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The Tennessee edition · 2026

Transportation and logisticscompanies in Tennessee

Trucking, freight, warehousing, delivery, vehicles and more: the companies building transportation and logistics in Tennessee, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

250 company profiles0 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent transportation and logistics business events in Tennessee

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 306 transportation and logistics companies in Tennessee, last 24 months: 14 M&A deals · 7 Contracts · 2 launches · 2 funding rounds. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Apr 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Fedex freight acquires Viking freight

FedEx Freight entered the less-than-truckload space in 1998 with the acquisition of Viking Freight.

Logistics
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Fedex freight acquires American freightways

FedEx Freight entered the less-than-truckload space in 1998 with the acquisition of Viking Freight, expanded its regional network in 2001 with the purchase of American Freightways and…

Logistics
M&AAcquisition · Announced

CoPilot Global Logistics Holdings acquires Mallory Alexander

Newly formed CoPilot Global Logistics Holdings announced it has taken a majority stake in full-service logistics provider Mallory Alexander.

Logistics
Funding

Pmc

Technology services provider, PMC, has secured undisclosed investment from BGF, to help with the expansion of its services.

Investors Bgf
Technology Services
ContractInfrastructure

Na · client: FedEx Express

The FedEx Express Memphis hub is undergoing a roughly $1.5 billion, multi-year modernization, much of that going toward new sorting systems and automation.

Infrastructure
M&AAcquisition · Pending

Na acquires Forward air

A second round of takeover bids for Forward Air are expected to be submitted in early September, according to M&A blog Axios Pro.

Logistics
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Eqt acquires Forward air

Several private equity companies, including Clearlake Capital, Platinum Equity and EQT, submitted proposals to purchase Forward Air

Cargo handling
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Platinum equity acquires Forward air

Several private equity companies, including Clearlake Capital, Platinum Equity and EQT, submitted proposals to purchase Forward Air

Cargo handling
M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Apollo global management acquires Forward air

Shares of Forward Air were up 10% in late-day trading on Wednesday following a Reuters report that “a handful of private equity firms” have submitted bids to acquire the trucking and…

Trucking and logistics
M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Clearlake Capital acquires Forward air

Shares of Forward Air were up 10% in late-day trading on Wednesday following a Reuters report that “a handful of private equity firms” have submitted bids to acquire the trucking and…

Trucking and logistics
FundingMinority capital investment

Pmc

Tech services providers PMC has obtained fresh backing from BGF.

Investors Bgf
Consulting services
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Kenco acquires Drexel industries

Kenco acquired Drexel Industries’ 3PL business, which includes four physical locations and 100 associates.

Logistics
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Terravest industries acquires Entrans international

Desjardins Securities analyst Gary Ho sees TerraVest Industries Inc.’s (TVK-T) US$546-million acquisition of EnTrans International as “transformative” and puts “an under-levered balance…

Tank trailers and transportation hardware
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Atomic transport acquires Modern Transport Solutions

Atomic Transport, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired Modern Transport Solutions with transfer operations and transportation in multiple markets in Arizona and Colorado. The…

Transportation
M&AAcquisition · Completed

J.f. lehman & company acquires Atomic transport

J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO) has completed its acquisition of Atomic Transport, a specialized waste services provider.

Waste services
ContractService

Kodiak robotics · client: Forward Air Corporation

Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving trucking company, today announced a dedicated agreement with Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) ("Forward"), a leading asset-light…

Transportation

Transportation and logistics companies in Tennessee, by funding and team

Few transportation and logistics companies in Tennessee publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 250 active companies.

