Mid Cities Motor Freight

What Mid Cities Motor Freight does

U.S. Multimodal Group (USMMG), the parent operating entity associated with Mid Cities Motor Freight, is a privately-held North American transportation and logistics company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee. The company operates an asset-based platform spanning eight service lines — intermodal rail, port drayage, transloading, truckload, TSA-approved expedited freight, U.S./Canada/Mexico cross-border, warehousing, and project freight — and serves enterprise and mid-market shippers requiring comprehensive multi-modal logistics with cross-border expertise. USMMG has built scale through strategic acquisitions across the West Coast and Midwest since inception, organizing the platform around two retained sub-brands: Alliance Shippers (North America's premier privately-owned domestic intermodal 3PL with priority train placement) and Port X Logistics (asset-based drayage, transloading, and trucking at every major U.S. and Canadian port and rail ramp).

The company's technology backbone is a purpose-built stack combining advanced telematics for real-time cargo visibility with synchronized container movement from port to final mile. USMMG owns and operates trucks, chassis, and transloading facilities on both coasts, providing direct operational control and accountability rather than relying on brokered capacity. The platform is SmartWay Certified, supporting sustainability positioning for enterprise customers.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis across all service lines, with pricing handled through custom quotes rather than publicly disclosed rates. USMMG pursues a direct enterprise sales motion centered on a website "Get a Quote" form and a dedicated phone line, targeting enterprise shippers with complex multi-modal needs, time-sensitive cargo customers requiring TSA-approved expedited service, and project freight shippers with specialized handling requirements. The company does not disclose revenue, headcount, customer logos, or institutional investors in the available source material.

Name

Mid Cities Motor Freight

Legal name

U.S. Multimodal Group

Website

https://midcitiesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

U.S. Multimodal Group is a privately-held, asset-based North American logistics company founded in 2020 that provides intermodal, drayage, transloading, truckload, expedited, and cross-border freight services across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico through its Alliance Shippers and Port X Logistics sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Drayage & Intermodal Truck Transfer (Port/Rail Ramp) (TLACACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload (TLALAFAL), Cross-Docking & Transload Facilities (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAE), Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Intermodal logistics solutions
• Drayage and container hauling
• Cross-border freight services
• Asset-based trucking

Headquarters

HQ city

Missouri City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Intermodal Services: Rail-road freight solutions through Alliance Shippers partnership, leveraging priority train placement and owned assets for reliable domestic intermodal transportation across North America.
2. Drayage Services: Port-to-final-mile container movement using owned fleet of trucks and chassis covering every port and rail ramp in the U.S. and Canada.
3. Transloading Services: Cargo transfer facilities enabling movement of freight 2,000 miles in 48 hours post-drayage, handling palletized, loose, and project cargo.
4. Truckload Services: Dedicated non-stop truckload freight with real-time visibility, direct routes, and secure transit from pickup to delivery.
5. Expedited Freight Services: TSA-approved expedited logistics with exclusive-use capacity and rapid freight service for time-critical shipments.
6. Cross-Border Services: Freight movement connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico including customs brokerage, documentation, and compliance handling.
7. Warehousing Services: Storage and distribution capabilities complementing transportation services for comprehensive supply chain solutions.
8. Project Freight Services: Specialized handling for project cargo shipments requiring custom logistics solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mid Cities Motor Freight, operating under U.S. Multimodal Group (USMMG), provides asset-based North American transportation and logistics services including intermodal rail freight, drayage, transloading, truckload, expedited freight, cross-border freight (U.S., Canada, Mexico), warehousing, and project freight. The company operates owned trucks, chassis, and transloading facilities to deliver coast-to-coast supply chain solutions with real-time visibility through advanced telematics.

Product overview

U.S. Multimodal Group (USMMG) is a privately-held North American transportation and logistics company founded in 2020, offering a unified platform of asset-based and technology-enabled services. The portfolio comprises six core transportation services—Intermodal (rail-based freight through Alliance Shippers partnership), Drayage (port-to-final-mile container movement), Transloading (cross-mode cargo transfer), Truckload (dedicated direct-route freight), Expedited Freight (TSA-approved rapid logistics), and Cross Border (U.S.-Canada-Mexico freight with customs handling)—supplemented by Warehousing and Project Freight services. Two sub-brands operate within the network: Alliance Shippers (domestic intermodal 3PL) and Port X Logistics (asset-based drayage and trucking). The company combines owned assets (trucks, chassis, facilities), owner-operators, and an expansive logistics network with purpose-built technology and advanced telematics to deliver coast-to-coast coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alliance Shippers: North America's premier privately-owned domestic intermodal 3PL, providing reliable rail-based freight solutions with priority train placement and advanced technology.
• Port X Logistics

