Merx Global

What Merx Global does

Merx Global is an asset-based transportation and logistics company headquartered in Illinois, founded in 2004 by two brothers who started with a single truck. The company has grown to operate a fleet of approximately 300 trucks and 500 trailers, employs around 400 people, and serves Fortune 500 enterprises and mid-size shippers with full truckload, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), refrigerated, dedicated, and third-party logistics (3PL) services. Merx operates across the continental United States from terminals in Melrose Park and Joliet, Illinois, and supports a distributed network of owner-operators under an 85% revenue-share platform model.

The company's core operations span multiple transportation modes and warehousing, with hazmat as a notable specialization. HAZMAT capability is anchored by 200+ HAZMAT-certified drivers and 97% tanker endorsement coverage, supported by EPA SmartWay top-tier certification and a 100,000+ square-foot dedicated hazmat warehouse. Merx also operates over 200,000 square feet of dry warehouse space with cross-dock capabilities. The disclosed technology stack is built around McLeod TMS integration and satellite tracking, with stated plans (as of 2026) to evolve into a technology-driven platform for owner-operators following a multi-year period of difficult freight market conditions.

The business model combines asset-based carrier revenue with a brokerage/3PL arm and an owner-operator network. Owner-operators can earn up to $432,000 annually under the 85% revenue-share arrangement, with satellite-tracked equipment. Revenue is generated primarily through freight movement contracts with Fortune 500 clients, through the owner-operator platform, and through the brokerage and warehousing operations, though specific financial figures are not disclosed. The company's on-time delivery performance is cited as a service differentiator.

Name

Merx Global

Legal name

Merx Global, Inc.

Website

https://merxglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Merx Global is an Illinois-based asset-based trucking and logistics company operating approximately 300 trucks and 500 trailers, serving Fortune 500 enterprises with full truckload, HAZMAT, refrigerated, dedicated, 3PL, and warehousing services across the continental United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truckload Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazmat Bulk Tank, ISO Tank & Tank Container Transport (TLACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Hazmat (Dry) Transport (e.g., oxidizers, solid toxics) (TLADAIAA), Hazmat Warehousing & Segregated Storage (Bonded/Compliance Facilities) (TLAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Truckload freight services
• Hazmat transportation
• Owner operator dispatch
• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Illinois City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truckload Freight Transportation: Asset-based transportation services charging freight rates for dry van, refrigerated, HAZMAT, and specialized truckload shipping. Revenue is generated through negotiated freight rates per load, with a 15% dispatch fee deducted from owner-operator gross revenue. The company also acts as a motor carrier serving Fortune 500 clients directly.
2. Owner Operator Dispatch Services: Merx provides dedicated dispatch support, freight matching, and operational back-office services (IFTA preparation, insurance support) to owner-operators in exchange for a 15% dispatch fee on gross load revenue. Owner operators take home 85% of gross revenue with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.
3. Logistics and 3PL Services: Non-asset third-party logistics (3PL) operations supplementing asset coverage with a network of reliable carriers, covering freight outside asset availability or geographic coverage.
4. Warehousing and Storage Services: Dry warehousing (over 200,000 sq. ft.), hazmat warehousing (over 100,000 sq. ft.), and cross-dock services provided at company-owned and partner facilities in the Chicagoland area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Merx Global is an asset-based transportation and logistics company providing full truckload carrier services (dry van, refrigerated, hazmat, and team expedited), non-asset 3PL logistics brokerage, dedicated contract capacity, dry and hazmat warehousing, and cross-dock services across 48 continental U.S. states. The company also operates an Owner Operator Program that recruits independent CDL-A drivers, matches them with freight, and provides dispatch, settlements, and operational back-office support in exchange for a 15% dispatch fee.

