# Koch Logistics

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

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

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## Key facts

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

## About

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.

## Load types

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

Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2026

## FMCSA & Licensing

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MC Number | MC-146969 |
| USDOT Number | N/A |
| Broker Authority | ● ACTIVE |
| Surety Bond | $75,000 BMC-84 · On File |

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

## 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

## 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.

## Best for

Midwest manufacturing, retail, and consumer-goods shippers — particularly those benefiting from access to the Koch Companies' integrated 3PL, warehousing, and international freight forwarding footprint.

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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