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Echo Global Logistics

Chicago, IL · Founded 2005 · Asset-light (broker model — 50,000+ carrier partners) · 48 states, Canada, Mexico

Company Overview

Echo Global Logistics is a technology-enabled freight brokerage that connects shippers with over 50,000 carrier partners. Echo does not own trucks or employ drivers directly. Instead, owner-operators and carriers book loads through Echo's platform to fill capacity. Echo is particularly well-known in the truckload and LTL brokerage space and uses proprietary technology to match freight with available trucks. For drivers, Echo is a source of loads rather than an employer.

Pay & Compensation

Solo Driver Pay

N/A (broker — pays carriers)

Team Driver Pay

N/A

Owner-Operator Pay

Varies by load (broker rates)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Massive load board with diverse freight options
  • Technology platform for easy load booking
  • Quick payment options for carriers
  • No long-term contract commitments

Cons

  • Not a direct employer — no benefits or employment protections
  • Broker rates can be lower than direct shipper rates
  • No company trucks or equipment provided
  • Relationship is transactional, not employment

Equipment & Operations

Equipment Types

TruckloadLTLIntermodalSpecialized

Operating Region

48 states, Canada, Mexico

Home Time

N/A (does not employ drivers directly)

Annual Revenue

$4.0 billion

Best For

Owner-operators and small carriers looking for load sourcing through a major broker

Frequently Asked Questions About Echo Global Logistics

No. Echo is a freight broker and third-party logistics provider (3PL). They do not own trucks or hire drivers. Instead, they match shippers with independent carriers and owner-operators.
Carriers and owner-operators can register with Echo as authorized carriers. Once approved, you can bid on and book loads through Echo's platform or work with Echo's carrier representatives.
Echo offers various payment terms for carriers, including quick pay options that can get you paid faster than standard 30-day terms, typically for a small factoring fee.