Aerial view of a semi truck hauling freight down the highway at sunset

Stockton, California · Est. 2013

Connecting shippers and carriers, mile after mile.

5 River Brokerage moves dry, fresh, chilled, and frozen freight with the personal service only a true partner can give. On the road since 2013, based in Stockton, CA.

Founded

May 2013

Based in

Stockton, CA

Specialty

Cold chain & dry freight

Network

Nationwide carriers

What we haul

Four lanes of expertise, one dependable partner. From dry vans to deep-frozen reefers, we match your freight with the right equipment and the right carrier.

Semi truck with a dry van trailer backing into a warehouse loading dock

Dry goods

Dry van freight moved safely and on schedule — packaged goods, consumer products, and building materials.

Crates of fresh vegetables ready for transport

Fresh goods

Produce and perishables handled fast — from field to fridge without losing a day.

Refrigerated trailer traveling down a western interstate highway

Chilled goods

Temperature-controlled loads kept steadily cool from dock to delivery.

Worker checking inventory in a cold storage warehouse

Frozen goods

Freezer-grade freight held at temperature by carriers we trust with every degree.

Who we serve

Two sides of every load, one team behind both.

Logistics manager reviewing operations with warehouse staff

For shippers

Reliable capacity, clear communication, and freight handled like it's our own. Tell us what moves and when — we'll build the lane.

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Truck driver smiling behind the wheel of his truck

For carriers

Consistent loads, fair terms, and a dispatch team that picks up the phone. Onboard once and keep the wheels turning.

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Why partners stay with 5 River

01

Relationships first

We build long-term partnerships with shippers and carriers — not one-off transactions. When you call, you talk to people who know your business.

02

Communication you can count on

Updates when we say we'll give them, and a dispatch line that's actually answered. No black boxes, no guesswork.

03

Cold-chain expertise

Fresh, chilled, and frozen freight is our specialty. We match temperature-sensitive loads with reefer carriers who treat your product right.

Ready to move freight?

One call or one email gets you a real person who knows freight — not a ticket number.

Shippers start here

Tell us about your lanes and we'll take it from there.

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Carriers join our network

Onboard with us and start hauling loads that respect your time.

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