# Capstone Logistics

> Supply Chain & Brokerage 3PL · Peachtree Corners, GA · Founded 1986

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**Last updated:** 2026-05-08

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## Key facts

- Founded 1986 · headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA
- Subsidiary
- 60,000+ carriers in network
- FMCSA broker authority: **ACTIVE** (MC-93677)
- #69 on Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $268M per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Reefer, LTL

## About

Capstone Logistics is a Peachtree Corners, Georgia-based supply-chain solutions provider founded in 1986 and now a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital. The company's brokerage entity, Capstone Logistics LLC, holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-93677 / USDOT 2431382 and ranks #69 on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms with $268M in gross brokerage revenue and $52M net (19.4% margin). The parent company operates 560+ locations across 49 US states, Canada, and Australia, with approximately 19,000 associates and a 60,000+ carrier network.

Capstone's distinguishing model is the integration of brokerage with warehouse and distribution-center operations — primarily serving grocery, foodservice, retail, and CPG end markets. Per Transport Topics 2026, brokered loads cover LTL, dry van truckload, and refrigerated. The company's last-mile capability and warehouse-anchored transportation flows position it as a single-source 3PL for shippers wanting bundled DC support and brokerage rather than standalone freight execution.

For shippers evaluating Capstone, the strongest fit is grocery, foodservice, and CPG companies with significant DC operations who want one provider managing inbound freight and warehousing. The 19.4% net margin reflects a service-led, asset-light 3PL with strong account economics. Shippers needing flatbed, intermodal, cross-border Mexico, or air capability will need to look elsewhere — Capstone's freight footprint is concentrated in dry van, reefer, and LTL aligned to grocery/CPG flows.

## Load types

| Mode | Status |
|---|---|
| Dry Van TL | ● Primary |
| Refrigerated | ● Primary |
| LTL | ● Primary |
| Intermodal | Not offered |
| Flatbed | Not offered |
| Air / Expedited | Not offered |
| Bulk / Tank | Not offered |
| Parcel | Not offered |

Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2026

## FMCSA & Licensing

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MC Number | MC-93677 |
| USDOT Number | USDOT 2431382 |
| Broker Authority | ● ACTIVE |
| Surety Bond | $75,000 BMC-84 · On File |

Verify status: https://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov

## Coverage

49 US states · Canada · Australia (parent operations)

**Strongest lanes:**

- Grocery/foodservice DC corridors
- Southeast → Midwest
- Atlanta → Northeast
- Cold-chain produce lanes

## Pros & Cons

**What shippers like:**

- Bundled brokerage + warehouse + last-mile — strong fit for grocery, foodservice, and CPG shippers
- 60,000+ carrier network gives capacity depth on dry van, reefer, and LTL
- H.I.G. Capital backing provides growth capital and operational scale
- 560+ operating locations across North America and Australia
- Healthy 19.4% net margin (TT 2026) reflects stable service-led economics

**Common complaints:**

- Narrow modal mix — no flatbed, intermodal, expedited, ocean, or cross-border Mexico
- Brokerage is one segment of a much larger 3PL — less standalone product focus than pure-play brokers
- PE ownership (H.I.G. Capital) can drive growth-via-acquisition that disrupts service consistency
- Coverage strongest where Capstone DC footprint exists — generic OTR shippers may not capture differentiated value
- No public instant-quoting portal

## FAQ

### Is Capstone Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?

Yes — Capstone Logistics LLC holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-93677 / USDOT 2431382 (Peachtree Corners, GA), authorized for Broker Property. Verify current bond at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering.

### What types of freight does Capstone Logistics handle?

Per Transport Topics 2026, Capstone covers LTL, dry van truckload, and refrigerated. No flatbed, intermodal, expedited, or cross-border Mexico. Strongest fit is grocery, foodservice, retail, and CPG shippers with bundled DC and freight needs.

### How do Capstone Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?

Capstone reported $268M gross / $52M net brokerage revenue in 2026 — a 19.4% margin, above the top-100 average. Pricing reflects bundled 3PL economics; benchmark via ShipperGuide for standalone freight comparisons before committing.

## Best for

Grocery, foodservice, retail, and CPG shippers wanting one 3PL provider managing inbound brokerage, warehousing, and last-mile delivery in coordination with DC operations.

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## Sources

- Revenue and ranking: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages (annual list)
- FMCSA licensing: li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov — broker authority status verified at publication where possible
- Reviews: G2, Trustpilot, Google Business — shipper reviews only
- Listing assembled from public records. Brokers can claim/update via directory@shipperguide.com
