We love a good success story. But we love the numbers behind it even more. And we’re not the only ones. When potential freight agents sit down with our Tallgrass Freight Co. leadership team, they want to know the facts: What does growth look like? How long does it take to hit major milestones? What can I actually expect in my first few years?
So we sat down and crunched the numbers to give you a clear picture of what growth looks like at Tallgrass. These are real metrics from real agents who’ve built thriving businesses with us. And when you see how this success connects to the company culture we’ve built, you’ll understand why we say the sky truly is the limit. Ready to dive into the data? Let’s let the numbers do the talking.
Club 250: A Milestone Worth Celebrating
When we talk about Club 250 at Tallgrass, we’re talking about agents who’ve hit their stride. Reaching $250,000 in margin is a major milestone. And it’s proof that an agent has built a profitable business. But how long does it really take to get there?
On average, it takes 26.59 months for an agent to reach Club 250 after booking their first load.
That’s just over two years to build a quarter-million-dollar margin business. Pretty impressive, right? But here’s what makes it even better:
78% of agents who make Club 250 for the first time make it again the following year.
Reaching Club 250 doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of our agents’ tenacity and hustle paired with our ongoing support. From our Agent Roundtable events to giving agents the tools they need to expand their teams (we’re talking job posting help, onboarding assistance, the whole nine yards), everything we do is designed to help our agents reach new levels of success.
“I think it’s pretty cool to be honored, and Club 250 is a great thing Tallgrass does to show recognition and appreciation to agents. When we work hard, we get to play hard, and Club 250 encapsulates that,” says agent Trent F., a multi-year Club 250 award recipient!
Year-Over-Year Growth at Tallgrass
Seeing the potential growth trajectory is where it gets really exciting:
Agents who’ve been with Tallgrass for 24 consecutive months show an average Year 1 growth of 130.14% in total margin.
Those with 36 consecutive months at Tallgrass show an average Year 2 growth of 222.40% in total margin.
With high splits, no salary caps and the autonomy to be your own boss, you can cultivate the career and lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of for yourself. Whether that’s a vacation home, sending your kids to college sans loans or building a nest egg for retirement, there’s no ceiling here. In fact:
90% of our agents reach six figures in commission in an average of 13.7 months.
Really let that sink in. How is that kind of growth even possible? A big piece of the equation is all thanks to our incredible back-office support team. They provide the infrastructure, foundation and guidance our freight agents need to focus on what they do best: building relationships and growing their business. We also have our own custom-built CRM that’s designed to help our agents make more money, better serve their customers and minimize unnecessary busy work. All the resources we provide take the cumbersome stuff off your plate, helping you maximize every opportunity.
What Will Your Numbers Look Like?
With an average timeline of just over two years to reach Club 250, consistent year-over-year growth that more than doubles margins and a 78% success rate for maintaining Club 250 status, the numbers show that success at Tallgrass is not just achievable, but sustainable too.
But beyond the dollars and percentages, our freight agent program is about building a strong culture, maintaining work-life balance and creating a community-focused environment where everyone wins. And when you pair that with the enticing perks, uncapped commission, and best-in-class support we offer, the possibilities for achieving your desired lifestyle are truly limitless.
Ready to get started? Join the Tallgrass team today!
Please note: Every agent’s background and experience is different. These statistics are based on our sample size of current agents and should not be considered a guarantee of individual results.