CW Carriers USA

What CW Carriers USA does

CW Carriers USA is a privately held, 100% women-owned asset-based freight brokerage and logistics provider headquartered in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2005. The company operates a hybrid freight coverage model combining a dedicated owned fleet with a brokerage division and a network of over 5,000 carrier relationships, delivering services across Full Truckload (Van, Refrigerated, Flatbed), Less-than-Truckload, Drayage across seven major US port states, Intermodal via partnerships with CSX, Union Pacific, Kansas City Railroad, and CP Rail, and Expedited services including white-glove handling. Operations are supported by dual offices in Tampa, FL and Belgrade, Serbia, the latter providing track-and-trace, scheduling, sales, and accounting coverage aligned to US Eastern working hours, with the company reporting 24/7/365 dispatch availability.

The operating technology stack is centered on McLeod Software's transportation management system for dispatch, accounting, operations, and brokerage management, supplemented by Macropoint for real-time shipment tracking, EDI and API client integrations, and 180+ customizable reports. CW Carriers layers on additional partnerships including Highway (ML/AI-driven digital freight network), Carrier Assure (predictive carrier performance scoring), CargoNet (cargo theft prevention), and Relay Payments (carrier payment processing), and operates a proprietary LTL automation workflow. The customer base is enterprise-led across beverage (PepsiCo), food distribution (Performance Food Group, Agri-Dairy), paper manufacturing (Boise Paper), chemicals (Vibrantz Technologies, CRC Industries), printing (Quad), and retail/grocery (SpartanNash). The company holds EPA SmartWay certification and a certified women-owned business designation, alongside a sustainability program that includes bio-diesel fleet use, facility waste recycling, and a one-tree-per-shipment reforestation partnership with One Tree Planted.

CW Carriers' business model is transaction-fee-based freight brokerage with quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts, operating through a sales-led go-to-market with dedicated client and carrier sales representatives, single points of contact, and customized operations teams. Revenue is generated by brokering full truckload, LTL, drayage, intermodal, and expedited freight with a hybrid dedicated-fleet plus partner-carrier fulfillment model. The company reports a 98%+ on-time delivery track record maintained over multiple years and has quadrupled its workforce over the past two years, indicative of substantial recent operating scale-up.

Name

CW Carriers USA

Legal name

CW Carriers USA Inc

Website

https://cwcarriersusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CW Carriers USA is a women-owned, asset-based freight brokerage and logistics provider headquartered in Tampa, FL, offering Full Truckload, LTL, Drayage, Intermodal, and Expedited services to enterprise shippers across beverage, food, paper, chemicals, printing, and grocery verticals via a dedicated fleet and 5,000+ carrier network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Full truckload shipping
• Less than truckload logistics
• Intermodal rail transport
• Expedited freight delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Freight Brokerage - Full Truckload (FTL): Revenue generated from brokering full truckload shipments using Van, Refrigerated, and Flatbed equipment types. The company leverages both dedicated fleet capacity and partner carrier network to match shipper needs with carrier capacity.
2. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Services: LTL logistics services through collaboration with consolidators in key metropolitan areas along the Eastern Seaboard, extending options and transit times to clients.
3. Drayage Services: Port-to-door shipment management across major ports nationwide including California, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and New Jersey.
4. Intermodal Services: Collaboration with leading tier 1 and tier 2 rail providers (CSX, Union Pacific, Kansas City Railroad, CP Rail) offering cost-effective alternatives to over-the-road transportation.
5. Expedited Services: Expedited freight services featuring sprinter vans to 26" straight trucks with liftgates, including white glove services and specialized handling available 24/7.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CW Carriers USA is an asset-based freight brokerage and logistics provider that moves full truckload (Van, Refrigerated, Flatbed), less-than-truckload, drayage, intermodal, and expedited shipments for enterprise shippers. It combines a dedicated company fleet with a network of 5,000+ partner carriers to deliver capacity, supply chain visibility, and 24/7/365 dispatch nationwide from its Tampa, FL headquarters and Belgrade, Serbia operations office.

