Top Freight Brokers in California
Browse 12,677 active FMCSA-licensed freight brokers based in California. Verified broker authority — confirm MC numbers, view authority dates, and find established brokerages for your loads.
Freight Brokering in California
California freight brokering revolves around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — together handling roughly 40% of US containerized imports. Drayage brokerage demand is constant. Inland Empire (Riverside/San Bernardino) is the largest US warehousing cluster, generating outbound brokerage in every direction. Central Valley produce season (March–October) drives reefer brokering. CARB emission rules and California-specific compliance requirements mean carriers expect brokers to verify regulatory fit before booking.
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Top 100 Established Brokers
Sorted by authority age (oldest first). Click any broker to verify FMCSA registration, MC number, and authority history.
| Broker | Location | MC# | Authority Since |
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T T S INC
DOT# 92603
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Chino, CA | MC 180812 | 1974 |
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CALIFORNIA TANK LINES INC
DOT# 95462
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Stockton, CA | MC 120869 | 1974 |
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DEVINE INTERMODAL
DOT# 118022
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West Sacramento, CA | MC 28599 | 1974 |
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RLT INC
DOT# 134171
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Redding, CA | MC 146965 | 1974 |
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DREISBACH FREIGHT SERVICES
DOT# 148186
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Oakland, CA | MC 121753 | 1974 |
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D&H TRANSPORTATION
DOT# 155075
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Yuba City, CA | MC 182491 | 1974 |
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E T HORN COMPANY
DOT# 157657
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La Mirada, CA | MC 889109 | 1974 |
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BETTENDORF TRUCKING
DOT# 161866
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Arcata, CA | MC 685487 | 1974 |
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BOWERS TRUCKING INC
DOT# 164794
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Oroville, CA | MC 145207 | 1974 |
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MEX-CAL TRUCKLINE
DOT# 168705
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San Diego, CA | MC 145905 | 1974 |
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SHOPFREIGHT INC
DOT# 171558
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Montclair, CA | MC 391179 | 1974 |
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KING RELOCATION SERVICES
DOT# 171820
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Santa Fe Springs, CA | MC 134023 | 1974 |
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ATTHOWE FINE ART SERVICES
DOT# 173963
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Oakland, CA | MC 863253 | 1974 |
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GAN-TRANS LTD A CORP
DOT# 174463
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San Leandro, CA | MC 148489 | 1974 |
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H E DOANE ENTERPRISES
DOT# 409140
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La Canada, CA | MC 411835 | 1974 |
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TREVIS BERRY TRANSPORTATION
DOT# 2955
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Gilroy, CA | MC 145872 | 1974 |
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COLONIAL VAN & STORAGE INC
DOT# 2973
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Sacramento, CA | MC 127007 | 1974 |
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DHE
DOT# 9853
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Los Angeles, CA | MC 139496 | 1974 |
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ESTES WEST
DOT# 20293
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La Mirada, CA | MC 99685 | 1974 |
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TERESI TRUCKING LLC
DOT# 30477
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Lodi, CA | MC 147807 | 1974 |
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NAKANO EXPRESS SERVICE
DOT# 34867
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Rancho Dominguez, CA | MC 121197 | 1974 |
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OSTERKAMP TRUCKING, INC
DOT# 56427
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Pomona, CA | MC 133928 | 1974 |
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J T MCKINNEY CO INC
DOT# 56558
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Brea, CA | MC 253428 | 1974 |
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VIRCO INC
DOT# 57448
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Torrance, CA | MC 168460 | 1974 |
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WEBER LOGISTICS
DOT# 57459
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Santa Fe Springs, CA | MC 108869 | 1974 |
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WASHINGTON & SON CORPORATION
DOT# 57479
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South Gate, CA | MC 154654 | 1974 |
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SHANNON BROS CO INC
DOT# 58791
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Tulare, CA | MC 252916 | 1974 |
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SHEEDY DRAYAGE CO
DOT# 60740
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San Francisco, CA | MC 37771 | 1974 |
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ROCHA TRANSPORTATION
DOT# 188119
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Modesto, CA | MC 234071 | 1974 |
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CALIFORNIA FREIGHT LINES
DOT# 193397
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Fontana, CA | MC 155449 | 1974 |
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MARBORG INDUSTRIES INC
DOT# 194053
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Santa Barbara, CA | MC 625699 | 1974 |
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QUALITY TRANSPORT INC
DOT# 194997
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Fremont, CA | MC 156404 | 1974 |
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JET DELIVERY INC
DOT# 203461
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La Verne, CA | MC 153767 | 1974 |
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VENTURA TRANSFER COMPANY
DOT# 57438
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Long Beach, CA | MC 7523 | 1974 |
