Tallgrass Freight vs SPI Logistics

Tallgrass does not publish exact splits; compensation varies by agreement and performance.  SPI offers up to a 75% commission.

Both SPI and Tallgrass programs pay commissions weekly and do not require agents to wait for shipper payment.

Both programs operate under independent agent agreements rather than traditional employment contracts. Specific terms can vary by agent and by individual agreement. In general, agents should review onboarding documents carefully to understand any notice periods, non-solicitation clauses, or transition requirements before making a decision.

Tallgrass generally requires prior experience and an existing book of business. SPI prefers experienced brokers but may consider candidates without a book depending on background.

Both Tallgrass Freight and SPI Logistics provide training and onboarding support for their platforms. Tallgrass emphasizes simplicity and usability in its in-house tools, while SPI focuses on enterprise-grade systems designed for scale. The learning curve will depend on your prior experience with TMS and CRM platforms, but both programs are built to support experienced agents transitioning from another brokerage.

Agents at both companies operate under the brokerage’s authority, but day-to-day business development and customer relationships are managed independently by the agent. The level of branding flexibility and how your business is presented to customers can vary by agreement and by use case, so it’s best to confirm specifics during the recruiting and onboarding process.

Both Tallgrass and SPI provide centralized credit, carrier setup, and payment processes as part of their back-office support. This allows agents to leverage the brokerage’s credit profile instead of managing those functions independently.