Key facts
- Founded 1971 · headquartered in Fresno, CA
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-159429)
- #60 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $0.312B per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Reefer
About Johanson Transportation Service
Johanson Transportation Service (JTS) is a Fresno, California-based multi-modal freight broker founded August 1, 1971 by Richard Johanson, who was a pioneer in the truck-broker / 3PL field. The company ranked #60 on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms list with $312 million in gross revenue. JTS is a privately held, family-owned broker with seven regional offices across the United States; its Fresno headquarters sits in the heart of California's Central Valley produce belt, giving JTS one of the deepest produce and reefer carrier networks in the country.
Per Transport Topics 2026, JTS moves dry van truckload and refrigerated freight as primary modes, with active LTL, intermodal, flatbed/heavy haul, and air/expedited capability. The company's perishable division specializes in fresh produce, food and beverage, and other temperature-sensitive freight moving from California growers and packers to East Coast and Midwest distribution centers. Cross-border Mexico and Canada capability extends coverage for shippers with North American supply chains.
For shippers evaluating JTS, the strongest fit is California-origin produce, food and beverage, and reefer freight — particularly transcontinental moves from the Central Valley to East Coast and Midwest markets. Industries like agriculture, food and beverage, and retail with significant West Coast volume are well served. Shippers with primarily East Coast or international intermodal needs may find specialized brokers a closer fit; JTS' core strength is West Coast reefer and produce.
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Coverage
All 50 states with deep California / West Coast / produce-corridor density via 7 regional offices
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- One of the deepest reefer and produce broker networks in California's Central Valley
- 55+ year operating history (founded 1971) — among the longest-tenured brokers on TT Top 100
- Privately held, family-owned with stable independent ownership
- Multi-modal capability (TL, reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, air/expedited)
- Cross-border Mexico and Canada capability
- 7 regional offices providing national service footprint
- Strongest in West Coast and produce lanes — thinner density in Northeast / Southeast core domestic corridors
- No bulk/tank, parcel, ocean, or customs brokerage services
- Net revenue not disclosed in TT 2026 — net margin not publicly visible
- Smaller scale than top-25 brokers — pure spot capacity less than $1B+ peers
- Bond surety carrier and effective date pending FMCSA L&I verification — see verificationNote
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FAQ
Is Johanson Transportation Service licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Johanson Transportation Service holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-159429 / USDOT 2212002, registered at 5583 E. Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727. Verify current bond status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load.
What types of freight does JTS move?
Per Transport Topics 2026, JTS moves dry van truckload and refrigerated freight as primary modes, with active LTL, intermodal, flatbed, and air/expedited. Core specialty is West Coast / California Central Valley reefer and produce, including cross-border Mexico and Canada.
How do JTS' rates compare to other freight brokers?
JTS is typically most competitive on West Coast reefer and produce lanes — particularly California-to-East-Coast transcontinental moves. Net revenue not disclosed in TT 2026. Benchmark JTS quotes against alternatives via ShipperGuide.