An honest side-by-side for shippers deciding between a direct-style freight broker with instant carrier bids (Stretch XL Freight) and a UPS-owned legacy broker with account reps (Coyote).
| Feature | Stretch XL Freight Faster + Cheaper | Coyote Logistics |
|---|---|---|
| Business type | Direct-style freight broker | UPS-owned legacy broker |
| USDOT / MC | USDOT 4409725 · MC 01732149 | Various UPS-related authorities |
| Quote turnaround | 60 seconds, instant carrier bids | Hours — goes through account rep |
| Broker margin | ~8% shipper / 10% off-market carrier | ~15–25% traditional broker spread |
| Pricing transparency | All-in price visible at quote | Rep-managed, line items hidden |
| Live market data | TruckerPath, Truckstop, 123Loadboard aggregated every 3 min | Internal pricing only |
| Self-serve booking | Yes — 60 seconds, no account | Through CoyoteGo + rep |
| Accessorials at quote time | Bundled at quote | Add-on negotiation |
| Public freight rates API | Yes — $29–$99/mo | Internal only |
| Dispatch / human support | 24/7 at 855-564-4788 | Account rep + back-office |
| Best for | Small to mid-volume shippers, expedited, transparent pricing | High-volume contract shippers with dedicated reps |
Pricing transparency is the biggest difference. Traditional brokers including Coyote typically operate on a 15–25% margin spread between carrier pay and shipper price — and that spread is rarely visible to either side. Stretch XL Freight surfaces live multi-board market rates (so you see what the carrier market is actually paying) plus competing carrier bids on your lane. Our margin runs closer to 8% on the shipper side and 10% off-market on the carrier side. For most lanes that translates to 10–20% savings.
Speed. Coyote quotes go through an account rep, which adds hours to days depending on the rep's workload. Stretch XL Freight quotes complete in 60 seconds — the visitor types pickup + dropoff + equipment + weight, and competing carrier bids surface on the next screen. For one-off freight, the speed difference is real.
Self-serve via API. Building a TMS integration, freight analytics dashboard, or broker tool? Stretch XL Freight publishes a freight rates API at $29–$99/mo with live load-board data. Coyote doesn't offer comparable public API access.
Dedicated account management for high-volume shippers. If you ship 50+ loads per week and want a single rep who knows your business, equipment requirements, and contract terms, Coyote (and TQL, and Worldwide Express) is built for that. Stretch XL Freight is built for instant self-serve quoting + smaller shippers — we don't have the rep infrastructure for managed high-volume accounts (yet).
UPS network integration. Coyote can leverage UPS's parcel + LTL network for hybrid shipments. For shippers already on UPS rate cards, that integration matters.
Coyote Logistics is a UPS-owned legacy freight broker built on a traditional sales-rep model — quotes typically run through an account manager and pricing isn't transparent until you commit. Stretch XL Freight is a direct-style freight broker that surfaces competing carrier bids in 60 seconds using live load-board data, with all-in pricing visible upfront.
Traditional brokers including Coyote typically operate on a 15–25% margin spread between carrier pay and shipper price. Stretch XL Freight runs closer to 8% on the shipper side and 10% off-market on the carrier side. For most lanes that translates to 10–20% savings.
Coyote's CoyoteGo platform is solid for managing booked loads, but quoting still goes through reps. Stretch XL Freight returns 60-second quotes with live multi-board data and offers a public freight rates API for TMS integrators.
Stretch XL Freight is purpose-built for expedited freight — same-day pickup on most lanes, team-driver service, hot-shot equipment, and live capacity data. See /expedited-freight/ for the full picture.
Yes, both are FMCSA-licensed property brokers. Coyote operates under various UPS-related authorities; Stretch XL Freight operates under USDOT #4409725 / MC #01732149. The difference isn't licensure — it's pricing transparency and quote speed.
See live multi-board market rates + competing carrier bids on your lane. No subscription, no account required to quote.