Key facts
- Founded 1935 · headquartered in Green Bay, WI
- Publicly traded — NYSE: SNDR
- 10,000+ carriers in network
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-118159)
- #9 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $2.19B per Transport Topics 2026
About Schneider National (brokerage)
Schneider National is a publicly traded carrier-broker hybrid (NYSE: SNDR) founded in 1935 and headquartered in Green Bay, WI; its brokerage division ranks #12 among all freight brokers with $2.25 billion in gross brokerage revenue (Transport Topics, 2024). Schneider operates the brokerage arm as a separate division alongside its asset-based trucking, intermodal, and logistics operations. This carrier-broker hybrid structure is a key differentiator: brokered loads benefit from Schneider's carrier relationships and asset depth, particularly on intermodal where Schneider owns its own container fleet.
The brokerage covers all standard modes — dry van FTL, LTL, reefer, flatbed, and intermodal — with a dedicated Mexico cross-border service that goes beyond what many brokers can offer. Shippers access the network through Schneider FreightPower, a self-service shipper portal with instant spot quoting, real-time tracking, and EDI/API integration. The portal's intermodal quoting capability is particularly strong, combining Schneider's own container fleet with third-party rail and dray capacity.
For shippers evaluating Schneider brokerage, the practical advantage is asset-backed capacity depth on high-volume lanes — especially Midwest, Southeast, and transcontinental intermodal corridors. The flip side is that Schneider's brokerage pricing reflects a large, structured organization; spot rate flexibility may be less aggressive than smaller or digital-first brokers on thin lanes.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
All 48 contiguous states · Mexico (dedicated cross-border division) · Canada
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Asset-backed intermodal is a structural advantage — Schneider owns its own containers, yielding more stable pricing and capacity
- Dedicated Mexico cross-border division with deep carrier relationships and compliance expertise
- FreightPower portal offers genuine instant quoting and self-service booking across modes
- Brand stability as a publicly traded, 90-year-old carrier-broker with investment-grade balance sheet
- Strong Midwest and Southeast lane density from core carrier operations
- Brokerage rates tend to be at or above market — less aggressive on spot loads vs. leaner brokers
- Large organizational structure can slow responsiveness compared to boutique or agent-based brokers
- LTL offering is less competitive than dedicated LTL providers or brokers with stronger LTL carrier panels
- FMCSA authority structure (carrier vs. broker entity) can cause confusion when verifying broker credentials
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FAQ
Is Schneider National licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Schneider Logistics Transportation, Inc. holds active FMCSA broker authority (MC-118159 / USDOT 1394496) with a $75,000 BMC-84 bond. Carrier authority for Schneider's truck operations sits under separate entity Schneider National Carriers, Inc. (USDOT 264184 / MC-133655).
What types of freight does Schneider National brokerage move?
Per Transport Topics' Top 100, Schneider primarily brokers dry van truckload and intermodal, with refrigerated, flatbed, and LTL active. Intermodal is a particular strength due to Schneider's own container fleet. Air/expedited is limited; bulk/tank and parcel are not active.
How does Schneider brokerage pricing compare to other freight brokers?
Schneider brokerage typically prices at or slightly above market on spot loads, reflecting carrier-broker hybrid overhead. Intermodal quoting can beat pure brokers thanks to Schneider's owned container fleet. Benchmark against alternatives via ShipperGuide before committing.