Key facts
- Founded 2003 · headquartered in Fall River, WI
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-290641)
- Gross revenue: $0.03B (est.) per Transport Topics 2024
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Reefer, LTL
About Badger Logistics
Badger Logistics (broker entity Fall River Express, LLC) is a privately held Midwest freight broker founded in 2003 and headquartered in Fall River, Wisconsin, covering dry van FTL, LTL, and temperature-controlled (reefer) freight with an estimated $30 million in gross brokerage revenue. Fall River sits within the dense Midwest freight market between Milwaukee and Madison, giving the company natural access to Great Lakes manufacturing corridors. Asset-based trucking is operated under the separate Badger Express LLC subsidiary within the same parent group.
Badger Logistics' differentiation within the Midwest market is its coverage across three primary freight modes — FTL, LTL, and reefer — under one brokerage relationship. For Wisconsin and Midwest manufacturers and food producers who regularly move both dry and temperature-controlled freight, this breadth reduces the need to maintain separate broker relationships. The company's regional carrier knowledge supports competitive pricing on Midwest lanes, particularly Wisconsin-to-Midwest and Great Lakes-region corridors.
As a smaller regional broker, Badger Logistics is best suited for Midwest-based shippers with consistent freight volumes in the $1M–$5M annual transportation spend range. National programs or high-volume shippers may find the carrier network and technology offering more limited than what larger national brokers can provide. For shippers who value local market expertise, a dedicated account team, and a single point of contact for dry, LTL, and reefer freight in the Midwest, Badger is a credible option.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
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Coverage
48 contiguous states with Midwest regional strength
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Covers FTL, LTL, and reefer under one brokerage relationship — reduces vendor fragmentation for Midwest shippers
- Midwest-native carrier relationships built over 20+ years in Sheboygan and Great Lakes markets
- Temperature-controlled capability serves food and beverage manufacturers in the Midwest food belt
- Regional focus means dedicated attention to Midwest lane pricing and carrier availability
- Estimated $30M gross revenue — smaller scale limits national lane coverage and high-volume capacity
- No intermodal, flatbed, cross-border, or expedited capability
- Technology platform not differentiated — no confirmed instant quoting or API integration
- FMCSA MC# and DOT# not publicly confirmed — verify authority before tendering
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FAQ
Is Badger Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Broker authority operates via Fall River Express, LLC, MC-290641, USDOT 2221638, ACTIVE, with a $75,000 BMC-84 bond on file. Asset-based trucking runs under the separate Badger Express LLC subsidiary.
What types of freight does Badger Logistics move?
Per Transport Topics, dry van FTL, LTL, and reefer are all primary modes. No intermodal, flatbed, expedited, parcel, or cross-border. Best suited for Midwest shippers needing dry, LTL, or reefer freight.
How do Badger Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?
Badger's competitive advantage is carrier access and lane pricing in the Great Lakes region. Use ShipperGuide to compare Badger's quote against national and regional brokers on your specific lanes.