Key facts
- Founded 2001 · headquartered in Chicago, IL
- Privately held
- 50,000+ carriers · 1M+/yr shipments per year
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE
- #19 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2024)
- Gross revenue: $1.18B per Transport Topics 2024
About Redwood Logistics
Redwood Logistics is a tech-forward freight broker and 3PL founded in 2001 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by Mark Yeager, the company has grown to $1.18B in gross brokerage revenue (2024, Transport Topics #19) on the strength of its technology platform — RedwoodConnect — and deep relationships with retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) shippers. Redwood is known in the industry as one of the most technology-capable independent brokers, offering API-first integrations that go well beyond standard EDI.
RedwoodConnect enables shippers to automate freight procurement, access real-time carrier capacity and pricing, and integrate directly with their TMS or ERP systems via API. The platform also includes freight audit and payment services, making Redwood a one-stop option for shippers who want technology-driven freight management rather than purely transactional brokerage. FTL dry van and LTL are the primary modes, with active intermodal, refrigerated, and flatbed coverage.
Redwood's core shipper base skews toward mid-to-large retail and CPG companies with structured freight programs and significant annual volume. Chicago's status as a national rail and trucking hub gives Redwood natural carrier density for Midwest distribution lanes and Transcon intermodal moves. The company also offers managed transportation for shippers who want to outsource their freight operations entirely.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
All 48 contiguous states
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- API-first technology platform (RedwoodConnect) is among the most sophisticated available from an independent broker
- Freight audit and payment services offered as a standalone capability — valuable for large shippers with complex invoicing
- Strong retail and CPG shipper relationships with deep understanding of those supply chain needs
- Multi-mode coverage: FTL, LTL, intermodal, reefer, flatbed — true one-broker solution
- Chicago hub provides excellent carrier density for Midwest and Transcon lanes
- No cross-border Mexico or Canada service — domestic US only
- Relatively smaller carrier network than top-5 brokers — capacity gaps possible on thin or regional lanes
- Private company with limited public financial transparency
- Technology strength means service may feel more platform-driven than relationship-driven for shippers who prefer high-touch account management
- Less established outside Midwest and retail/CPG verticals — may see inconsistent coverage in Southeast or Southwest
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FAQ
Is Redwood Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Redwood Logistics LLC holds active freight broker authority through FMCSA with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Always confirm current MC# and DOT# status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load — search under 'Redwood Logistics LLC' for the most current authority record.
What types of freight does Redwood Logistics move?
Per Transport Topics' Top 100 report, Redwood Logistics primarily brokers dry van TL and LTL freight. Refrigerated, flatbed, and intermodal are also active. The company is particularly strong in retail and CPG FTL dry van lanes and Midwest intermodal moves. Expedited is available but limited; cross-border is not offered.
How do Redwood Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?
Redwood Logistics' API-first platform and automated procurement are designed to provide competitive market-rate pricing, especially for shippers with structured freight programs. Spot rates may vary by lane. Use ShipperGuide to get instant quotes from 50+ brokers in under a minute, free, before committing to any rate.