Key facts
- Founded 2012 · headquartered in Shawnee, KS
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-803256)
- #89 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $0.17B per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, LTL
About Tallgrass Freight Co.
Tallgrass Freight Co. is a Shawnee, Kansas-based agent-network freight broker founded in 2012 by Damon Anderson and headquartered in the Kansas City suburb of Shawnee. The company ranked #89 on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms list with $170 million in gross revenue and $11 million in net revenue (6.5% net margin). Tallgrass is privately held and operates with an explicit philosophy of helping freight agents follow an entrepreneurial path under an established broker authority and infrastructure.
Per Transport Topics 2026, Tallgrass moves dry van truckload and LTL as primary modes, with active reefer, intermodal, flatbed/heavy haul, and air/expedited capability. The company's offerings span less-than-truckload, full truckload, flatbed, intermodal, rail, expedited, white-glove, and temperature-controlled shipping. The Kansas City metro location provides natural Midwest density, and the agent network extends national reach through independently owned freight agent businesses.
For shippers evaluating Tallgrass Freight, the strongest fit is mid-market shipper programs that benefit from agent-level relationships backed by broker-authority infrastructure — particularly Midwest, Kansas City corridor, and transcontinental dry van and LTL freight. Shippers wanting a single national-account team or digital-first broker may find direct-employee broker models a closer match. Tallgrass' value is the independent-agent service model with a TT-Top-100 broker behind it.
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states via independent freight agent network
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Strong Midwest / Kansas City corridor density from Shawnee KS HQ
- Multi-modal mode mix including LTL, intermodal, flatbed, expedited, and white-glove
- Agent-network business model — relationship-based service at the agent level
- Established broker authority infrastructure backing independent agents
- Top-100 broker per Transport Topics 2026 — credible scale for mid-market shippers
- 6.5% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 — at the lower end of the top 100
- Service consistency varies by individual freight agent — quality is decentralized
- No cross-border Mexico/Canada, ocean, customs brokerage, drayage, or parcel services
- Less brand visibility with shippers than larger W-2-employee brokers
- Bond surety carrier and effective date pending FMCSA L&I verification — see verificationNote
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FAQ
Is Tallgrass Freight Co. licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Tallgrass Freight Company holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-803256 / USDOT 2354083, registered at 6800 Hilltop Road Suite 202, Shawnee, KS 66226. Verify current bond status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load.
What types of freight does Tallgrass Freight move?
Per Transport Topics 2026, Tallgrass moves dry van truckload and LTL as primary modes, with active reefer, intermodal, flatbed, and air/expedited. Offerings also include rail, white-glove, and temperature-controlled shipping through the agent network.
How do Tallgrass Freight's rates compare to other freight brokers?
Tallgrass reports 6.5% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 — at the lower end of the top 100, consistent with an agent-network model. Pricing is set agent-by-agent. Strongest pricing typically on Midwest and Kansas City lanes. Benchmark on ShipperGuide before committing.