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The United States freight brokerage market reached a value of nearly USD 19.01 Billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.60% between 2026 and 2035 to attain around USD 43.38 Billion by 2035.
According to Trucking Dive, the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to rule on Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, a landmark case examining whether federal preemption shields freight brokers from state tort liability claims. A decision expected by summer could redraw legal exposure across the brokerage industry, influencing carrier vetting standards, insurance costs, and contract structures for thousands of US Freight Brokerage operators nationwide.
FreightWaves reported that private equity firm Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire WWEX Group and merge it with portfolio company Auctane, combining a $5 billion freight brokerage platform with intelligent shipping software. The deal signals accelerating consolidation across the US freight brokerage market, with AI-enabled automation and integrated parcel-to-truckload capabilities becoming central competitive levers as mid-sized brokers scramble to match technology-driven incumbents.
Geopolitical Impact of Iran, US, and Israel War on the United States Freight Brokerage Market
United States: The United States Freight Brokerage Market, a key segment of the global economy, is experiencing a complex operating environment in Q1 2026 as a direct consequence of the US-Israel-Iran war. Diesel costs have risen approximately 40% from late February to mid-March 2026, directly inflating operating costs for all freight and logistics operations. Jet fuel costs have nearly doubled. Regional airspace closures across Iran, Iraq, Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Syria are forcing airlines to reroute, adding 1-2 hours and significant fuel costs. Global ocean freight costs are up 30% from rerouting and war-risk insurance surcharges. Air cargo costs have risen approximately 10% per week since the conflict began. FedEx and UPS have suspended Middle East services. Major carriers including Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are routing vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 3,500 nautical miles and approximately USD 1M per voyage. U.S. freight costs are rising: UPS and FedEx fuel surcharges now run 23-27% and 25.5% respectively, with USPS filing its first-ever 8% emergency fuel surcharge on March 25.
Iran: Iran's domestic United States Freight Brokerage sector has been effectively suspended by the conflict. US-Israeli strikes on industrial and civilian infrastructure across Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, and other major cities have disrupted all commercial activity. Power outages from attacks on electricity generation facilities have halted manufacturing operations, and the collapse of the commercial banking and logistics system has eliminated any residual trade flows. The broader humanitarian crisis, with over 1,900 casualties and 4,000+ civilian buildings damaged, has redirected the entire Iranian economy toward survival rather than production or consumption.
Israel: Israel's United States Freight Brokerage sector is experiencing near-term disruption from wartime conditions. Consumer spending on non-essential categories has declined as millions of Israelis regularly shelter from missile and drone alerts. Supply chain logistics are disrupted by regional airspace closures, elevated war-risk insurance premiums, and the suspension of major carrier services through the region. International business partnerships with Israeli companies have been temporarily suspended. Post-conflict reconstruction and recovery demand is expected to provide meaningful demand acceleration across affected market segments once operational conditions normalise.
Compound Annual Growth Rate
8.6%
Value in USD Billion
2026-2035
| United States Freight Brokerage Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | USD Billion | 2025 |
| Historical Period | USD Billion | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | USD Billion | 2026-2035 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD Billion | 19.01 |
| Market Size 2035 | USD Billion | 43.38 |
| CAGR 2019-2025 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 | Percentage | 8.60% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Southeast | 8.5% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | New England | 8.0% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Service Type | Full Truckload (FTL) | 9.6% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by End Use | Manufacturers | 9.8% |
| Market Share by Region | Southwest | 12.9% |
Freight brokers connect shippers with freight carriers to facilitate transportation and form an integral part of the United States supply chain. In 2021, transportation’s total estimated contribution to U.S. GDP was USD 1,330.6 billion, of which trucking contributed the largest share of all the freight modes, with USD 389.3 billion. The major driver of the market is the growing economy of the United States. Transportation and freight form a fundamental part of the economy’s tertiary sector, and the rapid economic growth results in significant United States freight brokerage market expansion.
Another key driver aiding the market is the boom in e-commerce. As the trend of online shopping grows, the requirement for safe and timely deliveries of shopped goods also rises. Hence, the expansion of big e-commerce giants like Amazon and eBay facilitates the United States freight brokerage market development.
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Region |
| Southeast | 8.5% |
| New England | 8.0% |
| Mideast | XX% |
| Plains | XX% |
| Great Lakes | XX% |
| Southwest | 8.9% |
| Rocky Mountain | 9.3% |
| Far West | 10.0% |
Expert Market Research's industry report provides a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, and historical and current market trends, and forecasts the dynamics of the United States freight brokerage market spanning from 2019 to 2035.
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| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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