Nussbaum Transportation

Name

Nussbaum Transportation

Legal name

Nussbaum Transportation Services, Inc.

Website

https://nussbaum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truckload Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flatbed & Open-Deck TL Carriers (TLADADAC), Specialized Equipment Transport (Flatbed, Step-Deck, Lowboy, Car Carrier) (TLAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Truckload freight transportation
• Dedicated contract carriage
• Open deck flatbed services
• Freight bid automation software
• Over-the-road logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truckload Transportation Services: Full truckload over-the-road freight transportation services including dry van, dedicated solutions, and open deck solutions operating across 48 states. Revenue generated through freight hauling charges based on lanes, miles, and contracted rates.
2. Dedicated Contract Solutions: Custom dedicated solutions for specific shipper requirements, providing committed capacity and customized service levels under contract arrangements.
3. BidRight Software Licensing: Nussbaum Technology LLC commercializing proprietary BidRight freight bid automation platform to other carriers in the industry, expected to launch commercially in 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nussbaum Transportation is a truckload carrier providing over-the-road freight transportation across 48 states through three service lines: Full Truckload (irregular route dry van), Custom Dedicated Solutions (contract carriage with committed capacity), and Open Deck Solutions (flatbed and oversize freight). The company operates approximately 600 tractors and 1,700 trailers from its Hudson, Illinois headquarters, serving enterprise and mid-market shippers with quote-based rates and long-term dedicated contracts.

Product overview

Nussbaum Transportation operates as a truckload carrier offering three core service lines: Full Truckload (irregular route dry van operations), Custom Dedicated Solutions (contract carriage), and Open Deck Solutions (flatbed/oversize). The company has developed significant proprietary technology through its sister company Nussbaum Technology LLC, which commercializes the BidRight freight bid automation platform to the broader industry. Key technology products include SalesScope (proprietary pricing and bidding software) and the Customer Portal (shipment tracking). Nussbaum also operates the Terminal Exchange Podcast as a content platform and provides drivers with a mobile application. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Hudson, Illinois, the company operates approximately 600 tractors and 1,700 trailers across 48 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nussbaum Technology LLC: Sister company commercializing BidRight freight bid automation platform to the broader trucking industry.
• Terminal Exchange

Products and services

• Full Truckload Services Over-the-road truckload freight transportation services providing dry van shipping across the 48 continental United States for irregular route operations.
• Custom Dedicated Solutions Dedicated contract carriage services providing customized transportation solutions tailored to specific shipper requirements, equipment needs, and operational specifications. Provides committed capacity and customized service levels under long-term contract arrangements.
• Open Deck Solutions
• BidRight Freight Bid Automation Platform Freight bid automation platform commercialized by Nussbaum Technology LLC that enables carriers to bid freight lanes 20x faster and maintain above-market rates. Integrates with KSM Transport Advisors' FreightMath profitability analytics for lane-level profitability analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.27 MPG fleetwide average fuel efficiency
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and strategic.

