Key facts
- Founded 1979 · headquartered in Seaford, DE
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-205157)
- #23 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $1.1B per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, LTL
About Trinity Logistics
Trinity Logistics is one of the oldest independent freight brokers in North America, founded in 1979 in Seaford, Delaware — a small town on the Delmarva Peninsula that has been the company's home for over 45 years. As a subsidiary of Burris Logistics, a family-owned food logistics company, Trinity operates with a financial stability and cultural continuity that distinguishes it from PE-backed competitors. The company is a full-service broker covering FTL, LTL, reefer, flatbed, and intermodal freight across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Trinity operates through an agent franchise model, with independent freight agents across the country using Trinity's authority, carrier network, and technology infrastructure to serve their local shipper accounts. This structure gives Trinity national geographic reach while preserving the local relationship-based service that agents provide to their shipper clients. The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast corridors are the company's historical heartland, reflecting its Delaware origins — but the agent network extends strong coverage to all major US freight markets.
The company has built a reputation for people-first culture, receiving multiple employer-of-choice and best-workplace awards over the years. For shippers, this culture translates into lower agent and employee turnover, more consistent point-of-contact relationships, and a service approach that prioritizes long-term shipper partnerships over transactional volume. Trinity's managed transportation offering and MyTrinity shipper portal add operational capabilities for accounts with more complex logistics needs.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
All 48 contiguous states + Canada · Mexico
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- One of the oldest and most stable independent brokers — 45+ years of operations with Burris Logistics family ownership providing financial continuity
- People-first culture with low turnover — shippers get consistent relationship-based service rather than revolving broker contacts
- Broad service coverage: FTL, LTL, reefer, flatbed, intermodal, and managed transportation through a single relationship
- Agent franchise model provides national geographic coverage with local carrier depth in all major freight markets
- Cross-border coverage to both Canada and Mexico; MyTrinity portal and EDI/API integration for TMS-connected accounts
- Agent franchise model can result in variable service quality across agents — not all agents have the same carrier depth or responsiveness
- No instant quoting or self-serve digital tools — primarily a relationship-driven broker rather than a technology-first platform
- Smaller scale than Tier 1 brokers — carrier network breadth on thin or unusual lanes may be less than CHR, TQL, or RXO
- No bulk/tank, air freight, or parcel capabilities — not a single-source solution for shippers with highly specialized freight modes
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FAQ
Is Trinity Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Trinity Logistics, Inc. holds active FMCSA broker authority and a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond. Verify FMCSA MC# and DOT# at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering any load to confirm current active authority.
What types of freight does Trinity Logistics move?
Per Transport Topics, Trinity primarily brokers dry van TL and LTL. Reefer, flatbed, and intermodal are active. Air/expedited is limited; bulk/tank and parcel are not offered. Agent franchise model suits mid-market.
How do Trinity Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?
Trinity's agent franchise model means rates vary by agent and market. Local agents in core Mid-Atlantic and Northeast lanes can price competitively. Benchmark across brokers on ShipperGuide before committing.