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
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C 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

  • Michigan approved a $2 million grant for a new headquarters on November 3, 2025.
  • FWF expects 352 new jobs within three years, signaling aggressive hiring.
  • Fall 2026 sales internships and senior developer recruiting show continued expansion momentum.

What critics are saying

  • March 2024 class action alleges overtime misclassification and phone surveillance violations.
  • The lawsuit targets B&L Systems, Reese Van Heck, and Josh Brawley.
  • Brokerage remains commoditized; rate compression can erase margins if shipper volume softens.

What makes Fifth Wheel Freight unique

  • 2026 Transport Topics ranked Fifth Wheel Freight #92 with $168 million revenue.
  • Nick Beukema said on March 19, 2026 FWF builds proprietary brokerage software.
  • FWF covers truckload, LTL, intermodal, drayage, air, and Canada-Mexico lanes.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2M

Above

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

-2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-2%
FWF
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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