Where Top Freight Agents Reach The Next Level

  • Top-Tier Commission Splits
  • Low Agent Saturation
  • No Fees or Financial Risk
  • Full Back-Office Support
  • Decades of Experience, Coverage Across Every Lane

More loads. More lanes. No headaches.

Choose the ideal base for your business where your potential is unlimited, your relationships are protected, and your capabilities are multiplied. Matson Logistics provides independent freight agents the scale of a $3 billion transportation leader—without the internal competition and friction. You focus on building relationships and growing revenue. We handle the infrastructure—technology, operations, and back-office support that keeps your business thriving. The result? More opportunities, more control, and faster growth—without added complexity.
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Matson Logistics by the Numbers

Years of Transportation Experience
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Corporate Annual Revenue
$ 0 B
Ranked Intermodal Provider,
2024-25 Quest For Quality
# 1
Ranked Brokerage by Transport Topics
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Highway Carriers in Our
Carefully Vetted Network
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Annual Load Volume
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Our Support Empowers You to Reach New Heights

Uncapped Commission

Keep more of what you earn with top commission programs and no limits on growth.

Always Room to Grow

Our network gives agents access to more load sources and the support to scale without limits.

No Bad Debt or Escrow Fees

No reserves, no escrow, and no surprise fees means you can focus on winning customers.

Full Support in Your Success

We handle back office, carrier compliance, and payment process…

Close More Loads—Faster

Instant rate quotes, digital booking, and fast carrier connections help you move quickly.

Unmatched Assets & Partnerships

Top-tier carrier relationships with intermodal, drayage, and national freight coverage.

Why Top Agents Love Matson Logistics

Traditional Freight Agency

Low Agent Saturation

High Agent Saturation

Trusted Reputation, 140+ Year Legacy

Variable Financial Stability

82,000-Carrier Network,
Trusted and Vetted

Restricted Carrier Network

Comprehensive CLASS 1 Rail Service Across North America

Limited or No Rail Coverage

Highly Customized TMS,
Frequently Updated

Off-the-Shelf TMS, One Size
Fits All

Frequently Asked Questions​

What makes Matson Logistics different?

Matson Logistics is a top-35 provider of multimodal transportation, warehousing, and distribution services throughout North America. Leading in technology and known for enduring financial strength and stability, Matson Logistics empowers its Agents with the resources, systems, and support to deliver superior performance and value to quality-focused shippers. 

Matson Logistics brings nearly 140 years of Matson heritage, with Matson founded in 1882 and Matson Logistics established in 1987, delivering proven, end-to-end logistics solutions backed by deep industry experience. We offer customers the confidence of a publicly traded (NYSE: MATX), financially strong organization with consistent profitability, strong cash flow, and a resilient balance sheet. Simply put, we combine long-standing reliability with the financial stability customers need in a trusted logistics partner.

To be eligible for the Matson Logistics Freight Agent program, we look for a transferrable book of business of $500,000 in revenue or greater, a clean background check, and the ability to transition your agency without penalties from existing non-compete or non-solicitation agreements.

Nothing! Our program and policies are designed to support your success and profitability. That means no out-of-pocket costs for our Agents to use our load boards, proprietary technology, or back-office support. Everything is free with no withholdings whatsoever.

No. As a Matson Logistics Agent, you’re not required to create a bad debt reserve or pay escrow fees. We cover the cost of protecting our Agents from bad debt.

Granting credit is a key component of our commitment to our Agents. If a customer goes bankrupt, or becomes insolvent, there is no cost or chargeback to the Agent. 

Our splits range anywhere from 60% to 70% for qualified Agents. In addition, we can be flexible in our agreement to allow for growth tiers or other incentives. We pay our Agents every Friday, based on the previous week’s invoiced loads.

As a top-35 brokerage and leader in highway and intermodal transportation, Matson Logistics provides Agents with outstanding resources to grow their service offerings. Our Agents manage a full range of freight that includes: 

  • Truckload: We move a wide variety of cargo for our customers resulting in a well-balanced carrier network with a breadth of highly vetted, qualified vendors to choose from. Our expertise is in all modes including standard dry and flatbed freight, temperature-controlled, oversized, and project cargo. 
  • Intermodal: Matson Logistics is a leading, asset-based Intermodal Marketing Company with direct relationships with Class I railroads. We specialize in 53′ domestic containers as well as ISO 20′, 40′, and 45′ equipment, supported by a fleet of approximately 1,000 company-owned containers. Equipped with the latest telematics and one of the youngest private intermodal fleets in the industry, customers trust Matson to deliver reliable, high-visibility intermodal solutions. 
  • LTL: Matson Logistics is partnered with major LTL companies, and third parties, to quote, book, and deliver LTL shipments seamlessly. 

Our proprietary MiLogistx (MiLo) TMS was developed in-house to support Agent success and outstanding customer support. Industry-leading advantages include: online vendor setup and integration, Pricing Engine, Intelligent Brokerage Platform, Book it Now digital freight matching, real-time load tracking with digital tracing, over 85 customizable reports, and enhanced customer and vendor portals. All backed by a 24/7 team that keeps MiLo updated with constant improvements and a 99.99 percent uptime. 

In addition to MiLo, our Agents have access to integrated third-party tools that enhance quoting, tracking, and operational efficiency across all modes. 

Your carriers are set up almost instantaneously once you’ve completed their paperwork. Matson Logistics has over 84,000 carriers under contract and we add more every day. Our integration with an online registry allows for 24/7 setup, monitoring, and insurance management. That means no more waiting for insurance certificates to reactivate your carrier.

Matson Logistics strives to maintain a state of low agent saturation in our organization. Our mission is to create the ideal environment where your book of business can grow and is protected. Low agent saturation minimizes internal competition and ensures that our freight Agents receive personal support from our back office.

With Matson Logistics, Agents have the freedom they need to succeed. You decide where and when you wish to work. Time with family or pursuing life’s passions are easier to balance with the freedom and flexibility we provide. As an organization, we are dedicated to providing the resources and back-office support our independent Agents require to realize the full benefits of their independence. 

Get the Best for Your Book of Business

Learn more about the Matson Logistics Agent Program. Email us or fill out the form and we’ll get right back to you.