LOBB

What LOBB does

LOBB (legally TruckCentral Solutions Private Limited) is an India-based digital freight brokerage platform that operates a two-sided marketplace connecting 1,200+ logistics companies (transporters) with 5,000+ fleet owners managing 30,000+ trucks across 22+ cities. Founded in 2015 in Bangalore by Venu Kondur (CEO), Jayaram Raju (COO), and Hemanth G (CTO), the company addresses the structural inefficiencies of India's long-haul trucking industry — primarily low truck utilization (13-15 days/month) and load-discovery friction for small fleet owners — through mobile-first freight matching.

The technology stack is built on React Native mobile applications, a Python backend, Vue.js frontend, and AWS Lambda serverless infrastructure. Proprietary components include a Truck Discovery Model, automated Load Matching Engine, Route Optimization leveraging ML and Big Data, geospatial intelligence (ETA prediction, geo-fenced workflows), and integrated financial rails that enable 90% advance payments on loading and 24-hour POD settlement without GPS hardware. The platform also integrates with oil majors (fuel payments), major banks (Fastag toll services), and the Government of India's ULIP logistics data platform.

Revenue is generated through three streams: Rs. 200 per transaction from logistics companies, 5% of freight value from truckers (zero-commission framing on top of the percentage take), and an Rs. 800/month device subscription per truck. The company reports 170 Crores INR ARR (~USD 20M) as of July 2024 with profitability and a stated target of 500 Crores within two years. Distribution combines self-serve mobile apps (Google Play, App Store) for the long-tail of small fleet owners with enterprise sales targeting larger logistics companies. Total disclosed funding is $4.4 million across a March 2022 Pre-Series A ($1.1M) and a July 2024 round ($2.9M).

Name

LOBB

Legal name

TruckCentral Solutions Private Limited

Website

https://lobb.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LOBB is an India-based digital freight brokerage platform connecting 1,200+ logistics companies with 5,000+ verified truckers across 22+ cities through mobile-first load matching, integrated payments, and route optimization for the long-haul trucking market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Freight Brokerage

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB)

Keywords

• Digital freight brokerage
• Truckload matching platform
• Logistics marketplace software
• Freight booking platform
• Trucker transporter platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Transaction Fees - Logistics Companies: Logistics companies (transporters) pay Rs. 200 per transaction plus applicable service charges for booking trucks through the platform.
2. Transaction Fees - Truckers: Truckers pay 5% of freight value plus service charge per trip. Zero commissions model (no hidden fees) with transparent pricing.
3. Device Subscription: Monthly subscription of Rs. 800 per truck for device access and platform features. Includes service charges as applicable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LOBB operates a digital freight brokerage platform that connects logistics companies (transporters) with verified truckers and fleet owners for full truckload freight matching across India. The company offers two mobile applications — Lobb FTL for transporters to discover and book trucks, and Lobb Truck for truckers to find loads — supported by real-time tracking, automated payment settlements (85% advance on loading, balance on POD), and route optimization technology across 22+ Indian cities.

Product overview

LOBB operates as a digital freight brokerage platform connecting India's transporters and truckers. The product portfolio consists of two mobile applications—Lobb Truck (for truckers to find loads) and Lobb FTL (for transporters to book trucks)—supported by a core digital brokerage platform. These products work together as a two-sided marketplace enabling seamless freight discovery, transaction, and fulfillment across 22+ cities in India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lobb Truck: Mobile app for truckers to find loads, track shipments, and manage payments
• Lobb FTL

Products and services

• Lobb Truck Mobile application for truckers and fleet owners to discover and book loads across India. Provides access to consistent load volume from the network of transporters, zero-commission pricing, on-time payment settlements (85% advance on loading, balance on POD within 10 days), digital documentation, and 24/7 dedicated support in multiple languages. Targets small fleet owners and individual long-haul truck operators seeking to increase monthly truck utilization from 13-15 days to 25+ days.
• Lobb FTL (Full Truck Load) Mobile application for transporters and logistics companies to discover, book and manage full truckload freight. Provides access to a network of KYC-verified truckers across India, competitive and sustainable pricing, real-time shipment tracking with timely delay and delivery alerts, and 24/7 online support with dedicated assistance. Targets mid-market and SMB logistics companies needing reliable truck capacity for freight transportation.
• Digital Freight Brokerage Platform End-to-end digital freight brokerage platform that connects transporters with truckers for nationwide freight matching. Features KYC-verified trucker network, real-time tracking, competitive pricing, 24/7 support, automated payment settlements with POD within 10 days, and a self-serve web portal with role-based access control and automated onboarding. Operates across 22+ Indian cities with 30,000+ trucks and 1200+ logistics companies on the network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet owners using Lobb have increased their revenue by 30%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Oil MajorscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024Platform integrated with major oil companies for fuel-related services, enabling seamless fuel payment and management for truckers.
• Major BankscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024Integrated with large banks for Fastag services, enabling digital toll payments and transactions for fleet operations.
• ULIP (Unified Logistics Interface Platform)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Lobb is a key partner of Government of India's ULIP platform, building a digital gateway with industry players to access logistics-related datasets from various Government systems through API-based integration.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BlackBuck (Zinka Logistics): India's largest digital freight network, operating an asset-light truckload brokerage marketplace connecting shippers with truckers. Closest direct competitor to LOBB in product, business model, and target customer segments in India.
• Rivigo: Tech-enabled logistics platform in India with a strong full-truckload (FTL) focus, combining relay-based trucking with digital freight matching. Directly comparable to LOBB on FTL brokerage and India long-haul trucker base.
• Ezyhaul: Digital FTL freight marketplace operating in South and Southeast Asia, connecting shippers with truckers via a tech platform. Direct peer to LOBB on product, technology, and customer profile.
• Trukky: Indian online truck booking marketplace connecting shippers with truckers for full and part truckload. Closely comparable to LOBB in FTL product, customer base, and asset-light brokerage model.
• Freight Tiger: India-focused digital freight and supply-chain visibility platform offering brokerage and TMS capabilities to shippers and carriers. Direct peer to LOBB in Indian digital freight matching and enterprise freight workflows.
• TruckSumo: Indian online truck aggregator and logistics marketplace focused on connecting businesses with transport providers. Comparable to LOBB on product (digital FTL marketplace) and Indian SMB and mid-market customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Delhivery: India's largest full-stack logistics and supply-chain company, offering freight transportation services alongside parcel and last-mile. Overlaps with LOBB in the freight brokerage segment but operates a much broader portfolio.
• Porter: India's leading on-demand intra-city logistics platform for trucks and mini-trucks with an enterprise SaaS offering. Comparable to LOBB in digital trucker matching but focused more on intra-city and SMB than long-haul FTL.
• Uber Freight: Global digital freight broker backed by Uber, operating in multiple geographies with a technology-driven marketplace for shippers and carriers. Comparable to LOBB on platform business model, though at much larger scale and capital base.
• Shadowfax: India-based third-party logistics and delivery company with a tech-driven driver/fleet network across first, mid, and last-mile. Overlaps with LOBB in trucker network and enterprise logistics, but with a much broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2n8oXS8mTPy4pBBdj0NXEQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/lobblogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lobb
• Instagraminstagram.com/lobb.logistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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