Navajo Express

What Navajo Express does

Navajo Express is a privately-held, family-owned long-haul and dedicated trucking company founded in 1981 by Don Digby Sr. and currently led by Don Digby Jr. (CEO/Owner). The company operates a fleet of more than 1,000 tractors and 750 trailers (including 250 daycabs and 52-foot sleeper configurations plus reefer and dry van 57-foot trailers) with an average equipment age of 2.5 years, deployed across seven U.S. terminals in Denver CO, Pottsville AR, Lakeland FL, and Atlanta GA, with service coverage across the contiguous 48 states and specialized heavy-haul permitting in the Rocky Mountain region. Headcount is reported in the 251-500 employee band, though the actual driver workforce supporting 1,000+ tractors is materially larger.

The company operates three brands — Navajo Express (core OTR, refrigerated, dry van, and heavy haul), Digby Dedicated (contract dedicated fleet services), and Navajo Expedited (a wholly-owned 3PL brokerage launched in 2017-2018) — serving enterprise and mid-market shippers including ConAgra with dedicated routes, full truckload, refrigerated, dry van, expedited, and managed logistics services. Pricing is quote-based and varies by lane, weight, equipment type, and service tier; revenue streams span transaction fees (asset-based trucking and brokerage) and subscription/recurring contracts (dedicated fleet services). Distribution is direct via a field sales team handling enterprise accounts, inside sales for mid-market quote requests, and channel partnerships (notably PROPEL Trucking for diversified equipment access).

Navajo's technology stack integrates BlueTree telematics on 1,000+ tractors, Bendix Wingman collision mitigation, SuperVision safety dashboards from Explore Information Services, and — as of October 2025 — the FRAIT AI platform, which provides ELD-fused dispatch optimization, spot quoting with market-accurate rates, AI communication assistants, and AI-driven carrier and driver vetting. Strategic equipment partnerships with FlowBelow, Transtex, and SmartTruck deliver aerodynamic trailer packages, and APUs reduce sleeper idling fuel consumption from 1.0 to 0.10 gallons per hour. The company is SmartWay-certified with multiple EPA SmartWay Excellence Awards (2017, 2018, 2019) and has been recognized on the Inbound Logistics Top 100 Truckers list and the CCJ Top 250 Carriers ranking.

Name

Navajo Express

Legal name

Navajo Express, Inc.

Website

https://navajoexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Navajo Express is a privately-held, family-owned long-haul and dedicated trucking company operating 1,000+ tractors across seven U.S. terminals, serving enterprise and mid-market shippers with OTR, refrigerated, heavy haul, dedicated, and 3PL brokerage services under the Navajo Express, Digby Dedicated, and Navajo Expedited brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Asset-Based Trucking Services: Company-owned fleet operations including refrigerated and dry van trucking, heavy haul, and specialized equipment services. Revenue generated through per-mile and per-load pricing for dedicated, over-the-road, and regional trucking services throughout the contiguous United States.
2. Freight Brokerage Services: Navajo Expedited LLC operates as a 3PL providing brokerage services with AI-powered spot quoting and access to thousands of vetted carrier partners. Revenue generated through transaction fees on brokered loads.
3. Dedicated Fleet Services: Contract-based dedicated services providing guaranteed capacity, predictable routes, and superior drivers for customers with regular shipping needs. Revenue generated through contractual agreements with consistent shippers.
4. Managed Logistics Services: Managed logistics division with network of diverse carriers providing multi-modal transportation solutions. Revenue through logistics service fees and transportation markups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Navajo Express is an asset-based trucking and logistics company providing long-haul and dedicated truckload transportation across the contiguous United States. The company operates three brands (Navajo Express, Digby Dedicated, and Navajo Expedited) delivering services including over-the-road trucking, refrigerated and dry van freight, heavy haul/specialized equipment, dedicated fleet solutions, and third-party freight brokerage through thousands of vetted carriers. Operations span a fleet of approximately 1,000 tractors and 750 trailers, supported by seven terminals nationwide.

