Flensa

What Flensa does

Flensa S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican freight transportation and logistics company founded in 1989 and headquartered in the Celaya-Salamanca corridor of Guanajuato, Mexico. The company operates four core service lines: refrigerated transport using Thermo King technology with 24/7 temperature monitoring, dry van freight, tank truck fuel distribution with 32,000-68,000 liter capacity, and container haulage at the Lázaro Cárdenas and Manzanillo Pacific ports. Its operations span Mexico, the United States, and Canada through a combination of owned fleet assets and a network of 15+ strategic partnerships with US-based carriers including Stevens Transport, Bison Transport, C.R. England, and Werner Enterprises.

The company's technology stack centers on TrustFleet, a proprietary real-time cargo tracking platform with a customer-facing mobile application providing location updates, estimated arrival times, and shipment details, supported by an internal operations management system and 24/7 temperature sensors for cold chain integrity. Flensa serves enterprise clients across multiple verticals including automotive (Toyota, Autoliv, Michelin), food and agriculture (Walmart, Chiquita, Driscoll's, Bachoco, Pilgrims), chemicals (BASF, Dow), energy (Pemex, OXXO Gas), steel (Deacero), and packaging (Tetra Pak), with several customer relationships spanning over 20 years.

Flensa's business model is B2B freight services with revenue generated through transaction fees and multi-year contracts, supplemented by secondary revenue from used equipment sales of Kenworth tractors and Great Dane refrigerated trailers. Pricing is determined via custom quotes through direct enterprise sales, website quote requests, and phone/WhatsApp contact. The company holds CTPAT, OEA, ISO, CANACAR, and LIMPIO certifications and operates an EMA-accredited Type C vehicle inspection unit under SCT-approved Mexican Official Standards. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales targeting Fortune 500-class clients with cross-border logistics outsourcing needs across North America.

Name

Flensa

Legal name

Flensa S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://flensa.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Flensa is a Mexican freight transportation company offering refrigerated, dry van, tank truck fuel, and container haulage services across Mexico, USA, and Canada. It serves Fortune 500 enterprise clients in automotive, food, chemical, energy, and retail verticals with 35+ years of operational history and proprietary TrustFleet tracking technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation and Logistics Services

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Chilled / Fresh Transport (Refrigerated) (TLADAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigerated (Chilled) Freight Forwarding (TLACAMAA), Refrigerated / Temperature-Controlled Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAH), Liquid Bulk / Tanker Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAL), Reefer Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) & Multi-Stop Distribution (TLADAHAB)

Keywords

• Refrigerated freight transport
• Dry van trucking
• Tank truck services
• Container haulage
• Cross-border logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Villagrán

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Primary revenue stream from providing freight transportation services across multiple modalities including refrigerated transport, dry van freight, tank trucks, and container haulage. Revenue is generated through service fees based on shipment characteristics, distance, and service requirements.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Secondary revenue from the sale of semi-new tractor units and semi-trailers. The company sells verified Kenworth trucks and Great Dane refrigerated trailers with documented maintenance history.
3. Fuel Distribution Logistics: Specialized transportation services for fuel distribution including diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel throughout central, southeastern, and western Mexico.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Flensa is a freight transportation and logistics company that provides cross-border trucking services across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Its core offerings span four service lines: temperature-controlled refrigerated transport for perishable and pharmaceutical goods (using Thermo King technology with 24/7 monitoring), dry van freight for general cargo, tank truck transportation for fuel and liquid hydrocarbons, and container haulage/drayage from Mexico's major Pacific ports (Lázaro Cárdenas and Manzanillo). All services are supported by TrustFleet, a proprietary real-time cargo tracking and monitoring platform with a customer-facing mobile application.

