Nationwide freight brokerage · Since 1994
When freight has to move, Leon-Cannon answers.
Dry van, flatbed, over-dimensional, refrigerated, LTL and expedited freight across the lower 48. A real person picks up 24/7, including when your carrier falls off at 2 a.m.
- Dry van
- Flatbed
- Over-dimensional
- Refrigerated
- LTL
- Expedited
- Loads managed annually
- 25,000+
- Active carrier network
- 5,000+
- On-time pickup & delivery
- 98%
- Repeat business
- 91%+
- Live freight support
- 24/7
When you call
- 1A person answers.Not a phone tree. Day, night, weekend or holiday.
- 2Tell us the lane, equipment and timing.Origin, destination, commodity, weight, pickup window.
- 3We start sourcing capacity.From a 5,000+ carrier network and asset-side relationships.
Emergency & last-minute freight
Load dropped?Carrier fell off?Freight has to move today?Call Leon-Cannon.
Don't fill out a form for an emergency. Call and a person on the freight desk starts working the load while you're still on the phone, 24 hours a day.
Problems we solve daily
- Carrier fall-offYour truck cancelled hours before pickup. We start re-covering it on the call.
- Difficult laneRural origin, one-way lane, short window. We know who runs it.
- Last-minute shipmentFreight that wasn't on today's plan but has to go today.
- Oversized freightMachinery and OD loads that need the right trailer and a plan.
- Peak-season overflowVolume past what your contracted carriers can take.
Live freight support 24/7 · 888-782-5828
Freight brokerage
Why 91%+ of our business is repeat business.
Shippers stay because the freight moves and the phone gets answered. Leon-Cannon pairs a national carrier network with enough asset-side experience to know what it takes to deliver.
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Capacity
A 5,000+ active carrier network plus access to 4,750+ dry-van trailers through owned, leased and partner programs.
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Responsiveness
Calls answered by people, 24/7. During business hours, the goal is to respond to written quote requests in about 30 minutes.
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Accountability
One team owns your load from tender to delivery. If something slips, you hear it from us first.
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Carrier vetting
Every partner carrier goes through an internal qualification and review before hauling your freight.
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Mode flexibility
Dry van, flatbed, over-dimensional, reefer, LTL and expedited, all through the same team.
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Asset-side experience
Leon Cannon Trucking gives us firsthand knowledge of drivers, equipment and what's realistic on the road.
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Nationwide reach
Freight across the lower 48, run from Lowell, Arkansas since 1994.
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Plain communication
Straight answers on what a lane will take, including when the answer isn't what you hoped.
Company trucks where they fit. Vetted partner carriers everywhere else. One team accountable for all of it.
What we move
Pick the freight. We'll bring the right capacity.
- 01Dry Van / Full TruckloadReliable 53' capacity for replenishment, production and overflow freight.
- 02Over-Dimensional & SpecializedMachinery, oversized and project freight planned before a truck is booked.
- 03LTL FreightPalletized freight quoted by people, with help on class and accessorials.
- 04FlatbedOpen-deck capacity for building materials, steel, machinery and more.
- 05RefrigeratedTemperature-controlled capacity from 700+ refrigerated providers.
- 06Expedited & Emergency FreightCarrier fell off? Load has to move today? Call and we start covering it.
- 07Intermodal & AirfreightRail and air options when cost or speed calls for something besides a truck.
- 08Asset TransportationLeon Cannon Trucking: asset-side experience behind our brokerage.
Q4 peak-season capacity
Peak season is when carriers fall off. Keep a second call ready.
Retail replenishment, consumer goods, electronics and overflow freight tighten capacity every fourth quarter. Leon-Cannon covers freight your routing guide can't, with a live desk that stays open nights and weekends.
Overflow & surge freight
Extra dry-van and LTL capacity when volume outruns your contracted carriers.
Carrier fall-off recovery
Call the moment a truck cancels. We start re-covering the load right away.
Time-sensitive electronics & retail
Expedited and team options for freight with a hard delivery window.
Brokerage reach · Asset experience
Asset experience. Brokerage reach. One team accountable for your freight.
Leon-Cannon runs two related operations. The brokerage gives you national capacity and mode flexibility. The trucking operation keeps our team grounded in what drivers and equipment can actually do. Here's exactly how they fit together.
The brokerage
Leon-Cannon Logistics
WMJ Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Leon Cannon Logistics
- Active carrier network
- 5,000+
- Loads managed annually
- 25,000+
- Dry-van trailers accessible
- 4,750+
- Refrigerated capacity providers
- 700+
Most brokered freight moves with qualified partner carriers. Trailer access comes through owned, leased and partner capacity programs.
The asset operation
Leon Cannon Trucking
Related trucking operation
- 53' dry-van trailers
- 60+
- Trucks in the broader operating network
- 30+
The truck count includes company trucks and dispatched owner-operator capacity. What it gives our brokerage team: firsthand knowledge of dispatch, hours of service, equipment and driver realities.
