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Midwest Motor Express
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Midwest Motor Express
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mmeinc.com
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Private
Founded yearint
1918
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Midwest Motor Express (MME) was a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier founded in 1918 and headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. Operating with 101-250 employees, MME served LTL freight shippers requiring regional transportation of package and palletized cargo across the United States. The firm was acquired by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX) in 2025 alongside AAA Cooper Transportation and Dependable Highway Express as part of Knight-Swift's LTL expansion strategy.

Effective January 1, 2026, MME transitioned to the AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) brand, consolidating the three acquired LTL carriers into a single platform with over 170 terminals covering approximately 70% of the U.S. Under ACT, the integrated offering spans LTL shipping, dedicated contract carriage, international services via partner carriers (Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and global), managed services (port, intermodal, warehousing), and fleet maintenance. Shipper-facing technology includes the Action Trac visibility service (GPS-based Pre-Pickup and Continuous Visibility tracking), a Workspace customer portal (rate estimates, bill of lading, pickup requests), and electronic integration via EDI and a public Web Services API.

Revenue mechanics for MME historically relied on LTL freight tariffs, dedicated contract carriage fees, and ancillary service charges typical of asset-based regional carriers. Following the ACT consolidation, pricing is not publicly disclosed and go-to-market is conducted through the ACT brand across its terminal network; the entity no longer operates as a separately identified subsidiary but continues to serve its shipper base under the unified ACT platform.

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Midwest Motor Express is a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier consolidated into AAA Cooper Transportation on January 1, 2026 as part of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' LTL brand integration, serving U.S. freight shippers with regional LTL, dedicated, and managed transportation services.

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Acquired
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Headcount rangeband
101–250
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HeadquartersBismarck, United States
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Bismarck
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
less-than-truckload shipping, regional freight transportation, LTL freight services, dedicated trucking services, freight logistics solutions
NAICS code3 codes
  • General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance48412
  • Freight Transportation Arrangement48851
  • Freight Transportation Arrangement488510
SIC code3 codes
  • Trucking (No Local)4213
  • Trucking & Courier Services (No Air)4210
  • Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo4731
Product category
LTL Freight Transportation
Social media profiles2 records
Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Midwest Motor Express (MME) was a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier providing freight transportation, package and palletized cargo delivery across the United States. Following its acquisition by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, MME was consolidated under the AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) brand effective January 1, 2026, gaining access to a coast-to-coast LTL network with over 170 terminals covering approximately 70% of the U.S.

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Midwest Motor Express was a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier that was acquired by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX). Effective January 1, 2026, MME transitioned to the AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) brand as part of a network consolidation alongside AAA Cooper Transportation and Dependable Highway Express (DHE). Under ACT, the combined entity offers LTL services, dedicated contract carriage, international shipping, managed services (port, intermodal, warehousing), fleet maintenance, and Action Trac shipment visibility. The consolidation created a coast-to-coast network with over 170 terminals covering approximately 70% of the U.S.

Product and service6 records
1Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)
CategoryLTL Freight Shipping
Description

LTL shipping services providing coast-to-coast coverage for shipments that don't require a full truckload, allowing customers to share truck space with other shippers while reducing costs. Targeted at shippers needing regional or national LTL freight transportation.

2Dedicated Services
CategoryDedicated Contract Carriage
Description

Dedicated contract carriage providing dedicated fleet capacity tailored to specific customer requirements, either as a supplement to existing fleet or as a full replacement solution. Designed for shippers needing reliable, customized capacity.

3International Services
CategoryInternational Freight Shipping
Description

International shipping solutions delivered through partner companies providing service to Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and global destinations. Aimed at U.S. shippers with cross-border or overseas freight needs.

4Managed Services
CategoryLogistics Management
Description

Port services, intermodal transportation, and warehousing solutions managed by ACT's team of experts to handle complex supply chain needs. Targeted at businesses requiring outsourced logistics management.

5Fleet Maintenance
CategoryFleet Maintenance Services
Description

Skilled maintenance technicians providing fleet maintenance services across locations to keep customer fleets operational. Designed for trucking companies needing outsourced maintenance support.

6Action Trac
CategoryShipment Visibility Technology
Description

Shipment visibility service providing continuous GPS-based tracking of LTL shipments. Includes Pre-Pickup Visibility (notifications for pickup processing, driver assignment, en route status with ETA, and pickup completion) and Continuous Visibility (exact location tracking from pickup through delivery). Targeted at LTL shippers needing real-time shipment visibility.

