How do I verify a freight broker in Texas?
Match the legal entity and MC number to FMCSA Licensing and Insurance. Confirm active broker-of-property authority and current bond or trust status. Directory status is not a substitute for that check.
What to compare across Freight Brokers in Texas
Carrier and mode coverage
Cargo and equipment fit
Load matching capabilities
MC identifiers when supplied
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 16 3PL providers
- 14 freight forwarders
- 13 warehouse operators
- 11 freight brokers
- 11 trucking companies
- 7 customs brokers
- 7 NVOCC / ocean operators
- 5 last-mile providers
- 1 other
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- Port Houston drayage and export bookings
- DFW air cargo and AllianceTexas intermodal
- I-10 east–west and I-35 north–south truckload lanes
- Laredo and South Texas cross-border handoffs when the profile documents them
Local selection rules
Texas brokerage demand clusters around Houston energy and port freight, DFW retail and intermodal, and I-35 / I-10 overflow. Confirm active property-broker authority before you compare rates.
- Match the legal name and MC number to current FMCSA Licensing and Insurance records.
- Ask whether the desk actually covers Houston drayage, DFW intermodal, or only dry-van highway.
- Require the same origin, destination, equipment, and appointment facts on every quote.
- Confirm who holds the carrier contract and who pays the carrier.
- Check bond, insurance, and authority status the week you tender—not the week you shortlisted.
- Prefer a documented specialty (produce, hazmat, project, or drayage) over a generic “we cover Texas” claim.
When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Texas
A Texas broker is useful when you need capacity, not a building. It is the wrong first call when the freight still has to be stored, picked, or transformed.
| When this is the job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spot truckload, LTL overflow, or mixed equipment out of Houston or DFW | Freight broker | You need a licensed desk with active MC broker authority to source carriers. |
| A repeat Texas lane with known equipment and volume | Carrier | Direct authority and equipment cut the extra party out of a stable lane. |
| Inventory, fulfillment, or a standing outbound program | 3PL | The constraint is the building and cutoff, not the next available truck. |
Questions this page can answer
Do Texas freight brokers replace a Houston or Dallas 3PL?
No. Brokers arrange transportation. They do not store, pick, or stage inventory unless a separate 3PL or warehouse profile documents that work.
What should I send every Texas broker on the shortlist?
Same origin and destination, dates, weight, dimensions, commodity, equipment, appointments, and accessorial assumptions. Different facts produce quotes you cannot compare.
Which Texas markets show up most often on broker profiles?
Dallas, Houston, Frisco, Plano, and Austin appear most often in the current directory. Confirm the actual desk location and the lanes it currently covers.
Compare documented Freight Brokers capabilities in Texas
Use the profiles below to compare location, transport modes, specialties, identifiers, and record freshness. Open a profile for complete documented details.
| Provider | Base | Transport modes | Documented capabilities | MC | DOT | FMC | CBP | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Lund Company - Dallas | Plano, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl | Produce Freight, Hazmat Freight, Dallas Office | 163523 | 2212129 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Arrive Logistics | Austin, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal +1 | Truckload Brokerage, Austin Headquarters, National Carrier Network | 787104 | 2310518 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| BNSF Logistics - Houston | Houston, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal +1 | Multimodal Brokerage, Houston Office, Intermodal | 439484 | 2229700 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| BNSF Logistics, LLC | Dallas, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal +1 | Multimodal Brokerage, Intermodal, Supply Chain Solutions | 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 |
| MODE Transportation LLC | Dallas, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | Agent Network, Truckload Brokerage, Dallas Headquarters | 223021 | 2214647 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| TQL - Houston | Houston, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | Truckload Brokerage, Houston Office, Gulf Coast Coverage | 322572 | 2223295 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Transplace Stuttgart LLC | Frisco, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal | Managed Transportation, Freight Brokerage, Multimodal Coverage | 485199 | 2232182 | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Worldwide Express | Dallas, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Air +1 | Expedited Services, Time-Critical Shipping, Last-Mile Delivery | 345123 | 345123 | — | — | Aug 13, 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 Texas
Specialties: Produce freightHazmat freightDallas office
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTL
Dallas-area Allen Lund Company brokerage office in Plano, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2212129 and MC 163523....
Specialties: Truckload brokerageAustin headquartersNational carrier network
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTLINTERMODAL
Austin-based truckload brokerage operating as DM Trans LLC DBA Arrive Logistics, with active FMCSA property-broker authority under USDOT 2310518 and M...
Specialties: Multimodal brokerageHouston officeIntermodal
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTLINTERMODAL
Houston office of BNSF Logistics at Plaza Verde Drive, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2229700 and MC 439484....
Specialties: Multimodal brokerageIntermodalSupply chain solutions
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTLINTERMODAL
Dallas-headquartered 3PL and freight brokerage subsidiary of BNSF, with active FMCSA property-broker authority under USDOT 2229700 and MC 439484....
Specialties: Freight brokerageHouston officeProject and international support
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTLINTERMODAL
Houston office of C.H. Robinson at West Sam Houston Parkway, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2226453 and MC 384859....
Specialties: Managed transportationHouston-area officeMultimodal brokerage
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTLINTERMODAL
Bellaire / Houston office of Echo Global Logistics, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2233564 and MC 511639....
Specialties: Agent networkTruckload brokerageDallas headquarters
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTLINTERMODAL
Dallas headquarters of MODE Transportation, an active FMCSA property broker under USDOT 2214647 and MC 223021 arranging truckload and multimodal freig...
