Advanced Freight Dynamics

Name

Advanced Freight Dynamics

Legal name

Advanced Freight Dynamics LLC

Website

https://afd-web.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Haul Trucking and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Expedited / Time-Critical Managed Freight (TLAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Heavy haul trucking
• Oversize freight transport
• Flatbed logistics services
• OS/OW freight shipping
• Specialized trucking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Conroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Truckload Freight Services: Full-truckload transportation services using flatbeds, step decks, double drops, RGNs, and multi-axle trailers for heavy, oversized, and unusual cargo. Revenue generated per shipment/haul based on distance, weight, and complexity.
2. Less Than a Truckload (LTL): For shipments up to 15,000 lbs with lower rates than full truckload. Provides routine services at reduced pricing.
3. Expedited Delivery Services: Priority/rush delivery options for time-sensitive shipments with premium pricing.
4. Freight Consulting and Brokerage: Logistics consulting, freight brokerage, and project management services alongside trucking operations.
5. Compressor Storage Services: Storage facility services for large pressurized compressors at the Big Spring, TX facility covering 15 acres.
6. Truck & Trailer Repair Services: Mobile and shop-based truck and trailer repair, including roadside assistance, tire shop, welding, preventive maintenance, and vehicle inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Advanced Freight Dynamics LLC is an asset-based heavy haul trucking and logistics company that specializes in over-dimensional (OS/OW) and overweight freight transportation across North America with international shipping coordination. The company operates a fleet of specialized trailers (flatbeds, step decks, double drops, RGNs, multi-axle up to 13-axle) and provides full project preplanning, route planning, permit coordination, live shipment tracking, and complementary services such as compressor storage and truck/trailer repair.

Product overview

Advanced Freight Dynamics LLC is an asset-based trucking and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of freight transportation services. The core offering centers on over-dimensional (OS/OW) freight services, supported by dedicated truckload and LTL capabilities. The company operates a versatile fleet of specialized trailers (flatbeds, step decks, double drops, RGNs, multi-axle configurations up to 13-axle setups) and provides complementary services including route planning, permit coordination, pilot car services, and project preplanning. Additional offerings include compressor storage at their Big Spring, Texas facility (15 acres) and mobile truck/trailer repair services through AFD Truck & Trailer Repair. The company serves industries including wind and energy, oil and gas, coiled tubing, and large-scale manufacturing across North America with 24/7/365 operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Over-Dimensional Freight Services Specialized oversize/overweight (OS/OW) freight transportation services including route planning, permit coordination, and pilot car services for cargo that exceeds standard shipping dimensions, serving industries such as wind energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, and construction across North America.
• Dedicated Truckload Services Full truckload freight services using a dedicated fleet of specialized trailers including flatbeds, step decks, double drops, RGNs, and multi-axle configurations up to 13-axle setups for heavy, oversized, and unusual cargo shipments throughout North America.
• Less Than a Truckload (LTL) Partial truckload services for shipments up to 15,000 lbs with routine services at lower rates compared to full truckload options, providing flexible service and pricing for smaller freight.
• Flatbed Services Flatbed trailer transportation for heavy machinery, construction equipment, wind energy components, vessels, reels, and industrial cargo that requires open-deck hauling capability.
• Expedited Services Priority shipping options for time-sensitive freight with expedited delivery available 24/7/365 across the company's service network.
• Project Preplanning and Consulting Logistics consulting services including project preplanning, route studies, and coordination of support services such as crane and rigging, escorts, and bucket trucks for complex OS/OW transportation projects.
• Compressor Storage Services Secure storage facility for large pressurized compressors at the Big Spring, Texas location covering 15 acres with tight security, rail service, drivers lounge, and 30-ton high lift forklift capability.
• AFD Truck & Trailer Repair Mobile and shop-based truck and trailer repair services including road-side assistance, tire shop, welding, quick-lube, preventative maintenance, AC repair, body work, engine services, and vehicle inspections.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Large multimodal trucking and logistics provider that includes heavy-haul and specialized freight as part of a much broader portfolio. Not a niche OS/OW specialist, but competes with AFD for industrial and energy freight through its dedicated and specialized divisions.
• JB Hunt Transport Services: Major asset-based trucking and intermodal carrier with a dedicated contract services segment that handles oversized industrial freight. A much larger incumbent whose dedicated capacity overlaps with AFD's enterprise customer base.
• Werner Enterprises: Large truckload carrier with a dedicated and specialized freight division that handles some heavy-haul work. Operates at far greater scale than AFD but competes for similar flatbed and oversized industrial freight.

Direct peers

• Landstar System: Asset-light transportation services company with a major heavy-haul / OS/OW business owner-operator network. Competes with AFD for the same oversize/overweight freight and offers similar project preplanning, permit coordination, and 24/7 dispatch capabilities.
• Steelman Transportation: Heavy-haul trucking company specializing in oversized, overweight, and superload freight for industrial customers. Comparable specialty trailer inventory and heavy-haul service positioning to AFD.
• Maverick Transportation: Specialized flatbed and heavy-haul carrier serving construction, machinery, and energy customers. Operates a comparable specialty trailer fleet and project-based freight model targeting the same oversized industrial cargo niche as AFD.
• Bennett Motor Express: Heavy-haul specialized carrier with a fleet of multi-axle and oversized trailers serving industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets. Direct competitor to AFD in OS/OW trucking with similar equipment profiles and project logistics capabilities.
• Melton Truck Lines: Flatbed and heavy-haul carrier with a focus on oversized and overweight freight, particularly for energy and industrial customers. Operates comparable specialized equipment and serves overlapping wind energy and oilfield markets.
• Anderson Trucking Service: Specialized heavy-haul trucking company with a strong focus on oversize/overweight freight, superloads, and wind energy components across North America. Closely comparable to AFD in end-market mix (wind, oil & gas, construction), specialty trailer fleet, and project preplanning service model.
• Perkins Specialized Transportation: Specialized heavy-haul carrier focused on oversized and overweight loads including wind energy components, industrial machinery, and oil & gas equipment. Direct competitor to AFD in niche OS/OW freight with similar customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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