TUM Logistics, Inc.

What TUM Logistics, Inc. does

TUM Logistics, Inc. is a private logistics company headquartered in Laredo, Texas, founded in 2001 and operating as a subsidiary of TUM Transportistas Unidos Mexicanos — a Mexico-based carrier founded in 1930 that operates 1,500+ trucks, 2,000+ trailers, and 20+ terminals. The firm specializes in cross-border freight between the U.S. and Mexico, with services spanning freight transportation, logistics and brokerage, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, border crossing and drayage, QUALCOMM satellite tracking, transportation management, and dedicated services. It employs between 101 and 250 people, holds ISO 9001:2005 (2005), Ford Q1 Recognition (2006), and MBE certifications, and serves automotive (notably Ford Motor Company), retail/grocery, and major shipper segments, with secondary exposure to special projects.

The company's service platform is built around an integrated cross-border operating model: 100,000+ square feet of warehousing complemented by an 80,000-square-foot border warehouse, an EDI-integrated Warehouse Management System, and QUALCOMM satellite tracking for fleet visibility. Its web/marketing stack is conventional (HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, PHP, MySQL). In 2011 TUM extended its offering with a Carrier Division, adding owned-asset linehaul capacity to its brokerage and 3PL service lines, and it has positioned an International Services lane for cross-oceanic work including an EU/Mexico mention. A border-crossing partnership with ETI layers third-party specialization onto its in-house drayage operation.

TUM Logistics generates revenue across five streams: freight transportation (transaction fees), logistics and brokerage services (transaction fees), warehousing and distribution (managed services), customs brokerage (professional services fees), and border crossing / drayage services (transaction fees). Pricing is transactional across the freight, brokerage, customs, and drayage lines, while warehousing is delivered on managed-service contracts. The go-to-market leverages bilingual customer service representatives and the parent group's Mexican carrier footprint to provide a single-vendor cross-border proposition; current enterprise anchor customers include Ford Motor Company (reflected by Ford Q1 Recognition) alongside accounts in retail/grocery and major shippers.

Name

TUM Logistics, Inc.

Legal name

TUM Logistics Inc.

Website

https://tumlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TUM Logistics, Inc. is a Laredo, Texas-based cross-border logistics provider specializing in U.S.–Mexico freight transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and drayage services for automotive, retail/grocery, and major shipper customers as a subsidiary of TUM Transportistas Unidos Mexicanos.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cross-Border Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Docking & Transload Facilities (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Cross-border logistics
• Freight transportation
• Customs brokerage
• Warehousing distribution
• Truckload carrier

Headquarters

HQ city

Laredo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: TUM Logistics operates as both a freight broker and a truckload carrier, generating revenue through freight transportation charges. The Carrier Division provides nationwide transportation service using late model equipment and company-owned tractors as well as owner-operators.
2. Logistics and Brokerage Services: As a third-party logistics company, TUM Logistics earns fees by combining their truck fleet with a network of qualified carrier fleets to provide integrated distribution solutions. Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions and logistics management fees.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: TUM Logistics operates over 100,000 square feet of warehouse space at their headquarters, providing customized solutions including order entry, pick, pack, ship, distribution, and inventory management. Revenue is generated through warehousing fees and distribution service charges.
4. Customs Brokerage Services: TUM Logistics provides U.S. and Mexican customs brokerage through in-house customs brokers, offering services such as customs clearance, bonded warehousing, and compliance consulting. Revenue is generated through customs brokerage fees.
5. Border Crossing and Drayage Services: Through their network company ETI (Enlaces de Transporte Internacional), TUM Logistics coordinates and monitors border crossing services for international freight between the U.S. and Mexico. Revenue is generated through drayage and border crossing coordination fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TUM Logistics is a third-party logistics company providing cross-border freight transportation, brokerage, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, and border crossing drayage services between the United States and Mexico. The company leverages its parent TUM Transportistas' fleet of 1,500+ trucks and 20+ terminals in Mexico, offering integrated supply chain solutions including long-haul truckload, dedicated transportation, regional, international, and just-in-time automotive logistics.

