If you’re searching for a freight broker in Pennsylvania, you have options. But only one has 400+ five-star Google reviews, and has been moving freight across the entire country beyond PA for over 30 years.
TLI (Translogistics, Inc.) is headquartered in Exton, PA and serves businesses of every size across the state. From small manufacturers in the Lehigh Valley to publicly traded companies shipping out of the greater Philadelphia region, we handle the full complexity of your freight operation so you don’t have to.
Whether you need a single LTL shipment quoted, a dedicated truckload lane managed, or a full transportation program built from the ground up, TLI delivers the expertise, technology, and carrier relationships to make it happen.
Why Pennsylvania Shippers Choose TLI
We don’t compete on price alone. Pennsylvania companies partner with TLI because of what happens after the first shipment: consistent service, proactive communication, and a dream team that treats your freight like their own.
- Rated #1 3PL on Google: 4.9 stars across 409 verified reviews
- Founded in 1993: over +30 years of Pennsylvania Freight Expertise
- 30,000+ vetted motor carriers in our network, accessible immediately
- Proprietary ViewPoint TMS for shipment tracking, reporting, and cost visibility
- EPA Smartway Certified: Verified green logistics practices
- TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association) member
- Average client relationship is 10+ years
Pennsylvania’s Freight Landscape
Pennsylvania is one of the most logistics-critical states in the country. With a gross state product of over $1 trillion, it sits at the intersection of the Northeast and Midwest. PA is also within a one-day drive of roughly 40% of the U.S. population.
That geographic advantage creates a dense, competitive shipping environment. Major freight corridors run through the state on I-76, I-78, I-80, I-81, and I-95. The Port of Philadelphia handles inbound international cargo. TLI has many relationships with national and regional carriers servicing multi-modal solutions and various equipment types including van, reefer and flatbed.
The industries driving Pennsylvania freight include:
- Manufacturing: steel, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing (especially around Pittsburgh and the Philadelphia suburbs)
- Construction and building materials: supplying the Northeast’s ongoing development
- Retail and distribution: major DCs in the Lehigh Valley and Greater Philadelphia serving the East Coast
- Automotive: parts and finished vehicles moving through the state’s extensive plant network
TLI has served shippers in every one of these sectors, along with many others. Our team knows the carriers, the lanes, and the seasonal capacity patterns that affect PA freight rates throughout the year.
Freight Brokerage Services in Pennsylvania
As a full-service freight broker, TLI moves freight across every mode and every lane. Whether your shipments are intrastate, regional, or cross-country, we have the coverage and the carrier relationships to handle them consistently.
| Mode | Best for Pennsylvania Shippers | Internal Link |
|---|---|---|
| LTL Freight | Shipping a pallet or partial load. Ideal for regular, smaller shipments across PA and into the Mid-Atlantic or Midwest. | shiptli.com/less-than-truckload/ |
| Full Truckload | Freight fills an entire trailer. Best for high-volume lanes like PA → OH, PA → TX, or regional distribution runs. | shiptli.com/truckload/ |
| Flatbed | Heavy equipment, machinery, building materials, or oversized loads that can’t go in an enclosed trailer. | shiptli.com/truckload/flatbed/ |
| Partial Truckload | Too big for LTL but not a full load. PTL avoids terminal handling and typically delivers faster. | shiptli.com/partial-truckload/ |
| Intermodal | Long-distance lanes where rail is cost-competitive with truckload. PA has strong CSX and Norfolk Southern access. | shiptli.com/intermodal/ |
| Expedited | Time-critical shipments. Air, white glove, team drivers, sprinter vans, when it has to be there today. | shiptli.com/expedited-freight/ |
| Temperature-Controlled | Food, pharma, and perishables across PA’s significant food & beverage sector. | shiptli.com/truckload/temperature-controlled/ |
| Managed Freight | Full outsourcing of your transportation operation — carrier RFPs, day-to-day execution, auditing, and reporting. | shiptli.com/managed-freight/ |
Beyond Spot Quotes: Managed Freight Brokerage
Many PA freight brokers will give you a quote. TLI goes further.
Our managed freight program is built for companies that want to stop managing carriers one shipment at a time and start running a strategic transportation operation. We handle:
- Carrier RFPs: sourcing and negotiating your contracted rate base
- Day-to-day freight execution across all modes
- Shipment tracking and exception management
- Freight bill audit and payment: catching overcharges before they hit your books
- Claims management: we go to bat for you when freight is damaged or lost
- TMS-driven reporting: visibility into your spend, service performance, and carrier scorecards
ViewPoint, our proprietary TMS, connects to carrier EDI and API systems to give you real-time shipment tracking, instant LTL quotes, and full document management, all in one place. You can manage and monitor every shipment in your network without a single phone call.
The #1 Rated Freight Broker in Pennsylvania
Numbers matter more than claims in this industry. Here’s what three decades of Pennsylvania freight brokerage looks like:
- 4.9-star average across 409 Google reviews- the highest of any 3PL
- 30+ years in business, founded in 1993 in Birdsboro, PA
- Now headquartered at 1 E Uwchlan Ave, Suite 301, Exton, PA 19341
- Shippers across 53 industries served
- 85 million+ miles managed annually
- 30,000+ vetted and pre-qualified carriers
One of best exp working with her, available all time. She answered politely and respectfully. Fully professional
Jennifer was very helpful and easy to work with. The whole team is always quick to respond, professional, and ready to help whenever needed.
Really appreciate your service and look forward to working with you again!
A strong first impression and a company we look forward to working with again.
Highly recommend TransLogistics Inc.
Definitely looking forward to working with her and this company again.
Her customer dealing is very nice
Highly recommend 👍🏻
Shoutout to Alex from TLI. This is the guy that I have been working with the most. He definetely knows this business.
Highly recommended!
Ready to Route Your Pennsylvania Freight?
Whether you’re shipping one pallet a week or managing a complex multi-modal operation, TLI has the team, the technology, and the carrier network to make it run better.
Get a free freight quote online in minutes or call us directly at 610-280-3210. The TLI team is available Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST, with after-hours support for urgent shipments.
Frequently Asked Questions: Freight Broker Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania freight broker acts as an intermediary between shippers (companies with goods to move) and carriers (trucking companies, rail operators). The freight broker handles carrier sourcing, rate negotiation, load scheduling, tracking, and cargo claims taking the operational burden off the shipper. For large shippers this also entails custom RFP launches and data management. TLI also offers managed freight services, which means we run your entire transportation program, not just individual loads.
Freight brokerage fees vary by shipment size, mode, and lane. Most brokers, including TLI, earn a margin built into the net rate they quote you, so there is no separate broker fee on standard shipments. Managed freight programs may involve a service fee depending on scope. The best way to understand your costs is to request a quote or schedule a consultation with our TLI team.
TLI has earned the highest rated 3PL designation because they earned more than 400 five-star Google reviews over 30+ years in business. Shippers consistently cite three things: responsive communication, accurate analytics and tracking through our ViewPoint TMS, and a dream team that advocates for them when problems arise. TLI is there for you whether that’s a claims dispute, a capacity crunch, or a billing discrepancy caught during freight audit.
Yes. LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping is one of TLI’s core services. We work with all major LTL carriers serving Pennsylvania, SAIA, ABF, Estes, XPO, FedEx, Pyle and many others, and our ViewPoint TMS allows you to compare rates and transit times instantly.
Absolutely. Manufacturing is one of TLI’s largest industry segments. We work with manufacturers across the country beyond just PA. TLI is also handling raw material inbound freight to finished goods outbound distribution. We also support transportation RFPs to help manufacturers build a better contracted carrier base.
