Key facts
- Founded 2015 · headquartered in Bellevue, KY
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-945640)
- #94 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $165M per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van
About Motus Freight
Motus Freight is a tech-enabled freight broker founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bellevue, Kentucky (Cincinnati metro), with additional offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Santa Monica, California. The company is ranked #94 on the Transport Topics 2026 Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms list with $165 million in gross brokerage revenue and $23 million in net revenue (~14% net margin).
Per Transport Topics 2026, Motus' mode mix lists dry van as primary, with active reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed/heavy-haul, and bulk/tank desks. The company positions on technology-driven brokerage with carrier desks for flatbed, truckload, dump truck hauling, and refrigerated freight. Broker authority under MC-945640 has been active since 2016, giving Motus 9+ years of FMCSA operating history.
For shippers evaluating Motus Freight, the strongest fit is multi-mode programs anchored in the Midwest or that benefit from a tri-coast office footprint (Bellevue KY, Chicago IL, Santa Monica CA). Note: Motus Freight is unrelated to FMCSA's new "Motus" registration system. Shippers needing expedited, cross-border Mexico/Canada, ocean, parcel, drayage, or managed transportation services will need to combine Motus with specialist providers.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
Continental US
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Top-95 Transport Topics 2026 broker with $165M gross and $23M net revenue (~14% margin)
- Tri-coast office footprint (Bellevue KY, Chicago IL, Santa Monica CA) for broader lane coverage
- Multi-mode coverage: dry van primary, plus active reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, and bulk/tank
- Tech-positioned brokerage — visibility and tracking emphasized in customer-facing copy
- Active FMCSA authority under MC-945640 (since 2016)
- No expedited, cross-border Mexico/Canada, ocean, parcel, drayage, or managed transportation capability
- Carrier network size and specific technology platform details not publicly disclosed
- Younger company than most Top-100 peers — shorter operating track record (~10 years)
- Naming overlap with FMCSA's new "Motus" registration system can cause confusion — verify legal entity before tendering
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FAQ
Is Motus Freight licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Motus Freight, LLC holds ACTIVE FMCSA broker authority MC-945640 / USDOT 2861367, registered in Bellevue, KY, with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Not affiliated with FMCSA's new "Motus" registration system. Verified via SAFER 2026-05-01.
What types of freight does Motus Freight handle?
Per Transport Topics 2026, Motus primarily brokers dry van truckload, with active reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed/heavy-haul, and bulk/tank desks. No expedited, cross-border, drayage, or parcel.
How do Motus Freight's rates compare to other freight brokers?
Motus' ~14% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 is in line with mid-tier multi-mode brokers. Tri-coast offices give Motus quoting reach across Midwest, Great Lakes, and West Coast lanes. Benchmark via ShipperGuide before committing.