Key facts
- Founded 1997 · headquartered in Medina, OH
- Privately held
- Gross revenue: $0.18B (est.) per Transport Topics 2024
- Primary freight modes: Flatbed
About Command Transportation
Command Transportation is a privately held freight broker headquartered in Medina, OH, founded in 1997. Estimated at roughly $180 million in gross brokerage revenue, Command has carved out a specialist position in flatbed and heavy haul freight — a mode category that demands deeper carrier relationships, permitting knowledge, and load-specific expertise than standard dry van brokerage. The company's Midwest base gives it natural proximity to the industrial and manufacturing shippers that generate the majority of flatbed freight in North America.
Flatbed and heavy haul are Command's primary mode strengths. This means step-deck, RGN (removable gooseneck), stretch flat, and over-dimensional loads — freight types where generic broker networks frequently fall short. Dry van FTL is an active secondary offering for shippers who move both commodity types. Command does not actively broker refrigerated, LTL, intermodal, or air freight, which keeps its carrier relationships focused and its operational expertise concentrated.
For shippers evaluating Command, the clearest use case is industrial manufacturers, construction material suppliers, energy sector shippers, and automotive suppliers who regularly move oversized, heavy, or project freight in the Midwest. If your freight requires permits, escort vehicles, or specialized trailers, Command's specialist positioning is a meaningful differentiator over a generalist broker. Shippers with primarily dry van or reefer needs would be better served by a full-service broker with deeper mode breadth.
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Flatbed and heavy haul specialist — carrier relationships calibrated for oversized, over-dimensional, and project freight
- Nearly 30 years of operational history in Midwest industrial freight — established carrier network in core lanes
- Permitting expertise and load-specific knowledge that generalist brokers typically lack for complex flatbed moves
- Strong capacity in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Great Lakes manufacturing corridors where flatbed demand is concentrated
- Focused mode expertise typically means better carrier vetting and load-specific problem solving on complex freight
- Specialist focus means limited capability for dry van, reefer, LTL, or intermodal — not a one-stop freight broker
- Geographic strength concentrated in Midwest — thinner capacity on West Coast, Southwest, and Southeast flatbed lanes
- Smaller scale (~$180M) means less leverage on thin lanes and reduced carrier network depth compared to Tier 1 brokers
- No cross-border capability — not suitable for shippers with Mexico or Canada flatbed needs
- Less technology investment in self-serve tools than larger or tech-forward brokers
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FAQ
Is Command Transportation licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Command Transportation, LLC operates as a licensed freight broker. FMCSA MC# and DOT# are not confirmed in this profile — verify current broker authority status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov by searching 'Command Transportation' before tendering a load. All licensed freight brokers are required to carry a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond or trust fund.
What types of freight does Command Transportation move?
Command Transportation is a flatbed and heavy haul specialist. Primary modes are standard flatbed, step-deck, RGN, and over-dimensional truckload freight. Dry van FTL is an active secondary offering. Command does not actively broker refrigerated, LTL, intermodal, air freight, or parcel — shippers with those needs should evaluate full-service alternatives.
How do Command Transportation's rates compare to other freight brokers?
Command Transportation's pricing leverage is strongest on flatbed and heavy haul lanes in the Midwest, where its carrier depth is concentrated. For complex or over-dimensional loads, specialist brokers like Command often provide better capacity access than generalists — though pricing reflects the specialized equipment and permitting costs. Use ShipperGuide to benchmark Command's quote against other brokers before committing.