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Provider of logistics company offering package tracking, rates, and tools to support shippers and small businesses

Cep
—None recorded
199,644+28% 12 mo to Jun 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - service / Fee-for-service
61 yr1965
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

3rd party logistics services provider

Warehousing
—None recorded
3,401+21% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
76 yr1950
0none in 3 months

A leading provider of time-definite surface transportation and related logistics services to the North American

Freight forwarders
—None recorded
4,427+4,765% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
45 yr1981
—No postings tracked

Provider of commercial parking management services

Parking services
—None recorded
2,356+12% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
34 yr1992
0none in 3 months

Provider of warehousing, storage, and freight forwarding services

Freight forwarders
—None recorded
901-2% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
104 yr1922
0none in 3 months

Steam Logistics was founded in 2012 with worldwide headquarters based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Freight forwarders
—None recorded
779-14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Landside logistics expert providing drayage, intermodal, transloading, and related services

Trucking
—None recorded
1,006+1% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
17 yr2009
—No postings tracked

Provider of truck transportation services

Trucking
—None recorded
217+16% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

Western Express, Inc. is an asset based truckload carrier

Rail freight
—None recorded
684recorded
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
35 yr1991
—No postings tracked

Provider of freight forwarding and logistics services

Freight forwarders
—None recorded
299+17% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Expert 3PL, shipping, and trucking services with a safety focus

Trucking
—None recorded
132+8% 12 mo to Dec 2019LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months · last posted Dec 2025

Axle Logistics is a third-party logistics company with a focus on providing advanced logistics services.

Freight forwarders
—None recorded
400recorded
Fee-for-service
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked

Provider of road freight forwarding, warehousing, and logistics services

Freight forwarders
—None recorded
19+27% 12 mo to Dec 2019LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

TCW is a transportation company specializing in truckload and distribution services.

Warehousing
—None recorded
371-29% vs previous recordrecorded
Not available
78 yr1948
—No postings tracked

Provider of private jet charter, regional airline, and aircraft services

Aerospace engineering and design services
—None recorded
448+13% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
44 yr1982
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Provider of freight forwarding services for air, sea, and road transport

Freight forwarders
—None recorded
315+10% 12 mo to Dec 2020recorded Dec 2020
Fee-for-service
101 yr1925
—No postings tracked

OzarkMotorLines – Delivering the Difference

Trucking
—None recorded
338+6% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
30 yr1996
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

Nashville International Airport has four runways and covers 3,900 acres .

Airport operators
—None recorded
308+3% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

JNJ Express - Memphis, TN | Experience Driving Success

Trucking
—None recorded
283-13% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
22 yr2004
—No postings tracked

Route Consultant is a brokerage and consulting company for FedEx ground contractors.

Trucking
—None recorded
34+236% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Global logistics provider offering comprehensive freight, compliance, and supply chain solutions

Freight forwarders
—None recorded
201+14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
29 yr1997
0none in 3 months

Express GOC - Express Group Of Companies

Trucking
—None recorded
358-4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

HOME | Jit-Ex LLC

Trucking
—None recorded
26LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
25 yr2001
—No postings tracked

Home - Roane Transportation

Trucking
—None recorded
49-2% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
25 yr2001
0none in 3 months

IMCG is a provider of intermodal transportation services specializing in import/export cargo shipments.

Trucking
—None recorded
165+4% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
44 yr1982
—No postings tracked
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Trucking & freight carriers

Road freight and truckload transportation providers.

  1. Imccompanies

    Landside logistics expert providing drayage, intermodal, transloading, and related services

    Trucking
    See in list
  2. Titan Transfer

    Provider of truck transportation services

    Trucking
    See in list
  3. TLD LOGISTICS

    Expert 3PL, shipping, and trucking services with a safety focus

    Trucking
    See in list
  4. Ozark

    OzarkMotorLines – Delivering the Difference

    Trucking
    See in list
  5. JNJ Express

    JNJ Express - Memphis, TN | Experience Driving Success

    Trucking
    See in list

Freight forwarding & logistics companies

Freight forwarders coordinating domestic and international shipments.

