Key facts
- Founded 1953 · headquartered in Appleton, WI
- Privately held
- Gross revenue: $0.23B per Transport Topics 2024
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed
About Evans Transportation Services
Evans Transportation Services is an Appleton, Wisconsin-based freight broker with one of the longest operating histories in the industry — founded in 1953, the company has nearly 75 years of freight brokerage experience. Evans generated approximately $230 million in gross brokerage revenue in 2024 and has built a reputation as a reliable, relationship-driven partner for Midwest manufacturers and shippers. The company's core mode strengths are dry van FTL, refrigerated truckload, and flatbed — the workhorses of Upper Midwest freight.
Evans's seven-plus decades of operation in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest have produced carrier relationships and lane knowledge that newer brokers built in coastal markets often lack in this geography. The company serves manufacturing, food and beverage, and agricultural shippers who value long-term partnerships and consistent service over technology-driven self-service. Managed transportation services are available for clients who want to outsource their freight programs on a contract basis.
For shippers evaluating Evans Transportation Services, the strongest fit is Upper Midwest manufacturing or agricultural freight — particularly shippers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan who value a long-standing broker partner with deep regional knowledge. Shippers seeking digital self-service, instant quoting, or multi-modal coverage beyond FTL should evaluate technology-forward or Tier 1 alternatives. Evans's longevity is a genuine indicator of operational stability and carrier trust — rare at this revenue scale.
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states, strongest in Upper Midwest
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Pros & Cons
- Nearly 75-year operating history — one of the most tenured freight brokers in the US
- Deep Upper Midwest carrier relationships built over decades in Wisconsin and surrounding states
- Strong dry van, reefer, and flatbed FTL capability on Midwest lanes
- Stable, relationship-focused service model that larger shippers value for freight program consistency
- Managed transportation available for shippers seeking outsourced freight operations
- No LTL, intermodal, cross-border, or air/ocean capability — limited mode portfolio
- No instant quoting — requires rep engagement for pricing
- Technology platform is functional but not a competitive differentiator vs. digital-first brokers
- National carrier network is thinner outside Upper Midwest core geography
- Company scale (~$230M) limits leverage with carriers compared to Tier 1 brokers on national lanes
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FAQ
Is Evans Transportation Services licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Evans Transportation Services, Inc. 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 'Evans Transportation Services' before tendering a load. All licensed freight brokers carry a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond or trust fund.
What types of freight does Evans Transportation Services handle?
Evans Transportation primarily brokers dry van FTL, refrigerated/reefer, and flatbed freight across the 48 contiguous states. LTL is a limited offering. Evans does not offer intermodal, air, ocean, cross-border, or parcel freight. The company is best suited for FTL dry van, reefer, and flatbed freight in the Upper Midwest.
How do Evans Transportation Services' rates compare to other freight brokers?
Evans is competitive on Upper Midwest FTL lanes where its carrier density is strongest. For Midwest freight, comparing Evans alongside other brokers on ShipperGuide takes under a minute and gives you a market benchmark before committing — the Upper Midwest market is competitive and rates vary significantly by carrier and lane.