What CSA Software does

CSA Software Inc. (originally Chuck Schubert and Associates) is a privately held, founder-led developer of cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) software headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. Founded circa 1985 and operating for 40+ years, the company serves freight forwarders, air cargo operators, LTL carriers, 3PLs, and warehousing customers across all 50 US states and internationally, working with hundreds of forwarders per its own marketing.

The product platform is centered on World-Trak TMS, a Microsoft .NET-based cloud system handling domestic and international air freight, ocean freight, truckload, LTL, linehaul, and rail shipments from quoting through billing. The modular portfolio extends to Web-Trak (customer/partner self-service portal), Dispatch-Trak (AI-assisted dispatch for trucking operations), LTL-Trak (LTL rate comparison and one-click booking), LHL-Trak (line-haul network management), Account-Trak (integrated accounting), EDI-Trak (native EDI connectivity), WMS-Trak (warehouse management), an API Toolkit (API-Trak), a QuickBooks integration, and Custom Software Development. Deployment options cover SaaS, private cloud, and on-premise; the platform integrates natively with 25+ third-party systems spanning accounting (QuickBooks, SAP), fleet/ELD (Samsara), load boards (DAT, Internet Truckstop), customs (AES, MK Data), and analytics (Power BI), and explicitly avoids third-party EDI outsourcing.

CSA earns revenue through quote-based annual TMS subscriptions plus custom development professional services, going to market via a direct, sales-led motion — primarily inbound through website demo requests and phone (734-953-5600) — supplemented by SEO-optimized content marketing and organic social presence. The customer base skews to US freight forwarders with cited enterprise relationships of 10–27 years including Saturn Freight Systems, AFP Global Logistics, Estes Final Mile, Specialty Freight Services, NGT, and Diligent Delivery. There is no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or revenue figure; ownership and operational control remain with founder Chuck Schubert.

Name

CSA Software

Legal name

CSA Software Inc.

Website

https://csasoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CSA Software Inc. is a privately held, founder-led developer of cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) software headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, serving hundreds of freight forwarders, air cargo operators, LTL carriers, and 3PLs across the US and internationally for over 40 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Parcel & Multi-Carrier Shipping TMS (TLAEAAAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding software
• Transportation management system
• Logistics software solutions
• Cloud-based TMS platform
• Air cargo operations software

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. TMS Software Subscriptions: Cloud-based TMS software sold as subscription service with deployment options including SaaS, private cloud, or on-premise implementation. Pricing is quote-based with free demo offered. Revenue generated from software licensing and usage of the comprehensive freight forwarding platform.
2. Custom Software Development: Custom software solutions to handle special requests and customer-specific requirements, provided as additional professional services beyond standard product offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CSA Software develops and sells World-Trak, a cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) built on Microsoft .NET for freight forwarding companies. The platform handles end-to-end domestic and international operations across air freight, ocean freight, truckload, LTL, line-haul, rail, and cartage modes, from quoting through billing. Modular add-ons (Dispatch-Trak, Web-Trak, LTL-Trak, Account-Trak, EDI-Trak, WMS-Trak, and the API Toolkit) extend functionality for dispatch, customer portals, LTL rate shopping, accounting, EDI, and warehouse workflows. Deployment options include SaaS, private cloud, and on-premise.