Products and services

• Intermodal Rail-based freight solutions providing coast-to-coast intermodal transportation with priority train placement and advanced telematics, operating as North America's premier privately-owned Intermodal Marketing Company through Alliance Shippers. Serves enterprise shippers requiring reliable, cost-effective rail-road freight across North America.
• Drayage Port-to-final-mile container movement service covering every port and rail ramp in the U.S. and Canada, utilizing an extensive fleet of owned trucks and chassis for synchronized container operations. Serves enterprise shippers requiring precise, reliable drayage from port to final mile.
• Transloading Cargo transfer facilities located on both coasts enabling seamless movement between transportation modes, capable of moving freight 2,000 miles in 48 hours post-drayage for palletized, loose, and project cargo. Serves enterprise shippers requiring cross-mode cargo transfer.
• Truckload Dedicated non-stop truckload freight service providing secure transit with real-time visibility from pickup to delivery, utilizing direct routes for fewer delays and faster transit times. Serves enterprise shippers requiring secure, fast truckload freight.
• Expedited Freight TSA-approved expedited logistics service with exclusive-use capacity offering rapid freight delivery and full chain-of-custody visibility for time-critical shipments. Serves companies with urgent, time-sensitive cargo requiring secure, rapid delivery.
• Cross-Border Freight Cross-border freight services connecting the U.S., Canada, and Mexico with customs brokerage, documentation, and compliance handling for seamless cargo movement across borders. Serves enterprise shippers requiring international North American freight.
• Warehousing Storage and inventory management services supporting the broader logistics network with warehouse facilities to complement transportation services.
• Project Freight Specialized freight handling for oversized, complex, or non-standard cargo requiring custom logistics solutions. Serves companies shipping project cargo requiring flexible, custom arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Move freight 2,000 miles in 48 hours post-drayage
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alliance ShipperscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020North America's premier privately-owned domestic intermodal 3PL. U.S. Multimodal Group leverages Alliance Shippers for priority train placement and rail-based freight solutions. The partnership provides reliable, cost-effective intermodal solutions across the continent using state-of-the-art assets and advanced telematics. Alliance Shippers operates as a key brand within the U.S. Multimodal Group portfolio.
• Port X LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Asset-based drayage, transloading, and trucking services covering every major port and rail ramp across the U.S. and Canada. Port X Logistics operates as a key brand within the U.S. Multimodal Group portfolio, providing synchronized, seamless container movement from port to final mile.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RXO Inc. Asset-light brokerage and last-mile provider spun off from XPO. Comparable on the freight arrangement and brokerage components of USMMG's portfolio, although RXO is less asset-heavy.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: One of the largest U.S. asset-based intermodal and dedicated trucking carriers. Highly comparable to USMMG given its combined intermodal, dedicated truckload, drayage-adjacent, and cross-border service offerings and asset ownership model.
• Schneider National: Asset-based intermodal, truckload, and logistics provider with cross-border and dedicated capacity. Closely comparable on the intermodal-plus-truckload mix and asset ownership approach.
• Werner Enterprises: Asset-based truckload, dedicated, and logistics provider. Comparable to USMMG on owned-asset truckload and dedicated service lines, with cross-border exposure in Mexico lanes.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight network operator with truckload, expedited, and cross-border services. Comparable on the expedited freight and flexible capacity offering, though USMMG is more asset-heavy.
• ArcBest: Multimodal logistics provider combining asset-based LTL (ABF Freight) with asset-light brokerage and logistics services. Comparable on the multimodal mix and enterprise customer focus.
• Hub Group: Asset-based intermodal and logistics provider with dedicated, truckload, and brokerage services. Directly comparable given its intermodal-centric service mix and asset ownership.

Broad incumbents

• Old Dominion Freight Line: Largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier with premium service positioning. Comparable as a broad asset-based North American carrier, though Old Dominion is LTL-focused rather than intermodal/drayage.
• XPO Logistics: Large North American less-than-truckload and asset-based logistics provider. Comparable on the multimodal asset-based service breadth and enterprise customer base.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest U.S. truckload carrier with substantial logistics and intermodal exposure following the U.S. Xpress and AAA Cooper acquisitions. Comparable across truckload, logistics, and asset-based service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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