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T & T TRUCKING INC
DOT# 216337
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Lodi, CA | MC 159954 | 1982 |
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WILLIAMS TANK LINES
DOT# 229047
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Stockton, CA | MC 197435 | 1983 |
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WALDO'S MULTI SERVICE
DOT# 239469
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Lafayette, CA | MC 168800 | 1983 |
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EXPRESS FREIGHT SYSTEM
DOT# 239534
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San Leandro, CA | MC 171145 | 1983 |
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DALTON TRUCKING INC
DOT# 245718
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Fontana, CA | MC 174078 | 1984 |
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SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY EXPRESS
DOT# 252836
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Modesto, CA | MC 164361 | 1984 |
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T&T TRUCK & CRANE SERVICE
DOT# 255272
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Ventura, CA | MC 1387661 | 1985 |
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YAMATO TRANSPORT USA INC
DOT# 260219
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Compton, CA | MC 175578 | 1985 |
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DON D DAVIS TOWING KENNIE C KNOWLES TRUCKING
DOT# 260536
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Redding, CA | MC 184160 | 1985 |
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CPS EXPRESS
DOT# 264007
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Ontario, CA | MC 186367 | 1985 |
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MARUZEN OF AMERICA INC
DOT# 265199
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Dominguez Hills, CA | MC 177964 | 1985 |
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AGGRESSIVE TRANSPORT LTD (USA)
DOT# 269111
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Red Bluff, CA | MC 215111 | 1986 |
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CHEMICAL TRANSFER --OR-- CHEMICAL TRANSFER COMPANY INC
DOT# 269372
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Stockton, CA | MC 188232 | 1986 |
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NORDIC INDUSTRIES INC
DOT# 269756
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Olivehurst, CA | MC 189486 | 1986 |
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JIM SIMS NATIONWIDE FLATBED SERVICE INC
DOT# 279480
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Ontario, CA | MC 181094 | 1986 |
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GILENO DISTRIBUTION & G&E ENTERPRISES
DOT# 279660
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Riverside, CA | MC 181787 | 1986 |
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I C W TRANSPORT INC
DOT# 279700
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Sacramento, CA | MC 178940 | 1986 |
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LIBERTY LINEHAUL WEST INC
DOT# 282762
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Montebello, CA | MC 208837 | 1986 |
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ROADSHOW
DOT# 287123
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Millbrae, CA | MC 197348 | 1987 |
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REEVE TRUCKING COMPANY
DOT# 290187
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Stockton, CA | MC 199593 | 1987 |
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PINOLE VALLEY TRUCKING INC
DOT# 290869
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Riverside, CA | MC 191173 | 1987 |
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ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
DOT# 291864
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Visalia, CA | MC 191784 | 1987 |
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J S G TRUCKING CO INC
DOT# 292989
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Acampo, CA | MC 184408 | 1987 |
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AL SCHECKLA TRUCKING INC
DOT# 292996
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Burney, CA | MC 354415 | 1987 |
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FRANK C ALEGRE TRUCKING INC
DOT# 296231
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Lodi, CA | MC 169499 | 1987 |
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GOLDEN STATE FOODS-OR-QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
DOT# 306891
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Irvine, CA | MC 181461 | 1987 |
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DAWN TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT# 308410
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Salinas, CA | MC 165786 | 1988 |
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SWEETENER PRODUCTS COMPANY
DOT# 310318
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Vernon, CA | MC 234116 | 1988 |
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DHL EXPRESS
DOT# 315026
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Redwood City, CA | MC 123343 | 1988 |
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STARVING STUDENTS INC
DOT# 318223
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Los Angeles, CA | MC 166404 | 1988 |
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SOUTHWEST TRUCK SERVICE
DOT# 319378
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Watsonville, CA | MC 150956 | 1988 |
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RPM TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT# 338035
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Fullerton, CA | MC 190228 | 1988 |
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INTER-STATE OIL COMPANY
DOT# 341964
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Sacramento, CA | MC 799701 | 1989 |
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TOYOTA TRANSPORT
DOT# 345082
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Long Beach, CA | MC 264926 | 1989 |
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OZARK TRUCKING INC
DOT# 351320
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Mcclellan, CA | MC 218712 | 1989 |
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ARDWIN LOGISTICS
DOT# 358321
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Burbank, CA | MC 220649 | 1989 |
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SME
DOT# 365516
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El Dorado Hills, CA | MC 207234 | 1989 |
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PREMIER REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT LLC
