ITS: International Transportation Services

What ITS: International Transportation Services does

International Transportation Services, Inc. (ITS) is a Texas-based, privately held, founder-owned truckload freight carrier that provides over-the-road (OTR) long-haul, local, and yard spotter services across 47 contiguous US states, with a specialized focus on door-to-door cross-border transportation between the United States and Mexico. The US entity began operations in 2012, building on a 1985-founded Mexican affiliate (STIL — Servicio de Transporte Internacional y Local S.A. de C.V.) and now operates a fleet of 600+ trucks out of dual terminals in El Paso and Laredo, Texas, the two highest-volume US-Mexico land ports of entry. The company sells primarily to freight shippers and manufacturers requiring reliable, uninterrupted cross-border and domestic capacity, and it also sells a hiring proposition to CDL Class A drivers through direct website applications and partnerships with job platforms such as Indeed.

ITS runs its operations on an integrated third-party technology stack rather than proprietary systems: TMW (Trimble) for dispatch, SkyBitz and Samsara for real-time asset tracking and telematics, and compliance/onboarding tooling from Tenstreet, Asurint, and HireRight to automate FMSCA-mandated driver screening. Driver-facing programs include a 5-second online application, a $1,000 90-day sign-on bonus, referral and safety bonuses, a 68-70 mph fleet speed governance policy, and a stated 99% home-reset rate. Pricing for freight services is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; for the driver labor side, the company advertises annual pay of $75,000-$98,000 for solo and team OTR drivers, weekly medical insurance premiums of $30, and hourly diesel ($16-$18) and trailer ($15-$16) mechanic rates.

Revenue is generated through transactional truckload freight fees, with no subscription, marketplace, or software revenue disclosed. The company is bootstrapped with no external institutional investment, holds Certified Minority Business Enterprise (NMSDC) and SmartWay Transport Partnership credentials, and maintains memberships in the American Trucking Associations, Texas Trucking Association, Laredo Motor Carriers Association, and Women in Trucking. All members of the leadership team are current or former CDL Class A drivers, and the owners were the company's original drivers — a structural feature central to the company's driver-retention and operations culture.

Name

ITS: International Transportation Services

Legal name

International Transportation Services, Inc.

Website

https://itstrucks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Transportation Services (ITS) is a Texas-based, founder-owned truckload freight carrier operating 600+ trucks out of El Paso and Laredo, providing OTR, local, and yard spotter services across 47 US states with specialized US-Mexico cross-border capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Truckload Freight Transportation / Long-Haul Trucking

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN), Expedited Cross-Border Ground (USMCA/EU Time-Critical) (TLADANAH)

Keywords

• Truckload freight services
• Long-haul trucking
• Cross-border transportation
• OTR trucking
• Freight carrier

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truckload Freight Services: ITS generates revenue through truckload freight transportation services delivering door-to-door international and national transportation solutions across 47 states in the US. Services include long-haul (OTR) and local driver operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ITS is an asset-based truckload freight carrier providing over-the-road (OTR) long-haul, local, team, and yard spotter trucking services across 47 U.S. states from terminals in El Paso and Laredo, Texas. The company also offers door-to-door cross-border transportation between the USA and Mexico through its network partner STIL. Services are supported by third-party fleet management technology for real-time freight tracking and dispatch, and by compliance platforms for FMCSA driver onboarding.

Product overview

ITS: International Transportation Services operates a unified trucking and freight service platform providing over-the-road (OTR) long-haul, local driver, and yard spotter services across 47 states in the continental US, complemented by international cross-border transportation between the USA and Mexico through its network partner STIL. The company leverages technology-enabled fleet management systems (TMW/Trimble, SkyBitz, Samsara) for real-time freight tracking and dispatch optimization, supported by compliance automation tools (Tenstreet, Asurint, HireRight) for driver onboarding and FMSCA compliance. The service portfolio centers on truckload freight solutions with driver-focused programs including on-ramp training, safety bonuses, and home-road balance initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Long-Haul (OTR) Freight Services Over-the-road long-haul trucking service covering 47 U.S. states for shippers requiring reliable truckload capacity, with mileage, referral, and safety bonuses for drivers and modern equipment governed at 68 mph.
• Local CDL Driver Services Local tractor and dry van trucking service in El Paso, Texas offering weekly pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), and safety bonuses available after 60 days of employment.
• Yard Spotter Services Yard operations service at ITS terminals where drivers can earn up to 20 hours of overtime weekly with open availability and bonus opportunities.
• OTR Team Driving Services Team-based over-the-road trucking service offering guaranteed pay for team drivers and hiring bonuses for two-driver freight operations.
• USA–Mexico Cross-Border Transportation Services Door-to-door international transportation services between the USA and Mexico delivered through ITS in the U.S. and network partner STIL (Servicio de Transporte Internacional y Local S.A. de C.V.) in Mexico.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of drivers reset at home
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• STIL (Servicio de Transporte Internacional y Local S.A. de C.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated network partner in Mexico; STIL cultivated strong customer relationships and expansion strategy; ITS was established to deliver the founders' vision of uninterrupted door-to-door international transportation services between USA and Mexico
• TMW (Trimble)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for fleet dispatch management systems enabling operations optimization
• SkyBitzcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for fleet tracking and management solutions
• SamsaracoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for fleet management and operational technology

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CRST International: Large privately-held OTR and dedicated truckload carrier with a strong driver-training model. Closely matches ITS's TL/OTR core and operator-led culture.
• Marten Transport: Mid-sized TL and intermodal carrier with refrigerated and dry van capacity, targeting similar temperature-controlled and general freight shippers. Comparable on fleet size scale and service mix.
• Heartland Express: Irregular-route TL carrier serving similar mid-sized shippers across long-haul US lanes. Compares directly on asset utilization model and customer segment.
• Schneider National: Major US-based truckload and intermodal carrier with an established dedicated cross-border US-Mexico service offering. Operates a much larger asset base but competes for the same cross-border shipper demand as ITS.
• Werner Enterprises: One of the largest US truckload carriers with significant dedicated and one-way OTR operations, including cross-border Mexico lanes. Closely comparable on OTR TL business model and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest US third-party logistics provider and non-asset freight broker with extensive cross-border US-Mexico operations. Competes for the same shipper cross-border freight through asset-light brokerage.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Diversified surface transportation, delivery, and freight brokerage giant with intermodal and dedicated capacity. Competes with ITS for cross-border and long-haul shipper RFPs at scale.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier post-US Xpress acquisition, operating TL, LTL, and logistics. Represents the asset-heavy incumbent ITS competes against for shipper contracts and driver talent.
• Ryder System: Fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions provider. Overlaps with ITS on dedicated and cross-border capacity while offering broader logistics services.

Regional players

• Grupo Transportación Marítima Mexicana (TMM): Mexican logistics and freight transportation group with land transport and intermodal capabilities. Regional comparable for the Mexican leg of ITS's cross-border door-to-door service via the STIL affiliate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/itstrucks
• Facebookfacebook.com/itstrucks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itstrucks

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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