What Viva Express does

Viva Express (legally Viva Express Inc., DBA Viva Express Trucking) is a privately held trucking and logistics company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bartlett, Illinois, with operations support in Summit, Illinois. The company provides freight transportation services across the United States and operates an integrated ecosystem of owner-operator support services, including CDL-A driver employment with lease-to-purchase options, refrigerated trailer (reefer) rentals, in-house dispatcher services, truck repair and mechanic services at its Lake Bluff and Summit shops, and legal/administrative assistance for company formation, insurance, IFTA, and logbook setup.

The company's technology stack is operations-focused rather than platform-focused: dispatch coordination, logbook management, and route optimization appear to be handled by an in-office team of former drivers rather than proprietary software. There is no disclosed API, SDK, or AI/ML capability. The business model is a hybrid of transaction-fee freight revenue, usage-based reefer rentals, commission-based dispatcher placements, and professional services for legal/administrative setup. Driver compensation is structured around guaranteed miles (3,500–4,000 per week) and either per-mile (up to 75 cpm) or percentage-of-gross (25–28%) payment models.

Viva Express serves a narrow but tightly defined customer base of independent owner-operators and CDL-A drivers in the Chicagoland area, with the General Manager (Roman K.) and Office Manager (Galyna F.) as the only disclosed leadership. The firm has no institutional funding, no parent company, and operates with approximately 26 total employees. Its go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on direct recruitment, job postings, and word-of-mouth referrals within the trucking community.

Name

Viva Express

Legal name

Viva Express Inc.

Website

https://vivaexpress.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Viva Express is a privately held Chicagoland-based trucking company that provides freight transportation, reefer rentals, dispatch, mechanic, and business-formation services primarily to owner-operators and CDL-A drivers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Summit, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Trucking and freight transportation services: Revenue generated from freight transportation services across the United States, serving owner-operators and providing logistics solutions. The company operates a fleet and supports drivers through various service offerings.
2. Reefer rental services: Revenue from renting refrigerated (reefer) trucks to owner-operators, with pricing based on rental duration and usage.
3. Dispatcher services and logistics support: Dispatcher services for drivers including route management, logbook support, and operational coordination.
4. Legal and business formation services: Assistance with company registration, insurance, IFTA setup, and logbook configuration for drivers looking to start their own trucking operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Viva Express is a Chicagoland-based trucking and logistics company that hauls any type of freight across the United States. Beyond freight movement, it supports owner-operators and CDL-A drivers with an integrated suite including refrigerated trailer (reefer) rentals, professional dispatcher services, in-house truck repair at Lake Bluff and Summit shops, CDL-A driver employment with guaranteed miles, and legal/business formation assistance for drivers starting their own trucking operations.

Product overview

Viva Express is a Chicagoland-based trucking and logistics company operating since 2013. The company offers a unified suite of freight transportation services centered on its core trucking operations, supplemented by reefer (refrigerated trailer) rentals for temperature-sensitive cargo. The company supports owner-operators and drivers through integrated services including CDL driver employment placement, professional dispatch support, truck mechanic/repair services at its Lake Bluff and Summit locations, and legal/administrative services for company formation. The fleet operates with an office team of former drivers who provide experiential support, and the company maintains a 24/7 logbook department for operational compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fresh Touch by TanyaminorOthersTrusted cleaning partner providing primary cleaning services to Viva Express. Based in Palatine, Illinois. The partnership has been ongoing for a long time with highly recommended professional approach and attention to detail.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CRST International: Cedar Rapids-based carrier with a strong owner-operator model, lease-to-purchase programs, and integrated driver services — directly comparable to Viva Express's recruitment and support value proposition.
• Heartland Express: Mid-sized US trucking carrier with similar asset-heavy, long-haul dry van and refrigerated services, comparable scale and customer mix to Viva Express.
• Roehl Transport: Wisconsin-based carrier known for its 'Your Choice' driver programs, owner-operator support, and integrated training — directly comparable in culture and target segment to Viva Express.
• Paschall Truck Lines: Kentucky-based regional and dedicated truckload carrier serving owner-operators with similar lease-purchase and dedicated lane structures comparable to Viva's bundle.
• PAM Transport: Arkansas-based truckload carrier operating dedicated and irregular route services with a strong focus on owner-operator recruitment, mirroring Viva's GTM approach.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: One of the largest US truckload carriers with dedicated owner-operator divisions and integrated services — sets the competitive benchmark Viva Express competes against for driver talent.
• Werner Enterprises: National truckload and dedicated carrier with significant owner-operator recruitment and refrigerated capacity, overlapping Viva's freight and reefer lanes.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier following its U.S. Xpress acquisition; operates refrigerated and dry van services nationwide, competing directly with Viva for shipper contracts.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Multi-modal giant with large truckload, dedicated, and intermodal offerings — competes for the same long-haul freight and owner-operator pool as Viva Express at national scale.
• U.S. Xpress: Chattanooga-based national truckload carrier with refrigerated and dedicated divisions — a direct broad incumbent peer in reefer and long-haul freight markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vivaexpress

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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