US Freight Brokerage Market Size
Study Period | 2020-2029 |
Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
Market Size (2024) | USD 17.96 Billion |
Market Size (2029) | USD 26.82 Billion |
CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 8.35 % |
Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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US Freight Brokerage Market Analysis
The United States Freight Brokerage Market size is estimated at USD 17.96 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 26.82 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.35% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- According to industry sources, the penetration of the US freight brokerage sector in the total freight market is significantly increasing. The number of entries processed by US players has grown steadily over the years. The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is further expected to help streamline cross-border shipments and create uniformity for supply chains in North America.
- The ongoing shortage of truck drivers in the United States market has an adverse effect on businesses like brokerages, which are heavily dependent on carriers. This scenario forces the freight brokers to quote higher prices to the shippers, eventually leading to an increase in price and competition in the market.
- The US less-than-truckload (LTL) segment is facing intense competitive rivalry. The LTL freight brokers are implementing innovations in North American LTL to drive the next leg of profit improvement.
US Freight Brokerage Market Trends
Integration of Technology Driving the Market
The tech-enabled services offer prominent opportunities for freight brokers to provide transformational value to the market. Companies like Transfix, Convoy, Uber Freight, and Loadsmart use different algorithms to match several carriers and loads based on origin, destination, price, type of load, and timing. Traditional brokerage results in delays or issues with a shipment, but they are hard to analyze.
With digital freight brokerage integration, load-matching and real-time pricing are available from both new entrants and incumbents. Telematics’ increasing penetration will help 3PLs solve higher-order problems in the near future. This technology was invented to locate freights. However, visibility solution providers have installed numerous devices and apps on trucks, and more sophisticated analytics products are being built on top of those data streams. That data will enable 3PLs to help shippers optimize shipment schedules with regard to cost and help carriers utilize their assets more efficiently.
To tap the growing opportunities in this sector, traditional players are entering the market with huge investments. Some traditional players have entered the digital space. XPO Connect is an example of how companies are combining automation and artificial intelligence into a customer-driven solution. The platform allows users to find capacity and book loads, plan future moves to reduce empty miles, and increase visibility and overall control of the supply chain through insight into engagement metrics and tracking tools.
Spotlight on the US Trucking Sector
Trucks are the main transport options for most foreign goods arriving at the West Coast ports in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland. Trucking is responsible for most of the overland freight movement in the United States.
The United States is the world's second-largest e-commerce market after China. Over the years, the e-commerce market in the United States has risen rapidly. E-commerce is predicted to expand between 13% and 16% over the next five years. The demand for speedier order fulfillment increased as e-commerce sales increased. Smaller and more frequent shipments are becoming more usual.
Large retailers used to receive products at regional distribution centers and then ship them to physical stores. Freight is now delivered directly to regional distribution centers rather than stores, and the last mile to homes is delivered on demand. Full truckload shipments are not possible when distribution centers must store a large number of SKUs in a relatively small urban footprint. Many shippers use LTL services to consolidate their freight, which helps them keep costs low.
US Freight Brokerage Industry Overview
The US freight brokerage market is moderately fragmented, with the presence of large regional players, global players, and small and medium-sized local players with a few players in the market. C.H. Robinson dominates the industry, followed by XPO Logistics and Hub Group/Mode Transportation. The freight brokerage market is top-heavy, with the top 8 to 10 firms accounting for more than one-third of the total gross revenues.
As far as technology integration is concerned, new entrants such as Convoy, Uber Freight, uShip, etc., are trying to gain significant market share by offering price transparency, online load boards, and freight marketplaces for booking freight via mobile apps, with the goal of removing human interaction in the freight booking and payment process. Trucking-as-a-Service (TaaS) is expected to grow significantly in the country with technological developments and demand for digital freight forwarding.
US Freight Brokerage Market Leaders
CH Robinson
Total Quality Logistics
XPO Logistics Inc.
Echo Global Logistics
Worldwide Express
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
US Freight Brokerage Market News
- August 2023: Digital logistics provider and freight brokerage Convoy has unveiled an offering for just-in-time (JIT) trucking, with a pledge of delivery within 15 minutes of the set arrival time. Convoy spotted an opening for a more flexible service that gives shippers the ability to scale up and down in response to fast-changing conditions. Its new JIT service leverages a network of over 400,000 trucks and the IT infrastructure to find matching carriers to meet specific shipper requirements.