Product overview

Navajo Express is a trucking and transportation company offering a portfolio of freight shipping services through multiple brands. The core offerings include Over the Road (OTR) truckload services, Dedicated Fleet and Digby Dedicated for dedicated shipping solutions, Expedited 3PL services for rapid capacity needs, Refrigerated/Truckload services for temperature-controlled freight, and Managed Logistics for third-party logistics. Additional specialized offerings include Heavy Haul/Specialized Equipment for oversized loads. The company operates under three unique brands (Navajo Express, Digby Dedicated, and Expedited) to serve different market segments including heavy haul, dedicated, and refrigerated shipping throughout the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digby Dedicated: Dedicated fleet services offering guaranteed capacity, predictable routes, and superior drivers for customers with regular shipping needs.
• Navajo Expedited

Products and services

• Over the Road (OTR) Full truckload carrier service covering all major freight markets with value-added shipment services that preserve product integrity and deliver error-free freight across the United States.
• Dedicated Fleet Services Dedicated fleet solutions providing guaranteed capacity, predictable routes, and assigned drivers for customers with recurring shipping needs.
• Digby Dedicated Sub-brand for dedicated fleet services offering guaranteed capacity and specialized equipment including super sets, heavy haul tri-axels, and Rocky Mountain doubles for predictable, high-utilization shipping.
• Expedited Freight Brokerage (Navajo Expedited) National 3PL brokerage providing expedited capacity through thousands of vetted professional carriers with AI-powered spot quoting and rapid customer response.
• Refrigerated and Dry Van Truckload Refrigerated and dry van full truckload services covering the contiguous 48 states, ensuring products arrive safely with high quality standards.
• Temperature Controlled Shipping Nationwide refrigerated shipping for time-sensitive, perishable products with temperature integrity maintained throughout transit.
• Specialized Equipment and Heavy Haul Heavy-haul trucking using 57' trailers, 48'-42' super sets, and 53'+ heavy haul tri-axel configurations for larger legal payloads, primarily in the Rocky Mountain Region where permitted.
• Managed Logistics Third-party logistics services leveraging a diverse carrier network to streamline supply chains with competitive rates across multiple transportation modes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet average equipment age of 2.5 years providing safety, reliability, and frequent technology updates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FRAITcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 October 2025Strategic technology partnership where FRAIT serves as Navajo Express's AI automation platform. FRAIT's AI powers asset optimization through ELD integration, providing real-time route planning, dispatch decisions, dynamic ETAs, and proactive customer alerts. The platform also provides AI communication assistants for customer and carrier interactions, market-accurate spot quoting, and carrier/driver vetting for freight security. FRAIT was founded by former law enforcement professionals bringing a security-first mindset to logistics technology.
• PROPEL TruckingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Strategic partnership expanding freight capabilities for both companies. PROPEL Trucking brings flatbeds, hopper bottoms, tankers, and refrigerated trailers with over two decades of experience transporting general freight, household goods, metals, paper products, and building materials. The partnership enhances both companies' freight portfolios with drop-and-hook capabilities for smoother transitions and more efficient dedicated contract operations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Werner Enterprises: Major asset-based truckload and dedicated fleet operator with extensive refrigerated capabilities; competes head-to-head with Navajo in TL, dedicated contract carriage, and 3PL services for enterprise accounts.
• P.A.M. Transportation Services: Asset-based truckload carrier with dedicated, expedited, and brokerage operations; comparable scale and multi-segment model to Navajo Express.
• Schneider National: One of the largest US truckload and intermodal carriers with a substantial dedicated and refrigerated presence; directly comparable to Navajo Express across long-haul TL, dedicated, and brokerage services targeting enterprise shippers.
• Heartland Express: Mid-sized US irregular-route truckload carrier with strong presence in long-haul TL for retail and consumer goods; directly comparable to Navajo's OTR truckload and dedicated operations using similar asset-heavy model.
• Marten Transport: Temperature-controlled and dry van truckload carrier with dedicated services; directly comparable to Navajo's refrigerated TL and dedicated fleet business across similar lanes and customer base.
• Forward Air: Expedited freight and logistics services provider with dedicated capacity offerings; comparable to Navajo Expedited's expedited/spot brokerage business and competitive overlap for time-sensitive freight.
• CRST International: Diversified transportation services carrier with refrigerated, dedicated, and expedited divisions; comparable to Navajo across multiple service lines including expedited freight and dedicated capacity.
• Covenant Logistics Group: Asset-based truckload, dedicated, and managed transportation provider; competes with Navajo for enterprise dedicated contracts and offers parallel refrigerated and dry van TL services.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large US transportation services company with dedicated contract services, intermodal, and brokerage; overlaps directly with Navajo's dedicated and Expedited brokerage offerings for enterprise customers.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier operating TL, LTL, refrigerated, dedicated, and brokerage businesses; broader portfolio than Navajo but directly competes in the same TL and dedicated enterprise freight lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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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