National Freight Logistics

What National Freight Logistics does

National Freight Logistics Inc. (operating as NFL Inc. / NFL Freight) is a private, asset-light third-party freight broker and logistics service provider headquartered in Fresno, California. Founded in 2009, the company connects shippers with a nationwide network of verified freight carriers and brokers Full Truckload (FTL), Less Than Truckload (LTL), and Intermodal shipments. Its service portfolio is supplemented by specialized equipment offerings including flatbed, step deck, RGN (removable gooseneck), double drop, extendable flat bed, dry van, and reefer (refrigerated) trailers, giving the firm coverage across general, temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value cargo.

The company's technology stack is centered on a transport management platform providing 24/7 shipment tracking, carrier matching, and supply chain visibility. No APIs, integrations, AI/ML capabilities, or proprietary data assets are disclosed. National Freight Logistics holds NMSDC and WBENC certifications (minority- and women-owned business designations) and participates in the SmartWay environmental program and NMFTA industry standards body, providing credentials relevant to corporate supplier diversity and ESG procurement.

The business operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market model with no public pricing. Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions on negotiated freight rates, with customer acquisition handled via direct outreach, phone, email, and website quote forms. Target customers span three horizontal segments: general freight shippers (manufacturers, distributors, retailers), food service operators requiring temperature-controlled transport, and specialized cargo shippers handling fragile, hazardous, or oversized goods. No customer logos, management team, ownership structure, funding history, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

National Freight Logistics

Legal name

National Freight Logistics Inc.

Website

https://nflfreight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

National Freight Logistics Inc. is a private US freight broker headquartered in Fresno, California that connects shippers with nationwide carriers for Full Truckload, Less Than Truckload, Intermodal, and specialized trailer (reefer, flatbed, RGN) shipping services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Brokerage and Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage services
• Less than truckload shipping
• Full truckload freight
• Intermodal freight transport
• Third-party logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: The company acts as a freight broker earning transaction fees by connecting shippers with carriers for Full Truckload (FTL), Less Than Truckload (LTL), and Intermodal shipping services. Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions on negotiated freight rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

National Freight Logistics is a freight broker that connects shippers with a nationwide network of verified carriers to move ground freight via Full Truckload (FTL), Less Than Truckload (LTL), and Intermodal shipping. The company provides access to specialized equipment including Reefer vans, Flat Bed trailers, RGN, Step Deck, Double Drop trailers, and Extendable Flat Beds, with 24/7 availability and supply chain visibility for tracking shipments in transit.

Product overview

National Freight Logistics is a freight brokerage company offering a unified logistics platform with three core shipping services: Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping, Less Than Truckload (LTL) Shipping, and Intermodal Freight Brokering. These services are supported by specialized equipment offerings including Flat Bed Trailers, RGN, Step Deck, Double Drop Trailers, Extendable Flat Beds, Dry Vans, and Reefer (Refrigerated) Vans. The company acts as a third-party logistics provider connecting shippers with a nationwide network of verified carriers, providing 24/7 availability and supply chain visibility solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping Full truckload shipping service connecting shippers with verified freight carriers for shipments that fill an entire truck (typically over 6 pallets or 24 linear feet). Provides door-to-door transportation with reduced risk of damage due to no intermediate handling. Designed for businesses moving large freight volumes that require dedicated truck capacity.
• Less Than Truckload (LTL) Shipping LTL freight shipping service for smaller shipments (typically between 150 and 15,000 lbs, up to 12 pallets). Consolidates loads from multiple shippers to optimize trailer space and reduce costs for small-scale freight transportation. Targeted at shippers whose freight does not fill a full truck.
• Intermodal Freight Brokering Combined truckload and railroad transport service for cost-effective shipping. Utilizes the American rail network to reduce costs and environmental footprint while maintaining flexibility of truck transport for first and last mile delivery. Suited for shippers prioritizing cost savings and reduced emissions over speed.
• Freight Brokerage Services Third-party logistics service connecting shippers with carriers. Provides access to a wide network of verified, reliable freight carriers across the United States for all types of ground cargo including dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and specialized equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Intermodal trains are on average 2x more fuel-efficient than trucks

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NMSDC enables National Freight Logistics to connect with minority-owned businesses which may need freight services. This partnership supports the company's commitment to creating an inclusive workforce and customer-base, providing opportunities for minority businesses to access quality freight services at competitive prices.
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with WBENC allows National Freight Logistics to connect with women-owned businesses needing freight services. This alliance supports the company's diversity initiatives and enables women-owned businesses to gain more opportunities, increase visibility, and access quality freight solutions.
• SmartWayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmartWay partnership enables National Freight Logistics to operate in supply chain systems while being environmentally conscious and sustainable. Through SmartWay, the company measures, benchmarks, and improves logistics operations to reduce ecological footprint, providing fuel efficiency benefits particularly through intermodal shipping.
• National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMFTA partnership ensures National Freight Logistics maintains best practices standards in the motor carrier industry. The company works in close association with NMFTA safeguards and regulatory procedures to maintain service quality and compliance with industry standards for freight classification and transportation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Major US transportation and logistics company with substantial intermodal and ICS (Integrated Capacity Solutions) brokerage operations. Competes in intermodal freight brokering with much larger scale.
• Schneider National: Large diversified truckload, intermodal, and logistics services carrier. Provides truckload brokerage and intermodal services overlapping directly with National Freight Logistics' core offerings.
• ArcBest: Integrated logistics company offering LTL (ABF Freight), truckload brokerage, and supply chain services. Competes directly in LTL and truckload brokerage segments with similar asset-light and asset-based hybrid model.
• RXO, Inc. Major US freight brokerage (NYSE: RXO) spun off from XPO in 2022. Competes directly in truckload and less-than-truckload brokerage with similar asset-light model and technology-driven matching.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: The largest US freight broker (NASDAQ: CHRW) with $17B+ revenue and a global non-asset-based 3PL model. Direct overlap with National Freight Logistics in FTL, LTL, and intermodal brokerage, but operates at vastly greater scale with proprietary technology.

Direct peers

• Landstar System: Non-asset-based freight transportation services company using BCO (business capacity owner) agent network. Competes in truckload brokerage with asset-light model and similar small/mid-shipper focus.
• Echo Global Logistics: Technology-enabled non-asset 3PL offering truckload, LTL, and managed transportation services. Founded in Chicago, Echo is a direct comparable in terms of asset-light brokerage model and target customer base of shippers needing carrier capacity.
• Coyote Logistics: Major US freight broker acquired by UPS in 2015. Provides truckload, LTL, intermodal, and supply chain solutions to shippers, directly comparable in service offering and target market.

Peers

• Hub Group: Asset-light intermodal and logistics services provider. Directly overlaps with National Freight Logistics' intermodal offering and provides supply chain solutions to similar customer segments.

Emerging players

• Uber Freight: Digital-native freight brokerage platform using technology to match shippers with carriers. Represents the digital disruption of traditional brokerage and competes for similar small/mid-market shipper relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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