What MODE Global does

MODE Global, LLC is a privately held, multi-brand third-party logistics (3PL) platform headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that coordinates freight movements across North America for enterprise shippers. The company operates through three wholly owned brands — MODE Transportation, SUNTECKtts, and Avenger Logistics — providing truckload, intermodal, LTL, parcel, ocean, air, and drayage services. MODE Global is the eighth-largest truckload freight brokerage in the United States and the largest non-asset intermodal provider, serving over 10,000 customers through a network of more than 100,000 carriers. The 2024 acquisition of Jillamy's Freight Brokerage Division broadened the platform's brokered capacity, and the April 2026 opening of a Puebla, Mexico office extended operations into intra-Mexico and cross-border logistics with a major automotive customer already engaged.

The company's revenue model is transaction-based freight brokerage, with MODE Global acting as a non-asset intermediary that earns a take-rate spread between shipper-paid and carrier-paid rates across freight modes. Go-to-market is a blended motion combining direct enterprise field sales, self-service Customer and Carrier Portals, and a freight agent channel, targeting enterprise shippers requiring multi-modal coverage and mid-market customers seeking digital logistics management. Pricing is quote-based, customized to load characteristics, distance, market conditions, and customer relationship, with no publicly disclosed rate card.

The technology foundation centers on MODE IQ, an intelligence-driven freight management platform that applies predictive rating and machine learning to automate carrier-load matching, and MODE VPO, a visibility and optimization platform providing container-level tracking and predictive supply-chain analytics. MODE IQ was awarded Digital Freight Matching Platform of the Year in the 2026 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards. Adjacent AI capabilities are delivered through partnerships: HappyRobot provides conversational AI for inbound carrier coverage with reported 100% answer rates, Overhaul provides real-time cargo theft detection that recovered a $500,000 shipment within four months and delivered over 550% ROI, and GC AI is deployed within the legal function with 100% team adoption. Operational scale includes an integrated logistics hub capable of processing 1.3 million units per year and documented customer outcomes including a 35% on-time performance improvement for a major food distributor.

Name

MODE Global

Legal name

MODE Global, LLC

Website

https://modeglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MODE Global is a privately held, multi-brand 3PL platform operating MODE Transportation, SUNTECKtts, and Avenger Logistics across North America, serving over 10,000 shipper customers via 100,000+ carriers in truckload, intermodal, LTL, parcel, ocean, and air freight with proprietary MODE IQ matching technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) / Freight Brokerage

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Asset-Based 3PL Services (TLAIAAAN), Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed) (TLAIAAAE), Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated) (TLAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage services
• Third-party logistics
• Intermodal transportation
• Truckload shipping
• Supply chain visibility

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: MODE Global generates revenue as a third-party logistics provider, serving as an intermediary between shippers and carriers. The company operates as a non-asset based logistics provider, coordinating truckload, intermodal, LTL, parcel, air, and ocean freight services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MODE Global is a non-asset, multi-brand third-party logistics (3PL) platform that provides freight brokerage services across truckload, intermodal, LTL, parcel, drayage, ocean, and air freight through its brands MODE Transportation, SUNTECKtts, and Avenger Logistics. It serves as an intermediary between shippers and a network of 100,000+ carriers, leveraging proprietary technology platforms (MODE IQ and MODE VPO) for predictive load matching, pricing, and supply chain visibility.

Product overview

MODE Global is a multi-billion, multi-brand, 3PL platform comprising MODE Transportation, SUNTECKtts, and Avenger Logistics. The company operates as the eighth-largest truckload freight brokerage and largest non-asset intermodal provider in the United States, serving over 10,000 customers through relationships with more than 100,000 carriers. The technology portfolio centers on MODE IQ (intelligence-driven freight management platform using predictive rating and machine learning for automated carrier load matching) and MODE VPO (visibility platform for container tracking), supported by Carrier Portal and Customer Portal modules. Services span truckload, intermodal, LTL, parcel, ocean, air freight, and Mexico operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MODE Transportation: One of the three operating brands under MODE Global platform
• SUNTECKtts
• Avenger Logistics
• MODE IQ
• MODE VPO

