Key facts
- Founded 1980 · headquartered in Vineland, NJ
- Privately held
- Gross revenue: $0.1B (est.) per Transport Topics 2024
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van
About National Freight Inc.
National Freight, Inc. is a Vineland, New Jersey-based freight broker founded in 1980, making it one of the most tenured freight brokers in North America with over four decades of operation. With an estimated $100 million in gross brokerage revenue, National Freight has built a full-service brokerage capability anchored in the East Coast market — the densest freight corridor in the US, running from New England through the Mid-Atlantic, down to Florida, and inland to the Midwest. The broker's longevity is a testament to consistent service delivery across multiple freight market cycles.
National Freight's core capabilities are dry van truckload, LTL, and refrigerated/reefer freight. The East Coast geography is particularly advantageous for food and beverage shippers, given the concentration of grocery distribution, cold chain logistics, and consumer goods manufacturing in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Managed transportation services give shippers a path to outsourced freight management backed by the broker's carrier relationships and operational experience. Intermodal is available in a limited capacity for shippers on longer East-West lanes.
For shippers evaluating National Freight, the primary fit is dry van, LTL, or refrigerated freight with strong East Coast representation — particularly shippers in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the broader I-95 corridor who want a seasoned, relationship-driven broker with deep regional carrier density. The 45-year history provides a stability signal that newer brokers can't match. Shippers with primarily flatbed, cross-border, or technology-forward requirements will find better-aligned alternatives.
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states, with East Coast core strength
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- 45+ years of operation — one of the most tenured freight brokers in North America, with deep institutional knowledge of East Coast freight markets
- Strong I-95 corridor carrier relationships from New England through Florida — excellent carrier density on one of North America's busiest freight lanes
- Active refrigerated capability — solid option for food, beverage, and cold chain shippers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
- Full-service LTL and FTL under one roof reduces the number of broker relationships shippers need to manage
- Managed transportation offering provides outsourced freight management backed by 45 years of carrier relationships
- Technology is functional but not a differentiator — no instant quoting or API integration reported
- Flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized freight are not active capabilities
- Outside the East Coast core, carrier density and pricing competitiveness decline compared to nationally scaled brokers
- No cross-border Mexico or Canada coverage for shippers with international freight needs
- Air/expedited and parcel not actively offered — shippers with mixed needs require additional providers
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FAQ
Is National Freight Inc. licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
National Freight, 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 'National Freight Inc' before tendering a load. Note that NFI Industries is a separate, related entity — confirm you are engaging National Freight, Inc. as the brokerage entity. All licensed freight brokers are required to carry a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond or trust fund.
What types of freight does National Freight Inc. move?
Per Transport Topics' Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms report, National Freight Inc. primarily brokers dry van truckload, with active LTL and refrigerated/reefer capability. Intermodal is available but limited. National Freight does not actively cover flatbed, air/expedited, bulk/tank, or parcel freight.
How do National Freight Inc.'s rates compare to other freight brokers?
National Freight is most price-competitive on East Coast lanes — particularly the I-95 corridor and Northeast–Southeast routes — where 45 years of carrier relationships give it genuine capacity and pricing advantages. On lanes outside its core East Coast strength, national brokers with more uniform geographic coverage may offer better options. Benchmark National Freight's quotes against ShipperGuide's 50+ broker network before booking.