Specialties: Truckload brokerageHouston officeGulf Coast coverage
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTLINTERMODAL
Houston office of Total Quality Logistics, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2223295 and MC 322572....
Specialties: Managed transportationFreight brokerageMultimodal coverage
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTLINTERMODAL
Frisco, Texas freight-brokerage entity for Transplace / Uber Freight, with active FMCSA property-broker authority under USDOT 2232182 and MC 485199....
Specialties: Expedited ServicesTime-Critical ShippingLast-Mile Delivery
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTLAIR
Expedited freight broker specializing in time-critical shipping and last-mile delivery with comprehensive California coverage....
Specialties: Parcel and freight brokerageHouston officeLTL programs
Transport Modes: TRUCK FTLTRUCK LTL
Houston office of Worldwide Express Operations LLC, operating under active FMCSA property-broker authority USDOT 2241484 and MC 635576....
Compare 11 active Freight Brokers profiles in Texas. Review documented locations, transport modes, specialties, identifiers, and record freshness before contacting a provider for shipment-specific availability and pricing.
Compare Freight Brokers Capabilities in Texas
Compare freight-broker profiles in Texas by active broker authority, lane and equipment fit, documented specialties, tracking capabilities, and record freshness.
Capabilities to confirm
- Property-broker authority and current regulatory identifiers
- Carrier sourcing for required lanes and equipment
- Spot, contract, and shipment-specific capacity coordination
- Pickup, delivery, and appointment coordination
- Carrier authority, insurance, and safety-status checks
- Shipment tracking and exception communication
- Accessorial, detention, and claims documentation
- Port, drayage, or cross-border coordination when documented
Industry experience to ask about
Profiles may document experience in the following industries. Confirm the provider's current fit for your cargo and compliance requirements:
- Manufacturing — ask for relevant handling, compliance, and reference evidence
- Retail — ask for relevant handling, compliance, and reference evidence
- Food & Beverage — ask for relevant handling, compliance, and reference evidence
- Construction — ask for relevant handling, compliance, and reference evidence
- Automotive — ask for relevant handling, compliance, and reference evidence
- Import/Export — ask for relevant handling, compliance, and reference evidence
Technology fields to verify
Provider profiles may document these capabilities; confirm integrations and access before selection:
- Transportation management systems
- Electronic documentation
- Shipment tracking portals
- EDI or API integrations
- Carrier-capacity networks
Why Choose Texas for Your Logistics Needs
- Strategic central location
- Mexico trade gateway
- Major refining hub
- Business-friendly policies
Evidence to check before selecting Freight Brokers
Use profile fields as a starting point, then confirm time-sensitive requirements directly:
- Current operating authority and regulatory identifiers
- Insurance, safety status, and cargo-specific compliance
- Service area, equipment, capacity, and appointment availability
- Complete pricing, accessorials, transit commitments, and claims terms
- Tracking, EDI, API, or booking capabilities when required
Cost Factors for Freight Brokers in Texas
Understanding pricing for Freight Brokers in Texas helps you budget effectively:
Regional Pricing Considerations
- Labor Costs: Texas logistics labor rates vary by region and skill level
- Fuel Surcharges: Ask how the provider calculates and updates fuel-related charges
- Seasonal Demand: Peak seasons may affect availability and pricing
- Distance & Routes: Major corridors offer more competitive rates
- Port Proximity: Access to Port of Houston can reduce drayage costs
Request comparable quotes
Provide each shortlisted provider the same shipment facts so quotes can be compared on the same basis:
- Origin, destination, dates, dimensions, weight, commodity, and declared value
- Equipment, handling, appointment, accessorial, and compliance requirements
- Base charge, fuel, minimums, storage, detention, and other accessorial fees
- Transit or service commitments, exceptions, insurance, and claims terms
Freight Brokers Coverage Areas in Texas
Major Service Areas
Use these city pages to review providers based in Texas's key markets:
- Houston: review local profiles and confirm the required service radius
- Dallas: review local profiles and confirm the required service radius
- San Antonio: review local profiles and confirm the required service radius
- Austin: review local profiles and confirm the required service radius
- Fort Worth: review local profiles and confirm the required service radius
Coverage and timing to confirm
- Origin and destination: confirm exact ZIP-code, port, airport, or facility coverage
- Transit or service window: obtain a shipment-specific commitment
- Equipment and handling: confirm availability for the required dates
- Interstate or international authority: check the appropriate regulator when applicable
Strategic Infrastructure Access
Ask shortlisted providers whether they currently serve the relevant transportation hub:
- Port of Houston
- Port of Beaumont
- Port of Corpus Christi
- Dallas/Fort Worth International
- George Bush Intercontinental
Frequently Asked Questions About Freight Brokers in Texas
How do I verify a freight broker in Texas?
Match the legal entity and MC number to FMCSA Licensing and Insurance. Confirm active broker-of-property authority and current bond or trust status. Directory status is not a substitute for that check.
Do Texas freight brokers replace a Houston or Dallas 3PL?
No. Brokers arrange transportation. They do not store, pick, or stage inventory unless a separate 3PL or warehouse profile documents that work.
What should I send every Texas broker on the shortlist?
Same origin and destination, dates, weight, dimensions, commodity, equipment, appointments, and accessorial assumptions. Different facts produce quotes you cannot compare.
Which Texas markets show up most often on broker profiles?
Dallas, Houston, Frisco, Plano, and Austin appear most often in the current directory. Confirm the actual desk location and the lanes it currently covers.
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