  1. forward air

    A leading provider of time-definite surface transportation and related logistics services to the North American

    Freight forwarders
    See in list
  2. Armstrong

    Provider of warehousing, storage, and freight forwarding services

    Freight forwarders
    See in list
  3. steam logistics

    Steam Logistics was founded in 2012 with worldwide headquarters based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

    Freight forwarders
    See in list
  4. KCH Transportation

    Provider of freight forwarding and logistics services

    Freight forwarders
    See in list
  5. axle logistics

    Axle Logistics is a third-party logistics company with a focus on providing advanced logistics services.

    Freight forwarders
    See in list

Warehousing & distribution services

Warehousing providers handling storage, fulfillment and distribution.

  1. tcw

    TCW is a transportation company specializing in truckload and distribution services.

    Warehousing
    See in list
  2. Roane Trans

    Home - Roane Transportation

    Trucking
    See in list
  3. Kpower Global Logistics

    Provider of warehousing, staffing, transportation, freight auditing, and consulting services

    Warehousing
    See in list
  4. Absolute Storage Management

    Provider of third-party self-storage facility management services. This company offers comprehensive management solutions for self-storage property owners and operators. Services include marketing and leasing support, financial reporting, and operational oversight. They aim to optimize property performance and enhance revenue generation for their clients. The company also provides resources and tools to streamline operations and improve tenant experiences.

    Professional consumer services
    See in list
  5. southern systems international

    Southern Systems International continues to be focused on providing exceptional products & services to its customers for more than 50 years.

    Warehousing

Courier & delivery companies

Courier, express and local delivery services.

  1. Fast Track Express Logistics

    Provider of courier delivery services

    Cep
  2. Chariot Delivery Logistics

    Provider of truck transport, air cargo, ocean cargo, and courier services

    Cep
  3. Port Of Cates Landing

    Operator of inland waterway port facilities for marine cargo

    Port operators
  4. Hawk Transport

    Provider of on-demand and scheduled delivery, warehousing, and redistribution services

    Cep
  5. Abroad Parcel

    Operator of a network facilitating international shipping and delivery services

    Freight forwarders

Car rental & passenger transport

Vehicle rental, bus and passenger transportation businesses.

  1. Rent-A-Bus USA

    Bus rental company offering a range of vehicles for corporate, school, sporting events, and other group transportation needs

    Bus operators
  2. Classiccarchaeology

    Classic car rentals for unforgettable events, photoshoots, and special occasions

    Car rentals
  3. E-Z Auto Rental

    Provider of short-term and long-term vehicle rental services for individuals

    Car rentals
  4. donnapeercewriter.com

    Provider of vehicle rental services including tourism, business, and self-driving

    Car rentals
  5. Primecarejackson

    Provider of non-emergency assisted transportation services for patients, seniors, and disabled

    Services for healthcare providers

Transportation and logistics startups in Tennessee

Newer transportation and logistics companies in Tennessee.

  1. Apex Port Logistics

    Provider of freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and customs brokerage services

    Freight forwarders
  2. Classiccarchaeology

    Classic car rentals for unforgettable events, photoshoots, and special occasions

    Car rentals
  3. Bok Courier

    Provider of warehousing, storage, and multi modal freight forwarding services

    Freight forwarders
  4. End Non-Competes

    Advocate for ending non-compete agreements in logistics

    Trucking
  5. Fast Track Express Logistics

    Provider of courier delivery services

    Cep
16 companies in Tennessee

Transportation and logistics companies hiring in Tennessee

Transportation and logistics employers with active hiring signals.

  1. FedEx

    Provider of logistics company offering package tracking, rates, and tools to support shippers and small businesses

    Cep
    See in list
  2. steam logistics

    Steam Logistics was founded in 2012 with worldwide headquarters based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

    Freight forwarders
    See in list
  3. Titan Transfer

    Provider of truck transportation services

    Trucking
    See in list
  4. KCH Transportation

    Provider of freight forwarding and logistics services

    Freight forwarders
    See in list
  5. TLD LOGISTICS

    Expert 3PL, shipping, and trucking services with a safety focus

    Trucking
    See in list
18 companies in Tennessee

Public transportation and logistics companies in Tennessee

Listed transportation and logistics businesses in Tennessee.

