Ultra Logistics

What Ultra Logistics does

Ultra Logistics, Inc. is a privately held, US-domestic third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Founded in 2003 with operating roots tracing to 1963 asset-based trucking and 1970s 3PL activity, the company brokers truckload freight between Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 shippers and a network of 20,000-25,000+ vetted motor carriers across all 48 contiguous states. Its service portfolio spans dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and intermodal transportation, supplemented by supply chain management consulting for end-to-end logistics optimization. Primary end-markets are manufacturing, food and beverage, retail, and sporting goods. Revenue mechanics are primarily transaction-based (brokerage take-rates and per-load fees) plus professional services fees for supply chain consulting, with quote-based, non-publicly disclosed pricing negotiated per lane, equipment type, and contract term.

The company's technology core is a proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS) accessible via web portals for both customers and carriers at tms-ultl.loadtracking.com. The portal provides 24/7 load tracking, bidding, freight history, and live-help access. It is integrated with EDI for tendering and tracking, and supplemented by third-party visibility and routing tools including MacroPoint, FourKites, Mile Maker, PC Miler, and Truckers Tools. Differentiated features include a Capacity Finder Tool for matching carrier supply to shipper demand and dedicated-lane postings that lock in recurring freight corridors for partner carriers. Operational support is delivered by dedicated account managers and 24/7 customer service and carrier relations teams.

Go-to-market is enterprise-direct: Business Development Managers and Senior Operations Managers cultivate Fortune 500/1000 accounts, supported by inside sales (phone/email) and self-service portal access. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no funding rounds. Leadership comprises Dan Dent (CEO), Anthony Carretta (COO), and Directors of Business Development Joe Guinta and Ron Marten. The firm is EPA SmartWay-affiliated for sustainability compliance and CCPA-compliant for consumer privacy. A reported acquisition of Hidrovias do Brasil on 2025-09-22 would, if accurate, represent a notable geographic and modal expansion into South American inland waterway logistics; this should be validated given the company's otherwise stated US-only operational footprint.

Name

Ultra Logistics

Legal name

Ultra Logistics, Inc.

Website

http://www.ultralogistics.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ultra Logistics is a privately held US-domestic third-party logistics provider that brokers truckload, refrigerated, flatbed, and intermodal freight between Fortune 500/1000 shippers and a 20,000+ carrier network, supported by a proprietary TMS portal and supply chain consulting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation Management Services (TMS-as-a-Service / Managed Transportation) (TLAIANAB), Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed) (TLAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Third party logistics
• Truckload brokerage
• Freight transportation
• Supply chain management
• Transportation management system

Headquarters

HQ city

Fair Lawn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truckload Brokerage: As a 3PL provider, Ultra Logistics brokers freight between shippers (customers) and carriers. They charge transaction fees or take a percentage of freight revenue for arranging transportation of dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed shipments.
2. Supply Chain Management Services: Consulting and management services for supply chain optimization, planning, designing, implementing, transporting, and optimizing supply chain operations.
3. Intermodal Transportation: Combining rail and truck transportation for cost-effective freight movement with dedicated team support for scheduling, dispatching, and risk management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ultra Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that brokers truckload freight between enterprise shippers and a nationwide network of motor carriers, offering dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and intermodal transportation services. The company also provides supply chain management consulting for planning, designing, implementing, and optimizing supply chain operations. Service delivery is enabled by a proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS) with personalized customer and carrier portals that provide 24/7 load tracking, bid gathering, and freight visibility.

Product overview

Ultra Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a platform-based portfolio centered on their proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS) Portal, which provides 24/7 web-based access for both customers and carriers to track freight, manage shipments, and access load boards. The core offering is complemented by specialized transportation services including Dry Van, Refrigerated, and Flatbed trucking, Intermodal transportation combining rail and truck flexibility, and Supply Chain Management Consulting for end-to-end optimization. The company maintains a network of 25,000+ vetted carriers across the United States and offers dedicated operations lanes for consistent carrier loads. Key features include the Capacity Finder Tool and continuous shipment visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Management System (TMS) Portal Web-based platform providing 24/7 access for enterprise customers and motor carriers to track freight, view load history, gather bids, and receive real-time shipment updates. The portal includes dedicated customer and carrier experiences with live help support.
• Dry Van Truckload Services Truckload dry van transportation for manufactured goods, retail goods, food goods, and raw materials across dedicated and spot load lanes throughout the United States.
• Refrigerated Truckload Services Temperature-controlled transportation for perishable goods with committed lanes, dedicated lanes, and spot loads, supported by 50+ years of combined leadership experience in refrigerated goods transportation.
• Flatbed Truckload Services Flatbed transportation for oversized or specialized cargo with committed lanes, dedicated lanes, and spot loads across the United States.
• Intermodal Transportation Combined rail and truck transportation service optimizing cost and efficiency for freight movement across the United States, with a dedicated team supporting scheduling, dispatching, and risk management.
• Supply Chain Management Consulting End-to-end supply chain consulting including planning, designing, implementing, and optimizing transportation operations for enterprise customers.
• Dedicated Lane Operations Dedicated carrier opportunities providing consistent and committed loads for carriers across specific lanes, including dry van drop trailer programs between named city pairs across TX, KS, NM, CO, AZ, OK, AR, OH, MO, KY, and LA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 20,000+ carriers nationwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EPA SmartWay PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltra Logistics is a SmartWay Partner, demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability in transportation operations. SmartWay is an EPA program that helps businesses improve supply chain sustainability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Landstar System: Non-asset-based transportation services company using a network of independent agents and owner-operators to arrange truckload freight. Closely comparable asset-light, network-driven brokerage model serving enterprise shippers across the US.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: The largest North American third-party logistics provider, offering truckload and LTL brokerage, intermodal, and managed transportation services to enterprise shippers. Directly comparable asset-light brokerage model with similar enterprise customer base and multi-modal service portfolio.
• Echo Global Logistics: Technology-enabled 3PL offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation services to enterprise shippers. Comparable asset-light brokerage model with proprietary TMS technology and similar enterprise customer base.
• RXO: Asset-light truckload brokerage spun off from XPO Logistics, focused on arranging truckload freight for shippers across North America. Directly comparable business model in freight brokerage with similar customer profile and 3PL service orientation.
• Coyote Logistics: Asset-based 3PL now owned by UPS, providing truckload brokerage, managed transportation, and supply chain solutions. Comparable as a multi-modal freight broker with strong enterprise customer relationships and digital platform capabilities.
• ArcBest: Asset-based logistics company offering truckload brokerage (MoLo), LTL (ABF Freight), and intermodal services. Comparable brokerage and intermodal service offerings serving enterprise shippers.
• Hub Group: Asset-light intermodal and logistics services company combining rail and truck capacity for enterprise shippers. Comparable multi-modal 3PL offering with significant intermodal capability similar to Ultra's intermodal service line.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Large asset-based carrier operating truckload, intermodal, and logistics segments including brokerage. Comparable across service lines (truckload, intermodal, brokerage) but with material owned-asset exposure.
• XPO Logistics: Large global logistics provider with significant North American LTL, brokerage, and managed transportation operations. Comparable brokerage and managed transportation offerings, though broader portfolio includes LTL trucking.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large asset-based trucking and intermodal company with a significant brokerage segment (J.B. Hunt 360). Comparable across brokerage, intermodal, and dedicated contract services, though significantly larger and asset-heavy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ultralogistics

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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