Cargo Spectre

What Cargo Spectre does

Cargo Spectre is a Houston-based private company founded in 2015 that builds automated freight dimensioning systems for warehouses, freight forwarders, manufacturers, air cargo operators, and e-commerce shippers. Its hardware portfolio includes the Pallet Dimensioner (static), Roll-Thru Dimensioner (in-motion on a forklift), Parcel Dimensioner, and Oversized Freight Dimensioner (up to 200" x 150" x 96"), all built from commodity time-of-flight 3D sensors, precision load cells, high-resolution cameras, and proprietary AI/machine-learning algorithms for shape recognition, edge detection, and freight classification. The systems capture dimensions, weight, and photographic documentation in approximately three seconds per scan, with the Roll-Thru model processing 500+ scans per hour and achieving NTEP-certified accuracy of ±0.5 inches on dimensions and ±0.1% on weight.

The company's software stack consists of SpectreHub, a cloud-based data management platform, and SpectreLink, a warehouse-facing integration layer that connects dimensioning output to WMS, ERP, and TMS systems (including SAP, NetSuite, Acumatica, and the NMFTA's ClassIT+ classification database), with a public HTTP REST/SOAP API for developer-led integrations. Revenue is generated primarily through a pay-as-you-go monthly software subscription with no long-term contracts, supplemented by hardware sales at under $7,000 per unit — a deliberate pricing architecture that positions Cargo Spectre as a cost-disruptive alternative to legacy dimensioning systems that typically cost ten times more.

Cargo Spectre sells direct to enterprise and mid-market customers through website quote requests, phone consultations, free facility audits, and a 30-day risk-free trial, with more than 600 systems deployed across four continents and a customer roster that includes Mercedes-Benz, National Oilwell Varco, Wayfair, Continental, DSV, and Shipco. The company is led by CEO Jason Joachim, operates with 1–10 employees per disclosed firmographics, and has not disclosed any venture or private equity funding, indicating a capital-efficient, owner-operated growth profile.

Name

Cargo Spectre

Legal name

Cargo Spectre

Website

https://cargospectre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cargo Spectre provides automated freight dimensioning systems using 3D time-of-flight sensors and AI to capture dimensions, weight, and photos in seconds. It serves warehouses, freight forwarders, manufacturers, air cargo operators, and e-commerce shippers via a pay-as-you-go subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Systems Sales: Cargo Spectre sells automated dimensioning hardware systems (Pallet, Roll-Thru, Parcel, and Oversized Dimensioners). Hardware is priced at a fraction of competitors (under $7,000 per unit), enabling low capex entry. Some customers purchase hardware outright.
2. Monthly Software Licensing (Pay-as-you-go): Cargo Spectre's primary recurring revenue comes from monthly subscription licensing for SpectreHub and SpectreLink software. The company uses a pay-as-you-go monthly model with no long-term contracts, allowing customers to cancel anytime. This drives faster ROI and lower commitment barriers.
3. Professional Services & Integration: Cargo Spectre provides professional installation, configuration, and integration services as part of setup, including complimentary facility audits and consultation for new customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cargo Spectre designs and sells automated freight dimensioning systems that scan, cube, and weigh palletized and parcel freight in seconds using 3D Time-of-Flight scanning and proprietary AI shape-recognition software. Its product line spans Pallet, Roll-Thru (in-motion), Parcel, and Oversized Freight Dimensioners, all managed through the proprietary SpectreHub cloud platform and SpectreLink integration software. The company monetizes the hardware sale, a monthly pay-as-you-go software license (primary recurring revenue), and professional services/integration.

Product overview

Cargo Spectre is an end-to-end freight data capture and management system comprising three core dimensioning hardware products (Pallet Dimensioner, Roll-Thru Dimensioner, and Parcel Dimensioner) supported by two software platforms (Spectre Link for remote hardware control and Spectre Hub for cloud-based data management). The Roll-Thru Dimensioner is the flagship in-motion system capable of 500+ scans per hour, while static pallet and parcel dimensioners serve different operational needs. All systems integrate with Spectre Link and Spectre Hub for unified data management, reporting, and automated NMFC classification. The portfolio addresses warehouse consolidators, manufacturers, freight forwarders, carriers, air freight operations, and e-commerce shippers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spectre Hub: Cloud-based platform for real-time access and management of volumetric data and dimensioning system maintenance from any device.
• Spectre Link
• Pallet Spectre
• Parcel Spectre

Products and services

• Cargo Spectre Pallet Dimensioner Automated dimensioning system that scans, cubes, weighs, and photographs palletized freight within seconds using 3D Time-of-Flight scanning and AI shape recognition. Designed for warehouse receiving and shipping docks where mid-market logistics operators need NTEP-certified measurements without manual handling.
• Cargo Spectre Roll-Thru Dimensioner In-motion automated dimensioning system that captures dimensions, weight, and photos of freight without requiring the load to stop on the scale. Marketed by Cargo Spectre as an industry-first roll-thru capability for high-throughput warehouses and freight operations.
• Cargo Spectre Parcel Dimensioner Automated parcel dimensioning system that rapidly captures dimensions, weight, and images of small-package and parcel freight. Designed for ecommerce shippers and parcel-handling operations needing high-accuracy, automated cubing and weighing.
• Cargo Spectre Oversized Freight Dimensioner Automated dimensioning system engineered for oversized and non-standard freight that exceeds typical pallet or parcel dimensions. Provides scanning, cubing, weighing, and photo capture for large-format freight at warehouses and freight terminals.
• SpectreLink Integration software that connects Cargo Spectre dimensioning systems to third-party warehouse management systems and logistics platforms via REST and SOAP APIs. Designed for IT and operations teams at logistics operators that need real-time dimensioning, weight, and photo data flowing into their existing systems.
• SpectreHub Proprietary cloud-based software platform that centralizes device management, data capture, and analytics across Cargo Spectre's installed base of dimensioning systems. Provides freight operators with a single dashboard for managing scanners, accessing measurement data, and supporting integrations.
• Professional Services and Integration Implementation, configuration, and integration services supporting the deployment of Cargo Spectre dimensioning systems and the SpectreLink API into customer warehouse and logistics environments. Targeted at logistics operators that require hands-on integration support beyond self-service setup.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in time spent on freight measurement and classification
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ClassIT+ (NMFTA)coreTechnology or IntegrationCargo Spectre's SpectreLink software integrates with ClassIT+, the National Motor Freight Transportation Association's (NMFTA) official freight classification database, enabling automatic NMFC code assignment and density-based freight classification directly from dimensioning scans.
• AcumaticacoreTechnology or IntegrationAcumatica ERP platform is listed as a pre-built integration partner for Cargo Spectre's dimensioning systems, enabling seamless data flow between dimensional scans and ERP operations.
• NetSuite (Oracle)coreTechnology or IntegrationNetSuite ERP is listed as a pre-built integration partner for Cargo Spectre's dimensioning systems, enabling dimensional data to flow directly into NetSuite business management suites.
• SAP ERPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP ERP platform is listed as a pre-built integration partner, enabling Cargo Spectre dimensional data to integrate with SAP enterprise resource planning systems.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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