Key facts
- Founded 2006 · headquartered in Chicago, IL
- Subsidiary
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van
About Coyote Logistics
Coyote Logistics was founded in 2006 in Chicago by Jeff Silver and was built from day one as a technology-forward freight brokerage. The company grew at a remarkable pace by combining aggressive carrier recruitment with proprietary matching algorithms and a data-driven pricing approach. By the early 2010s, Coyote had become one of the fastest-growing brokers in the country, and in 2015, UPS acquired the company for approximately $1.8 billion — a landmark deal that signaled how seriously established logistics giants were taking the brokerage model.
In 2022, UPS spun off its brokerage operations into a new publicly traded company called RXO, and Coyote Logistics was folded into that entity. RXO became one of the largest standalone freight brokerage platforms in North America, with Coyote's technology, carrier network, and shipper relationships forming a significant portion of RXO's foundation. The Coyote brand remains active and is still used in shipper-facing contexts, though the commercial entity is now RXO.
For shippers evaluating Coyote Logistics today, the practical reality is engagement with RXO's platform and carrier network. Coyote's legacy is a sophisticated technology stack — including the Coyote GO portal — and strong relationships with tens of thousands of carriers across the US. Shippers who built relationships with Coyote account teams can expect continuity of service through RXO, with access to dry van, LTL, reefer, and expedited capacity across all major domestic freight lanes.
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Decades of carrier network depth inherited from one of the industry's most data-driven brokers
- Coyote GO platform offers real-time tracking, instant quoting, and API integration
- Now backed by RXO's scale and public-company resources
- Strong performance in spot market dry van, particularly in Midwest and Southeast lanes
- Expedited and temperature-controlled capabilities complement core truckload services
- Brand is now a subsidiary of RXO; some shippers may experience service model changes post-integration
- Financial performance metrics not separately disclosed for the Coyote brand
- New shippers may be directed to engage directly with RXO rather than Coyote-branded reps
- Less focus on flatbed, oversized, or niche equipment types compared to specialized brokers
- High volume focus may mean less attentive service for very small or infrequent shippers
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FAQ
Is Coyote Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Coyote Logistics holds its own FMCSA property broker authority as a licensed entity. The company is now a subsidiary of RXO. Shippers should verify the current MC number and authority status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov by searching 'Coyote Logistics' before tendering freight.
What types of freight does Coyote Logistics move?
Coyote Logistics handles dry van truckload as its primary mode, with active capabilities in LTL, refrigerated/reefer, and expedited freight. The brokerage does not focus heavily on flatbed, oversized, or intermodal. Through the broader RXO platform, access to additional service types may be available.
How do Coyote Logistics's rates compare to other freight brokers?
Coyote Logistics built its reputation on competitive, data-driven pricing — particularly in spot market dry van. The Coyote GO platform provides instant quoting for eligible lanes, giving shippers price transparency. As a large-volume broker now operating under RXO, contract rates are available for high-volume shippers, and spot rates generally reflect market conditions accurately due to the company's extensive carrier network.