AAA Cooper Transportation

What AAA Cooper Transportation does

AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT; SCAC: AACT) is an asset-based, multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and independent subsidiary of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX), headquartered in Dothan, Alabama. Effective January 1, 2026, ACT unified three legacy Knight-Swift LTL brands — AAA Cooper Transportation, Midwest Motor Express (MME), and DHE Transportation (DHE) — into a single network of 170-plus service centers covering approximately 70% of the United States. The company operates a company-owned fleet of 4,200 tractors and 11,000 trailers, employs roughly 8,700 people, and serves enterprise shippers in retail, manufacturing, automotive, and building materials through both direct sales channels and 3PL/brokerage partners (e.g., Uber Freight, Echo Global Logistics, TQL, MODE Global).

The core product is LTL transportation for shipments typically between 50 and 10,000 pounds, complemented by Dedicated Contract Services, International Services (Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico via MME Logistics and Odyssey), and Managed Services (truckload brokerage, port/drayage, intermodal via BNSF, warehousing). The technology backbone includes ANSI X12 EDI capabilities supported through Descartes and Kleinschmidt VANs, SOAP/XML Web Services APIs (rate quote, tracking, pickup, imaging, claims), Action Trac GPS-based shipment visibility, and a proprietary AACT 190 Rules Tariff governing rates and accessorial charges. The Fleet Maintenance Services business holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates as an internal and third-party revenue stream.

Revenue flows primarily from LTL transaction-fee services under multi-year contracts and tariff-based pricing, augmented by managed/dedicated (recurring managed-service revenue), truckload brokerage (transaction fees), international freight (transaction fees through MME Logistics and Odyssey), and Fleet Maintenance Services (professional-services fees). The customer base is a mix of direct enterprise shippers (notably The Home Depot and Gates Corporation, both multi-year LTL Carrier of the Year awardees) and third-party logistics partners, with go-to-market executed through a sales-led motion via regional account managers, service center network, and a corporate national sales team.

Name

AAA Cooper Transportation

Legal name

AAA Cooper Transportation

Website

https://aaacooper.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AAA Cooper Transportation is an asset-based LTL carrier and Knight-Swift subsidiary operating 4,200 tractors and 170-plus terminals across approximately 70% of the U.S., serving enterprise shippers and 3PLs with LTL, dedicated, international, managed, and fleet maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Less-Than-Truckload Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC)

Keywords

• Less-than-truckload services
• Freight transportation
• Dedicated trucking
• Fleet maintenance services
• Logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dothan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LTL Transportation Services: Core Less-Than-Truckload transportation services providing coast-to-coast coverage with standard transit times and pickup/delivery capabilities
2. Dedicated Contract Services: Dedicated fleet operations for shippers requiring exclusive capacity and customized service requirements
3. Fleet Maintenance Services: Fleet maintenance services provided to external customers including trailer and tractor maintenance
4. Truckload Brokerage: Truckload brokerage services complementing LTL offerings for full truck shipments
5. International Freight Services: International shipping services including Puerto Rico through Odyssey partnership

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AAA Cooper Transportation is an asset-based, multi-regional transportation solutions provider offering less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services for shipments typically between 50 and 10,000 pounds, along with dedicated contract carriage, truckload brokerage, international shipping, and fleet maintenance services. The company operates a company-owned fleet of 4,200 tractors and 11,000 trailers across a coast-to-coast service center network following the January 2026 unification of AAA Cooper Transportation, Midwest Motor Express, and DHE Transportation under the ACT brand.