Product overview

CW Carriers USA is a women-owned freight transportation and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of services through a hybrid freight coverage model. The core service portfolio includes Full Truckload (FTL) covering Van, Refrigerated, and Flatbed transport; Less-than-Truckload (LTL) with proprietary automation technology; Drayage for port-to-door shipments; Intermodal rail transportation; and Expedited services with liftgate and white glove options. These services are delivered through a combination of a dedicated asset-based fleet and a brokerage division, supported by partnerships with McLeod TMS (transportation management), Macropoint (tracking), Highway (AI-powered freight network), and over 5,000 carrier relationships. The company operates 24/7/365 with customized service teams and maintains offices in Tampa, FL and Belgrade, Serbia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Truckload (FTL) Full Truckload transportation services covering Van, Refrigerated, and Flatbed transport, leveraging dedicated fleet and 5,000+ partner carriers for capacity and supply chain visibility. Targeted at enterprise shippers needing dedicated or recurring full-trailer capacity.
• Less-than-Truckload (LTL) LTL logistics services delivered through collaboration with consolidators in key metropolitan areas along the Eastern Seaboard, supported by a proprietary technology layer that automates the LTL process with precision and transit tracking. Aimed at shippers with smaller freight volumes that do not require a full trailer.
• Drayage
• Intermodal
• Expedited
• Dedicated Fleet Services Asset-based dedicated capacity within CW Carriers' owned fleet, providing firm control over equipment, enhanced cost predictability, and stable service for shippers with recurring or contract freight volumes.
• Brokerage Division

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ on-time delivery track record year after year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Integration7 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• McLeod SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationMcLeod Software is the foremost provider of transportation dispatch, accounting, operations, and brokerage management software with an advanced document management system. CW Carriers is powered by McLeod, utilizing their comprehensive TMS platform offering over 180 customizable reports.
• SmartWay (EPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPA's SmartWay program is the gold standard of fuel efficiency and emissions accounting in the freight transportation sector. As a certified SmartWay partner, CW Carriers tracks sustainability efforts consistent with industry best practices.
• CargoNetmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCargoNet is a renowned industry leader specializing in cargo theft prevention and enhancing recovery rates. CW Carriers has forged a strategic partnership with CargoNet to deliver safe and safeguarded cargo transportation.
• Carrier AssuremajorTechnology or IntegrationCarrier Assure is pioneering performance scoring software with capability to anticipate and forecast how carriers will handle transportation of goods, ensuring exceptional reliability and efficiency for CW Carriers clients.
• Relay PaymentsmajorTechnology or IntegrationRelay Payments provides payment solutions for the transportation industry. Through this strategic collaboration, CW Carriers offers carriers a seamless and secure payment processing experience, elevating carrier satisfaction and optimizing financial operations.
• One Tree PlantedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne Tree Planted is a prominent non-profit organization specializing in global reforestation initiatives. CW Carriers has committed to planting one tree for every shipment handled through this partnership, demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability.
• HighwaymajorTechnology or IntegrationHighway is a prominent digital freight network at the forefront of connecting shippers and carriers through cutting-edge technology. Their platform, driven by machine learning and artificial intelligence, offers heightened efficiency and cost-effectiveness for CW Carriers operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RXO: RXO is a pure-play freight brokerage spun out of XPO, providing truckload, less-than-truckload, and managed transportation for enterprise shippers - directly comparable to CW Carriers' brokerage core.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner runs a dedicated, one-way, and logistics services business (Werner Logistics), competing with CW Carriers in dedicated fleet and truckload brokerage for enterprise shippers.
• ArcBest: ArcBest operates an LTL network alongside asset-based truckload, logistics, and managed transportation - directly comparable to CW Carriers' modal mix of LTL plus dedicated/brokerage truckload.
• Echo Global Logistics: Echo is a non-asset-based freight broker managing truckload and LTL capacity for enterprise customers, competing with CW Carriers for the same mid-to-large shipper accounts.
• Landstar System: Landstar operates an asset-light truckload and freight brokerage network of owner-operators and agents, closely mirroring CW Carriers' hybrid asset-based + brokerage model across FTL, LTL, and expedited services.

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is one of the largest U.S. truckload carriers and runs an LTL operation (acquired from U.S. Xpress and AAA Cooper), making it an incumbent competitor across both TL and LTL sides of CW Carriers' business.
• Schneider National: Schneider is a major truckload, intermodal, and logistics provider with dedicated, brokerage, and supply chain services competing with CW Carriers across most modalities.
• Hub Group: Hub Group is one of North America's largest intermodal marketing companies and offers complementary truckload and logistics services - directly comparable to CW Carriers' intermodal product.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt operates dedicated, intermodal, and an asset-light brokerage segment (JBI) that competes with CW Carriers' full suite across truckload, intermodal, and brokerage for Fortune 500 shippers.

Emerging players

• Mode Global (Mode Transportation): Mode Transportation is a non-asset 3PL providing managed transportation, truckload, and intermodal services via a broker/agent network - an emerging comparable to CW Carriers' brokerage model with overlapping enterprise customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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