# Sage Freight > Drayage & Multi-Modal Freight Broker · Brentwood, TN · Founded 2021 **Canonical URL:** https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/sage-freight/ **Markdown source:** https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/sage-freight/index.md **Last updated:** 2026-05-08 --- ## Key facts - Founded 2021 · headquartered in Brentwood, TN - Privately held - FMCSA broker authority: **ACTIVE** (MC-1186372) - #85 on Transport Topics Top 100 (2026) - Gross revenue: $0.176B per Transport Topics 2026 - Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Intermodal ## About Sage Freight is a Brentwood, Tennessee-based drayage and multi-modal freight broker founded in 2021. The company ranked #85 on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms list with $176 million in gross revenue and an estimated $26 million in net revenue (14.8% net margin estimated). Sage operates as a privately held broker with regional offices in Eastern Pennsylvania, upstate New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Stockton, California — giving the young broker geographic balance across major US freight hubs. Per Transport Topics 2026, Sage Freight moves dry van truckload and intermodal as primary modes, with active LTL, reefer, and flatbed/heavy haul capability. Drayage and intermodal rail are core focus areas — particularly relevant for shippers with port-origin import volume needing inland US execution. The Stockton, California office supports West Coast port-to-rail moves; the Eastern PA and upstate NY offices support Northeast port complex coverage. For shippers evaluating Sage Freight, the strongest fit is intermodal-heavy and drayage-focused freight programs — particularly port-origin import volume needing port-to-rail-to-destination execution. Multi-modal shippers with Eastern PA, Atlanta, Dallas, or Stockton lane exposure will benefit from Sage's regional office presence. Shippers needing cross-border Mexico/Canada, expedited, or specialized services may find broader-mode brokers a closer fit; Sage's value is intermodal and drayage focus from a multi-office network. ## Load types | Mode | Status | |---|---| | Dry Van TL | ● Primary | | Refrigerated | ✓ Active | | LTL | ✓ Active | | Intermodal | ● Primary | | Flatbed | ✓ Active | | Air / Expedited | Not offered | | Bulk / Tank | Not offered | | Parcel | Not offered | Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2026 ## FMCSA & Licensing | Field | Value | |---|---| | MC Number | MC-1186372 | | USDOT Number | USDOT 3546853 | | Broker Authority | ● ACTIVE | | Surety Bond | $75,000 BMC-84 · Required | Verify status: https://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov ## Coverage All 48 contiguous states with regional offices in Eastern PA, upstate NY, Atlanta, Dallas, and Stockton CA **Strongest lanes:** - California → East Coast - Atlanta → Northeast - Dallas → Midwest - Port-origin drayage / intermodal ## Pros & Cons **What shippers like:** - Intermodal and drayage focus — useful for port-origin import freight programs - Multi-office network (Brentwood, Eastern PA, upstate NY, Atlanta, Dallas, Stockton CA) — geographic balance for a young broker - Modern broker-tech baseline — built post-2020 with current visibility tooling - Top-100 broker per Transport Topics 2026 within 5 years of founding — strong growth track record - Estimated 14.8% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 — competitive for a young broker **Common complaints:** - Very young broker (founded 2021) — limited operating history vs. top-100 peers - No cross-border Mexico/Canada, expedited, ocean, or customs brokerage services - Carrier network depth still developing — capacity outside core lanes less mature - Net revenue marked estimated in TT 2026 — public margin transparency limited - Bond surety carrier and effective date pending FMCSA L&I verification — see verificationNote ## FAQ ### Is Sage Freight licensed and bonded as a freight broker? Sage Freight LLC holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-1186372 / USDOT 3546853, registered at 8 Cadillac Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027. Verify current bond status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load. ### What types of freight does Sage Freight move? Per Transport Topics 2026, Sage Freight moves dry van truckload and intermodal as primary modes, with active LTL, reefer, and flatbed. Drayage and port-origin intermodal are core focus areas — well-suited to import-heavy shipper programs. ### How do Sage Freight's rates compare to other freight brokers? Sage's estimated 14.8% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 is competitive for a young broker. Strongest pricing typically on intermodal, drayage, and the regional lanes around its multi-office network. Benchmark Sage quotes on ShipperGuide for spot rate comparison. ## Best for Shippers with port-origin import volume or intermodal-heavy programs — particularly Eastern PA, Atlanta, Dallas, or Stockton/West Coast lanes — who want a young, multi-office broker with modern technology and intermodal focus. ## Compare alternatives - [Loadsmart / ShipperGuide](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/loadsmart-shipperguide/) — Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states · Mexico · Inte… - [Hub Group](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/hub-group/) — 4,000+ carriers · Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states · Canada (50+ y… - [Matson Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/matson-logistics/) — Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 50 states with particular strength o… - [Axle Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/axle-logistics/) — Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states with strong Sou… - [Trident Transport](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/trident-transport/) — Dry Van, Reefer, LTL, Intermodal · All 48 contiguous states with strong Sou… ## 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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