ReTrans
ReTrans Freight was a Memphis-based US LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight logistics company serving heavy-freight enterprise shippers, now fully integrated into Kuehne+Nagel's global multimodal logistics network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersMemphis, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ReTrans does
ReTrans Freight was a US-based freight logistics company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, founded in 2000 and operating with 251-500 employees. It specialized in heavy freight Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping, targeting enterprise and mid-market heavy freight shippers through a digital freight management platform that combined a customer portal for tracking, reporting, and account management with direct sales via dedicated account representatives and online e-commerce resources. Pricing was quote-based and not publicly disclosed, indicating relationship-driven enterprise contracts rather than standardized SKU pricing.
ReTrans was backed by growth-stage investor TCV in 2019 and had pursued inorganic expansion prior to the acquisition, including the acquisition of Transportation Management Associates in January 2014. The company has since been officially integrated into Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's largest global logistics providers. Existing ReTrans customers were migrated from re-transfreight.com to K+N's myKN customer portal while retaining their original account representatives, preserving account continuity. The re-transfreight.com domain now redirects to Kuehne+Nagel's US platform, and the legacy ReTrans offering operates as part of K+N's Road Logistics, Air Logistics, and Sea Logistics portfolio alongside E-commerce, 4PL, and Order Management services. As of 2025, ReTrans Freight no longer operates as a separate brand or reporting entity.
ReTrans firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ReTrans
- Legal name
- ReTrans Freight
- Website
- https://re-trans.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- ReTrans Freight was a Memphis-based US LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight logistics company serving heavy-freight enterprise shippers, now fully integrated into Kuehne+Nagel's global multimodal logistics network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ReTrans industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Freight Logistics Services (LTL Shipping)
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)
- akta.pro primary industry
- National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) / Groupage Forwarding (TLACACAB), Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIANAA)
Keywords
Where ReTrans is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Memphis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
ReTrans business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels1 record
ReTrans product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ReTrans Freight provides heavy freight Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping services and LTL e-commerce shipping solutions for business shippers. Following integration into Kuehne+Nagel, the offering is delivered as part of Kuehne+Nagel's Road Logistics and e-commerce solutions portfolio, supported by the myKN customer portal for tracking, reporting, and account management.
Product overview
ReTrans Freight was a standalone freight service that has been officially integrated into Kuehne+Nagel's broader logistics portfolio. The offering now consists of ReTrans Freight (an acquired brand now fully merged into Kuehne+Nagel's operations), alongside Kuehne+Nagel's core services including Sea Logistics, Air Logistics, Road Logistics (FTL, LTL, and Groupage), Fulfillment/warehousing and distribution, Customs clearance, Insurance, E-commerce Logistics, Project Logistics, Sustainable logistics, 4PL Integrated Logistics, Order Management, Road Visibility Solution, and digital services via myKN.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ReTrans Freight Heavy Freight LTL Shipping
Companies that use ReTrans
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
ReTrans technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
ReTrans partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ReTrans competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kuehne+Nagel (parent): Global top-3 freight forwarder that acquired ReTrans. Overlaps on Road (LTL/FTL), Air, and Sea logistics services and now houses ReTrans' customer book within its integrated platform.
- TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight): Large US LTL and less-than-truckload carrier spun off from UPS. Comparable on LTL core service, with the added scale of being part of a broader logistics portfolio.
Direct peers
- Estes Express Lines: Privately held US LTL carrier operating one of the largest North American LTL networks. Comparable to ReTrans on LTL core service, asset-heavy operating model, and enterprise customer focus.
- RXO (formerly XPO LTL spin-off): Major North American LTL and brokerage provider spun out from XPO. Directly comparable on LTL network operations and complementary brokerage/arrangement services overlapping with ReTrans' coordination role.
- ArcBest (ABF Freight): Asset-based LTL carrier (ABF Freight) plus asset-light logistics solutions. Comparable on heavy-freight LTL capabilities and integrated supply-chain services aimed at industrial shippers.
- Southeastern Freight Lines: Privately held regional LTL carrier in the Southeast US with national coverage. Comparable on LTL general freight service and direct customer relationships with mid-market shippers.
- Saia Inc. US-focused LTL carrier with a comparable network model and customer segmentation. Closely comparable on service type (LTL), geographic footprint, and target mid-market/enterprise shippers.
- Old Dominion Freight Line: Largest pure-play LTL carrier in North America. Direct competitor to ReTrans' core LTL general freight offering, with overlapping enterprise shipper base and national network coverage.
- R+L Carriers: Family-owned US LTL carrier with national network. Comparable on LTL core offering, private operating model, and similar enterprise/mid-market customer mix.
Emerging players
- Coyote Logistics: Digital freight broker and 3PL offering truckload and LTL capacity. Comparable to ReTrans' freight arrangement/coordination function and overlap on heavy-freight shipper relationships, though non-asset-based.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ReTrans social profiles
Digital presenceReTrans financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ReTrans leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
ReTrans funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ReTrans M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about ReTrans
What does ReTrans do?
ReTrans Freight provides heavy freight Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping services and LTL e-commerce shipping solutions for business shippers. Following integration into Kuehne+Nagel, the offering is delivered as part of Kuehne+Nagel's Road Logistics and e-commerce solutions portfolio, supported by the myKN customer portal for tracking, reporting, and account management.
Is ReTrans a public or private company?
ReTrans is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was ReTrans founded?
ReTrans was founded in 2000. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is ReTrans based?
ReTrans is headquartered in Memphis, United States, in the North America region.
Who are ReTrans's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kuehne+Nagel (parent) and TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight). Direct peers are Estes Express Lines, RXO (formerly XPO LTL spin-off), ArcBest (ABF Freight), Southeastern Freight Lines, Saia Inc., Old Dominion Freight Line and R+L Carriers. Coyote Logistics is listed as an emerging player.
Does ReTrans have an API?
No public API is recorded for ReTrans.
What industry is ReTrans in?
ReTrans's product category is Freight Logistics Services (LTL Shipping). Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLADAEAA, National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers, with a secondary code of TLADAEAC, Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers. Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 4731.