# Loup Logistics > Intermodal & Freight Broker · Omaha, NE · Founded 2015 **Canonical URL:** https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/loup-logistics/ **Markdown source:** https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/loup-logistics/index.md **Last updated:** 2026-04-27 --- ## Key facts - Founded 2015 · headquartered in Omaha, NE - Subsidiary - Gross revenue: $0.06B (est.) per Transport Topics 2024 - Primary freight modes: Intermodal ## About Loup Logistics was established in 2015 as the logistics and brokerage arm of Union Pacific Railroad, one of the two largest Class I railroads in the United States. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska — the same city as Union Pacific's corporate base — Loup was created to help Union Pacific compete more aggressively for freight that would otherwise move by truck, by offering shippers a broker that could seamlessly combine intermodal rail moves with drayage and dry van truckload coverage. The name 'Loup' references the Loup River in Nebraska, reflecting the company's Great Plains roots. As a Union Pacific subsidiary, Loup Logistics has a structural advantage that independent intermodal brokers cannot replicate: direct access to Union Pacific's rail network, pricing, and tracking systems. This means Loup can provide shippers with real-time intermodal visibility through Union Pacific's own data feeds and can offer competitive intermodal pricing on lanes served by UP's network across the western and central United States. For shippers looking to convert long-haul truck lanes to intermodal for cost or sustainability reasons, Loup is a natural starting point for Union Pacific-served corridors. Today, Loup Logistics generates an estimated $60 million in annual gross revenue and focuses primarily on intermodal brokerage and drayage coordination. The company also offers dry van truckload brokerage for shippers that need over-the-road coverage alongside or instead of intermodal. Loup is best suited for shippers with long-haul lanes of 750 miles or more — the distance threshold at which intermodal economics typically become competitive with truckload — particularly on West Coast-to-Midwest, Gulf-to-Midwest, and Pacific Northwest corridors served by Union Pacific. ## Load types | Mode | Status | |---|---| | Dry Van TL | ✓ Active | | Refrigerated | Not offered | | LTL | Not offered | | Intermodal | ● Primary | | Flatbed | Not offered | | 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 Loup Logistics Company. 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, with Union Pacific rail network concentration **Strongest lanes:** - West Coast-Midwest - Midwest-Southeast - Chicago-Los Angeles - Pacific Northwest-Midwest ## Pros & Cons **What shippers like:** - Direct Union Pacific subsidiary with structural pricing and visibility advantages on UP-served lanes - Real-time intermodal tracking through Union Pacific's own rail systems - Instant quoting available for key intermodal corridors - Drayage coordination bundled with intermodal for door-to-door service - Strong sustainability story for shippers tracking carbon reduction in their supply chain **Common complaints:** - Intermodal coverage is strongest on Union Pacific's western network; eastern lanes served by other Class I railroads may be less competitive - Does not focus on LTL, reefer, flatbed, or cross-border freight - Smaller scale (~$60M gross) compared to diversified national brokers - Intermodal is subject to rail transit time variability; not suited for time-critical shipments - Less flexibility for shippers whose freight lanes don't align with UP's network geography ## FAQ ### Is Loup Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker? Loup Logistics holds FMCSA property broker authority as a licensed entity separate from Union Pacific's carrier operations. Shippers should verify the current MC number and active authority status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov by searching 'Loup Logistics' before tendering brokered freight. ### What types of freight does Loup Logistics move? Loup Logistics's primary service is intermodal freight — moving containers via Union Pacific's rail network with drayage at origin and destination. Dry van truckload is a secondary offering for freight that doesn't fit intermodal parameters. Loup does not focus on LTL, reefer, flatbed, or cross-border services. ### How do Loup Logistics's rates compare to other freight brokers? Loup's intermodal pricing benefits from its direct Union Pacific relationship, which typically provides competitive rates on UP-served corridors compared to third-party intermodal brokers. On long-haul lanes of 750+ miles, intermodal pricing through Loup is often 10–20% below equivalent truckload rates, making it an economical choice for non-time-critical freight. Truckload rates are market-competitive but not a primary focus. ## Best for Shippers with long-haul freight lanes on Union Pacific's network — particularly West Coast-to-Midwest and Gulf-to-Midwest corridors — looking to move volume from truck to intermodal for cost savings or sustainability goals. ## Compare alternatives - [Transplace](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/transplace/) — Dry Van, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states and cross-borde… - [Echo Global Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/echo-global-logistics/) — 50,000+ carriers · Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states · Mexico (EchoX… - [Uber Freight](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/uber-freight/) — 95,000+ FTL carriers; 150+ LTL carriers carriers · Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states; no confirmed c… - [MODE Global](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/mode-global/) — Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states · Mexico · Cana… - [Redwood Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/redwood-logistics/) — 50,000+ carriers · Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states ## 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. 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