Product overview

TUM Logistics, Inc. operates as a third-party logistics company offering an integrated suite of transportation and logistics services. The core offering consists of Freight Transportation (long-haul trucking across the U.S. and Mexico using company-owned tractors and owner-operators), supplemented by specialized modules including Border Crossing services (via ETI drayage partner), Satellite Tracking (QUALCOMM-based shipment visibility), Customs Clearance (U.S. and Mexican brokerage), Warehousing/Distribution (100,000+ sq ft), Transportation Management, Brokerage, and Dedicated/Regional/International service options. All services are coordinated through bilingual customer service representatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Transportation Long-distance trucking and freight distribution services in the U.S. and Mexico, using company-owned tractors and qualified owner-operators. Serves enterprise shippers requiring nationwide transportation capacity.
• Border Crossing Services Coordination and monitoring of cross-border cargo services between the U.S. and Mexico through ETI (Enlaces de Transporte Internacional), a drayage company and UIIA member. Includes intermodal container transport capabilities.
• Customs Brokerage / Clearance
• Warehousing and Distribution
• Freight Brokerage
• Transportation Management
• Dedicated Transportation Services
• Regional Transportation Services
• International Transportation Services
• Satellite Tracking Service

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TUM Transportistas Unidos MexicanoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1930TUM Transportistas Unidos Mexicanos is the parent company of TUM Logistics and serves as an exclusive partner in all coordinated international shipments. Founded in 1930, TUM Transportistas is the largest truckload carrier in Mexico with over 1,500 trucks, 2,000 trailers, and 20+ terminals nationwide. The relationship provides TUM Logistics with exclusive access to cross-border capacity, intermodal services, refrigerated units, armored units, and yard management capabilities.
• ETI (Enlaces de Transporte Internacional)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETI is a local drayage company specializing in the border crossing of goods. ETI is part of the UIIA (Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement), which allows them to assist TUM Logistics in any projects involving the transportation of cargo via intermodal containers. ETI is part of the TUM company network and provides extensive experience in the coordination and monitoring of border crossing services.
• UIIA (Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement)coreTechnology or IntegrationUIIA is the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement. ETI, part of the TUM company network, is a member of UIIA, enabling TUM Logistics to handle projects involving the transportation of cargo via intermodal containers. UIIA membership is a critical credential for intermodal operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest U.S. third-party logistics provider and freight broker with growing US-Mexico cross-border capabilities and a global technology platform — a much larger incumbent that competes with TUM's brokerage and 3PL services.
• XPO Logistics: Large North American LTL and brokerage provider with cross-border and supply-chain capabilities — competes with TUM on brokerage and freight transportation services.
• Schneider National: U.S. truckload, intermodal, and logistics provider with cross-border Mexico operations and a sizable brokerage arm — competes with TUM in long-haul truckload and logistics management for enterprise shippers.
• Ryder System: Major U.S. supply chain and dedicated transportation provider with cross-border Mexico operations and significant warehousing — directly comparable on dedicated carriage, warehousing, and managed transportation.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large U.S. asset-based carrier and 3PL with dedicated, intermodal, and brokerage services, including a meaningful cross-border Mexico presence — a broader incumbent with overlapping service lines.
• Penske Logistics: Asset-based 3PL with dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply-chain services including US-Mexico cross-border operations — a large incumbent offering many of the same services TUM provides.

Regional players

• Yusen Logistics: Global Japanese-origin 3PL with established Mexican operations and cross-border U.S.-Mexico services, including contract logistics and customs — competes in the same cross-border 3PL space from an international base.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global 3PL with a substantial Mexico and U.S. presence, offering cross-border road freight, customs brokerage, and contract logistics — comparable in scope to TUM's end-to-end cross-border service stack.

Direct peers

• Werner Enterprises: Major U.S. truckload carrier with significant dedicated cross-border Mexico operations and intermodal services — directly comparable to TUM Logistics' core long-haul and cross-border offering.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight broker and logistics provider with cross-border capabilities and a BCO-agent model that competes with TUM's brokerage and cross-border operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tumlogistics
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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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