- February 2023: Echo Global Logistics, Inc. ("Echo"), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, has introduced EchoInsure+, a new, integrated, full-coverage cargo insurance product offered exclusively to Echo clients. Through a partnership with insurance group Falvey, EchoInsure+ is an easy way for clients to access best-in-class protection for their LTL shipments through both EchoShip, Echo's proprietary online shipping platform, as well as Echo representatives.
United States Freight Brokerage Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 Analysis Methodology
2.2 Research Phases
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
4.1 Current Market Scenario
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Drivers
4.2.1.1 Growing construction across the country
4.2.1.2 The growing number of freight brokers across the country
4.2.2 Restraints
4.2.2.1 Rerouting of cargo and other factors
4.2.2.2 Reducing freight imports across the country
4.2.3 Opportunities
4.2.3.1 Growing demand from the oil & gas industry
4.2.3.2 Technological advancements in freight brokerage systems and logistics
4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.5 US Logistics Industry (Overview, Trends, R&D, Key Statistics, etc.)
4.6 Key Government Regulations and Initiatives
4.7 Insights on Freight Rates
4.8 Technology Snapshot (Digital Freight Brokerage, IoT, etc.)
4.9 Qualitative and Quantitative Insights on the US Customs Clearance Sector
4.10 Impact of COVID-19 on the market
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size By Value)
5.1 By Service
5.1.1 LTL
5.1.2 FTL
5.1.3 Other Services
5.2 By End-User
5.2.1 Manufacturing and Automotive
5.2.2 Oil and Gas, Mining, and Quarrying
5.2.3 Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
5.2.4 Construction
5.2.5 Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail Segments, FMCG included)
5.2.6 Other End-Users (Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical, etc.)
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Overview (Market Concentration, Major Players)
6.2 Company Profiles
6.2.1 CH Robinson
6.2.2 Total Quality Logistics
6.2.3 XPO Logistics Inc.
6.2.4 Echo Global Logistics
6.2.5 Worldwide Express
6.2.6 Coyote Logistics
6.2.7 Landstar System Inc.
6.2.8 Schneider
6.2.9 SunteckTTS
6.2.10 GlobalTranz
6.2.11 J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc
6.2.12 Hub Group
6.2.13 BNSF Logistics LLC
6.2.14 KAG Logistics, Inc.
6.2.15 Uber Freight*
- *List Not Exhaustive
6.3 Other Companies
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
8. APPENDIX
US Freight Brokerage Industry Segmentation
Freight brokerage companies facilitate the shipment and delivery of goods across geographical borders for individuals and organizations. Freight brokers provide a service by linking customers with shippers and trucking companies.
The report provides a comprehensive background analysis of the United States freight brokerage market, covering the current market trends, restraints, technological updates, and detailed information on various segments and the competitive landscape of the industry. Additionally, the COVID-19 impact has been incorporated and considered during the study.
The report covers freight brokerage companies, and the market is segmented by service (less than truckload (LTL), full truckload (FTL), and other services) and end-user (manufacturing and automotive, oil and gas, mining, and quarrying, agriculture, fishing and forestry, construction, distributive trade (wholesale and retail segments, FMCG included) and other end users (telecommunications, pharmaceutical, etc.)).
The report offers market sizes and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.
By Service | |
LTL | |
FTL | |
Other Services |
By End-User | |
Manufacturing and Automotive | |
Oil and Gas, Mining, and Quarrying | |
Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry | |
Construction | |
Distributive Trade (Wholesale and Retail Segments, FMCG included) | |
Other End-Users (Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical, etc.) |
United States Freight Brokerage Market Research Faqs
How big is the United States Freight Brokerage Market?
The United States Freight Brokerage Market size is expected to reach USD 17.96 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 8.35% to reach USD 26.82 billion by 2029.
What is the current United States Freight Brokerage Market size?
In 2024, the United States Freight Brokerage Market size is expected to reach USD 17.96 billion.
Who are the key players in United States Freight Brokerage Market?
CH Robinson, Total Quality Logistics, XPO Logistics Inc., Echo Global Logistics and Worldwide Express are the major companies operating in the United States Freight Brokerage Market.
What years does this United States Freight Brokerage Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the United States Freight Brokerage Market size was estimated at USD 16.46 billion. The report covers the United States Freight Brokerage Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United States Freight Brokerage Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
United States Freight Brokerage Industry Report
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