Echo Global Logistics
Corporate brand
UnclaimedEcho Global Logistics is a Chicago-headquartered logistics provider founded in 2005 that offers freight shipping solutions and transportation management services.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
Echo Global Logistics was founded in 2005 with the objective of simplifying transportation management. Headquartered in Chicago, it has locations across North America and provides tech-enabled logistics solutions including less-than-truckload and truckload shipping, instant quoting, and shipment tracking. The company serves thousands of clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and employs over 3,500 people.
History
Echo Global Logistics was founded in 2005 with the objective of simplifying transportation management. As of the company's 20th anniversary, CEO Doug Waggoner and President and COO Dave Menzel reflected on its journey from startup to industry leader. The company is headquartered in Chicago and has locations across North America, including Mexico City. It employs over 3,500 people and provides 24/7/365 customer service and dispatch.
Products and positioning
Tech-enabled 3PL provider simplifying transportation management with one-stop logistics technology and expert support.
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)
Truckload
EchoShip technology
EchoDrive technology
Recent events
Reported
The Jordan Company completes acquisition of Echo Global Logistics[5]
An affiliate of The Jordan Company completed its acquisition of Echo Global Logistics for $48.25 per share in cash. The transaction became effective on November 23, 2021.
Reported
Echo Global Logistics launches EchoShip Rewards[6]
Echo Global Logistics formally launched EchoShip Rewards, a loyalty program through which clients can earn points by booking LTL and Truckload shipments via EchoShip.
Reported
Echo Global Logistics receives three recruiting awards[7]
Echo Global Logistics said it earned three awards recognizing its early-career recruiting approach: a 2021 Campus Forward Awards honoree designation from RippleMatch, a Top 10 Internship Program designation from Scholars, and a Top 100 Entry Level Employer designation from CollegeGrad.com.
Reported
Echo launches EchoDrive Preferred rewards program[8]
Echo Global Logistics announced that it launched EchoDrive Preferred, a tiered rewards program for its carrier network, offering benefits including early freight access and enhanced payment terms.
Sources8 sources
- 1Freight Shipping Solutions | Echo Global Logisticsecho.com
- 2Careers | Echo Global Logisticsecho.com
- 3About Echo | Echo Global Logisticsecho.com
- 4Locations | Echo Global Logisticsecho.com
- 5The Jordan Company完成对Echo Global Logistics的收购prnewswire.com
- 6Echo Global Logistics推出EchoShip Rewardsprnewswire.com
- 7Echo Global Logistics 获得三项招聘奖项prnewswire.com
- 8Echo推出EchoDrive Preferred奖励计划prnewswire.com
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