Product overview

CSA Software is a developer of cloud-based freight management software solutions with over 40 years of experience serving freight forwarding, transportation management, air freight, ocean freight, and logistics organizations. The product portfolio is organized as a modular platform architecture centered on the WORLD-TRAK TMS as the core platform, supplemented by specialized add-on modules and integrations. The flagship WORLD-TRAK system is a comprehensive cloud-based TMS handling domestic and international shipments across all modes (air, ocean, truckload, LTL, rail). Supporting modules extend functionality including DISPATCH-TRAK (AI-assisted dispatch for cargo trucking), WEB-TRAK (customer/partner self-service portal), LTL-TRAK (LTL freight management with rate comparison), LHL-TRAK (line-haul network management), ACCOUNT-TRAK (integrated accounting), EDI-TRAK (native EDI connectivity), WMS-TRAK (warehouse management), World-Trak API Toolkit (API integration), and QuickBooks integration. CSA also offers Custom Software Development for customer-specific requirements. The platform utilizes Microsoft .Net technology and is delivered via cloud hosting (SaaS), private cloud, or on-premise deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• World-Trak TMS Cloud-based Transportation Management System serving as the core platform for freight forwarding organizations; handles domestic and international shipments including air freight, cartage, ocean freight, import/export, expedited ground, truckload brokerage, LTL, linehaul, and rail from quoting through billing.
• Web-Trak Customer / Partner Portal Comprehensive shipment management web portal enabling shippers, customers, salespeople, transportation service providers, and overseas partners to manage shipments from the cloud with real-time tracking, 24/7 visibility, shipment entry, and LTL/WMS integration.
• LTL-Trak LTL Freight Management Software for LTL shipments that compares carrier rates, places carrier selection in customers' hands, connects to major carriers and 3PLs, integrates with ClassIT for NMFC freight classification, enables one-click booking, automatic status updates, BOL/label creation, and milestone tracking.
• Account-Trak Accounting Cloud-based accounting system integrated with World-Trak TMS for aligned financial and operational data; includes customer invoicing, credit control, transportation costing, approval workflows, sales and agency commissions, and shipment profitability analysis.
• WMS-Trak Warehouse Management Warehouse Management System module accessible from the Web-Trak Portal; enables inventory query, report running, and shipment request initiation for integrated warehouse operations.
• EDI-Trak EDI Connectivity EDI connectivity solution delivering robust EDI capabilities natively without third-party outsourcing; enables electronic data interchange with trading partners including carriers and customs authorities.
• Dispatch-Trak AI-Assisted Dispatch AI-assisted management tool for assigning, dispatching, and monitoring trucks and drivers in a cargo environment; includes intelligent drag-and-drop route building, customized dispatch dashboards, map visibility of drivers and routes, driver settlement, and Samsara/FreightSnap integration.
• LHL-Trak Line-Haul Network Management Feature of the World-Trak TMS for creating, maintaining, and efficiently managing a Line-Haul LTL Network within the broader TMS platform.
• Custom Software Development Custom software solutions to handle special requests and customer-specific requirements beyond standard product offerings, provided as professional services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training costs reduced significantly due to intuitive interface
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration29 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• QuickBookscoreTechnology or IntegrationAccounting integration for freight forwarders with QuickBooks financial software.
• ClassITcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) integration for accurate freight class management in LTL operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Oracle Transportation Management: Enterprise TMS from Oracle covering multi-mode transportation planning, execution, and freight settlement. Large incumbent competing for the same enterprise shipper and 3PL TMS RFPs as CSA.
• Descartes Systems Group: Broad logistics technology incumbent offering transportation management, customs, and global trade compliance. Overlaps with CSA across TMS, EDI, and customs compliance but addresses a much wider customer set.
• Blue Yonder: Large supply chain and TMS suite (formerly JDA/RedPrairie) serving shippers, retailers, and logistics providers. Comparable transportation management capabilities but at significantly larger enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• Magaya Software: Freight forwarding and logistics software suite including TMS, warehouse, and customs modules, targeting freight forwarders and 3PLs. Comparable mid-market competitor to CSA in scope of forwarding workflows.
• Riege Software: European freight forwarding TMS (Scope) covering air, ocean, and road forwarding with customs integration. Closely comparable offering to CSA's World-Trak for international freight forwarders.
• MercuryGate International: Cloud-based multi-modal TMS for shippers, brokers, and 3PLs covering truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, and air. Direct TMS competitor to CSA, especially in brokerage and multi-mode segments.
• WiseTech Global (CargoWise): Market-leading global freight forwarding software platform (CargoWise) covering air, ocean, road, and customs workflows for 3PLs and forwarders. The most direct competitor to CSA's World-Trak, but at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/csasoftware1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/chuck-schubert-16007b8
• Xx.com/csasoftware1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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