LTL shipping
LTL, quoted by people who understand freight class.
Palletized freight that doesn't fill a trailer still deserves a real plan. Shipping truckload with us already? Put your LTL with the same team. New to Leon-Cannon? LTL is an easy place to start.
- Carrier optionsWe compare LTL carriers for your lane instead of defaulting to one.
- Rate supportQuotes prepared by people, with accessorials included up front.
- Classification helpWe help you get freight class right to avoid reclass charges.
- Accessorial planningLiftgates, appointments, residential and limited-access stops, planned before pickup.
- Shipment coordinationPickup scheduling, BOL details and delivery requirements handled.
- Tracking & supportA reachable team if the shipment needs attention.
“Don't know your freight class? That's okay. We'll help.”
Tell us what it is, how it's packaged, and the dimensions and weight. We'll work out the rest together.
No instant rate engine. Every LTL quote is prepared by our team so class and accessorials are right the first time.
Industries
Built around freight that can't sit on a dock.
- Retail & Consumer ProductsReplenishment, overflow and peak-season capacity for DCs and stores.
- Industrial ManufacturingInbound materials, finished goods, machinery and specialized moves.
- ElectronicsTime-sensitive, high-touch transportation for high-value product.
- Energy / Oil & GasMachinery, flatbed and over-dimensional moves to sites and yards.
- Defense & AerospaceExperience supporting defense and aerospace supply chains.
Why Leon-Cannon
Proof, not adjectives.
We'd rather show you numbers than tell you we're the best. These come from Leon-Cannon's own operating records.
- Founded in Lowell, Arkansas
- 1994
- Loads managed annually
- 25,000+
- On-time pickup & delivery
- 98%
- FTL claims ratio*
- <0.3%
- Repeat business
- 91%+
- Active carrier network
- 5,000+
- Refrigerated capacity providers
- 700+
- Of our business is flatbed
- ~30%
- * FTL claims ratio: Based on internal records.
Carrier qualification
Your freight goes with carriers we've reviewed.
Before a carrier joins our network, it goes through Leon-Cannon's internal qualification and review process. We don't publish every rule; that's part of what keeps it effective. Here's what the review covers.
Operating authority
Active authority appropriate to the freight and lane.
Insurance & compliance
Insurance and compliance information reviewed before onboarding.
Operating history
Track record and history considered, not just paperwork.
Internal standards
Leon-Cannon's own standards, applied before a carrier hauls for our customers.
Supplier & procurement
Ready for your supplier onboarding.
Leon-Cannon has experience supporting defense-related transportation through prime-contractor supply chains, and it works with enterprise procurement and logistics teams across industries. Leon-Cannon is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise through the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), Southern Region MSDC.
- Legal entity
- WMJ Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Leon Cannon Logistics
- Brokerage authority
- USDOT 1978629 · MC 276676
- CAGE Code
- 5SJB5
- Minority Business Enterprise
- Certified Minority Business Enterprise through the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), Southern Region MSDCCertificate No. SR698079 · Valid through July 31, 2027
- NAICS / UNSPSC codes
- NAICS 484121, 484122 · UNSPSC 78141501
- Headquarters
- Lowell, Arkansas
- Founded
- 1994
FAQ
Questions shippers ask us first
Can Leon-Cannon cover last-minute freight?
Yes. Last-minute and emergency freight is a core part of what Leon-Cannon does. Call 888-782-5828 any time. Live freight support is available 24/7, and the team starts sourcing capacity while you're on the phone.
Does Leon-Cannon provide 24/7 support?
Yes. 888-782-5828 reaches live freight support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays.
How quickly can I receive a freight quote?
During business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time) the goal is to respond to qualified quote requests within about 30 minutes. Requests sent after hours are handled the next business morning. For freight that can't wait, call 888-782-5828.
What types of freight does Leon-Cannon handle?
Dry van and full truckload, flatbed, over-dimensional and specialized, refrigerated, LTL and expedited freight, plus intermodal and airfreight for select moves. Leon-Cannon serves shippers across many industries.
Does Leon-Cannon ship nationwide?
Yes. Leon-Cannon arranges freight across the lower 48 United States from its headquarters in Lowell, Arkansas.
Does Leon-Cannon offer LTL shipping?
Yes. The LTL team quotes palletized shipments by hand, compares carrier options and helps with freight class and accessorials like liftgates and delivery appointments.
How are partner carriers vetted?
Before onboarding, Leon-Cannon runs each carrier through an internal qualification and review process covering operating authority, insurance and compliance information, operating history and internal standards.
What does a freight broker do?
A freight broker matches a shipper's freight with a qualified carrier, negotiates the rate and manages the shipment through delivery. You get one accountable contact and access to thousands of carriers.
Have freight that needs to move?
Call now and talk to the freight desk, any hour. Or send the details and we'll get back to you with a quote.
Call · Live 24/7888-782-5828Quote responses Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM CT. Goal: about 30 minutes.