Cowan Systems
Acquisition in 2024
Cowan Systems is a transportation and logistics company that offers a range of services designed to create value for its clients, suppliers, employees, and owners. The company specializes in brokerage, lease purchase, driver staffing, and warehousing, providing comprehensive solutions that help customers meet their logistical needs at competitive prices. Through its diverse offerings, Cowan Systems aims to enhance efficiency and support the operational requirements of its clientele.
Platform Science
Series D in 2024
Platform Science develops and integrates hardware solutions, software solutions, and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure tailored for the transportation industry. The company's flagship product is an enterprise-grade IoT fleet management platform designed to enhance logistics processes. This platform provides core telematics functionality, including applications for compliance, safety, and productivity, while supporting dynamic hardware configurations and partner integrations. Additionally, Platform Science offers fleet management apps aimed at managing compliance, improving driver experience, and maximizing productivity. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in La Jolla, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC.
M&M Transport Services
Acquisition in 2023
M&M Transport Services is a transportation company that specializes in logistics services for retail, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics sectors throughout the United States. With multiple terminal locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, and Arizona, the company effectively supports its clients' freight forwarding and truck loading requirements, ensuring efficient and reliable transport solutions.
ChemDirect
Series A in 2022
ChemDirect, Inc. is an online marketplace founded in 2018 and based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, that facilitates the buying and selling of chemicals and chemical supplies. The platform connects brands, customers, and manufacturers, allowing businesses to source on-demand chemical products directly from vetted suppliers. ChemDirect's offerings include disinfectants, hand sanitizers, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks and shields, gloves, and testing chemicals. By streamlining the purchasing process, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of chemical procurement for businesses.
deBoer Transportation
Acquisition in 2022
deBoer Transportation, founded in 1967 as a small family business in rural Wisconsin, has evolved into a provider of transportation and logistics services based in Blenker, Wisconsin. Originally focused on local operations, the company expanded its reach to Southern and Western markets following industry deregulation. In 1993, deBoer Transportation acquired North American Freight Service, enhancing its capabilities as an intrastate carrier. The company operates a fleet dedicated to the transportation of equipment, as well as intermodal, pickup, and delivery services, effectively supporting its customers' supply chain requirements.
Midwest Logistics Systems
Acquisition in 2022
Midwest Logistics Systems is a trucking company based in Celina, Ohio, specializing in logistics services. The company operates as a dedicated carrier, boasting a fleet of over 900 tractors and employing more than 1,000 professional drivers. Midwest Logistics Systems primarily focuses on full-truckload carrier services, with a particular emphasis on hauling automotive freight. The company offers drop and hook services, allowing clients to transport goods efficiently and cost-effectively across 30 locations in the central United States.
Mastery Logistics Systems
Corporate Round in 2020
Mastery Logistics Systems is a developer of a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) designed to assist large shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers in effectively managing complex transportation needs. The platform, built by a dedicated team of engineers, designers, and programmers, offers a comprehensive suite of features that includes management tools for truckload operations, bids, trailers, freight brokerage, transportation, load tendering, and fleet management. By integrating various operational activities across business units and workstreams, Mastery Logistics Systems enables its clients to streamline their logistics processes and enhance overall efficiency.
Lodeso
Acquisition in 2016
Lodeso, Inc. is a provider of final-mile logistics services specializing in white glove home delivery. The company focuses on the transportation and delivery of large items that exceed the size and weight limits of standard parcel carriers, including furniture, electronics, exercise equipment, and mattresses. Lodeso offers comprehensive packing and moving services, along with logistics information and management, ensuring a seamless delivery experience. The company also incorporates online tracking capabilities, allowing customers to monitor their deliveries in real time.
Watkins and Shepard
Acquisition in 2016
Watkins & Shepard is a leading provider of transportation and logistics services, specializing in logistics planning and technology implementation. The company operates a substantial fleet of over 2,000 trailers and offers a range of services, including freight management, distribution, consolidation, and warehousing. Additionally, Watkins & Shepard provides less-than-truckload services, allowing for the efficient combination of multiple orders on each truck. Through its comprehensive approach to asset utilization, the company aims to optimize supply chain solutions for its clients.
American Overseas Air Freight
Acquisition in 2006
American Overseas Air Freight is a company specializes in the handling and shipping of import and export products by air, ocean and truck .
American Port Services
Acquisition in 2005
American Port Services is a provider of transloading/deconsolidation, warehousing, and distribution services. The company has an impressive history of providing shippers expertise in crossdocking and flow through distribution, distribution center operation, export packing and crating, local dray service, and value added services including re-packaging, kitting, and shrink-wrapping. The company serves a number of leading companies in the retail, consumer products and manufacturing industries.