Product overview

Merx Global is an asset-based transportation and logistics company providing comprehensive trucking services across North America. The core offering consists of full truckload carrier services (dry van, refrigerated, hazmat) operating from a Chicago hub, supplemented by a non-asset 3PL logistics division for coverage outside asset availability. Supporting services include warehousing (dry, hazmat, cross-dock facilities) and heavy duty repairs. The company operates an Owner Operator platform powered by McLeod TMS that enables independent truckers to access freight with 85% revenue share, featuring dedicated dispatch, satellite tracking, and transparent settlements. The product portfolio is unified around technology-driven freight solutions combining asset-based transportation with brokered logistics and owner-operator partnership services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Truckload Carrier Service Medium and long haul dry van truckload services in the United States, with main hub in Chicago covering Midwest, East Coast, Colorado, and Utah for enterprise and commercial shippers.
• Hazmat Truckload Service Certified hazardous materials transportation service with over 200 Hazmat certified drivers, 97% of which are also Tanker Endorsed, featuring a rigorous hazmat training program for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and related industries.
• Team Expedited Service Expedited freight delivery services with satellite tracking for on-time delivery guarantees, transporting retail merchandise, manufactured goods, automotive parts, and food products with two-driver teams.
• Temperature Controlled (Refrigerated) Service Refrigerated services on 53 ft reefer trailers for transporting fresh meats, produce, hazardous materials, and pharmaceuticals from -10 degrees to protect from freezing.
• Dedicated Services Transportation solutions providing consistent and guaranteed equipment capacity to specific customers for shipments on certain routes, with highly experienced drivers and modern equipment.
• Logistics Services (3PL) Non-asset 3PL logistics services supplementing asset coverage, leveraging a network of reliable carriers to cover customer needs outside of asset availability or geographic coverage.
• Cross Dock Service Cross-docking terminal near Joliet, IL with 34 dock doors and 20,000 sq. ft. of usable space, strategically located minutes from I-80 and I-55 highways for final-mile delivery.
• Dry Warehousing Access to over 200,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space between own facilities and partners' warehouses throughout Chicagoland for general commodity storage.
• Hazmat Warehousing Access to over 100,000 sq. ft. of hazardous warehouse space at Channahon, IL and Melrose Park, IL locations for storage of chemicals and related hazardous materials.
• Owner Operator Program Platform for owner-operators featuring 85% gross revenue share, dedicated dispatch support, transparent settlements, IFTA preparation support, and freight matching, powered by McLeod TMS.
• Heavy Duty Repairs Maintenance and repair services with facilities in Melrose Park, IL and Joliet, IL supporting Merx's fleet and owner-operator partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Owner operators can earn up to $432,000/year in gross revenue (based on McLeod TMS data, updated August 2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Network of Reliable CarriersminorOthersMerx Global's non-asset 3PL department partners with a network of reliable carriers to supplement freight needs outside of Merx's asset coverage area or availability. These partnerships allow Merx to maintain service consistency with its quality standards for customers needing coverage beyond Merx's direct fleet capabilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Werner Enterprises: Werner Enterprises is a publicly traded asset-based truckload carrier with a comparable mix of dry van, refrigerated, and dedicated services, plus a large owner-operator fleet. Its One-Way and Dedicated segments directly compete with Merx for Fortune 500 freight and owner-operator drivers.
• Heartland Express: Heartland Express is an asset-based irregular route truckload carrier with a similar Midwest operating footprint and dry van focus. Comparable scale and asset-heavy model make it a close functional peer for Merx's dry van business.
• Forward Air: Forward Air provides expedited less-than-truckload and truckload services with a strong expedited/team driver focus. Its expedited team offering directly overlaps with Merx's Team Service Expedited Service for time-sensitive freight.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Schneider is one of the largest US truckload, intermodal, and logistics providers with a dedicated, dry van, intermodal, and brokerage portfolio. It competes with Merx for the same Fortune 500 shippers but at significantly larger scale and broader service breadth.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest US truckload carrier with a diversified asset-based, dedicated, and logistics portfolio including refrigerated capacity. It competes with Merx across multiple service lines and has superior scale and capital resources.
• Hub Group: Hub Group is an asset-light intermodal and logistics provider with significant dedicated and brokerage operations. It competes with Merx's 3PL and dedicated capacity offerings for enterprise shippers seeking multimodal solutions.
• Ryder System: Ryder operates dedicated transportation, supply chain solutions, and fleet leasing services with comparable warehousing and cross-dock capabilities. It competes with Merx on dedicated capacity and contract logistics for enterprise customers.
• ArcBest: ArcBest operates asset-based truckload (ABF Freight) alongside asset-light logistics. Its dual asset-plus-brokerage model and enterprise focus mirror Merx's combined truckload and 3PL offering for similar shippers.

Emerging players

• Daseke: Daseke is a specialized flatbed, heavy-haul, and specialized freight carrier that has grown through roll-up acquisitions. Its specialized niche strategy parallels Merx's hazmat specialization approach and serves similar enterprise customers with regulatory-heavy freight.
• Quality Distribution: Quality Distribution is a leading hazmat and chemical bulk carrier with a tank truck focus. Its hazmat specialization, tanker-endorsed driver base, and chemical industry customer mix make it a direct comparable for Merx's hazmat trucking and warehousing business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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