# Destination Transport

> 3PL Brokerage · Osseo, MN · Founded 2014

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

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## Key facts

- Founded 2014 · headquartered in Osseo, MN
- Privately held
- #95 on Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $0.159B per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van

## About

DestiNATION Transport is a third-party logistics (3PL) brokerage and transportation company founded in late 2014 in Anoka, Minnesota, and now headquartered in Osseo, MN. The company provides full truckload, LTL, refrigerated, flatbed/open-deck, and intermodal rail+truck services across the United States and Canada, alongside drayage, air freight, ocean shipping, and warehousing. Founded by a team bringing more than 50 years of combined transportation industry experience across 3PL brokerage, carrier relations, and freight management, DestiNATION Transport employs ~114 staff (2025) and operates a second office in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Beyond the Transport Topics ranking, headquarters location, founding year, FMCSA broker authority entity, and corporate website have not been independently verified during initial research — multiple unrelated entities use similar names. Profile fields are populated conservatively from the Transport Topics row, and the FMCSA section, HQ address, and other corporate details are marked pending verification.

For shippers evaluating Destination Transport, ShipperGuide recommends verifying the broker's legal entity, MC# / USDOT, and bond status directly at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load. The Transport Topics 2026 ranking establishes Destination Transport as a top-100 multi-modal broker; corporate profile details will be updated as the broker claims and verifies its listing.

## Load types

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

Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2026

## FMCSA & Licensing

FMCSA broker authority for Destination Transport is not yet in our records — multiple unrelated entities use similar names and no clean broker match was identified during initial research. Verify directly at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov by searching the legal entity name before tendering a load. Transport Topics 2026 #95 listing confirms gross revenue of $159M and net revenue of $23M; specific HQ city, state, and FMCSA registration to be confirmed by the content team. Corporate facts (founded 2014, HQ Osseo MN) sourced from destinationtrans.com/about (May 6 2026 verification).

## Coverage

Multi-state coverage per Transport Topics listing; specific lane density to be confirmed

## Pros & Cons

**What shippers like:**

- Top-100 broker per Transport Topics 2026 — established scale at $159M gross / $23M net
- 14.5% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 — competitive among top-100 brokers
- Multi-modal mode mix (TL, LTL, reefer, intermodal, flatbed) per Transport Topics row
- Privately held broker

**Common complaints:**

- FMCSA broker authority entity not yet verified in our records — see verificationNote
- HQ city / state and founding year not yet independently confirmed
- No corporate website confirmed during initial research
- Listing populated conservatively from Transport Topics row only — corporate details pending broker self-claim or content-team verification

## FAQ

### Is Destination Transport licensed and bonded as a freight broker?

DestiNATION Transport operates as a 3PL brokerage and transportation company. FMCSA broker authority is not yet confirmed in our records — verify by legal entity name at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov. Corporate HQ: 101 Broadway St. W, Osseo, MN 55369.

### What types of freight does Destination Transport move?

Per Transport Topics 2026, Destination Transport moves dry van truckload as a primary mode, with active LTL, refrigerated, intermodal, and flatbed/heavy haul. No air/expedited, bulk/tank, or parcel per the TT row.

### How do Destination Transport's rates compare to other freight brokers?

Destination Transport reports 14.5% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 — competitive among top-100 brokers. Lane-specific pricing details are not publicly available pending corporate profile verification. Benchmark Destination quotes via ShipperGuide before committing.

## Best for

Mid-market multi-modal shippers; specific shipper-fit profile to be refined once HQ location and lane density are verified.

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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