# Giltner Logistics

> Asset-Backed 3PL & Freight Broker · Twin Falls, ID · Founded 1982

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

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## Key facts

- Founded 1982 · headquartered in Twin Falls, ID
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: **ACTIVE** (MC-388552)
- #49 on Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $378M per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Reefer

## About

Giltner Logistics is the brokerage and 3PL arm of the Giltner family of companies, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Twin Falls, Idaho. Giltner Logistic Services ranked #49 on the Transport Topics 2026 Top 100 with $378 million in gross revenue and an estimated $36 million in net revenue. The broader Giltner organization is a division of Progressive Logistics, Inc., combining asset-based trucking (Giltner, Inc., USDOT 846075) with brokerage and 3PL services.

Per Transport Topics 2026, Giltner moves rail/intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, air/expedited, and bulk/tank — a notably broad mix anchored by the company's reefer expertise. With more than 300 refrigerated trailers across its asset network, Giltner is particularly strong on Pacific Northwest and West Coast produce lanes.

For shippers evaluating Giltner, the strongest fit is temperature-sensitive freight originating in Idaho, the Pacific Northwest, and California — markets where the company's reefer fleet and produce expertise deliver service that pure non-asset brokers may not match. Manufacturing and retail shippers with Pacific Northwest origin lanes are well served; shippers with primarily Northeast or Southeast origins may find better density elsewhere.

## Load types

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

Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2026

## FMCSA & Licensing

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MC Number | MC-388552 |
| USDOT Number | USDOT 2226673 |
| Broker Authority | ● ACTIVE |
| Surety Bond | $75,000 BMC-84 · On File |

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

## Coverage

All 48 contiguous states · Canada · international

**Strongest lanes:**

- Pacific Northwest → Midwest
- Idaho → California
- West Coast Produce Corridor

## Pros & Cons

**What shippers like:**

- Asset-backed reefer capacity (300+ refrigerated trailers via Giltner Inc.) — competitive on Pacific Northwest produce lanes
- Top-50 Transport Topics ranking with $378M gross revenue and ~9.5% net margin
- Long operating history (founded 1982) — financial stability and lane expertise
- Broad mode mix including intermodal, flatbed, and bulk/tank alongside core reefer/dry van

**Common complaints:**

- Net margin (~9.5% est) is below industry-average mid-teens — pricing-led not service-premium
- Carrier density thinner outside Pacific Northwest and West Coast core lanes
- Limited cross-border Mexico capability disclosed
- No instant quoting or API integration

## FAQ

### Is Giltner Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?

Giltner Logistic Services, Inc. holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-388552 / USDOT 2226673 with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Affiliated with Giltner, Inc. (asset carrier, USDOT 846075). Verify at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov.

### What types of freight does Giltner Logistics handle?

Per Transport Topics 2026, Giltner moves dry van TL and refrigerated as primary, with active rail/intermodal, LTL, flatbed/heavy haul, air/expedited, and bulk/tank. Specialty in Pacific Northwest produce and perishables.

### How do Giltner Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?

Giltner reported $378M gross / ~$36M net revenue (~9.5% margin est) for Transport Topics 2026. Asset-backed reefer fleet provides cost competitiveness on Pacific Northwest produce lanes. Benchmark on ShipperGuide before committing.

## Best for

Shippers with temperature-sensitive freight originating in Idaho, the Pacific Northwest, or California — particularly produce, food and beverage, and perishable manufacturing.

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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