Roadlink Express

What Roadlink Express does

Roadlink Express, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, asset-based CDL Class A trucking company headquartered in Ham Lake, Minnesota. The company operates a fleet of 53' standard dry vans alongside what it describes as innovative and exclusive double deck dry vans, the latter designed to double freight capacity for specialized and fragile cargo such as powersports equipment. Roadlink services all 48 continental U.S. states with primary operational emphasis on the Midwest, South, Southeast, and Northwest regions, and offers adjacent outdoor storage as a support service. The company positions itself as a cost-effective freight solution for SMB and mid-market shippers requiring flexible handling of both full loads and smaller shipments that larger carriers may decline.

The business operates on a transactional, quote-based freight pricing model with no publicly disclosed rates. Its go-to-market is a dual-track sales motion: direct B2B relationships with shippers for freight capacity, and a recruiter-led direct hiring model targeting CDL-A company drivers and owner-operators, supported by a $2,500 referral bonus program. The company emphasizes driver-friendly policies including no forced dispatch, no slip seating, flexible home time, new/late-model tractors, weekly cash advances, and a 401k with company match. Reported operational performance includes an owner-operator deadhead rate of less than 5%, compared to an industry standard of 10-12%.

Roadlink is privately held with no external funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed M&A activity, and no public revenue figures. Ownership is held by Curt, identified as a co-founder and owner. The company employs between 11 and 50 people based on firmographic data. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, regulatory actions, or external partnerships were disclosed in the available data.

Name

Roadlink Express

Legal name

Roadlink Express, Inc.

Website

https://roadlinkexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roadlink Express is a family-owned, asset-based trucking company operating 53' standard and exclusive double deck dry vans to transport specialized and general freight across all 48 continental U.S. states, serving SMB and mid-market shippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking/Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLADADAA

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Truckload (TL) Motor Carriers

Keywords

• Dry van trucking
• Freight transportation
• Asset-based carrier
• Specialized freight hauling
• CDL trucking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Andover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trucking/Freight Transportation Services: Revenue generated from transporting a variety of products and goods for customers using the company's fleet of dry vans. The company services all 48 continental U.S. states, providing transportation services to shippers with freight needs ranging from small shipments to full trailer loads.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Roadlink Express is a family-owned, asset-based CDL Class A trucking company providing freight transportation services across all 48 continental U.S. states. The company operates a fleet of 53' standard dry vans alongside innovative, exclusive double deck dry vans designed to double the capacity for specialized and fragile freight. The company also offers outdoor storage facilities for vehicle and equipment storage needs.

Product overview

Roadlink Express is a family-owned and operated, asset-based CDL Class A trucking company headquartered in Ham Lake, MN, with over 50 years of industry experience. The company operates a fleet of 53' standard dry vans and exclusive innovative double deck dry vans, providing nationwide freight transportation services primarily in the midwest, south, southeast, and northwest regions. The core product is its dry van fleet, supported by specialized double deck equipment designed to double capacity for fragile or specialized freight, along with outdoor storage options. The company serves as a cost-effective trucking solution for powersports and general freight transport across all 48 continental U.S. states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Double Deck Dry Vans Freight Service Innovative and exclusive double deck dry van trailer service that doubles the amount of specialized and/or fragile freight that can be transported, reducing shipping costs and increasing peace of mind for customers with fragile or specialized cargo such as powersports equipment.
• Standard 53' Dry Van Freight Transportation Standard 53-foot dry van trailer transportation for a variety of products and goods across all 48 continental U.S. states, serving customers needing reliable freight services.
• Transportation and Logistics Services Asset-based CDL Class A trucking services including load planning, dispatch, asset tracking, maintenance forecasting, and performance analytics, with over 50 years of transportation industry experience serving the continental U.S.
• Outdoor Storage Outdoor storage facilities available to customers for vehicle and equipment storage needs.

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

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heartland Express: Heartland Express is a publicly traded asset-based TL dry van carrier with comparable service profile — long-haul, no-touch freight for shippers nationwide. Comparable in mid-market TL positioning and dry van equipment mix.
• Marten Transport: Marten Transport operates an asset-based TL fleet including dry van, refrigerated, and intermodal services across the U.S. Similar mid-size asset-based model with comparable customer segments and geographic reach.
• CRST International: CRST is one of the largest privately held TL carriers in the U.S., offering dry van, dedicated, and expedited services with comparable asset-based operations and driver-recruiting orientation.
• Prime Inc. Prime Inc. is a privately held asset-based TL carrier offering refrigerated, flatbed, and tanker services with strong driver-training and owner-operator programs similar to Roadlink's recruiting emphasis.
• Anderson Trucking Service (ATS): ATS is a privately held, asset-based carrier specializing in heavy-haul, flatbed, and specialized freight across the U.S. Comparable mid-size family-style carrier with owner-operator focus and specialty equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Schneider is a major publicly traded TL, intermodal, and logistics provider with asset-based operations across all 48 states. A broader incumbent with overlapping dry van and dedicated capacity but vastly larger scale.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner Enterprises is one of the largest U.S. TL carriers with dedicated, one-way, and logistics services. Overlaps with Roadlink on asset-based dry van capacity but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest TL carrier in North America, operating dry van, refrigerated, and dedicated capacity. A broad incumbent competing for the same shipper freight pool but at much larger scale.
• J.B. Hunt Transport: J.B. Hunt is a publicly traded intermodal and dedicated capacity provider with significant TL operations. Overlaps with Roadlink on asset-based trucking for shippers but with materially larger scale and technology stack.

Regional players

• Western Logistics Inc. Western Logistics is a privately held asset-based TL carrier focused on dry van and specialized freight across the western U.S. Comparable in size, family-owned culture, and asset-based model, but with regional rather than national primary focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/roadlinkexpress
• Xx.com/driveroadlink
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roadlink-express

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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