# Logistic Dynamics (LDi)

> FTL, LTL & Intermodal Freight Broker · Buffalo, NY · Founded 2002

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-27

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## Key facts

- Founded 2002 · headquartered in Buffalo, NY
- Privately held
- Gross revenue: $0.13B (est.) per Transport Topics 2024
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van

## About

Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDi) is a privately held freight broker headquartered in Buffalo, NY, founded in 2002. With estimated gross brokerage revenue of approximately $130 million, LDi is a regional broker with a multi-mode offering spanning dry van FTL, LTL, and intermodal. Buffalo's geographic position — on the US-Canada border at one of the busiest trade crossings in North America — gives LDi natural advantages for cross-border Canada freight that most brokers of comparable size do not have. The Buffalo-Toronto-Windsor corridor is one of the highest-volume bilateral trade lanes between the US and Canada.

Dry van FTL is LDi's primary mode, with LTL and intermodal as active secondary offerings. Cross-border Canada is an active service, reflecting both the company's border city location and the heavy manufacturing and automotive freight that moves between western New York, Ontario, and Michigan. Flatbed is available on a limited basis. LDi does not actively broker refrigerated, air/expedited, or bulk freight — the mode breadth is calibrated for the dry goods manufacturing and distribution traffic that dominates Great Lakes and Northeast freight.

For shippers evaluating LDi, the strongest use case is for Great Lakes-region manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and distribution companies who move dry van FTL, LTL, or intermodal freight with cross-border Canada requirements. LDi's intermodal capability is an active differentiator for shippers who want to shift volume from over-the-road FTL to rail-based intermodal on longer Midwest and Northeast corridors. Shippers outside the Great Lakes/Northeast geography or who need reefer, flatbed, or cross-border Mexico capability will find better-matched alternatives.

## Load types

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

Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2024

## FMCSA & Licensing

FMCSA MC# and DOT# not confirmed for Logistic Dynamics, Inc. Verify current broker authority status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov by searching the legal entity name before tendering a load.

## Coverage

All 48 contiguous states · Cross-border Canada

**Strongest lanes:**

- Northeast
- Midwest
- Great Lakes
- US-Canada cross-border
- Buffalo-Toronto Corridor

## Pros & Cons

**What shippers like:**

- Cross-border Canada capability rooted in Buffalo's position as a major US-Canada border crossing — strong on Buffalo-Toronto-Windsor and Great Lakes US-Canada lanes
- Multi-mode offering (FTL + LTL + intermodal) from a single mid-size broker — useful for shippers who manage multiple modes but don't need a Tier 1 broker's full scope
- Intermodal capability is an active mode, not just a listed service — useful for shippers looking to shift FTL volume to rail on longer Northeast and Midwest lanes
- Great Lakes regional carrier depth — strong in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Ontario corridors
- Over 20 years of operational history — established carrier relationships in core geography

**Common complaints:**

- No refrigerated capability — not suitable for food or pharma shippers with temperature-sensitive freight
- No cross-border Mexico capability — not a fit for shippers with North American supply chains spanning all three NAFTA countries
- Smaller scale (~$130M) limits carrier network depth outside Northeast and Great Lakes geography
- Limited flatbed coverage — not positioned for heavy construction or industrial project freight
- Less technology investment in self-serve tools than brokers with comparable or larger revenue

## FAQ

### Is Logistic Dynamics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?

Logistic Dynamics, Inc. operates as a licensed freight broker. FMCSA MC# and DOT# are not confirmed in this profile — verify current broker authority status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov by searching 'Logistic Dynamics' before tendering a load. All licensed freight brokers are required to carry a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond or trust fund.

### What types of freight does Logistic Dynamics move?

Logistic Dynamics primarily brokers dry van FTL freight. LTL and intermodal are active secondary modes. Flatbed is available on a limited basis. Cross-border Canada freight is an active capability. LDi does not actively broker refrigerated, air/expedited, bulk/tank, or parcel freight.

### How do Logistic Dynamics' rates compare to other freight brokers?

LDi's pricing leverage is strongest on Northeast and Great Lakes lanes — particularly Buffalo-area, Ontario, and Midwest corridors — where carrier density is concentrated. On intermodal, LDi's active capability means competitive pricing on longer lanes where rail-based transit is cost-effective relative to over-the-road FTL. For US-Canada cross-border freight, LDi's border city position often yields better access than out-of-region brokers. Use ShipperGuide to benchmark LDi rates against alternatives on specific lanes.

## Best for

Great Lakes and Northeast manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and distribution shippers who move dry van FTL, LTL, or intermodal freight — especially those with US-Canada cross-border requirements through the Buffalo-Toronto corridor.

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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