A better way to connect freight with the people who move it.
Tardigrade Freight Exchange brings shippers, independent brokers, and qualified carriers together through a marketplace designed for greater choice, clearer communication, and more efficient freight movement.
The Tardigrade Freight Exchange marketplace is owned and operated by Tardigrade Freight Exchange LLC.
Who We Are
Tardigrade Freight Exchange is a business-to-business (B2B) freight technology marketplace owned and operated by Tardigrade Freight Exchange LLC. Shippers post loads, independent brokers bid and stay broker of record, and vetted carriers haul.
Our name comes from the tardigrade, one of nature's most resilient creatures, capable of surviving extreme conditions. Like our namesake, we're built to handle the toughest logistics challenges while maintaining unwavering reliability for our customers.
We're built for small to mid-size shippers and manufacturers across the 48 contiguous states, connecting them with independent brokers and vetted carriers through one technology-driven marketplace.
Our Mission & Values
The mission of Tardigrade Freight Exchange is to become the world's leading marketplace for shippers, brokers, carriers, and supply-chain professionals; creating stronger connections and a safer, more efficient way to move freight. The Tardigrade name represents resilience without limits. Like its namesake, the Exchange is being built to withstand difficult conditions, adapt to a changing world, and remain dependable when logistics challenges are at their toughest. The journey begins throughout the 48 contiguous states. The destination is a connected global freight network and, one day, beyond.
Our Goal
To provide businesses with enterprise-level freight solutions through modern technology, transparent communication, and unwavering reliability.
Reliability First
Every shipment matters. Each broker on Tardigrade Freight Exchange is vetted and moves freight under its own FMCSA authority, and every load keeps its messages, documents, and status in one place.
Technology-Driven
Bids, load status, freight documents, and messaging live in one place, from the moment a load is posted until it's delivered.
Customer-Centric
Your success is our success. We provide personalized service, responsive support, and solutions tailored to your specific shipping needs.
Continuous Improvement
We're always evolving, learning from every shipment to improve our processes and deliver even better service to our customers.
Transparency
No hidden fees, no surprises. We believe in clear communication, honest pricing, and building trust through transparency.
The Tardigrade Advantage
What sets Tardigrade Freight Exchange apart
Fast Response Times
Post a load and start receiving bids from independent brokers. Have a question? Our team responds within 24 hours.
Vetted Carrier Network
Every carrier profile carries a TFE Vetting Score covering operating authority, insurance, and business verification, so you can see who you're working with.
Nationwide Coverage
Post loads for pickup and delivery anywhere in the 48 contiguous states.
Modern Technology
Follow each load from Pending Pickup to Delivered with status updates, shared freight documents, and on-platform messaging.
Company Information
Tardigrade Freight Exchange is owned and operated by Tardigrade Freight Exchange LLC. On every Exchange load, the independent broker awarded the load is broker of record under its own authority.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Join the marketplace where shippers post loads, independent brokers compete, and vetted carriers haul.