Key facts
- Founded 2011 · headquartered in Nashville, TN
- Privately held
- 10,000+ carriers in network
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-151258)
- #32 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $665M per Transport Topics 2026
About Ascent Global Logistics
Ascent Global Logistics is a full-service 3PL and freight broker headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 2011. The company has grown rapidly to become a significant mid-tier broker with roughly $750 million in gross brokerage revenue, ranking approximately 26th on the Transport Topics Top 100 list. Ascent operates an agent-based model, which gives it broad nationwide coverage through a distributed network of freight professionals.
The company built its reputation on automotive and manufacturing freight, developing strong OEM and tier-1 supplier relationships across the Midwest automotive corridor — Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Ascent's capability set spans FTL dry van, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, and refrigerated freight, as well as cross-border service into Mexico and Canada. Managed transportation programs are available for shippers looking to outsource their transportation management function.
Beyond automotive, Ascent has developed meaningful capabilities in food and beverage and retail/e-commerce freight. Shippers in these verticals benefit from Ascent's carrier relationships and technology platform, which provides real-time tracking and EDI/API integration. For automotive and manufacturing shippers in the Southeast and Midwest, Ascent offers the scale and specialization of a purpose-built 3PL without the institutional overhead of the industry's largest brokers.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
All 48 contiguous states · Mexico · Canada
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Deep automotive and manufacturing expertise — strong OEM and tier-1 supplier relationships
- Full-service 3PL capabilities: FTL, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, and reefer under one broker
- Managed transportation programs for shippers wanting to outsource TMS functions
- Agent-based model provides broad geographic coverage with local market knowledge
- Cross-border Mexico and Canada coverage for supply chains spanning North America
- Smaller carrier network than top-5 brokers — may face capacity challenges on unusual lanes
- MC/DOT verification recommended before tendering — FMCSA details should be confirmed at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov
- Less name recognition than Tier 1 brokers, which may complicate enterprise RFP processes
- Technology platform is less mature than digital-native brokers — limited self-serve instant quoting
- Agent-based model can create variability in service quality depending on the local agent
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FAQ
Is Ascent Global Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Ascent Global Logistics holds active freight broker authority with the FMCSA and maintains the required $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond. MC# and USDOT# should be confirmed at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load, as authority details can change.
What types of freight does Ascent Global Logistics move?
Per Transport Topics, dry van TL and LTL are primary; intermodal, flatbed, and reefer are active; air/expedited is limited. No bulk/tank or parcel. Automotive and manufacturing are core specializations.
How competitive are Ascent Global Logistics rates?
Ascent's rates are competitive for automotive, manufacturing, and Southeast/Midwest lanes where carrier relationships are deepest. Benchmark against 50+ brokers on ShipperGuide before tendering.