Key facts
- Founded 1996 · headquartered in Trinity, FL
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-444954)
- Gross revenue: $0.115B (est.) per Transport Topics 2024
- Primary freight modes: LTL
About FreightCenter
FreightCenter is a Trinity, Florida-based online freight marketplace founded in 1996 — one of the earlier entrants in the digital freight brokerage space. With an estimated $115 million in gross brokerage revenue, FreightCenter has carved out a niche serving small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) that want self-service online freight quoting without the overhead of managing carrier contracts or negotiating spot rates. The platform aggregates LTL and FTL rates from multiple carriers, letting shippers compare options and book online in minutes.
LTL is FreightCenter's primary strength — the platform's rate comparison engine covers the major national LTL carriers, making it a useful first stop for shippers who need instant LTL pricing without a dedicated freight team. FTL dry van is an active secondary mode. The self-service model is purpose-built for SMB shippers: e-commerce sellers, small manufacturers, and distributors who ship irregularly and need transparent pricing rather than relationship-based negotiation. API integration lets higher-volume SMBs embed freight quoting directly into their e-commerce or ERP systems.
For shippers evaluating FreightCenter, the clearest fit is LTL freight — especially for SMBs or mid-market shippers who want instant rate transparency and online booking without a sales rep. The platform works best when freight is standard (palletized, non-hazmat, no specialized equipment) and shipments are frequent enough to benefit from the self-service model but not large enough to justify direct carrier contracts. For FTL, full truckload, or specialized freight, relationship-driven brokers with dedicated capacity desks will typically outperform an online marketplace.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Instant online LTL and FTL quoting — no sales rep required, transparent rate comparison across multiple carriers
- API integration enables SMBs and e-commerce shippers to embed freight quoting into their own platforms and workflows
- Nearly 30 years of operation — long track record in digital freight brokerage before 'digital freight' was an industry term
- Self-service model reduces friction for shippers with irregular freight who don't want account management overhead
- Competitive LTL pricing through aggregated carrier network — useful rate benchmark even if you don't ultimately book through the platform
- Limited support for specialized, oversized, hazmat, or temperature-controlled freight — the platform is optimized for standard shipments
- Self-service model means less dedicated carrier sourcing for difficult or capacity-constrained FTL freight
- No managed transportation, cross-border, or intermodal services — single-mode shippers only
- Smaller carrier relationships than relationship-driven brokers on spot FTL capacity in tight markets
- No mobile app reported — platform is primarily web-based
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FAQ
Is FreightCenter licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Yes. FreightCenter, Inc. holds active broker authority under MC-444954 / DOT 2230011 with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file (Southwest Marine and General). FreightCenter was acquired by BlueGrace Logistics in January 2025.
What types of freight does FreightCenter move?
Per Transport Topics, FreightCenter primarily brokers LTL, with dry van FTL as active secondary. Refrigerated is limited. FreightCenter does not cover flatbed, intermodal, air/expedited, bulk/tank, or parcel. Best fit is standard palletized LTL and FTL shipments.
How do FreightCenter's rates compare to other freight brokers?
FreightCenter's online marketplace shows rates before booking — a transparency advantage over brokers that require a quote request. LTL rates aggregate across multiple carriers for side-by-side comparison. Use ShipperGuide to benchmark FreightCenter against 50+ brokers.