Driver Driven Transportation

What Driver Driven Transportation does

Driver Driven Transportation is a privately held, asset-based trucking and logistics company founded in 1979 (originally as BJ Transport) and headquartered in Afton, Minnesota. The company provides full truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) dry van and flatbed Conestoga services across the contiguous 48 states, supplemented by specialized offerings including E-Track loading systems, air-ride trailers, blanket wrap for sensitive freight, liftgate and ramp services, and heated warehouse storage with transloading. The firm operates a late-model fleet with multiple trailer configurations designed for general, sensitive, and oversized freight. Its core operational technology is the equipment itself (E-Track aluminum beam loading systems, 3,300lb under-truck liftgate, 16' ramps, air-ride suspension), supported by 24/7 dispatch and shipment tracking.

The company generates revenue on a transaction/take-rate basis across Standard, Dedicated, and Expedited Team service tiers, with pricing provided via quote rather than public rate cards. Multi-year dedicated contracts are offered alongside pay-as-you-go spot transactions, and the company supplements its owner-operator and lease-purchase driver programs with terminal pay, fuel advances, and the Driver Driven Support System covering financial, health, business, and future-planning benefits. The sales-led go-to-market targets enterprise and mid-market shippers through direct outreach and website quote capture, while recruitment of drivers uses a community-led approach featuring driver testimonials, video content, and an IntelliApp application portal.

Named customers include Smyth Companies (manufacturing, 20+ years), Feed My Starving Children (non-profit food relief, 20+ years), and Infinity (logistics, time-sensitive deliveries), suggesting a hybrid segment mix spanning manufacturing, non-profit/humanitarian logistics, and other industrial verticals. The company is led by President Mike Hedstrom and operates with 51-100 employees, with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors. Industry positioning rests on a documented 80%+ driver retention rate (described as over 5x the industry average) and a 99.8% damage-free delivery ratio, with memberships in the Truckload Carriers Association and Minnesota Trucking Association.

Name

Driver Driven Transportation

Legal name

Driver Driven Transportation

Website

https://driverdrivenusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Driver Driven Transportation is a privately held Midwestern asset-based trucking carrier offering nationwide truckload, LTL, flatbed Conestoga, and specialized freight services, serving manufacturing and non-profit shippers with a driver-retention-led operating model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truckload Freight Transportation

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

Keywords

• Truckload freight services
• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Flatbed conestoga transport
• Dry van trucking
• Warehousing and cartage

Headquarters

HQ city

Afton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Truckload Transportation Services: Full truckload (TL) freight transportation services across the contiguous 48 states, including Standard Service, Dedicated Service, and Expedited Team Service options. Revenue is generated through per-shipment or per-mile transaction fees.
2. Less Than Truckload (LTL) Services: LTL freight services for shipments that don't require a full truck, including volume shipping, customer designated transit times, and limited handling options. Revenue generated on a per-shipment basis with flexible pricing based on freight characteristics.
3. Specialized Services: Specialized transportation services including Conestoga flatbed, blanket wrap, lift-gate/ramp services, and warehouse storage/transloading. Premium pricing for specialized handling of sensitive, heavy, or non-traditional cargo.
4. Driver Programs: Revenue from owner operator and lease purchase arrangements where drivers operate under the company's authority and receive competitive pay while the company generates revenue from shipped freight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Driver Driven Transportation is an asset-based trucking company providing full truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation across the contiguous 48 states. Offerings include dry van, flatbed Conestoga, blanket wrap, liftgate/ramp, and E-Track loading services, supplemented by heated warehouse storage and local Minneapolis/St. Paul cartage.

