LoadPilot

What LoadPilot does

LoadPilot was a Phoenix-based, privately-held provider of a cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) targeted at freight brokerages and independent freight agents. The company operated a single-product platform (LoadPilot TMS, also branded LoadPilotTMS) delivering load management, carrier matching, dispatch, real-time load tracking, and digital freight management tools, distributed via a direct, self-serve online signup model aimed at SMB customers. The platform included AI-powered capabilities and plug-and-play integrations, with ease of use and domain specialization cited as key differentiators. The company was founded in 2005 and served customers for over 20 years without raising disclosed outside funding or achieving scale beyond a small (11-50 employee) headcount.

On February 20, 2026, LoadPilot was acquired by InMotion Global, the parent company of AscendTMS — marking AscendTMS's first acquisition in the logistics TMS space. The acquisition price was not disclosed. Founder and CEO Rusty Pile stated the deal preserved customer-service continuity by transitioning users to a more established, debt-free platform. Following the acquisition, LoadPilot formalized a customer-transition partnership with AscendTMS offering 30-day free Pro trials, dedicated onboarding specialists familiar with LoadPilot workflows, and data migration assistance. Technical support ended March 10, 2026, and the platform was permanently shut down on March 25, 2026, with all stored data permanently deleted and prepaid subscriptions receiving prorated refunds.

Name

LoadPilot

Website

https://loadpilot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LoadPilot was a Phoenix-based cloud TMS provider serving freight brokerages and independent freight agents with load management, carrier matching, and dispatch tools. Founded in 2005, it operated a self-serve SMB platform until its February 2026 acquisition by InMotion Global and shutdown in March 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Management Software

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAEAAAB

Brokerage/3PL TMS (Freight Brokerage Operations)

Transportation & Logistics/Logistics Technology & Telematics (TMS/WMS, Tracking, ELD/IoT)/Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

SECONDARYTLADAMAB

Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Freight Brokerage Services

Keywords

• Transportation management system
• Freight brokerage software
• Load management software
• Carrier management
• Freight agent tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

LoadPilot offered a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) for freight brokerages and freight agents. The platform provided digital tools for load management, carrier matching, dispatch, real-time load tracking, and carrier operations. It operated as a unified single-product TMS with plug-and-play integrations and AI-powered capabilities, and was acquired by InMotion Global (parent of AscendTMS) in February 2026, with operations ceasing on March 25, 2026.

Product overview

LoadPilot was a single-product transportation management system provider offering LoadPilot TMS as its sole offering. The platform served freight brokerage and agent customers with load management, carrier operations, and dispatch functionality. LoadPilot operated as a unified product (no modular architecture or add-ons) and has been acquired by InMotion Global (parent of AscendTMS), with operations ceasing on March 25, 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LoadPilot TMS Cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) for freight brokerage companies and freight agents, offering load management, carrier matching, dispatch, real-time load tracking, and carrier operations. The platform is permanently discontinued as of March 25, 2026 following acquisition by InMotion Global/AscendTMS, with customers migrated to AscendTMS.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AscendTMSflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026LoadPilot partnered with AscendTMS for customer transition following its acquisition by InMotion Global (AscendTMS parent company). LoadPilot ceased operations on March 25, 2026, with all customers migrated to the AscendTMS platform. Customers received 30-day free trial of AscendTMS Pro, dedicated onboarding specialists familiar with LoadPilot workflows, data migration assistance, personalized setup and training, and live support within 60 minutes of signup during business hours.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Tailwind Transportation Software: Cloud TMS built specifically for freight brokers and 3PLs covering dispatch, carrier management, accounting, and CRM - a direct SMB-brokerage competitor in LoadPilot's exact niche.
• Aljex Software: Browser-based TMS for freight brokers and agents offering load board integration, carrier matching, and back-office workflows - similar SMB-focused product scope and customer base to LoadPilot.
• AscendTMS: Cloud-based TMS for freight brokers, carriers, and 3PLs offering load management, dispatch, and carrier matching. Direct competitor in the same product category and now the parent platform following InMotion Global's February 2026 acquisition of LoadPilot.
• Turvo: Modern cloud TMS platform serving freight brokers, 3PLs, and shippers with collaborative workflow, shipment visibility, and carrier management - directly comparable broker-facing functionality to LoadPilot TMS.
• MercuryGate: Enterprise TMS for shippers, brokers, and 3PLs offering transportation management, load planning, and carrier collaboration. Competes for the same freight brokerage TMS workload as LoadPilot.
• McLeod Software: Established TMS and ERP for freight brokerages, carriers, and 3PLs covering load management, dispatch, and accounting - overlapping customer base and core brokerage workflow scope with LoadPilot.
• Kuebix: Multi-modal TMS (part of Trimble Transportation) with a freight broker edition covering load management, rating, and carrier selection - directly comparable brokerage TMS offering.

Emerging players

• Rose Rocket: Modern cloud TMS targeting mid-market freight brokerages and carriers with workflow automation and carrier collaboration - overlapping functionality with LoadPilot at the SMB-to-mid-market tier.

Broad incumbents

• Oracle Transportation Management: Enterprise multi-modal TMS from Oracle serving large shippers, brokers, and 3PLs - overlaps with LoadPilot's brokerage workflow functionality but as part of Oracle's broader SCM/cloud portfolio.
• TMW Systems (Trimble Transportation): Broad enterprise TMS suite (TMW Suite, Innovative) for carriers, brokers, and 3PLs from Trimble Transportation - covers the same load management and dispatch workflows as LoadPilot but as part of a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/loadpilot

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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