How we verify licenses
Every company on logistic.broker comes from an official U.S. government license record. Last refresh: Oct 24, 2026 — 14,847 companies.
| Section | Official source | What it proves |
|---|---|---|
| Customs brokers (2,514) | U.S. Customs and Border Protection — list of permitted customs brokers (with filer codes) | The broker holds a CBP customs broker license and a national permit to conduct customs business. |
| Freight forwarders (1,927) | FMCSA operating-authority records (legacy L&I file and the Motus registration system) | Active FMCSA freight-forwarder authority (FF docket) for U.S. surface transportation. |
| Logistics / 3PL (11,189) | FMCSA operating-authority records | Active FMCSA property-broker authority (MC docket). We include brokers whose names show a logistics or 3PL business; all other freight brokers are on truckload.broker. |
Matching companies across licenses
When the same company name (ignoring punctuation and words like "LLC" or "Inc.") appears in the same state in more than one source, we show it as one company with several licenses. 725 companies currently hold more than one. Matching by name can occasionally be wrong — if it is, tell us and we'll fix it.
Ordering
Lists are ordered by how much we could verify: number of independent licenses, a surety bond on file with FMCSA, and contact details on record. It is not a quality rating. Paid placements never change the order and are always labeled.
What's not covered yet
- Ocean freight forwarders and NVOCCs licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). We plan to add FMC OTI license data next.
- Warehousing and fulfillment companies with no federal license.
- Reviews and service details — these appear only when a company claims its profile or we can verify them.
Always double-check
Records change daily. Before you sign, ask for the license number and confirm it with the agency — CBP for customs brokers, FMCSA SAFER for MC/FF dockets, and the FMC for ocean intermediaries.