# Knight-Swift Transportation

> Asset-Based Carrier & Logistics · Phoenix, AZ · Founded 2017

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

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## Key facts

- Founded 2017 · headquartered in Phoenix, AZ
- Publicly traded — NYSE: KNX
- #25 on Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $935M per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Reefer, Intermodal

## About

Knight-Swift Transportation is a Phoenix, Arizona-based holding company formed by the 2017 merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation, and is the largest full-truckload carrier in North America. The company is publicly traded on NYSE under ticker KNX. The Logistics segment operates a non-asset freight brokerage alongside the company's asset-based truckload, dedicated, intermodal, refrigerated, and LTL businesses, ranking #25 on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms with $935M in gross brokerage revenue and $155M net.

The brokerage operates as part of a 'family of brands' that includes Knight Logistics, Swift Logistics, USX Logistics, MME Logistics, UTXL, and Abilene Logistics. This structure gives shippers access to non-asset capacity that complements the parent company's roughly 19,000 tractors and 58,000 trailers, with deep integration to the company's intermodal network and cross-border US/Mexico/Canada service. Load mix per Transport Topics covers rail/intermodal, LTL, dry van, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, and ocean container.

For shippers evaluating Knight-Swift, the strongest fit is mid-to-large enterprises that want one relationship covering both asset-based truckload and brokered overflow capacity, particularly on Sun Belt and cross-border lanes where the parent fleet is densest. Shippers needing standalone, technology-first brokerage with instant quoting may find better fit at digital-first competitors; Knight-Swift's brokerage is built around the asset network rather than as a pure-play 3PL.

## Load types

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

Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2026

## FMCSA & Licensing

FMCSA broker authority for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is not yet in our records — verify directly at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov by searching the legal entity name before tendering a load. Knight-Swift's logistics segment operates non-asset freight brokerage alongside Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation carrier authorities; the brokerage MC for the logistics segment should be verified via the parent's family-of-brands listing.

## Coverage

All 48 contiguous states · Mexico · Canada

**Strongest lanes:**

- Cross-border US/Mexico
- Phoenix → Los Angeles
- Sun Belt corridors
- Western US lanes

## Pros & Cons

**What shippers like:**

- Backed by the largest asset-based truckload fleet in North America — strong fallback capacity when spot market tightens
- Multi-mode coverage including dry van, reefer, intermodal, flatbed, and cross-border Mexico/Canada through one parent
- Public company (NYSE: KNX) with disclosed financials and large balance sheet — credit and operational stability
- Family-of-brands structure provides specialization (e.g., UTXL, MME) for shippers with niche capacity needs

**Common complaints:**

- Brokerage is one segment within a much larger asset-based business — less product focus than pure-play 3PLs
- Technology platform is functional but not the brand differentiator — digital-first brokers offer more self-service
- Net margin of 16.6% (TT 2026) is below leading pure-play brokers — pricing reflects asset-network economics
- Coverage strongest in Sun Belt and Western US; Northeast and dense Midwest lanes may favor brokers headquartered in those regions

## FAQ

### Is Knight-Swift Transportation licensed and bonded as a freight broker?

Knight-Swift's logistics segment runs non-asset brokerage alongside the parent's asset-based carrier authorities. The brokerage MC for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is not yet in our records — verify by legal entity name at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering.

### What types of freight does Knight-Swift Transportation handle?

Per Transport Topics 2026, Knight-Swift's brokerage covers rail/intermodal, LTL, dry van, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, and ocean container. Strongest fit is multi-mode shippers wanting one relationship across truckload, intermodal, and cross-border US/Mexico/Canada lanes.

### How do Knight-Swift Transportation rates compare to other freight brokers?

Knight-Swift reported $935M gross / $155M net brokerage revenue in 2026 — 16.6% margin, below leading pure-play digital brokers but typical for asset-backed 3PLs. Benchmark via ShipperGuide, especially on lanes outside the Sun Belt core.

## Best for

Mid-to-large enterprise shippers wanting one relationship covering asset-based truckload, intermodal, and brokered capacity across the Sun Belt and cross-border US/Mexico/Canada lanes.

## Compare alternatives

- [J.B. Hunt 360](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/jb-hunt-360/) — ~1,000,000 trucks accessible carriers · Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states · Mexico (dedic…
- [Schneider National (brokerage)](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/schneider-brokerage/) — 10,000+ carriers · Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states · Mexico (dedic…
- [Werner Enterprises (brokerage)](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/werner-brokerage/) — 50,000+ carriers · Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states · Mexico · Cana…
- [Hub Group](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/hub-group/) — 4,000+ carriers · Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states · Canada (50+ y…
- [Loadsmart / ShipperGuide](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/loadsmart-shipperguide/) — Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states · Mexico · Inte…

## 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