Products and services

• Truckload Services Customized truckload freight brokerage solutions that meet the individual needs of each shipper while ensuring carriers get the right freight for their operations. Available across North America through the MODE Global 3PL platform.
• Intermodal Services Intermodal transportation across the entire North American continent, positioning MODE as one of the world's leading intermodal shipping providers and the largest non-asset intermodal provider in the United States.
• Ocean Freight Services Ocean freight broker services combining an extensive network of integrated ocean carriers with global expertise to deliver worldwide servicing, with maximum scheduling and routing flexibility.
• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Services Reliable LTL shipping services ranging from package to pallet, with transportation experts tailoring shipping programs to accommodate specific customer needs.
• Parcel Services A complete package of parcel solutions offered as part of MODE Global's multi-modal 3PL platform.
• Air Freight Services Air freight solutions provided as part of MODE Global's comprehensive multi-modal logistics offering.
• Mexico Services Cross-border Mexico-U.S. freight and intra-Mexico shipping services supporting nearshoring supply chains, available via MODE Global's Puebla, Mexico office.
• MODE IQ Intelligence-driven freight management platform that uses predictive rating and machine learning to automate carrier load matching and optimize logistics operations. Awarded Digital Freight Matching Platform of the Year in the 2026 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards.
• MODE VPO Visibility and optimization platform that leverages datasets across the supply chain to unlock predictive analytics and provide container visibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% improvement in on-time performance for major food distributor
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OverhaulcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 July 2026MODE Global partnered with Overhaul to deploy real-time cargo theft detection across its carrier network. The partnership has proven highly effective, recovering a $500,000 shipment within four months and delivering over 550% return on investment. This security-focused partnership enhances MODE Global's risk management capabilities for its customers.
• HappyRobotcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 February 2026MODE Global announced a strategic collaboration with HappyRobot, an AI-native startup, to automate core freight operations, beginning with inbound carrier coverage and expanding to booking and tracking. The partnership has shown early success with zero first response times, 100% answer rates, improved fraud detection, and better lane negotiation outcomes. Next phases include expanding automation across all MODE offices and deploying workflows for outbound carrier sales and track-and-trace functions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Landstar System: Non-asset freight transportation and logistics provider using an agent-based model, highly comparable to MODE Global's freight agent network and TL brokerage business.
• Hub Group: A major U.S. intermodal and logistics provider, directly comparable to MODE Global's largest non-asset intermodal franchise and broader 3PL offering.
• RXO: A leading U.S. non-asset freight brokerage spun off from XPO, competing head-to-head with MODE Global in truckload, LTL, and last-mile brokerage.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: The largest North American non-asset freight broker and 3PL, directly comparable to MODE Global's truckload brokerage and multi-modal 3PL services across enterprise shippers.
• Echo Global Logistics: Non-asset freight broker offering truckload, LTL, and intermodal services to enterprise shippers, a direct competitor in the same U.S. brokerage tier as MODE Global.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Diversified transportation and logistics incumbent with a large intermodal and ICS brokerage segment, overlapping with MODE Global in intermodal and enterprise truckload brokerage.
• Schneider National: Large multi-modal carrier and logistics provider with a significant brokerage segment, comparable to MODE Global's brokerage and intermodal services.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest U.S. truckload carrier with a growing logistics segment; competes with MODE Global across TL brokerage, intermodal, and LTL via its Knight Logistics and AAA Cooper acquisitions.
• XPO: LTL-focused transportation and logistics provider with adjacent brokerage capabilities, comparable to MODE Global's LTL and multi-modal 3PL service lines.

Emerging players

• Uber Freight: Digital-native freight brokerage and transportation management platform competing with traditional brokers like MODE Global, particularly for shippers seeking software-first logistics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MODEGlobalLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mode-global

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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