# Freedom Trans USA

> Asset-Based Logistics Broker · Gainesville, GA · Founded 2008

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

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## Key facts

- Founded 2008 · headquartered in Gainesville, GA
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: **ACTIVE** (MC-651855)
- #100 on Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $0.153B per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Flatbed

## About

Freedom Trans USA is a Gainesville, Georgia-based asset-based logistics company founded in 2008, ranked #100 on Transport Topics' 2026 Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms with $153 million in gross revenue and $7 million in net revenue. The company specializes in flatbed/open-deck transportation alongside dry van and temperature-controlled freight, operating from a Gainesville (Atlanta metro) headquarters and a dedicated Texas terminal that extends asset-based capacity into the South Central US.

Freedom Trans USA's competitive advantage is the asset-based model — combining brokerage with company-operated equipment for shippers who want capacity certainty alongside broker flexibility. Per Transport Topics 2026, both flatbed/heavy haul and dry van TL are primary modes; reefer, LTL, intermodal, and expedited are active. The brokerage staff has 100+ years combined transportation experience per company disclosures.

For shippers, Freedom Trans USA is best suited to Southeast-heavy freight programs with flatbed, open-deck, or dry van needs — particularly construction, manufacturing, automotive, and agriculture-produce shippers moving freight between Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas, and the Southeast. Pure-reefer or West Coast shippers may find better fits with reefer specialists or Western brokers; Freedom's edge is asset-backed flatbed and van capacity in Southeast-to-Texas corridors.

## Load types

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

Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2026

## FMCSA & Licensing

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MC Number | MC-651855 |
| USDOT Number | USDOT 2242623 |
| Broker Authority | ● ACTIVE |
| Surety Bond | $75,000 BMC-84 · On File |

Verify status: https://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov

## Coverage

Nationwide US with Gainesville GA headquarters and a dedicated Texas terminal

**Strongest lanes:**

- Southeast → Texas
- Georgia → Mid-Atlantic
- Atlanta metro → Southeast
- Texas → Southeast
- Southeast → Midwest

## Pros & Cons

**What shippers like:**

- Asset-based logistics — combines brokerage with company-operated dedicated Texas terminal capacity
- Active FMCSA broker authority MC-651855 with $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file
- Multimodal scope across flatbed/heavy haul, dry van, reefer, LTL, intermodal, and expedited
- Gainesville Georgia (Atlanta metro) headquarters supports Southeast and Southeast-to-Texas freight
- 17 years of operating history with consistent Transport Topics Top 100 ranking

**Common complaints:**

- Net margin of ~4.6% per TT 2026 is significantly below the Top 100 median — pricing competitive but operating margin thin
- No cross-border Mexico or Canada capability disclosed
- No bulk/tank or parcel per Transport Topics 2026
- Bond surety and effective date not independently verified at FMCSA L&I — confirm before tendering on bonded shipments
- Smaller national carrier network than Tier 1 brokers; concentration on Southeast and Texas corridors

## FAQ

### Is Freedom Trans USA licensed and bonded as a freight broker?

Freedom Trans USA LLC holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-651855 / DOT 2242623 with a $75,000 BMC-84 bond on file (Gainesville, GA). Asset-based logistics with dedicated Texas terminal. Verify at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov.

### What types of freight does Freedom Trans USA move?

Per Transport Topics 2026, flatbed/heavy haul and dry van TL are primary; refrigerated, LTL, rail/intermodal, and expedited are active. Asset-based brokerage with Southeast and Texas focus. No bulk/tank, parcel, or cross-border.

### How do Freedom Trans USA's rates compare to other freight brokers?

Freedom earned $153M gross / $7M net per Transport Topics 2026 — ~4.6% net margin, thin vs Top 100 median. Asset-based model can be competitive on Southeast-to-Texas flatbed and van lanes; benchmark spot via ShipperGuide.

## Best for

Southeast-heavy shippers with flatbed, open-deck, dry van, or temperature-controlled freight — particularly construction, manufacturing, automotive, and agriculture-produce shippers running Southeast-to-Texas corridors.

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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