Longship

Longship is a Lexington, Kentucky-based produce and multi-modal freight broker established in 2012 by founder Kenny Ray Schomp, operating under the legal entity Quality Logistics LLC (DBA Longship). The company ranked #79 on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms list with $225 million in gross revenue and $24 million in net revenue (10.7% net margin). The company began with a single trailer transporting produce and has grown into a multi-office broker with operations in Lexington and Nashville; in 2021, Longship invested $4.3 million in a Lexington expansion creating 155 jobs per the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.

Per Transport Topics 2026, Longship moves dry van truckload and refrigerated freight as primary modes, with active flatbed/heavy haul, air/expedited, and bulk/tank capability. Longship's core specialty is fresh and frozen produce freight — moving perishable shipments from California Central Valley, Mexico, and Southeast growers to Northeast and Midwest distribution centers. Cross-border Mexico and Canada capability supports North American produce supply chains.

For shippers evaluating Longship, the strongest fit is fresh, frozen, and dry produce programs — particularly transcontinental reefer moves originating in California, Mexico, or Southeast growing regions. Industries like agriculture-produce, food and beverage, and retail with significant perishable freight volume are well served. Shippers needing LTL, intermodal, parcel, or extensive value-added services may find broader-mode brokers a closer fit; Longship's value is reefer specialization plus 24/7 service.