What Wider Group does

Wider Group Inc. is a privately held Midwest truckload carrier headquartered in South Holland, Illinois, operating domestic US freight services through a 100% owner-operator model. The company was founded circa 2014-2015 by professional drivers and grew from 5 trucks to a fleet of more than 100 power units and over 300 2019-model 53 ft. dry-vans within roughly three years. Core operations center on full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) dry-van transportation, with the fleet standardized to 2016-and-newer units to minimize downtime and support a reported 98% on-time delivery rate.

The company's service portfolio extends beyond core truckload through three sub-brands — Wider Logistics (brokerage, intermodal, power only, final mile, freight management), Wider Distribution (EDI-enabled supply chain optimization), and Wider Delivery (total transportation and final mile solutions) — alongside a Dedicated Solutions offering that takes over private fleet operations for shippers. Underlying technology consists of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for customer integration, GPS-based real-time trailer tracking for 24/7 shipment visibility, and 100% Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance across the fleet. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software platform, or third-party technology partnerships are documented.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-load transaction fees on FTL/LTL freight, supplemented by managed-services revenue from dedicated fleet contracts and brokerage pass-through on logistics services. The go-to-market motion is direct sales targeting Midwest shippers and manufacturers, with phone outreach and the website as primary customer channels, while driver capacity is sourced through owner-operator recruitment via Driver Reach and IntelliApp portals. The owner-operator economics — drivers receive 80% of gross revenue per load and pay $143/week trailer rent — transfer fleet acquisition costs to contractors and are central to the cost structure. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Wider Group

Legal name

Wider Group Inc.

Website

https://widergroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wider Group Inc. is a privately held Midwest truckload carrier offering FTL/LTL, dedicated fleet, brokerage, and final-mile services to Midwest shippers through a 100% owner-operator model and a modern 300+ dry-van fleet based in South Holland, Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truckload Freight Transportation

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload (484122), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC), Pool Distribution / Multi-Stop LTL Carriers (TLADAEAF)

Keywords

• Truckload freight transportation
• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Dry van carrier
• Logistics brokerage services
• Dedicated fleet solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

South Holland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truckload/Freight Transportation: Full Truckload (FTL) and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight transportation services. The company operates a modern DryVan fleet for domestic USA operations with single and team drivers. Revenue is generated per shipment/load based on distance, weight, and service requirements.
2. Logistics and Brokerage: Supply chain solutions including brokerage, intermodal, power only, final mile, and freight management services. Acts as a logistics provider matching shippers with carriers.
3. Dedicated Fleet Solutions: Private fleet outsourcing solutions where Wider Group assumes all fleet responsibilities using asset-based capacity. Optimizes efficiency, mitigates risks, and controls costs for customers.
4. Owner Operator Revenue Share: Pay drivers 80% of gross revenue on each load with trailer rent of $143 per week. This is a cost structure for driver partnerships rather than direct revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wider Group is a Midwest asset-based truckload carrier that provides freight transportation and supply chain logistics services using a modern fleet of over 300 2019-model 53 ft. dry-vans. Its core offerings span Full Truckload (FTL) and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight, end-to-end logistics including brokerage, intermodal, power only, final mile, and freight management, EDI-enabled Wider Distribution, dedicated fleet outsourcing, and final-mile delivery, served through a 100% owner-operator driver model under dedicated partnership engagements with Midwest shippers and manufacturers.

Product overview

Wider Group is a Midwest truckload carrier offering a comprehensive suite of logistics and transportation services. The company operates a modern fleet of over 300 2019 53 ft. dry-vans and provides five interconnected service offerings: LTL & Truckload (core truckload and less-than-truckload shipping), Logistics (brokerage, intermodal, power only, final mile, and freight management), Wider Distribution (EDI-enabled supply chain management), Dedicated Solutions (private fleet outsourcing), and Delivery (total transportation and final mile). The company leverages EDI technology and GPS-based trailer tracking to maintain real-time shipment visibility across all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wider Logistics: Supply chain solutions including Brokerage, Intermodel, Power Only, Final Mile, and Freight Management services.
• Wider Distribution
• Wider Delivery

Products and services

• LTL & Truckload Full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services with personalized customer service to help shippers make cost-effective distribution decisions; targeted at Midwest shippers and manufacturers needing domestic U.S. freight transportation.
• Logistics Supply chain management solutions including Brokerage, Intermodal, Power Only, Final Mile, and Freight Management services for businesses needing end-to-end logistics coordination beyond asset-based trucking.
• Wider Distribution Distribution and supply chain optimization services utilizing EDI technology for real-time shipment tracking and status updates between Wider Group and customer systems.
• Dedicated Solutions Complete private fleet outsourcing solutions where Wider Group assumes all fleet responsibilities including providing asset-based capacity, optimizing efficiency, mitigating risks, and controlling costs for customers that want to outsource their private trucking operation.
• Delivery Product delivery services offering total transportation and final mile solutions with professional drivers representing customers during deliveries; designed for businesses needing end-to-end delivery service from linehaul through last drop-off.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% On-Time Delivery rating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: One of the largest US truckload and intermodal carriers with asset-based capacity plus extensive brokerage and logistics services - the dominant incumbent Wider competes against on mid-tier Midwest shipper RFPs.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Largest US less-than-truckload carrier - the standard benchmark Wider implicitly competes with for any shipper balancing LTL versus hybrid LTL/TL strategies.
• Werner Enterprises: Large national truckload carrier with dedicated, logistics and final-mile service lines mirroring Wider's product set, but at dramatically greater scale - sets the bar for dedicated wins in the Midwest.
• Hub Group: Intermodal-led logistics provider with sizable truckload brokerage and dedicated operations; comparable to the Wider Logistics / Wider Distribution service lines on brokerage and intermodal.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: National truckload and intermodal incumbent offering integrated capacity, dedicated and brokerage; the dominant competitor for any Midwest shipper moving to multi-mode outsourcing.
• Heartland Express: Nationally operating asset-based irregular-route truckload carrier with similar Midwest roots, public-company scale, and a dry-van heavy fleet; useful benchmark for asset quality and on-time positioning.
• Saia Inc. Public LTL carrier with growing truckload-adjacent and final-mile services; relevant comparison for the LTL product Wider Group markets and the dedicated/final-mile lines.

Direct peers

• Paschall Truck Lines: Mid-sized US truckload carrier headquartered in Kentucky with a mix of company drivers and owner-operators across dry van, dedicated and intermodal - similar scale and service mix to Wider.
• Roehl Transport: Privately held Midwestern truckload carrier emphasizing owner-operator partnerships, dedicated and van services - matches Wider on regional focus, OO-heavy model and mid-sized asset base.
• Dart Transit & Service Co. Mid-sized asset-based truckload carrier with a Midwest operating footprint, mix of company drivers and owner-operators, and complementary logistics/brokerage services - the closest comparable to Wider in size, region and driver model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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