Product overview

Driver Driven Transportation is a trucking and logistics company offering a unified platform of transportation services. The core offerings include dry van and flatbed/conestoga truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) services spanning the contiguous 48 states, supplemented by specialized services such as blanket wrap for sensitive freight, liftgate and ramp services for heavy shipments, and E-track loading systems. The company also operates a heated warehouse facility in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area providing cartage and storage. All services are supported by 24/7 shipment tracking and The Driver Driven Support System, a comprehensive driver support program covering financial, health, business, and future planning resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Truckload Services Full truckload transportation services offering Standard Service, Dedicated Service, and Expedited Team Service options operating throughout the contiguous 48 states for shippers requiring capacity for an entire trailer.
• Less Than Truckload (LTL) Freight Flexible LTL shipping options for shipments not filling an entire truck, including volume shipping, customer designated transit times, and limited product handling.
• Flatbed Conestoga Service Nationwide flatbed and conestoga TL and LTL service with versatile loading and unloading options for machinery, building materials, and items requiring side or overhead crane loading.
• Blanket Wrap Service Specialized service for sensitive freight such as electronics and mirrors, providing an extra level of protection during transport.
• Liftgate and Ramp Services Loading and unloading assistance including under-truck lift-gate (3300lb capacity, 52" long, 84" wide, wedge style) and 16' long, 36" wide ramps for heavy or ground-level freight.
• Warehouse Services Long and short term storage solutions in a secure, heated warehouse with racking service and creative distribution options for one pallet to multiple truckloads.
• Local Minneapolis/St. Paul Cartage Local cartage and warehousing services for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
• Dry Van Service Nationwide dry van TL and LTL service options for general freight transportation using enclosed trailers.
• E-Track Loading System Heavy-duty aluminum beam loading system engineered to support additional freight over loaded floor pallets, maximizing shipping space and increasing securement points.
• The Driver Driven Support System Comprehensive driver support program covering Money, Health, Business, and Future planning resources offered to owner operators and lease purchase drivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% damage-free delivery ratio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriver Driven Transportation is a proud member of the Truckload Carriers Association, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and best practices in the trucking industry.
• Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Minnesota Trucking Association, supporting regional trucking industry advocacy and professional development.
• Feed My Starving ChildrenminorOthersDriver Driven Transportation has been successfully managing Feed My Starving Children's critical mobile pack deliveries for over 20 years, providing transportation for humanitarian food relief efforts.
• One World SurgeryminorOthersProud partner supporting One World Surgery's mission to provide surgical care to those in need.
• Joni and FriendsminorOthersProud partner supporting Joni and Friends' mission to improve the quality of life for people affected by disability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Major publicly-traded TL, intermodal, and logistics provider with a national terminal network. Operates overlapping dry van, intermodal, and dedicated services with Driver Driven.
• Werner Enterprises: Large publicly-traded TL and logistics carrier with a comprehensive service portfolio including dedicated, one-way TL, and logistics. A broad incumbent operating across the same TL service categories as Driver Driven.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American third-party logistics provider and freight broker. Competes indirectly via its digital freight platform that connects shippers to asset-based carriers like Driver Driven.
• Hub Group: Asset-light freight and logistics provider with intermodal, truck, and logistics services. Broad incumbent that overlaps on TL brokerage and dedicated capacity offerings.
• ArcBest: Asset-based LTL and logistics provider (parent of ABF Freight) that overlaps on LTL services and asset-based operations, while also competing in dedicated truckload.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest TL carrier in North America with broad dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and LTL services. A broad incumbent that competes for the same shipper relationships at a national scale.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Diversified surface transportation, delivery, and logistics services company with significant TL and intermodal operations. Competes for similar enterprise shipper relationships across multiple service lines.
• Saia Inc. LTL carrier operating a regional terminal network with growing national reach. Overlaps on LTL services and competes for similar mid-market shipper relationships in adjacent geographies.

Direct peers

• Heartland Express: Mid-size asset-based truckload carrier with a similar operating profile (TL dry van, refrigerated, and some flatbed) and a comparable Midwest operational base. Closely comparable on scale and service mix.
• Marten Transport: Mid-size TL carrier with a similar mix of dry van, refrigerated, and intermodal services, plus a Midwest operating footprint. Comparable in scale and asset-based model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/driverdrivenusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/driver-driven-transportation

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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