DHE Transportation

What DHE Transportation does

DHE Transportation was a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier that was acquired by AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT), an independent subsidiary of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX), effective January 1, 2026. As part of the transaction, DHE was merged alongside Midwest Motor Express (MME) into a single ACT brand, with customers transitioned to the unified platform. The combined franchise serves B2B shippers across North America with LTL freight (1-7+ day transit options), dedicated contract carriage, managed services including port, intermodal, and warehousing solutions, fleet maintenance, truckload brokerage, and international service to Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and global destinations via partner carriers.

The platform's technology layer centers on ActionTrac, a shipment visibility suite comprising Pre-Pickup Visibility (automated status notifications from pickup request through driver en route) and Continuous Visibility (GPS-based tracking from pickup through delivery). Enterprise integration is supported through both Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and a Web Services (API) option, allowing shippers to embed ACT into TMS, WMS, and ERP systems. Rate quotes, bill of lading generation, and pickup requests are accessible through the ACT web portal. The business holds SmartWay environmental certification, signaling a sustainability posture aligned with large shipper procurement requirements.

Revenue mechanics follow the standard asset-based LTL carrier model, with per-shipment pricing tied to weight, freight class, and distance, supplemented by dedicated contract carriage fees, managed services contracts, and fleet maintenance revenue. The customer base is horizontal across B2B shippers; no segment mix or named accounts are disclosed. Effective January 1, 2026, DHE no longer operates as a distinct reporting entity — its volumes, lanes, and customer relationships are now reported within ACT and, by extension, within Knight-Swift's consolidated financials.

Name

DHE Transportation

Legal name

DHE Transportation

Website

https://dhetransport.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DHE Transportation was a regional less-than-truckload carrier merged into AAA Cooper Transportation (a Knight-Swift subsidiary) alongside Midwest Motor Express effective January 1, 2026, now serving North American B2B shippers via a coast-to-coast LTL network with dedicated, managed, fleet maintenance, and international services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Transportation

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Interregional/Long-Haul LTL Network Carriers (TLADAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border LTL (US-MX/US-CA) (TLADAEAI)

Keywords

• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Freight transportation services
• Dedicated contract carriage
• International freight shipping
• Fleet maintenance services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Core offering

DHE Transportation provides less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation and complementary logistics services. Following its January 1, 2026 brand unification into AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT), its offerings are delivered through ACT's asset-based, multi-regional network and include coast-to-coast LTL freight, dedicated contract carriage, fleet maintenance, truckload brokerage, and international shipping to Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and global destinations via partner carriers.

Product overview

DHE Transportation operates as part of AAA Cooper Transportation (ACT), an asset-based multi-regional transportation solutions provider offering a unified portfolio of logistics services. The core offerings include Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight with coast-to-coast coverage, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Fleet Maintenance, Truckload Brokerage, and International Services. The ActionTrac visibility platform provides Pre-Pickup Visibility and Continuous Visibility modules for shipment tracking. DHE Transportation and Midwest Motor Express rebranded to the ACT brand effective January 1, 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Asset-based less-than-truckload freight service providing coast-to-coast U.S. coverage with transit time options of 1 to 7+ days depending on destination, serving shippers needing regional to multi-regional LTL freight movement.
• Dedicated Services Dedicated contract carriage services that supplement an existing fleet or provide full fleet replacement solutions for shippers needing exclusive transportation capacity.
• International Services International shipping solutions to Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and global destinations delivered through partner carrier relationships.
• Managed Services Port services, intermodal transportation, and warehousing solutions managed by ACT experts for shippers needing specialized logistics support beyond linehaul.
• Fleet Maintenance Fleet maintenance services delivered by skilled technicians at locations nationwide to keep customer and carrier fleets operational.

Quantifiable outcome

• DHE Transportation customers transitioned to ACT brand with ready account details and tools as of January 1, 2026

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FedEx Freight: FedEx Freight is the largest LTL carrier in North America by revenue, an asset-based nationwide network with service offerings directly overlapping DHE/ACT's LTL products. Direct competitor for LTL shipper contracts across the country.
• Estes Express Lines: Estes is a privately held LTL carrier with a large U.S. terminal network, including the recent acquisition of Yellow Corp's assets. Highly comparable to DHE/ACT as a national LTL carrier serving similar LTL shippers, with private ownership similar to DHE's pre-rebrand status.
• R+L Carriers: R+L Carriers is a privately held national LTL carrier with a full suite of LTL services across the U.S. Comparable to DHE/ACT in asset-based LTL operations, family-owned/private ownership structure, and nationwide LTL market focus.
• TForce Freight: TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight, now owned by TFI International) is a major U.S. LTL carrier with a nationwide network. Directly comparable to DHE/ACT in LTL service offering, network coverage, and target customer base of LTL shippers.
• ArcBest Corporation: ArcBest operates ABF Freight, one of the largest LTL carriers in the U.S., serving the same LTL shipper base as DHE/ACT. Direct peer in LTL line-haul and asset-based operations, with overlapping geographic coverage.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Old Dominion is the largest U.S. less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, operating a national network serving the same LTL shipper base as DHE Transportation/ACT. Pure-play LTL operator with industry-leading margins and a dense terminal footprint, making it the most directly comparable public peer.
• Saia Inc. Saia is a publicly traded LTL motor carrier with a multi-regional network in the U.S. Directly comparable to DHE/ACT in terms of LTL focus, customer base (LTL shippers), and operating model. Comparable on density, terminal count, and service area scaling.
• XPO Inc. XPO is a major North American LTL carrier following the spin-off of its brokerage business. Directly competes with DHE/ACT for LTL shipper volume in the same regional and interregional lanes, with a comparable network carrier model.
• Southeastern Freight Lines: Southeastern Freight Lines is a privately held regional LTL carrier serving the Southeast and South Central U.S. Comparable to DHE/ACT's legacy footprint and LTL operations, with similar asset-based service model and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings: Knight-Swift is the parent company of AAA Cooper Transportation (which acquired DHE Transportation effective January 1, 2026). As a broad incumbent with multiple LTL and truckload brands, Knight-Swift's portfolio strategy sets the context for DHE/ACT's positioning and growth trajectory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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