What Mongoose Freight Solutions does

Mongoose Freight Solutions is a non-asset freight brokerage headquartered in Houston, Texas, that arranges transportation between shippers and carriers across a network of more than 25,000 capacity providers. Founded by Zach Dworaczyk and operating for over 20 years, the company offers 14 transportation modes — including dry van, flatbed, refrigerated, step deck, double drop, intermodal, LTL, hot shot, cargo van, container drayage, oversized/heavy haul, and specialized transport — and serves at least ten industry verticals such as agriculture, construction, energy/oil & gas, food & beverage, recycling, produce, and disaster relief logistics. Coverage spans all 50 US states plus cross-border lanes into Canada and Mexico, with concentration expertise in the Gulf Coast and Port Houston intermodal market.

The underlying platform combines a TMS-integrated load tracking system (GPS-based shipment updates as frequent as every two hours), a web-based customer portal, and EDI/live API connectivity. Mongoose integrates with industry-standard freight technology partners including DAT and Truckstop load boards, Macropoint for tracking, Saferwatch for carrier screening, MyCarrierPackets for carrier onboarding, and Descartes for capacity search. The technology stack is operationally mature but oriented around process automation and third-party integrations rather than proprietary AI or ML. Regulatory credentials include MC# 1007346, SCAC code MFBT, DOT# 3219703, and EPA SmartWay Transport Partner certification.

Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions on freight arranged between shippers and carriers, supplemented by an Independent Freight Agent Program that recruits external sales agents who book loads through Mongoose's carrier network and back-office infrastructure (carrier invoice audit, credit analysis, billing, payments, and claims handling). Distribution operates through three channels: direct sales to shippers via dedicated account managers, the agent network serving mid-market shippers, and a carrier partner network. The company also offers lumper and freight handling services through a strategic partnership with Costa Solutions. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, and no revenue figures, funding history, or institutional investors are publicly disclosed.

Name

Mongoose Freight Solutions

Legal name

Mongoose Freight Solutions

Website

https://mongoosefs.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mongoose Freight Solutions is a Houston-based non-asset freight brokerage arranging transportation across 14 modes for shippers in 10+ verticals throughout North America, leveraging a 25,000+ carrier network and an independent agent sales channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Brokerage and Transportation Logistics

NAICS

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

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Dedicated / Contract Carriage Brokerage (Shippers’ Managed Capacity) (TLACACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drayage & Intermodal Truck Transfer (Port/Rail Ramp) (TLACACAE), Expedited / Time-Critical Road Freight Forwarding (TLACACAG), Cross-Border Final-Mile Partner Networks & Delivery Management (TLACAKAH)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage services
• Transportation logistics
• Flatbed shipping
• Refrigerated freight
• Intermodal drayage

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Commissions: Mongoose Freight Solutions acts as a freight broker, arranging transportation between shippers and carriers. Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions on shipments arranged through their network.
2. Agent Commission Statements: Independent freight agents earn commissions on freight they arrange. Mongoose provides complete back office services including billing, collections, and commission statements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mongoose Freight Solutions is a full-service freight brokerage that arranges transportation of goods between shippers and a network of 25,000+ capacity providers across North America. The company offers door-to-door freight solutions across multiple trailer types including flatbed, dry van, refrigerated, step deck, double drop, hot shot, LTL, intermodal drayage, cargo van, and specialized/oversized transport, supported by real-time load tracking and an independent agent program.

