# TransLoop

> Digital 3PL · Chicago, IL · Founded 2019

**Canonical URL:** https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/transloop/
**Markdown source:** https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/transloop/index.md
**Last updated:** 2026-05-08

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## Key facts

- Founded 2019 · headquartered in Chicago, IL
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: **ACTIVE** (MC-862463)
- #71 on Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $0.255B per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van

## About

TransLoop is a Chicago, Illinois-based digital 3PL founded in 2019 by Nicholas Reasoner, Scott Houdek, Brien Maloney, and Chris Sujka, ranked #71 on Transport Topics' 2026 Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms with $255 million in gross revenue. TransLoop is the second-year recipient of TT Top 100 recognition after just five years in business — one of the fastest-growing brokers on the 2026 list and an Inc. Regionals Midwest honoree.

TransLoop's competitive advantage is the digital-first platform — a collaborative network with pre-approved carrier vetting, live shipment tracking, and a driver-facing app that streamlines carrier engagement. Per Transport Topics 2026, dry van TL is primary; reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, expedited, and bulk/tank are active. The Chicago Loop headquarters provides natural density on cross-country corridors. Five US office locations support national execution.

For shippers evaluating TransLoop, the strongest fit is a mid-market or growth-stage shipper who values digital-first technology — instant quoting, live tracking, API/EDI integration — and is willing to engage with a younger broker for the technology upside. Enterprise shippers requiring decade-long incumbency may prefer Tier 1 brokers; TransLoop's edge is platform polish and growth velocity.

## Load types

| Mode | Status |
|---|---|
| Dry Van TL | ● Primary |
| Refrigerated | ✓ Active |
| LTL | ✓ Active |
| Intermodal | ✓ Active |
| Flatbed | ✓ Active |
| Air / Expedited | ✓ Active |
| Bulk / Tank | ✓ Active |
| Parcel | Not offered |

Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2026

## FMCSA & Licensing

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MC Number | MC-862463 |
| USDOT Number | USDOT 3228071 |
| Broker Authority | ● ACTIVE |
| Surety Bond | $75,000 BMC-84 · On File |

Verify status: https://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov

## Coverage

Nationwide US with five office locations supporting national execution

**Strongest lanes:**

- Chicago → Northeast
- Chicago → West Coast
- Midwest → Southeast
- Chicago → Texas
- Chicago Loop ↔ regional Midwest

## Pros & Cons

**What shippers like:**

- Digital-first platform with pre-approved carrier vetting, live tracking, and instant quoting capability
- Active FMCSA broker authority MC-862463 with $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file
- Multimodal scope across dry van, reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, expedited, and bulk/tank
- Chicago Loop headquarters provides natural density on cross-country freight corridors
- Fast-growing Top 100 broker — TT Top 100 recognition after just five years in business

**Common complaints:**

- Younger broker (founded 2019) — less operating history than Tier 1 incumbents
- No cross-border Mexico or Canada capability disclosed
- Bond surety and effective date not independently verified at FMCSA L&I — confirm before tendering on bonded shipments
- Smaller national carrier network than Tier 1 brokers; growth-stage capacity depth varies by lane

## FAQ

### Is TransLoop licensed and bonded as a freight broker?

TransLoop Logistics, LLC holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-862463 / DOT 3228071 with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file, registered at 350 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654. Founded 2019. Verify at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering.

### What types of freight does TransLoop move?

Per Transport Topics 2026, dry van TL is primary; refrigerated, LTL, intermodal, flatbed/heavy haul, expedited, and bulk/tank are active. Multimodal digital 3PL with drayage capability. No parcel, cross-border, or international forwarding.

### How do TransLoop's rates compare to other freight brokers?

TransLoop earned $255M gross / ~$28M net per Transport Topics 2026, ~11% net margin. The digital-first platform supports instant quoting on standard lanes; benchmark TransLoop quotes against incumbent brokers via ShipperGuide before committing.

## Best for

Mid-market and growth-stage shippers who value digital-first technology — instant quoting, live tracking, API/EDI integration — across multimodal domestic US freight programs.

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## 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. Brokers can claim/update via directory@shipperguide.com