Partnership2 partners
1AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-01
Description

Effective January 1, 2026, Midwest Motor Express (MME) transitioned to the AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) brand. This consolidation unified the network, streamlined processes, and combined the three acquired LTL brands (AAA Cooper Transportation, Midwest Motor Express, and Dependable Highway Express) under the ACT banner.

2Dependable Highway Express
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Along with Midwest Motor Express, Dependable Highway Express (DHE) was acquired by Knight-Swift and consolidated under the ACT brand starting January 1, 2026. The three LTL brands combined to form a platform with over 170 terminals covering approximately 70% of the U.S.

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Midwest Motor Express

LTL Freight Transportationmmeinc.com

Midwest Motor Express is a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier consolidated into AAA Cooper Transportation on January 1, 2026 as part of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' LTL brand integration, serving U.S. freight shippers with regional LTL, dedicated, and managed transportation services.

What Midwest Motor Express does

Midwest Motor Express (MME) was a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier founded in 1918 and headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota. Operating with 101-250 employees, MME served LTL freight shippers requiring regional transportation of package and palletized cargo across the United States. The firm was acquired by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX) in 2025 alongside AAA Cooper Transportation and Dependable Highway Express as part of Knight-Swift's LTL expansion strategy.

Effective January 1, 2026, MME transitioned to the AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) brand, consolidating the three acquired LTL carriers into a single platform with over 170 terminals covering approximately 70% of the U.S. Under ACT, the integrated offering spans LTL shipping, dedicated contract carriage, international services via partner carriers (Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and global), managed services (port, intermodal, warehousing), and fleet maintenance. Shipper-facing technology includes the Action Trac visibility service (GPS-based Pre-Pickup and Continuous Visibility tracking), a Workspace customer portal (rate estimates, bill of lading, pickup requests), and electronic integration via EDI and a public Web Services API.

Revenue mechanics for MME historically relied on LTL freight tariffs, dedicated contract carriage fees, and ancillary service charges typical of asset-based regional carriers. Following the ACT consolidation, pricing is not publicly disclosed and go-to-market is conducted through the ACT brand across its terminal network; the entity no longer operates as a separately identified subsidiary but continues to serve its shipper base under the unified ACT platform.

Midwest Motor Express firmographics

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Name
Midwest Motor Express
Legal name
Midwest Motor Express
Website
https://mmeinc.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1918
Operating status
Acquired
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Midwest Motor Express is a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier consolidated into AAA Cooper Transportation on January 1, 2026 as part of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' LTL brand integration, serving U.S. freight shippers with regional LTL, dedicated, and managed transportation services.
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Where Midwest Motor Express is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

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Bismarck
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Midwest Motor Express business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Midwest Motor Express product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Midwest Motor Express (MME) was a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier providing freight transportation, package and palletized cargo delivery across the United States. Following its acquisition by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, MME was consolidated under the AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) brand effective January 1, 2026, gaining access to a coast-to-coast LTL network with over 170 terminals covering approximately 70% of the U.S.

Product overview

Midwest Motor Express was a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier that was acquired by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX). Effective January 1, 2026, MME transitioned to the AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) brand as part of a network consolidation alongside AAA Cooper Transportation and Dependable Highway Express (DHE). Under ACT, the combined entity offers LTL services, dedicated contract carriage, international shipping, managed services (port, intermodal, warehousing), fleet maintenance, and Action Trac shipment visibility. The consolidation created a coast-to-coast network with over 170 terminals covering approximately 70% of the U.S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) LTL shipping services providing coast-to-coast coverage for shipments that don't require a full truckload, allowing customers to share truck space with other shippers while reducing costs. Targeted at shippers needing regional or national LTL freight transportation.
  • Dedicated Services Dedicated contract carriage providing dedicated fleet capacity tailored to specific customer requirements, either as a supplement to existing fleet or as a full replacement solution. Designed for shippers needing reliable, customized capacity.
  • International Services International shipping solutions delivered through partner companies providing service to Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and global destinations. Aimed at U.S. shippers with cross-border or overseas freight needs.
  • Managed Services Port services, intermodal transportation, and warehousing solutions managed by ACT's team of experts to handle complex supply chain needs. Targeted at businesses requiring outsourced logistics management.
  • Fleet Maintenance Skilled maintenance technicians providing fleet maintenance services across locations to keep customer fleets operational. Designed for trucking companies needing outsourced maintenance support.
  • Action Trac Shipment visibility service providing continuous GPS-based tracking of LTL shipments. Includes Pre-Pickup Visibility (notifications for pickup processing, driver assignment, en route status with ETA, and pickup completion) and Continuous Visibility (exact location tracking from pickup through delivery). Targeted at LTL shippers needing real-time shipment visibility.

