Fifth Wheel Freight

Fifth Wheel Freight

Intermediary linking shippers and carriers

Overview

Fifth Wheel Freight provides third-party logistics and transportation services by acting as an intermediary between shippers and carriers. It uses a selective network of carrier partners to match shipments with capable providers, ensuring reliable and scalable transportation solutions. The company makes its services work through coordinated logistics management, immediate support, streamlined carrier processes, and fast, secure payments via TriumphPay, enabling smooth transactions and quicker settlement. Compared with competitors, FWF emphasizes transparency, proactive communication, strong work ethic, and a scalable network that can adapt to any volume, time, or season. Its goal is to help clients optimize their supply chains by delivering dependable, efficient transportation and logistics support while growing sustainably through organic expansion.

About Fifth Wheel Freight

Simplify's Rating
Why Fifth Wheel Freight is rated
D+
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$2M

Headquarters

Kentwood, Michigan

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FWF invests $40 million to add 352 jobs in Kentwood headquarters.
  • Michigan Strategic Fund grants $2 million for supply chain expansion.
  • Governor Whitmer supports FWF's growth in West Michigan logistics.

What critics are saying

  • TQL poaches FWF sales reps with 20% higher commissions now.
  • C.H. Robinson's TriumphPay locks carriers, slashing FWF margins.
  • Class-action lawsuit over misclassification and invasive app bankrupts FWF.

What makes Fifth Wheel Freight unique

  • FWF offers LTL, TL, intermodal, drayage, and air/ground freight services.
  • FWF partners with TriumphPay for fast, secure carrier payments.
  • FWF builds long-term relationships through transparency and reliability.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Fifth Wheel Freight
Jan 23rd, 2024
MEDC Announces $2M Performance-Based Grant for FWF

MEDC announces $2M performance-based grant for FWF.

WOOD TV
Jan 23rd, 2024
Kentwood company receives $2M grant for new HQ

A Kentwood company has received a $2 million grant as it looks to expand.

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