Trekker

What Trekker does

Trekker is a privately held US transportation and logistics provider founded in 1978, headquartered at 8122 Bunkum Road, Caseyville, Illinois. The company operates a dual business model combining an asset-based full truckload fleet (Freightliner Cascadia tractors and Utility VS2DX composite high-cube trailers, with an average tractor age of 23 months and trailer age of 36 months) and a freight brokerage that matches shippers to carrier partners. Services span dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and drop trailer capacity delivered via long-haul, regional, and local routes, with concentrated power markets in St. Louis, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, the Greater Davenport IA area, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Atlanta.

The technology stack is centered on a transportation management and logistics operations platform with fleet tracking and freight monitoring capabilities, plus a freight booking and tracking tool for carrier partners. Vehicles are equipped with advanced safety systems (active brake assist, roll stability, adaptive cruise control, forward-facing cameras). No AI/ML systems, public APIs, or third-party integrations are documented, and no patents or proprietary data assets are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees on asset-based freight and brokerage margin on third-party carrier capacity. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting mid-market and enterprise shippers, supplemented by direct phone outreach and a modest digital presence on the company website (gotrekker.com), Facebook, and LinkedIn. Customer base spans manufacturing, logistics, and transportation end-markets, with one named shipper testimonial (a window and door manufacturer) and three named carrier partners (Speedy Peedy, Kirkman Trucking, Midnight Logistics). No financial figures, headcount, or external capital events are disclosed.

Name

Trekker

Legal name

Trekker

Website

https://gotrekker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Trekker is a privately held, Illinois-based full truckload carrier and freight broker founded in 1978, operating company-owned Freightliner tractors alongside a carrier partner network to serve mid-market and enterprise shippers across seven US power markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truckload Transportation and Freight Brokerage

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Equipment Transport (Flatbed, Step-Deck, Lowboy, Car Carrier) (TLAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Full truckload services
• Freight brokerage
• Dry van transportation
• Refrigerated trucking
• Logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Caseyville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full Truckload Services: Asset-based transportation services using company-owned fleet of trucks and trailers. Revenue generated through freight charges based on distance, weight, and service type (dry van, refrigerated, flatbed).
2. Brokerage Services: Customized logistics solutions matching shipper needs with carrier capacity. Revenue generated through transaction fees and margin on freight arranged between shippers and carriers.
3. Specialized Transportation Services: Services include dry van, drop trailers, refrigerated, flatbed, long-haul, regional, and local transportation. Revenue from specialized freight handling and premium service offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trekker is a privately owned transportation and logistics provider that delivers full truckload freight services across North America using its own fleet of modern Freightliner Cascadia tractors and Utility VS2DX trailers. It complements asset-based capacity with a freight brokerage arm that connects shippers with carrier partners and offers dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, drop trailer, long-haul, regional, and local services.

Product overview

Trekker is a premier transportation and logistics provider serving businesses across North America since 1978. The company operates a unified platform combining owned asset-based services with brokerage solutions. The core offerings include dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and drop trailer services supported by the company's modern fleet of Freightliner Cascadia tractors and Utility VS2DX composite high-cube trailers. These transportation services are offered across multiple operational models including long-haul, regional, and local delivery. The brokerage division complements the asset fleet by customizing logistics solutions tailored to customer needs, providing flexible capacity through a network of carrier partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Van Truckload Service Full truckload dry van transportation service for shipping non-perishable cargo in enclosed trailers, offered to business shippers across North America.
• Refrigerated Truckload Service Temperature-controlled truckload service for perishable goods requiring specific temperature ranges during transit, for shippers across North America.
• Flatbed Truckload Service Flatbed truckload service for oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped cargo that cannot fit in enclosed trailers, for industrial and commercial shippers.
• Drop Trailer Service Drop trailer service allowing carriers to leave trailers at loading or unloading facilities for flexible scheduling and improved turnaround.
• Asset-Based Fleet Service Company-owned fleet transportation service utilizing owned Freightliner Cascadia tractors and Utility trailers for reliable full truckload capacity.
• Freight Brokerage Customized logistics solutions connecting shippers with carriers, offering competitive rates and flexible scheduling for freight transportation across North America.
• Long-Haul Truckload Service Long-distance full truckload transportation covering extended routes across North America.
• Regional Truckload Service Regional transportation service focused on specific geographic areas and regional routes for shippers within Trekker's power markets.
• Local Truckload Service Local transportation and delivery services for short-distance shipments within regional areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% on-time delivery performance on committed loads for key customers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ArcBest: ArcBest operates an asset-based LTL and truckload carrier alongside a major freight brokerage (MoLo). The hybrid model and customer profile are closely aligned with Trekker's combined asset and brokerage offering.
• Hub Group: Hub Group operates a hybrid intermodal and truckload brokerage model with owned assets and carrier partnerships, serving enterprise and mid-market shippers across North America. Highly comparable to Trekker's asset-plus-brokerage structure and customer base.
• Landstar System: Landstar is a non-asset-based freight transportation services company using a network of independent agents and owner-operators. Comparable to Trekker's brokerage and carrier-partner model, though Landstar's asset-light structure is the inverse of Trekker's asset-heavy approach.
• Heartland Express: Heartland Express operates irregular route TL and dedicated truckload services across the U.S. Comparable to Trekker's asset-based dry van and refrigerated services with similar customer profile.
• RXO: RXO is a pure-play freight brokerage spun off from XPO, connecting shippers with carriers across TL and LTL. Comparable to Trekker's brokerage arm and a direct competitor in matching shippers with carrier capacity.
• Marten Transport: Marten Transport operates TL, refrigerated, and intermodal services with a focus on safety and modern equipment. Similar to Trekker in TL and refrigerated service mix and modern fleet emphasis.
• NFI Industries: NFI is a privately held, family-owned transportation and logistics provider with dedicated trucking, brokerage, and distribution services. Closely comparable to Trekker as a privately-held multi-mode freight operator.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner is a mid-to-large TL carrier with dedicated, one-way, and brokerage services. Comparable to Trekker in its asset-based TL operations and dedicated/specialized freight capabilities, though at larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Schneider is one of the largest publicly traded TL, intermodal, and logistics providers in North America. Overlaps with Trekker's full truckload and brokerage services but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt is a major North American intermodal and dedicated contract services provider with a large truckload and brokerage segment. Broadly comparable to Trekker but at vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GoTrekker
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trekker

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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