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Integration1 record

Midwest Motor Express partnerships and signals

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Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Effective January 1, 2026, Midwest Motor Express (MME) transitioned to the AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) brand. This consolidation unified the network, streamlined processes, and combined the three acquired LTL brands (AAA Cooper Transportation, Midwest Motor Express, and Dependable Highway Express) under the ACT banner.
  • Dependable Highway ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlong with Midwest Motor Express, Dependable Highway Express (DHE) was acquired by Knight-Swift and consolidated under the ACT brand starting January 1, 2026. The three LTL brands combined to form a platform with over 170 terminals covering approximately 70% of the U.S.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

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Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

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

Midwest Motor Express M&A and investment

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Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Midwest Motor Express

What does Midwest Motor Express do?

Midwest Motor Express (MME) was a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier providing freight transportation, package and palletized cargo delivery across the United States. Following its acquisition by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, MME was consolidated under the AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT) brand effective January 1, 2026, gaining access to a coast-to-coast LTL network with over 170 terminals covering approximately 70% of the U.S.

Is Midwest Motor Express a public or private company?

Midwest Motor Express is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was Midwest Motor Express founded?

Midwest Motor Express was founded in 1918. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Midwest Motor Express based?

Midwest Motor Express is headquartered in Bismarck, United States, in the North America region.

Does Midwest Motor Express have an API?

Yes. Web Services (API) available for business integration. The website provides a link to Web Services API for programmatic access to transportation services. Developer documentation is at www.aaacooper.com/WS/WebServiceRequest.aspx.

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FreightwavesKnight-Swift logs another tough quarter on road to recoveryKnight-Swift Transportation reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 32 cents, missing both the consensus estimate of 37 cents and management's prior guidance of 36 to 42 cents, with shares falling 3.5% in after-hours trading. The company also issued fourth-quarter guidance of 34 to 40 cents per share, below the 40-cent consensus estimate, citing continued pressure from insurance costs, seasonal demand weakness, and $58 million in unusual items including trade name impairments and charges from its wind-down insurance business. Starting January 1, the company's three acquired LTL brands—AAA Cooper Transportation, Midwest Motor Express, and Dependable Highway Express—will consolidate under the ACT banner to form a combined platform with over 170 terminals covering approximately 70% of the U.S.YahooAAA Cooper brand to extend to LTL affiliatesKnight-Swift Transportation Holdings will unify its LTL subsidiaries Midwest Motor Express and DHE Transportation under the AAA Cooper brand, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The carriers have integrated systems, and pricing and data exchanges remain unchanged. The company plans to expand its LTL network, including new sites in California and the Northeast.YahooTech, culture determine success of LTL trucking M&AExecutives from Knight-Swift Transportation and AAA Cooper Transportation discussed the critical roles of technology integration and corporate culture in the success of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier mergers at the SMC3 Jump Start 2025 conference. Knight-Swift, which acquired AAA Cooper, Midwest Motor Express, and Dependable Highway Express, has focused on unifying these carriers onto a common technology network while preserving their distinct cultures to maintain customer relationships.Trucking DiveKnight-Swift LTL expansion in California unlocks new customersKnight-Swift Transportation Holdings expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) network in the Western United States through the acquisition of Dependable Highway Express's division, adding 11 service centers in California. The integration with AAA Cooper Transportation and Midwest Motor Express is nearing completion, aiming to provide seamless coast-to-coast coverage by November. While this strategic expansion unlocked new customers, it negatively impacted Q3 margins due to start-up costs.BenzingaStifel, Citi Bump Up Knight-Swift Price Target Post Midwest Motor Express Deal - Knight-Swift (NYSE:KNX)Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc announced the acquisition of Midwest Motor Express for $150 million cash, prompting analysts at Stifel and Citi to raise their price targets for the company's shares. Stifel raised its target to $72, while Citi set it at $64, reflecting increased estimates and confidence in the acquisition's impact on Knight-Swift's earnings. The acquisition is expected to contribute positively to Knight-Swift's Adjusted EPS in 2022.SecDocumentKnight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. acquired Midwest Motor Express (MME) to expand its less-than-truckload (LTL) logistics footprint across 15 states in the upper midwestern and great northwestern United States. The transaction, valued at $150 million in cash, is expected to be accretive to earnings and provides Knight-Swift with a nationwide LTL network complementing its existing AAA Cooper brand. MME, which generated approximately $137 million in revenue for full-year 2021, will retain its brand identity while integrating into Knight-Swift's operations.