What Ambufreight does

Ambufreight Inc. is a privately held, non-asset freight brokerage and transportation services company headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded circa 2019 and operating with 101-250 employees. The company acts as an intermediary between shippers and a network of CDL and non-CDL owner-operators, offering a multi-modal product surface that includes full truckload (reefer, dry van, hotshot), expedited shipping, box truck, straight truck, cargo van, sprinter van, and semi truck services across North America from Mexico to Alaska and Hawaii.

The underlying operating model is a two-sided marketplace: Ambufreight sources carrier capacity from independent owner-operators (recruited through dedicated CDL and Non-CDL HR departments and partner channels such as Owner Operator Land) and matches it to shipper demand acquired via a website-driven quote request flow, Google remarketing, and direct sales. The platform is not a technology product in the software sense; there is no disclosed API, mobile application beyond a text-based communication app for non-CDL partners, or proprietary matching/pricing engine. Service differentiation rests on equipment-type breadth, 24/7 multilingual dispatch, and owner-operator programs that include fuel advances, a plate program, weekly direct deposit, and health benefits.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis through brokerage spreads and direct freight transportation billings, with all pricing handled as custom quotes per shipment rather than published rate cards. The customer base is described as "businesses of all sizes" plus individuals needing freight delivery, with no anchor enterprise logos disclosed. The company has not raised disclosed outside funding and operates without a parent entity, making it a bootstrapped, owner-operator-anchored freight platform competing in a fragmented non-asset brokerage market.

Name

Ambufreight

Legal name

Ambufreight Inc.

Website

https://ambufreight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ambufreight Inc. is a Houston-based, non-asset freight brokerage connecting shippers with a North American network of CDL and non-CDL owner-operators across multi-modal equipment types (semi, box, straight, cargo, sprinter van) and expedited shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Brokerage and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) / Groupage Forwarding (TLACACAB)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage
• Truckload shipping
• Expedited freight
• Owner operator network
• Logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: Acting as a middleman between shippers and carriers, facilitating transportation of goods by connecting shippers with suitable carriers, negotiating rates, and managing logistics. Revenue generated through brokerage fees and rate differentials.
2. Freight Transportation Services: Direct freight transportation services provided through network of owner-operators using various truck types (semi, box, straight, cargo van, sprinter van) for time-sensitive and standard freight shipments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ambufreight is a freight broker and logistics provider that connects shippers with a network of CDL and non-CDL owner-operator carriers across North America. The company offers multiple freight shipping options including full truckload (FTL), expedited, box truck, straight truck, cargo van, sprinter van, and semi truck transportation, alongside freight brokerage services that handle carrier selection, rate negotiation, and logistics coordination.

Product overview

Ambufreight is a freight and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of transportation services across North America (Mexico, US, Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii). The company operates as a platform combining multiple freight shipping methods—including Full Truckload (FTL) with reefer and dry van trailers, expedited shipping, and various non-CDL and CDL truck types (cargo van, sprinter van, box truck, straight truck, semi truck)—alongside freight brokerage services as a middleman between shippers and carriers. The portfolio includes dedicated career/partnership programs for both CDL and non-CDL owner-operators and company drivers, differentiated by truck type specialization and licensing requirements. All core shipping products are complemented by a driver support infrastructure featuring 24/7 dispatch, multilingual support, and a company blog for industry education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping Full truckload shipping service offering semi trailers with reefer and dry van configurations, plus hotshot services using pickup trucks with 40ft gooseneck trailers for capacity-deficient shipments.
• Expedited Shipping Time-sensitive freight delivery service using sprinter vans for faster transit times, exclusive-use trucks to prevent cargo mixing, and 24/7 multilingual dispatch support.
• Box Truck Freight Shipping Box truck shipping service with lifting capacity of up to 5,500 lbs, accommodating 6 standard pallets, providing weatherproof and theft-protected freight transportation for urban and rural areas.
• Straight Truck Freight Shipping Straight truck shipping service with 16,000 lbs capacity and 12 standard pallet spaces, offering theft-protected and weather-resistant cargo handling with flexible modifications for businesses.
• Cargo Van Freight Shipping Cargo van shipping for smaller freight with 2,000 lbs capacity and 2 standard pallets, featuring easy urban navigation and door-to-door service for time-sensitive deliveries.
• Sprinter Van Freight Shipping Sprinter van shipping service with 3,500 lbs capacity, 4 standard pallets, and dimensions of L196 x W55 x H72, offering maneuverability for tight spaces and congested urban streets.
• Semi Truck Transportation Semi truck shipping service with 45,000 lbs lifting capacity, 26 standard pallets, available in 48ft and 53ft lengths, operated exclusively through owner-operators for heavy cargo including machinery and perishable items.
• Freight Brokerage Services Freight brokerage service acting as intermediary between shippers and carriers, providing carrier selection, rate negotiation, logistics coordination, and regulatory compliance management.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Owner Operator LandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmbufreight partners with Owner Operator Land as a partner website for driver partnerships. This platform is used to facilitate connections with owner-operators looking to partner with Ambufreight for trucking opportunities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Hub Group: Asset-light intermodal and truckload brokerage provider operating across North America. Hub Group's brokerage division is a direct peer in arranging truckload freight for shippers without owning significant fleet assets.
• Worldwide Express: Non-asset logistics provider offering LTL, truckload, and expedited freight services through a sales force and agent network. Worldwide Express competes with Ambufreight in LTL brokerage and small-fleet expedited transportation.
• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Non-asset global freight forwarder with strong North American truckload and LTL brokerage operations. AIT's domestic truck brokerage division directly competes with Ambufreight for US, Canada, and Mexico cross-border freight.
• Echo Global Logistics: Technology-enabled non-asset freight broker offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and expedited services. Echo's tech-driven brokerage approach is a direct comparable for Ambufreight's freight arrangement business across multiple truck types.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight broker built almost entirely on an independent owner-operator and agent network across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Landstar is the closest large-scale analog to Ambufreight's owner-operator-driven, multi-truck-type model, including expedited van and flatbed services.
• Coyote Logistics: Major asset-light freight broker owned by UPS, offering truckload, LTL, and intermodal services across North America. Coyote competes directly with Ambufreight in truckload and partial-load brokerage for SMB and mid-market shippers.

Broad incumbents

• RXO (formerly XPO Logistics brokerage): Major North American freight brokerage spun out of XPO, offering truckload, LTL, and managed transportation. RXO is a broad incumbent competitor in the same asset-light brokerage space as Ambufreight, with greater scale and enterprise technology.
• Schneider National: Diversified truckload, intermodal, and logistics provider with both asset-based and brokerage operations. Schneider's logistics segment competes with Ambufreight in truckload arrangement for shippers across multiple equipment types.
• CH Robinson: Largest North American third-party logistics broker and a broad incumbent offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, air, and customs services. CH Robinson competes with Ambufreight in truckload brokerage and sets the benchmark for enterprise shipper relationships.

Emerging players

• Uber Freight: Digital-first freight brokerage using a mobile platform to match shippers with carriers, including cross-border and expedited services. Uber Freight represents the technology-driven disruption Ambufreight must compete against in truckload and partial-load brokerage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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