DOT# 372795
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Watsonville, CA | MC 237584 | 1989 |
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WESTERN WINE SERVICES INC
DOT# 376799
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American Canyon, CA | MC 225819 | 1989 |
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AERONET WORLDWIDE
DOT# 377681
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Irvine, CA | MC 296831 | 1990 |
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MASSOLO TRUCKING LLC
DOT# 383185
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Salinas, CA | MC 212513 | 1990 |
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SUNSET PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT# 387295
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Chino, CA | MC 230428 | 1990 |
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CUSTOM FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
DOT# 388100
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Hayward, CA | MC 227686 | 1990 |
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MAMMOET WESTERN INC
DOT# 392142
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El Monte, CA | MC 61166 | 1990 |
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ANTONINI FREIGHT EXPRESS INC
DOT# 419639
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Stockton, CA | MC 254953 | 1990 |
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BEDROSIANS AND PARAGON TRUCKING
DOT# 421535
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Fresno, CA | MC 278865 | 1990 |
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AILO LOGISTICS
DOT# 422227
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Compton, CA | MC 1615543 | 1990 |
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HERCULES FORWARDING LLC
DOT# 424572
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Vernon, CA | FF 11813 | 1990 |
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SPECTRUM
DOT# 427829
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Newport Beach, CA | MC 237737 | 1990 |
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SENDEREX CARGO INC
DOT# 430351
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Carson, CA | FF 4551 | 1990 |
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BIAGI BROS INC
DOT# 433123
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Napa, CA | MC 247822 | 1991 |
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MUTUAL EXPRESS COMPANY
DOT# 433293
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Oakland, CA | MC 239155 | 1991 |
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NISSIN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT USA INC
DOT# 434928
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Torrance, CA | MC 190699 | 1991 |
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GSC LOGISTICS INC
DOT# 436112
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Oakland, CA | MC 240220 | 1991 |
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DENNIS FLOYD TRUCKING
DOT# 440015
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Santa Rosa, CA | MC 241260 | 1991 |
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SCHECKLA CO INC
DOT# 443056
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Burney, CA | MC 187618 | 1991 |
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PHOENIX PDQ INC
DOT# 449898
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Paramount, CA | MC 200326 | 1991 |
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INLAND STAR EXPRESS
DOT# 451220
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Fresno, CA | MC 239119 | 1991 |
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BRENT REDMOND TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT# 458298
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Hollister, CA | MC 240080 | 1991 |
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DURAN FREIGHT CORPORATION
DOT# 461506
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San Diegeo, CA | MC 247454 | 1991 |
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RAPID COURIER AND FREIGHT INC
DOT# 468314
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Sacramento, CA | MC 869614 | 1992 |
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SOUTHWEST PORT SERVICES INC
DOT# 469916
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Rancho Dominguez, CA | MC 212059 | 1992 |
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PROMPT SHIPPERS INC
DOT# 472103
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Stockton, CA | MC 250833 | 1992 |
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DOERKSEN TRUCKING
DOT# 472564
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Reedley, CA | MC 215404 | 1992 |
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RIG RUNNER
DOT# 475073
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Rialto, CA | MC 212438 | 1992 |
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BHANDAL BROS TRUCKING INC
DOT# 478698
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Hollister, CA | MC 280068 | 1992 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many freight brokers are based in California?
There are 12,677 active FMCSA-licensed freight brokers based in California, operating across 885 cities. Each holds active broker authority verified by USDOT/MC number.
How do I verify a California freight broker is licensed and bonded?
Every broker on this page has active FMCSA broker authority. Verify each broker's MC number on FMCSA SAFER (safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx), confirm their BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust fund is current via FMCSA L&I (li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov), and check broker authority status on the FMCSA Insurance & Boarding system. Click any broker on this list to see full FMCSA profile.
What's the difference between a freight broker and a dispatch service?
A freight broker holds FMCSA broker authority (MC-FF number), takes legal responsibility for connecting shippers and carriers, and earns commission from the spread between shipper rate and carrier pay. A dispatch service works for the carrier, finding loads on the carrier's behalf — most charge a percentage of each load (typically 5-10%), though O Trucking charges a flat weekly rate ($250/week semis, $350/week box & hotshot) instead, so your cost never rises with your revenue. Brokers represent shippers; dispatchers represent carriers.
How are brokers in this list ranked?
Brokers are sorted by authority age (oldest authorities first), since longer-established brokerages generally have more verified track record. Click any broker name to view their FMCSA registration details, MC number, address, and authority history.
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