Product overview

Flensa operates as a comprehensive freight transportation company offering four core service lines: Refrigerated Transport (controlled temperature using Thermo King technology with 24/7 monitoring), Dry Van Freight (standard cargo transport), Tank Trucks (fuel and liquid hydrocarbon distribution with 32,000-68,000 liter capacity), and Container Haulage (port drayage from Lázaro Cárdenas and Manzanillo). The company is anchored by TrustFleet, a proprietary technology platform for real-time tracking and shipment management. Service modalities include international freight, cross-docking/transloading, door-to-door, hazmat transfer, dedicated units, expedited services, and nationwide domestic coverage across Mexico, USA, and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TrustFleet: Proprietary real-time tracking and fleet management technology platform for cargo monitoring and shipment tracking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies report working with Flensa for 20+ years indicating high satisfaction and retention rates

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stevens TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based trucking company partnership enabling cross-border freight operations and expanded coverage in the United States for Flensa's Mexico-based logistics services.
• Bison TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for cross-border logistics operations providing additional capacity and coverage for freight transportation between Mexico and the United States.
• C.R. EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor US refrigerated carrier partnership offering temperature-controlled freight capabilities and expanded North American coverage for Flensa's reefer transport services.
• Werner EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with major US trucking company for cross-border freight operations, enhancing Flensa's logistics network across North America.
• RIG Logistics Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing specialized logistics services and additional coverage for cross-border freight transportation operations.
• Carter ExpressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based carrier partnership for regional cross-border freight services complementing Flensa's Mexico operations.
• CalArkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional carrier partnership supporting freight operations and logistics services between Mexico and the United States.
• CFIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract Freighters Inc. partnership for specialized freight transportation and logistics support across North America.
• ForzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarrier partnership providing additional capacity and coverage for logistics operations between Mexico and USA.
• Lion ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS trucking partnership for freight transportation services supporting cross-border logistics operations.
• HunterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarrier partnership for regional cross-border freight services complementing Flensa's Mexico operations.
• ChargerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based carrier partnership supporting logistics operations and freight transportation between Mexico and the United States.
• FuelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarrier partnership for specialized fuel transportation and logistics services across North America.
• SetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS trucking partnership for freight operations supporting cross-border logistics services.
• AtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarrier partnership providing additional coverage and capacity for cross-border freight transportation.
• Grupo GamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance with Grupo Gami for emergency management, industrial safety, and mutual support among logistics companies. Part of Flensa's HR integration and safety network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stevens Transport: US-based refrigerated and dry truckload carrier and Flensa partner. Comparable in dedicated reefer capacity, cross-border lanes into Mexico, and Fortune 500 enterprise customer focus.
• Grupo Senda: Mexican publicly traded refrigerated trucking carrier serving similar enterprise customers across Mexico and the US South. Closest direct peer to Flensa in reefer capacity, multi-modal portfolio, and cross-border refrigerated freight.
• Werner Enterprises: Large US truckload carrier and Flensa partner for cross-border freight. Comparable in dedicated, dry van, and cross-border Mexico-US lanes at scale with enterprise shippers.
• C.R. England: US-based temperature-controlled truckload carrier and active Flensa partner for cross-border reefer lanes. Directly comparable in refrigerated capacity, North American coverage, and enterprise reefer customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: US publicly traded truckload and intermodal incumbent with cross-border Mexico-US capability. Comparable in enterprise dedicated truckload and intermodal services, though much larger and more diversified than Flensa.
• Schneider National: US publicly traded truckload, intermodal, and logistics incumbent operating across refrigerated, dry, and intermodal. Overlaps with Flensa's reefer and cross-border capability as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Coyote Logistics: US-based freight brokerage and 3PL owned by UPS, serving enterprise shippers across truckload including refrigerated and cross-border Mexico lanes. Comparable customer base and reefer exposure, though asset-light vs. Flensa's owned-fleet model.
• Hub Group: US publicly traded intermodal and logistics provider with cross-border Mexico-US capability. Comparable in dedicated and logistics services serving enterprise shippers, but at much larger scale and broader mode mix.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: US publicly traded largest truckload carrier with refrigerated and cross-border Mexico exposure. Comparable in reefer and dry freight, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple verticals.

Emerging players

• Uber Freight: Digital freight brokerage platform applying technology and instant pricing to enterprise truckload including cross-border Mexico-US. Adjacent competitor applying pressure on traditional sales-led carriers like Flensa through price transparency and self-serve booking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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