrial equipment
- international trade
Questions to resolve
- Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing.
- Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers.
- Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
- For international freight, confirm whether the same company is the forwarder, customs broker, or only the warehouse.
- Require the same origin, destination, and accessorial assumptions on every quote.
- Check USDOT, MC, FMC, or CBP identifiers that match the job—not a generic Houston address.
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 Houston and Port Houston market
Freight brokers arrange motor-carrier capacity for shipper lanes without representing the operating carrier that physically moves the freight.
In Houston and Port Houston, the operating context includes Port Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors. Demand is shaped by energy, petrochemicals, industrial equipment, 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
- Port Houston
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors
Local selection rules
Houston is a major port and industrial freight market with strong demand for drayage, project cargo, specialized trucking, warehousing, and international forwarding.
- Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing.
- Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers.
- Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
- For international freight, confirm whether the same company is the forwarder, customs broker, or only the warehouse.
- Require the same origin, destination, and accessorial assumptions on every quote.
- Check USDOT, MC, FMC, or CBP identifiers that match the job—not a generic Houston address.
When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Houston and Port Houston
Houston and Port Houston 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 Port Houston | 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 Houston and Port Houston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNSF Logistics - Houston | Houston, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal +1 | Multimodal Brokerage, Houston Office, Intermodal | 439484 | 2229700 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| C.H. Robinson - Houston | Houston, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | Freight Brokerage, Houston Office, Project And International Support | 384859 | 2226453 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Echo Global Logistics - Houston | Bellaire, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | Managed Transportation, Houston-Area Office, Multimodal Brokerage | 511639 | 2233564 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| TQL - Houston | Houston, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | Truckload Brokerage, Houston Office, Gulf Coast Coverage | 322572 | 2223295 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Worldwide Express - Houston | Houston, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl | Parcel And Freight Brokerage, Houston Office, LTL Programs | 635576 | 2241484 | — | — | 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 Houston and Port Houston
C.H. Robinson - Houston
Houston, TX
Houston office of C.H. Robinson at West Sam Houston Parkway, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2226453 and MC 384859.
Review profileEcho Global Logistics - Houston
Bellaire, TX
Bellaire / Houston office of Echo Global Logistics, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2233564 and MC 511639.
Review profileTQL - Houston
Houston, TX
Houston office of Total Quality Logistics, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2223295 and MC 322572.
Review profileWorldwide Express - Houston
Houston, TX
Houston office of Worldwide Express Operations LLC, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2241484 and MC 635576.
Review profileQuestions about Freight Brokers in Houston and Port Houston
How many freight brokers are listed in Houston and Port Houston?
UNITECARGO currently lists 5 active profiles in the Houston and Port Houston market that are marked verified and classified as freight brokers. Counts change as records are reviewed.
What freight connections matter for freight brokers in Houston and Port Houston?
This page covers Port Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.
How should I compare freight brokers in Houston and Port Houston?
Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing. Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers. Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Houston and Port Houston?
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.