Product overview

AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) is an asset-based, multi-regional transportation solutions provider and independent subsidiary of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX). The company operates as a unified platform following the January 2026 consolidation of three legacy carriers (AAA Cooper Transportation, Midwest Motor Express, and Dependable Highway Express) under the ACT brand. The core product portfolio centers on Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) services complemented by Dedicated Services, International Services (via MME Logistics), and Managed Services including truckload brokerage, port services, intermodal, and warehousing. Supporting modules include Fleet Maintenance Services (FMS) with ISO9001:2015 certification, Web Services (API) for programmatic access, Action Trac for shipment visibility, and EDI for electronic data interchange. The company provides coast-to-coast coverage across the United States with an Affiliate Carrier Program extending reach to Canada, Mexico, and global markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Action Trac: Shipment visibility service providing continuous tracking and pre-pickup notifications for LTL shipments.
• Safety 365

Products and services

• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Services Core LTL service transporting shipments typically between 50 and 10,000 pounds, commingled to share transportation costs. The company operates strategically located facilities across multiple states with coast-to-coast coverage for shippers requiring regional and national freight transportation.
• Dedicated Services
• International Services Full-service international shipping through MME Logistics including Full Container Load (FCL), Less-than-Container Load (LCL), and air freight. Also offers cross-border service to Canada and Mexico and trans-Atlantic shipping to/from Puerto Rico through Odyssey partnership.
• Managed Services Additional services including truckload brokerage, port services (drayage, chassis, warehouse in Rancho Dominguez, CA), intermodal transportation through BNSF rail partner, and warehousing solutions for shippers requiring complementary supply chain services.
• Fleet Maintenance Services (FMS) Fleet maintenance services for private fleets and carriers supporting diesel engines (CAT, VOLVO, INTERNATIONAL, DETROIT, CUMMINS), trailing equipment, and ISO9001:2015 certified operations at strategically placed Southeast, Midwest, and West Coast locations.
• Action Trac Shipment visibility platform with Pre-Pickup Visibility (automated pickup workflow notifications) and Continuous Visibility (GPS-based real-time shipment location tracking from pickup through delivery), available as a service for LTL shippers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple customers awarded LTL Carrier of the Year recognition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MME LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics partner for specialized transportation services
• OdysseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Puerto Rico shipping services providing international transportation capabilities
• BNSF RailwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRail partner for intermodal transportation services
• EPA SmartWayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental sustainability partnership program for fuel efficiency and emissions reduction

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Southeastern Freight Lines: Private LTL carrier with strong Southeastern regional roots and a national footprint. Highly comparable to AAA Cooper in origin geography, enterprise customer mix, and asset-based terminal network model.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier, operating ~250 service centers nationwide with a best-in-class operating ratio. Direct competitor to AAA Cooper in the LTL general freight segment, especially in regional density and on-time service metrics.
• Saia Inc. Public LTL carrier with coast-to-coast terminal network and a similar sales-led, enterprise-account-management model. Direct competitor to AAA Cooper in LTL general freight and one of the benchmarks for service-center-driven LTL economics.
• ArcBest Corporation: Public parent of ABF Freight, an LTL general freight carrier, complemented by asset-light logistics. Directly comparable to AAA Cooper's LTL-plus-managed-services positioning, especially for shippers seeking integrated solutions.
• TForce Freight (TFI International): LTL division of TFI International, one of North America's largest carriers with a coast-to-coast LTL network post-Yellow Corp asset acquisitions. Closely comparable to AAA Cooper on national LTL coverage and asset-based service center model.
• Averitt Express: Asset-based LTL, truckload, and logistics provider headquartered in the Southeast U.S. Comparable to AAA Cooper in regional LTL density, dedicated services, and fleet maintenance offerings.
• R+L Carriers: Privately held LTL and truckload carrier with a national terminal network. Direct competitor to AAA Cooper in multi-regional LTL, with comparable focus on enterprise accounts and EDI/API integration.
• Pitt Ohio: Privately held regional LTL carrier serving the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest with asset-based terminal operations. Comparable to AAA Cooper's pre-unification regional LTL model and enterprise shipper focus.
• Estes Express Lines: Largest privately held LTL carrier in the U.S., operating 250+ terminals across the country. Direct private-side comparable to AAA Cooper, competing on enterprise accounts, terminal density, and regional coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings: Public parent of AAA Cooper (NYSE: KNX) and North America's largest truckload carrier; also operates LTL through multiple acquired brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose strategy sets ACT's investment cadence and whose LTL segment benchmarks include ACT, MME, and DHE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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