Product overview

Mongoose Freight Solutions is a freight brokerage platform offering a comprehensive suite of transportation services through multiple trailer types and specialized logistics solutions. The core offering consists of 13 transportation service types (Dry Van, Container Drayage, Step Deck, Refrigerated, Hot Shot, LTL, Double Drop, Intermodal Drayage, Flatbed, Oversized Loads, Specialized Transport, Cargo Van, and Intermodal) that work together as an integrated logistics network. Supporting services include Load Tracking for real-time visibility, a Freight Brokerage Program providing back-office support for agents, and Lumper Services for unloading operations. The platform leverages over 25,000 capacity providers and a network of carriers to serve industries including agriculture, construction, energy, food & beverage, and consumer products across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Van Shipping Enclosed box trailer transportation for non-perishable goods, providing weather protection and theft prevention. Handles up to 45,000 pounds with 53-foot length capacity for businesses shipping palletized and boxed freight.
• Flatbed Shipping Versatile flatbed transportation for oversized and bulky items, including Conestoga trailers with retractable tarp systems for weatherproof protection. Serves construction, manufacturing, and industrial shippers.
• Refrigerated Freight (Reefer) Temperature-controlled freight shipping for food, pharmaceuticals, and temperature-sensitive items. Maintains temperatures between -20 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit with air-ride suspension for produce, floral, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical shippers.
• Step Deck Trucking Open trailer transportation with two deck levels for hauling taller loads than standard flatbeds without additional load permits. Can carry up to 48,000 lbs and freight heights of 37-43 feet.
• Container Drayage Short-haul transportation of containers between ports, rail yards, and warehouses. Covers port pickup, import/export logistics, overweight transport, and flexible delivery programs with deep expertise at Port Houston.
• Hot Shot Freight Transportation Expedited ground transportation for small time-sensitive loads. Trailers run 20-40 feet long with 14,000 lbs capacity, pulled by pickup trucks for faster transit.
• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Services Cost-effective shipping for packages too big for parcel service but too small for full truckload. Includes extensive LTL network access, GPS tracking, and 24/7 availability.
• Double Drop Shipping Heavy-duty double drop trailers for oversized freight taller than 10 feet with max weight of 45,000 lbs. Features a well that dips below trailer axles, 25-29 feet long, for tall equipment and machinery.
• Intermodal Drayage Short-haul transportation of containerized freight between ports, rail yards, and warehouses with real-time tracking and 24/7 support.
• Intermodal Transportation Integrated logistics combining multiple transport modes for consumer goods, raw materials, industrial products, agricultural goods, and refrigerated cargo.
• Oversized Load Transportation Transportation of oversized freight including non-divisible loads requiring state permits, RGN trailers for self-propelled machinery, and superload coordination.
• Specialized Freight Transportation Specialized freight transportation including heavy haul trucking and custom permit load logistics for challenging oversized shipments requiring expert coordination.
• Cargo Van Delivery Quick and efficient delivery for smaller loads requiring door-to-door service. Includes cargo van and sprinter van options for fragile or high-risk shipments.
• Load Tracking Services Real-time shipment visibility with GPS tracking, automated updates up to every two hours, and TMS system integration. Web-based truck management software providing full transparency and in-transit visibility for shippers.
• Freight Brokerage Agent Program Independent agent program providing complete back-office services including carrier invoice audit, credit analysis, customer billing, carrier database, payments, claims handling, and marketing support for freight agents selling Mongoose transportation solutions.
• Lumper Services On-site freight unloading, pallet separation, relabeling/repackaging, handling services, and sanitation/janitorial services provided through Costa Solutions partnership with full visibility and 24-hour live customer support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Real-time shipment updates every two hours
• +3 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Costa SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic partnership providing on-site freight unloading, pallet separation, relabeling/repackaging, handling services, and sanitation/janitorial services through Costa Solutions' warehouse operations. Costa Solutions provides expertise in professional freight handling with full visibility and tracking backed by 24-hour live customer support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hub Group: Intermodal and logistics provider combining asset-based intermodal services with truck brokerage and dedicated capacity. Comparable on the intermodal/drayage mix Mongoose offers and on diversified North American coverage.
• RXO: Technology-enabled freight brokerage spun out of XPO, offering truck brokerage, managed transportation, and last-mile services. Comparable on brokerage focus, TMS integration emphasis, and multi-mode North American coverage.
• Echo Global Logistics: Technology-driven non-asset 3PL offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation across North America. Comparable on tech-enabled brokerage, broad modal coverage, and mid-market to enterprise shipper focus.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight broker that pioneered the independent agent model with thousands of agents selling into a centralized carrier network. Most directly comparable peer given Mongoose's Agent Program, non-asset posture, and broad trailer-type offerings.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest U.S. third-party logistics company and freight broker, arranging truckload, LTL, intermodal, and cross-border freight across North America. Comparable on multi-mode brokerage, North America coverage, and broad shipper/vertical mix, though much larger scale.
• ArcBest: Asset-based multimodal logistics company offering truckload, LTL (ABF Freight), and brokerage services across North America. Comparable on multi-modal brokerage and ability to handle specialized freight.
• Coyote Logistics: Asset-light freight brokerage (UPS-owned) arranging truckload, LTL, intermodal, and cross-border freight with carrier network of 80,000+. Direct competitor in U.S. road brokerage with similar carrier-network business model.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Asset-based truckload, intermodal, and logistics provider with significant brokerage operations. Comparable across multi-mode coverage and enterprise shipper relationships, with much larger scale and asset ownership.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: One of the largest U.S. trucking and intermodal carriers with a significant ICS brokerage segment. Overlaps with Mongoose on brokerage, drayage, and contract capacity, but operates at vastly larger scale with owned assets.

Emerging players

• Uber Freight: Digital-native freight broker using app-based carrier matching and instant pricing. Competes for the same spot and contract freight as Mongoose with a tech-first approach rather than relationship-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MongooseFreight
• Facebookfacebook.com/mongoosefreightsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mongoose-freight-solutions

Compliance1 record

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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