• project44coreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026Supply chain visibility partnership with project44. Nussbaum named 2026 Preferred Carrier Gold Status, top 2% of 259,000 carriers in network. Provides shippers reliable real-time tracking, self-service shipment status, and high-quality data for planning. Project44 connects over 1.5 billion shipments annually for 1,000+ leading brands.
• DriveOhio / Ohio Department of TransportationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026$8.8 million multi-year automated trucking pilot project between Ohio and Indiana. Three automated trucks with safety technology deployed on I-70 corridor to test automated driving systems in real-world Midwest weather conditions including rain, snow, and adverse weather. Project partially funded by U.S. Department of Transportation grant. Features include automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, 360-degree sensors, and blind spot detection.
• INDOT / Indiana Department of TransportationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Second deployment of automated trucking technology partnership between Ohio and Indiana. Three automated trucks operated by Nussbaum between Ohio and Indiana testing driver-assist systems including automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, and medical emergency detection. Professional drivers remain in vehicle throughout deployment.
• KSM Transport AdvisorsstrategicTechnology or Integration · 19 November 2025Strategic partnership for BidRight platform launch. KSM Transport Advisors providing FreightMath profitability analytics integration with BidRight freight bid automation platform. BidRight developed internally at Nussbaum and being commercialized to broader trucking industry through Nussbaum Technology LLC.
• LytxcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 June 2025Video safety and fleet telematics partnership deploying Lytx DriveCam Event Recorders across 600-truck fleet. AI-powered machine vision technology identifies high-impact driving behaviors including following distance, intersection safety, and seatbelt use. Weather Hazard Alerts feature uses geospatial technologies for inclement weather navigation. Full deployment expected by end of 2025.
• Phillips ConnectcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2025Smart trailer technology partnership spanning seven years. Phillips Connect's Smart Trailer platform enabled Nussbaum to extend trailer useful life from 10 to 15 years (50% increase) using continuous trailer health data instead of fixed replacement cycles. Also reduced roadside maintenance costs and improved CSA compliance. 718.20% ROI over 10 years demonstrated. Platform supports operations, dispatch, safety, sales, and customer visibility.
• GeotabcoreTechnology or IntegrationFleet telematics partnership using Geotab's data platform. Nussbaum received 2025 Geotab Innovation Award for Productivity for effective use of telematics to improve operational efficiency, cost management, and safety. Integrated Geotab data with custom software applications to optimize equipment uptime, reduce tractor idling, and enhance Hours-of-Service compliance.
• FourKitescoreTechnology or IntegrationSupply chain visibility platform partnership. Nussbaum consistently selected for FourKites Premier Carrier list (H1 2024, H2 2023, H2 2024) demonstrating reliable tracking and visibility performance.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Marten Transport: Mid-cap public truckload carrier focused on TL, dedicated, and intermodal — closest pure-play scale analog to Nussbaum's 600-tractor irregular-route TL operation with similar driver-retention emphasis and operational efficiency focus.
• PAM Transportation Services: Mid-cap public TL and dedicated carrier with similar size range to Nussbaum (~2,000+ trucks) and comparable dedicated contract mix. Relevant comp on operating model and customer base in industrial/manufacturing.
• Werner Enterprises: Public truckload carrier operating ~12,000+ tractors across the US with similar dedicated, dry van, and logistics service lines. Closely comparable in mix of long-haul TL and dedicated contract carriage, with comparable technology investments in telematics and pricing.
• Heartland Express: Public irregular-route TL carrier operating primarily dry van. Direct comp on service mix (long-haul TL general freight across the US), similar longstanding terminal network, with overlapping customers in manufacturing/retail.
• Schneider National: Large diversified truckload, intermodal and logistics carrier with comparable TL, dedicated, and flatbed/ocean container operations. Similar technology-led approach to freight procurement and visibility, with much larger scale.
• U.S. Xpress (Knight-Swift subsidiary): Previously independent, now part of Knight-Swift; competed head-to-head with Nussbaum in irregular-route TL with similar technology investments (e.g., variant pricing/bid tools) and comparable dedicated/dry van mix.
• Covenant Logistics Group: Public truckload carrier with dedicated, expedited, and managed transportation segments. Comparable on dedicated/dry van service overlap, with similar emphasis on safety awards and premium customer base.

Emerging players

• RXO (Coyote Logistics spin-off): Public freight brokerage and last-mile operator; not an asset-based TL peer but a relevant comp for the freight-bidding/digital procurement overlap with Nussbaum's SalesScope/BidRight commercial thrust, particularly around carrier-side technology and automated pricing.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Diversified transportation/logistics incumbent with dedicated contract services (DCS) directly comparable to Nussbaum's Dedicated Contract Solutions segment. Operates at much larger scale but uses similar shipper integration models.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier and broad logistics incumbent with TL, LTL (via AAA Cooper/USA Dry Van), logistics, and dedicated segments. Overlaps with Nussbaum on dedicated and dry van TL but operates at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nussbaumtrans
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKnaheKF0U83Jxy8OI-UN5Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/nussbaumtransportation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nussbaum-transportation
• Instagraminstagram.com/nussbaumtrans

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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