  1. FedEx

    Provider of logistics company offering package tracking, rates, and tools to support shippers and small businesses

    Cep
    See in list
  2. forward air

    A leading provider of time-definite surface transportation and related logistics services to the North American

    Freight forwarders
    See in list
  3. Emitinc

    Provider of warehouse design, automation, and material handling integration services

    Warehousing
3 companies in Tennessee
Mobile reach

Top 7 transportation and logistics apps from Tennessee

The most-installed Android apps published by transportation and logistics companies headquartered in Tennessee — 29K installs between them. 7 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 7
1

Contour Airlines

by Contouraviation

Installs24K
Rating3.039 ratings
Last updatedApr 2026
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2

IMC Power Direct

by Imccompanies

Installs5K
Rating4.51150 ratings
Last updatedDec 2025
IMC Power Direct screenshot 1IMC Power Direct screenshot 2IMC Power Direct screenshot 3IMC Power Direct screenshot 4IMC Power Direct screenshot 5IMC Power Direct screenshot 6
3

ATLAS Mobile

by agmark logistics

Installs256
Rating—
Last updatedMay 2026
ATLAS Mobile screenshot 1ATLAS Mobile screenshot 2ATLAS Mobile screenshot 3ATLAS Mobile screenshot 4ATLAS Mobile screenshot 5ATLAS Mobile screenshot 6
4

DSC Cypher

by FedEx

Installs130
Rating—
Last updatedFeb 2026
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5

Ascend Load Board App

by Ascend

Installs118
Rating—
Last updatedJul 2025
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6

zGo - WeGo Transit Services

by WeGo Public Transit

Installs61
Rating—
Last updatedMar 2026
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7

RCPA Fuel

by route consultant

Installs19
Rating—
Last updatedMar 2026
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Capital & corporate activity

Transportation and logistics funding and M&A across the United States

380 recorded equity rounds have gone to 19,554 transportation and logistics companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Tennessee compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months7

US$23.33m

equity rounds, last 24 months36

US$220.45m

raised over five yearsUS$6.30bn

172 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Tennessee14

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into transportation and logistics in the United States

amount rounds
$2.0bn201816
$581m201917
$194m202022
$2.4bn202147
$2.8bn202234
$674m202335
$131m202421
$199m202530
$21m20265

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$2.85bn across 34 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$2.00m1 rounds · median US$2.00m
SeedUS$122.07m95 rounds · median US$1.10m
Series AUS$253.35m29 rounds · median US$5.45m
Series BUS$917.31m26 rounds · median US$16.00m
Series CUS$32.00m1 rounds · median US$32.00m
Series D+US$1.28bn4 rounds · median US$500.00m
Private equityUS$3.70bn16 rounds · median US$1.70bn
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Cold chain logisticsUS$4.39bn10 rounds · 6 companies
WarehousingUS$519.47m20 rounds · 13 companies
Chartered flightsUS$295.87m16 rounds · 9 companies
Freight forwardersUS$232.72m22 rounds · 14 companies
Passenger airlinesUS$220.00m2 rounds · 1 companies
TruckingUS$204.55m34 rounds · 24 companies
Air navigation service providersUS$134.35m11 rounds · 1 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Tennessee

14Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Fedex freight3
  2. CoPilot Global Logistics Holdings1
  3. Na1
  4. Eqt1
  5. Platinum equity1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Forward air5
  2. Viking freight1
  3. American freightways1
  4. Watkins Motor Lines1
  5. Mallory Alexander1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Transportation and Logistics Industry Landscape of the United States

The financials above are one chapter. The full transportation and logistics landscape of Tennessee maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

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  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the transportation and logistics landscape of Tennessee

Founders and momentum in Tennessee

Meet the people behind transportation and logistics companies in Tennessee. 17 of 250 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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The most common specialisations among transportation and logistics companies in Tennessee. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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