Merge Transportation

What Merge Transportation does

Merge Transportation is a third-party logistics (3PL) freight brokerage headquartered at 1525 Ashley River Rd, Suite B, Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 2020 and operating with 11-50 employees, the company arranges the transportation of freight across North America through nine service categories: Dry Van, Reefer (refrigerated), Intermodal (rail), Flatbed, LTL (less-than-truckload), Hazmat, Expedited and Teams, Drop Trailer, and Dedicated Solutions. Its customer base is broad and horizontal, targeting shippers of all sizes across the United States requiring single-mode or multi-modal freight capacity.

The company's underlying platform combines a customized automated carrier selection process with real-time shipment tracking via ELD, GPS, email, or direct calls. Merge Transportation differentiates itself by positioning as a no-frills, cost-efficient alternative to complex tech-heavy transportation management platforms, opting not to charge customers for features they do not use. Acquired by Nuvocargo in April 2025, Merge Transportation became a wholly-owned subsidiary, with Nuvocargo planning to integrate its proprietary NuvoOS technology ecosystem to enhance visibility and customer experience.

Merge Transportation generates revenue as a transactional freight broker, earning fees or margins on arranged shipments between shippers and carriers. Pricing is fully quote-based and varies by service type, distance, weight, and commodity, with no publicly disclosed rate cards. The go-to-market is sales-led: customers request quotes through the website for any of the nine service types, and a direct sales team manages enterprise engagements supported by 24/7 phone and email availability. Prior to acquisition, the company self-reported recognition as the "#1 Fastest Growing Company in South Carolina."

Name

Merge Transportation

Legal name

Merge Transportation

Website

https://mergetransportation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Merge Transportation is a Charleston, SC-based 3PL freight brokerage arranging full truckload, LTL, refrigerated, intermodal, flatbed, hazmat, expedited, drop trailer, and dedicated shipments across North America, acquired by Nuvocargo in April 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Brokerage & Logistics Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Domestic Intermodal Rail-Truck (COFC/TOFC) (TLADAFAA), Cross-Border LTL (US-MX/US-CA) (TLADAEAI)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage
• Third-party logistics
• Dry van shipping
• Intermodal transport
• Flatbed trucking

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: As a 3PL provider, Merge Transportation generates revenue by arranging transportation of freight for shippers, earning transaction fees or margins on shipped loads. Services cover Full Truckload, LTL, Refrigerated, Rail, Air, and Hazmat transportation across North America.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Merge Transportation is a 3PL freight brokerage that arranges the transportation of goods for shippers across multiple modes including Dry Van, Reefer, Intermodal, Flatbed, LTL, Hazmat, Expedited and Teams, Drop Trailer, and Dedicated Solutions. The company connects shippers with motor carriers and manages the end-to-end coordination of freight movement across the United States.

Product overview

Merge Transportation is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a comprehensive suite of freight transportation services throughout North America. The company provides nine core service offerings: Dry Van, Reefer (refrigerated), Intermodal (rail), Flatbed, LTL (Less Than Truckload), Hazmat, Expedited and Teams, Drop Trailer, and Dedicated Solutions. Positioned as a simpler alternative to complex tech-heavy logistics platforms, Merge focuses on delivering straightforward, cost-effective transportation with on-time pick-ups and deliveries. The company utilizes automated carrier selection and real-time tracking (ELD, GPS) but emphasizes minimal complexity and customized service based on individual customer needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Van Truckload Brokerage Full-truckload dry van freight brokerage service for shippers needing enclosed trailer capacity for general commodities across the United States.
• Reefer (Refrigerated) Brokerage Refrigerated truckload brokerage service for shippers transporting temperature-sensitive commodities such as food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals.
• Intermodal Brokerage Intermodal freight services combining rail and truck transportation for shippers seeking cost-effective long-haul container movement.
• Flatbed Brokerage Flatbed trucking brokerage for shippers moving oversized, heavy, or construction-related freight requiring open-deck trailers.
• LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Brokerage Less-than-truckload freight brokerage for shippers with smaller shipment sizes that do not require a full trailer.
• Hazmat Freight Brokerage Specialized hazardous materials freight brokerage for shippers moving regulated dangerous goods, utilizing certified and compliant carriers.
• Expedited and Teams Service Expedited and team-driver freight service for time-critical shipments requiring fast transit and continuous movement.
• Drop Trailer Program Drop-trailer service in which trailers are left at shipper or consignee facilities for flexible loading and unloading windows.
• Dedicated Solutions Dedicated trucking capacity solutions providing committed equipment and drivers to shippers with consistent freight volumes.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NuvocargocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuvocargo acquired Merge Transportation to expand its footprint across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The acquisition enables Nuvocargo to offer a broader service portfolio including freight brokerage, customs brokerage, and managed transportation. Nuvocargo plans to integrate its proprietary tech ecosystem NuvoOS into Merge Transportation's operations to enhance visibility, customer experience, and deliver stronger P&L leverage. This acquisition strengthens Nuvocargo's position amid rising tariff volatility and evolving trade policies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coyote Logistics: Non-asset freight brokerage now owned by RXO, offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and expedited capacity across North America. Highly comparable multi-modal brokerage model with similar carrier-sourcing and shipper-engagement approach.
• RXO Inc. Pure-play North American freight brokerage (spun off from XPO) with truckload, LTL, and managed transportation. Directly competes in same multi-modal brokerage category as Merge, with similar non-asset model and shipper relationships.
• Landstar System: Non-asset, agent-based freight transportation services provider with truckload, LTL, intermodal, and expedited offerings across North America. Comparable asset-light brokerage model with multi-modal service breadth similar to Merge.
• Echo Global Logistics: Non-asset 3PL freight broker offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation across North America. Most structurally similar peer to Merge as a technology-enabled non-asset multi-modal brokerage of comparable size focus.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Multi-modal transportation and brokerage provider with intermodal, dedicated, truckload, and ICS brokerage divisions. Competes directly with Merge on truckload brokerage and intermodal but with owned asset capacity and J.B. Hunt 360 digital platform.
• Hub Group: Intermodal and logistics provider with brokerage, dedicated, and final mile services across North America. Overlaps with Merge on intermodal, truckload brokerage, and dedicated solutions, but with owned intermodal container assets.
• Schneider National: Asset-based and non-asset transportation provider with truckload, intermodal, logistics brokerage, and dedicated services. Comparable multi-modal service portfolio to Merge, with brokerage arm competing directly on shipper relationships.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American non-asset 3PL with global freight forwarding, truckload brokerage, LTL, intermodal, and managed services. Operates the same multi-modal brokerage model as Merge but at vastly greater scale and with proprietary Navisphere TMS platform.

Emerging players

• Uber Freight: Tech-enabled digital freight brokerage leveraging Uber's technology platform for truckload and intermodal capacity matching. Competes in same shipper-broker-carrier value chain as Merge but with proprietary technology stack and larger capital base.

Others

• Nuvocargo: Cross-border freight technology company that acquired Merge Transportation in April 2025. Operates freight brokerage, customs brokerage, and managed transportation across US, Mexico, and Canada via proprietary NuvoOS platform; now Merge's parent company and most relevant ecosystem partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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