Key facts
- Founded 1941 · headquartered in Eagan, MN
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-631407)
- #76 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $231M per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Reefer
About Bay & Bay Transportation
Bay & Bay Transportation Services, Inc. is a privately held refrigerated and temperature-controlled freight broker and carrier founded in 1941 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota. Originally a small refrigerated carrier in the Midwest, the company has grown steadily into one of the region's most recognized reefer specialists — combining brokerage services with a proprietary fleet of refrigerated trucks to serve food-grade, produce, and perishable shippers across the contiguous US and Canada.
The company's deepest strength is temperature-controlled freight in Midwest and Southeast produce corridors, particularly food-grade full truckload and refrigerated LTL lanes where Bay & Bay has built carrier relationships over decades. Shippers moving fresh produce, dairy, packaged food, and other perishables benefit from Bay & Bay's specialized knowledge of reefer equipment requirements, pre-cooling standards, and transit compliance. Dry van and flatbed brokerage round out the service offering for shippers with mixed freight needs.
As a mid-sized regional specialist, Bay & Bay competes less on technology and volume than Tier 1 brokers, and more on expertise, carrier access in reefer markets, and responsiveness. Shippers who have moved primarily through large national brokers often find that Bay & Bay's reefer-first network offers better capacity access and more knowledgeable support for temperature-sensitive freight — particularly on lanes where dedicated reefer carriers are required.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
All 48 contiguous states + Canada
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Deep specialization in refrigerated and temperature-controlled freight — one of the top reefer-focused brokers in the Midwest
- Long-standing carrier relationships in reefer markets built over 80+ years of operations
- Operates proprietary refrigerated trucks alongside brokerage — valuable carrier-side knowledge
- Strong coverage of Midwest produce and food-grade corridors (Minneapolis, Chicago, Southeast)
- Limited technology platform compared to larger or digital-first brokers — no instant quoting or API integration
- Smaller carrier network overall — capacity outside core reefer and Midwest lanes can be thinner
- No cross-border Mexico capability for shippers with north-south produce or food supply chains
- Intermodal, air freight, and expedited services not offered — not suitable as a single-source broker for complex multi-mode needs
- Less suitable for high-volume, enterprise shippers needing TMS integration or automated load management
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FAQ
Is Bay & Bay Transportation licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Bay & Bay Transportation Services, Inc. holds active broker authority MC-631407, USDOT 2241207, with a $75,000 BMC-84 bond on file. Asset-based truck operations run under separate carrier authority Bay & Bay Transfer Co., Inc. (USDOT 125630).
What types of freight does Bay & Bay Transportation move?
Per Transport Topics, reefer and dry van TL are primary; flatbed and LTL are active. No intermodal, air, expedited, or bulk/tank. Core specialty is temperature-controlled food-grade and produce freight.
How do Bay & Bay Transportation's rates compare to larger brokers?
Bay & Bay often beats generalist brokers on Midwest and Southeast reefer lanes, particularly during produce season when reefer capacity tightens. For dry van, larger volume brokers may price better. Benchmark on ShipperGuide before committing.