Key facts
- Founded 2004 · headquartered in Chattanooga, TN
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-487075)
- #65 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $286M per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van
About KCH Transportation
KCH Transportation is a full-service freight broker founded in 2004 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with additional offices in Brentwood, Tennessee, and Roswell, Georgia. The company is ranked #65 on the Transport Topics 2026 Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms list with $286 million in gross brokerage revenue and an estimated $40 million in net revenue (~14% net margin). KCH employs more than 300 people across its three offices.
Per Transport Topics 2026, KCH's mode mix lists dry van as primary, with active reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed/heavy-haul, expedited, and bulk/tank desks — broad mode coverage for a mid-tier broker. The company also offers drayage. Broker authority under MC-487075 has been active since 2005, giving KCH 20+ years of FMCSA operating history.
For shippers evaluating KCH Transportation, the strongest fit is multi-mode freight programs anchored in the Southeast — particularly Tennessee Valley, Atlanta metro, and Carolinas corridors. Shippers needing cross-border Mexico/Canada, ocean, parcel, or managed transportation services will need to combine KCH with specialist providers.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
Continental US
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Top-65 Transport Topics 2026 broker with $286M gross revenue
- Broad mode coverage: dry van primary, plus active reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, expedited, bulk/tank, and drayage
- Three Southeast offices (Chattanooga, Brentwood, Roswell) — local presence in TN Valley and Atlanta metro
- Long FMCSA operating history under MC-487075 (~20 years)
- 300+ employees — scaled regional broker presence
- No cross-border Mexico/Canada, ocean, parcel, or managed transportation capability
- Technology platform and shipper-portal details not publicly disclosed
- Privately held — limited public financial disclosure beyond Transport Topics estimates
- Southeast concentration — coverage may thin out on West Coast and Mountain lanes
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FAQ
Is KCH Transportation licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
KCH Transportation, Inc. holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-487075 / USDOT 2232293, with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Corporate HQ is Chattanooga TN; FMCSA registered office is Roswell GA. Verified via FMCSA SAFER on 2026-05-01.
What types of freight does KCH Transportation handle?
Per Transport Topics 2026, KCH primarily brokers dry van truckload, with active reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed/heavy-haul, expedited, and bulk/tank desks. KCH also offers drayage. Broad mode coverage for a Southeast-anchored mid-tier broker.
How do KCH Transportation's rates compare to other freight brokers?
KCH's ~14% estimated net margin per Transport Topics 2026 is in line with mid-tier multi-mode brokers. Tennessee Valley and Atlanta-metro lanes typically benefit from local office density. Benchmark KCH quotes via ShipperGuide before committing.