Key facts
- Founded 2013 · headquartered in Chattanooga, TN
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-848750)
- #71 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $0.255B per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van
About Trident Transport
Trident Transport is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based full-service freight broker founded in November 2013 (operational March 2014) and headquartered in the heart of Tennessee's 'Freight Alley.' The company ranked #71 on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms list with $255 million in gross revenue and $40 million in net revenue (15.7% net margin). Trident is privately held and operates 24/7 across multiple offices, including expansion into Tampa Bay to extend its Florida coverage.
Per Transport Topics 2026, Trident moves dry van truckload as a primary mode, with active LTL, refrigerated, intermodal, flatbed/heavy haul, and air/expedited capability. The company's Chattanooga base provides natural lane density across the Southeast — Tennessee Valley, Atlanta, the Carolinas, and Florida — where the manufacturing, retail distribution, automotive, and food-and-beverage corridors generate consistent freight volume.
For shippers evaluating Trident Transport, the strongest fit is Southeast-heavy freight programs — particularly Chattanooga, Atlanta, Florida, and Tennessee Valley lanes — where Trident's carrier relationships and 24/7 operations deliver consistent service. Multi-modal Southeast shippers with dry van, reefer, flatbed, or intermodal needs are well served. Shippers focused on cross-border Mexico/Canada or West Coast-heavy programs may find specialized brokers a closer fit.
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states with strong Southeast / Tennessee Valley / Florida density
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Strong Tennessee Valley / 'Freight Alley' carrier density — Chattanooga HQ is geographically ideal for Southeast freight
- 24/7 operations — capacity coverage outside standard business hours
- Multi-modal capability (TL, reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, expedited) through a single relationship
- 15.7% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 — competitive among top-100 brokers
- Privately held with focused service-first culture
- Tampa Bay office expansion adds Florida market depth
- No cross-border Mexico or Canada capability — domestic US only
- No bulk/tank, parcel, ocean, or customs brokerage services
- Carrier network thinner outside Southeast / Tennessee Valley core lanes
- Younger broker (founded 2013) than most top-100 peers
- Bond surety carrier and effective date pending FMCSA L&I verification — see verificationNote
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FAQ
Is Trident Transport licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Trident Transport LLC holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-848750 / USDOT 2479201, registered at 505 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Verify current bond status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering a load.
What types of freight does Trident Transport move?
Per Transport Topics 2026, Trident moves dry van truckload as a primary mode, with active LTL, reefer, intermodal, flatbed, and air/expedited. No bulk/tank, parcel, or cross-border. Strongest fit is Southeast / Tennessee Valley multi-modal freight.
How do Trident Transport's rates compare to other freight brokers?
Trident reports 15.7% net margin per Transport Topics 2026 — competitive among top-100 brokers. Strongest pricing typically on Tennessee Valley, Atlanta, and Florida lanes where carrier density is highest. Benchmark Trident quotes on ShipperGuide.