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Koch Logistics

Midwest 3PL & Freight Broker · Golden Valley, MN · Founded 1992

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Carrier Network
Company reported
Pending
Shipments/yr
Company reported
#87
TT Rank
Transport Topics '26
Pending
Net Margin
Transport Topics '26
● ACTIVE
FMCSA
Li-Public

Key facts

  • Founded 1992 · headquartered in Golden Valley, MN
  • Privately held
  • FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-146969)
  • #87 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
  • Gross revenue: $171M (est.) per Transport Topics 2026
  • Primary freight modes: Dry Van

About Koch Logistics

Koch Logistics is a Midwest 3PL and freight broker founded in 1992 and headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota (Minneapolis metro), ranked #87 on the Transport Topics 2026 Top 100 with an estimated $171 million in gross revenue. Koch Logistics is part of the Koch Companies family of privately-held businesses founded by Stan Koch in 1976; Koch Trucking acquired G.W. Transportation (a long-tenured TIA-member freight brokerage) to expand the brokerage offering.

Per Transport Topics 2026, Koch Logistics moves air/expedited, LTL, and dry van truckload — a focused mode mix supplemented by international shipping reach in 230+ import/export markets via partner networks. Beyond core domestic brokerage, Koch offers asset-based warehousing and supply chain management through affiliated Koch Companies operations.

For shippers evaluating Koch Logistics, the strongest fit is Midwest manufacturing, retail, and consumer-goods programs that benefit from access to the Koch Companies' integrated 3PL footprint — particularly shippers needing both domestic brokerage and international freight forwarding under one umbrella. Pure US-domestic FTL spot shippers should benchmark against more transactional brokers.

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FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public

MC Number
MC-146969
USDOT Number
N/A
Broker Authority
● ACTIVE
Surety Bond (BMC-84)
$75,000 · On File
Always verify authority before tendering: li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov — search MC-146969 or Koch Logistics LLC

Coverage

All 48 contiguous US states · Canada · 230+ international markets

Strongest Lanes

Upper Midwest → National Minneapolis → Chicago Midwest cross-border Canada

Pros & Cons

✓ What shippers like
  • Privately-owned by the Koch Companies family (founded 1976 by Stan Koch) — financial stability and family-business culture
  • International reach via partner network in 230+ import/export markets — option for shippers needing international freight forwarding
  • Multi-mode capability including air/expedited, LTL, and dry van TL
  • Affiliated warehousing and supply chain management via the Koch Companies family
✕ Common complaints
  • Revenue estimated by Transport Topics — actual financials not independently disclosed
  • Net margin not separately disclosed
  • Carrier density thinner outside Upper Midwest core lanes
  • No instant quoting or API integration

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FAQ

Is Koch Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?

Koch Logistics LLC holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-146969 with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file per company terms-of-service. Verify exact USDOT, bond surety, and current status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load.

What types of freight does Koch Logistics handle?

Per Transport Topics 2026, Koch Logistics moves air/expedited, LTL, and dry van TL. International shipping reach via partner network in 230+ markets, plus affiliated warehousing and supply chain through the Koch Companies family.

How do Koch Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?

Koch reported an estimated $171M gross revenue for Transport Topics 2026; net margin not separately disclosed. Most competitive on Midwest manufacturing and CPG lanes within the Koch Companies' integrated 3PL footprint. Benchmark on ShipperGuide.

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