Key facts
- Founded 2012 · headquartered in Kentwood, MI
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-806984)
- #92 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $168M per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van
About Fifth Wheel Freight
Fifth Wheel Freight (legal entity B & L Systems LLC, DBA Fifth Wheel Freight) is a freight broker and 3PL founded in 2012 by Brian Bennett in Lansing, Michigan, and headquartered in Kentwood, Michigan (Grand Rapids metro) since relocating in 2016. Fifth Wheel Freight ranked #92 on the Transport Topics 2026 Top 100 with $168 million in gross revenue and $24 million in net revenue (14.3% net margin).
Per Transport Topics 2026, Fifth Wheel Freight moves dry van truckload as a primary mode, with active reefer, LTL, flatbed/heavy haul, intermodal, air/expedited, and bulk/tank — one of the broader mode mixes among brokers in its revenue tier. The company operates as a pure non-asset broker, with FMCSA authority for broker property only and no carrier authority.
For shippers evaluating Fifth Wheel Freight, the strongest fit is Michigan and Great Lakes regional freight programs across multiple modes — particularly manufacturing, automotive, and consumer-goods shippers based in or moving through the Grand Rapids and Detroit corridors. Shippers needing primarily West Coast or Southeast lane density may find better fits with brokers anchored in those regions.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states · Canada · Mexico
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Broad mode mix including dry van, reefer, flatbed, intermodal, expedited, and bulk/tank — wide single-broker access at sub-$200M scale
- Top-100 Transport Topics ranking with $168M gross revenue and 14.3% net margin
- Michigan and Great Lakes regional carrier density from Grand Rapids HQ
- Pure non-asset broker model — no fleet conflicts for shipper-priority capacity
- Smaller scale than national brokers — narrower carrier network outside Michigan and Great Lakes
- Founded 2012 — shorter operating history than peers in the Top 100
- No instant quoting or API integration
- Reviews not aggregated to a verifiable score
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FAQ
Is Fifth Wheel Freight licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
B & L Systems LLC (DBA Fifth Wheel Freight) holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-806984 / USDOT 2362964 with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Authorized For Broker Property; no carrier authority. Verify at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of freight does Fifth Wheel Freight handle?
Per Transport Topics 2026, Fifth Wheel Freight moves dry van TL as primary, with active reefer, LTL, flatbed/heavy haul, intermodal, air/expedited, and bulk/tank — broad mode mix at sub-$200M scale.
How do Fifth Wheel Freight's rates compare to other freight brokers?
Fifth Wheel Freight reported $168M gross / $24M net revenue (14.3% net margin) for Transport Topics 2026 — in line with mid-market brokerage. Most competitive on Michigan and Great Lakes regional lanes. Benchmark on ShipperGuide.