Key facts
- Founded 1994 · headquartered in New York, NY
- Privately held
- Gross revenue: $0.135B (est.) per Transport Topics 2024
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van
About MTS Logistics
MTS Logistics is a privately held freight broker headquartered in New York, NY, founded in 1994. With estimated gross brokerage revenue of approximately $135 million, MTS occupies a specialized position among Northeast-based freight brokers — a geography that presents distinct operational challenges including high traffic density, limited truck parking, congested port approaches, and a carrier base that differs meaningfully from Midwest and Southeast-focused brokers. MTS's three decades of operating in the New York metro area translate into carrier relationships and operational knowledge that out-of-region brokers frequently lack when serving Northeast shippers.
Dry van FTL is MTS's primary mode, with refrigerated and LTL as active secondary offerings. Drayage is an active service, reflecting the company's proximity to the Port of New York and New Jersey — one of the largest container ports in North America. For shippers who receive imported goods through the Port of NY/NJ or export freight through it, MTS provides a brokerage and drayage relationship that can manage the port-to-warehouse or port-to-distribution segment alongside over-the-road freight. Intermodal is available on a limited basis.
For shippers evaluating MTS, the clearest fit is for Northeast-based companies — particularly in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania — who move dry van or reefer freight and want a broker with genuine regional carrier depth and port drayage capability. National shippers with thin Northeast volume may find adequate coverage through larger Tier 1 or Tier 2 brokers, but Northeast-concentrated shippers will typically benefit from MTS's regional specialization and port expertise.
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Northeast regional specialist — carrier relationships and operational knowledge specific to New York metro, Port of NY/NJ, and Mid-Atlantic corridors
- Drayage capability at Port of New York/New Jersey — useful for import/export shippers who need port-to-warehouse coverage alongside over-the-road freight
- Three decades of operating in a high-complexity logistics geography — carrier network calibrated for Northeast urban and suburban freight environments
- Active reefer capability alongside dry van — useful for food and beverage shippers in the densely populated Northeast consumer market
- LTL capability in a region where LTL service quality and carrier availability vary more than in other geographies
- Regional concentration limits carrier network depth outside the Northeast — thinner capacity on Southeast, Southwest, and West Coast lanes
- No cross-border Mexico or Canada capability
- No flatbed or heavy haul capability — not suitable for construction or industrial freight
- Smaller scale (~$135M) means less negotiating leverage on national contracts compared to Tier 1 brokers
- No confirmed self-serve quoting or API integration — less suited for tech-first or high-frequency transactional shippers
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FAQ
Is MTS Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
MTS Logistics, 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 'MTS Logistics' 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 MTS Logistics move?
MTS Logistics primarily brokers dry van FTL freight. Refrigerated and LTL are active secondary modes. Drayage is available at Port of New York/New Jersey. Intermodal is available on a limited basis. MTS does not actively broker flatbed, air/expedited, bulk/tank, or parcel freight.
How do MTS Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?
MTS Logistics' pricing leverage is strongest on Northeast lanes — particularly New York metro, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania — where its carrier density is concentrated. For freight originating in or destined for the Northeast, MTS often provides better capacity access and competitive rates compared to brokers whose primary networks are Midwest or Southeast focused. Use ShipperGuide to benchmark MTS against alternatives on specific Northeast lanes before committing.