Key facts
- Founded 1988 · headquartered in Ashford, AL
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-196425)
- #89 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $170M (est.) per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van
About AMX Logistics
AMX Logistics is the brokerage division within the broader AMX (Alabama Motor Express) family of companies, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ashford, Alabama. The broader AMX organization is family-owned and operates four divisions — Trucking, Logistics (the brokerage arm), Drayage, and Academy — across offices in Ashford AL, Atlanta GA, Jackson GA, and Savannah GA. AMX Logistics is ranked #89 on the Transport Topics 2026 Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms list with an estimated $170 million in gross brokerage revenue and an estimated $12 million in net revenue (~7% net margin).
Per Transport Topics 2026, AMX's mode mix lists dry van as primary, with active reefer, LTL, flatbed/heavy-haul, and expedited desks. The brokerage holds FMCSA authority under MC-196425 with both Broker and Freight Forwarder authority types active, plus a Freight Forwarder license (FF-71178). Sister divisions handle asset-based trucking and drayage, giving AMX Logistics integrated capacity options on Southeast and Gulf Coast lanes.
For shippers evaluating AMX Logistics, the strongest fit is Southeast and Gulf Coast freight programs that benefit from an integrated 3PL with both brokerage and asset-based trucking under one parent. Shippers needing intermodal, cross-border Mexico/Canada, ocean, parcel, or managed transportation services will need to combine AMX with specialist providers.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
Continental US — Texas to Maine and beyond
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Integrated 3PL — brokerage, asset-based trucking, drayage, and academy all under one family-owned parent (founded 1988)
- Top-90 Transport Topics 2026 broker with ~$170M gross revenue
- Both Broker and Freight Forwarder FMCSA authority active under MC-196425 / FF-71178
- Multiple Southeast offices (Ashford AL, Atlanta GA, Jackson GA, Savannah GA) — deep regional carrier network
- Drayage capability via sister division — useful for Gulf Coast port traffic
- ~7% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 is below the broker industry median — pricing may be aggressive on service-sensitive freight
- No intermodal, cross-border Mexico/Canada, ocean, bulk/tank, parcel, or managed transportation capability
- Technology platform and shipper-portal details not publicly disclosed
- Privately held family business — limited public financial disclosure beyond Transport Topics
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FAQ
Is AMX Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
AMX Logistics Inc. holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-196425 / USDOT 2213664, plus Freight Forwarder authority FF-71178, registered at 10720 US Hwy 84 E, Ashford, AL 36312. $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Verified via FMCSA SAFER on 2026-05-01.
What types of freight does AMX Logistics handle?
Per Transport Topics 2026, AMX primarily brokers dry van truckload, with active reefer, LTL, flatbed/heavy-haul, and expedited desks. Sister divisions add asset-based trucking and drayage. No intermodal or cross-border.
How do AMX Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?
AMX's ~7% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 is below the broker industry median. Combined with sister-division asset capacity, AMX often quotes competitively on Southeast and Gulf Coast lanes. Benchmark via ShipperGuide before committing.