Zuum Transportation

Zuum Transportation

Freight platform connecting shippers with drivers

Overview

Zuum Transportation runs a digital marketplace that connects shippers with local drivers for freight pickup and delivery. The platform tracks shipments in real time from pickup to final delivery, providing transparency and reducing reliance on brokers or load boards. Shippers and drivers sign into the platform, paying a per-shipment fee for each job, enabling haggle-free, upfront pricing. Its goal is to simplify logistics for small to mid-sized businesses and independent drivers by making local freight faster, cheaper, and easier to manage.

About Zuum Transportation

Simplify's Rating
Why Zuum Transportation is rated
D-
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated D- on Growth Potential
Rated D- on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Automotive & Transportation

Enterprise Software

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$43.6M

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • FreightWaves launched ZUUM BEYOND TMS in February 2021, expanding enterprise reach.
  • Zuum announced Zuumanity gamification to improve operator productivity and retention.
  • The March 2025 $5 million debt financing extended runway for product development.

What critics are saying

  • Zuum filed Chapter 11 on November 6, 2025, signaling severe balance-sheet stress.
  • January 13, 2026 court filings sought automatic-stay relief over brokerage receivables.
  • Bankruptcy can trigger customer defections and vendor tightening before plan confirmation.

What makes Zuum Transportation unique

  • Zuum bundles shipper TMS, broker software, carrier TMS, and driver app.
  • Its FreightWaves SONAR integration gives pricing intelligence inside booking workflows.
  • Estes Forwarding Worldwide chose Zuum as its digital truckload platform.

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Funding

Total Funding

$43.6M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
The Business Journals
Sep 13th, 2023
New OP venture fund Iron Prairie Ventures makes first four investments

A new #OverlandPark's venture capital firm has dived into a market teeming with what the founder calls "untapped opportunity."

Zuum Transportation Inc.
Jul 6th, 2023
Elevate your workforce with Zuum app’s TMS employee gamification, known as ZUUMANITY.

That's why ZUUM Enterprise is thrilled to introduce its innovative gamification system, Zuumanity, designed to enhance employee engagement and job satisfaction within the realm of transportation management.

Intelligence360 News
Jun 26th, 2023
Zuum Transportation Has Filed A Notice Of An Exempt Offering Of Securities To Raise $5,000,000.00 In New Debt Financing.

Zuum Transportation has filed a notice of an exempt offering of securities to raise $5,000,000.00 in New Debt Financing. Zuum Transportation has filed a notice of an exempt offering of securities to raise $5,000,000.00 in New Debt Financing.According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Zuum Transportation is raising $5,000,000.00 in new funding. Sources indicate that as part of senior management Chief Executive Officer, Mustafa Azizi played a key role in securing the recent investment and it will aid in aggressively expanding the company, as well as broaden and accelerate product development.About Zuum TransportationZUUM APP. is a rapidly growing tech startup transforming the $1.2 trillion logistics industry. Our vision is to optimize logistics and streamline supply chains globally on one efficient, automated, and easy-to-use super platform

Zuum Transportation Inc.
May 2nd, 2023
Zuum’s Clients have been able to achieve 18 LPD Per Operator, Accomplishing more with fewer resources. | Zuum

Hence, ZUUM Enterprise has created a state-of-the-art TMS platform that enhances efficiency and optimizes productivity.

FreightWaves
May 1st, 2023
Get Up To 2 Months Of Free Access To Sonar Data

Get up to 2 months of free access to SONAR dataBuilding on the momentum of integrating SONAR into third-party software providers’ applications, FreightWaves is announcing a free trial of SONAR data that lives in our partners’ platforms.The free trial begins Monday, May 1 and runs through July 1. The data will be available through 12 FreightTech partners: 3PL Systems, Atlassys TMS, Descartes Aljex, Descartes MacroPoint, FreightFriend, Goodship, Hubtek, OmnisTMS, Revenova, Tai, Winmore and Zuum.The free trial ends July 1 for all participants, meaning the sooner a company signs up, the longer the access to the integrated SONAR data, including TRAC Spot Rate data.“There’s no risk. If you move fast, you get to test-drive integrated SONAR data for free in your software tool, where and when you take action, for up to two months,” said Amy Hart Phillips, SVP of strategic partnerships and execution at FreightWaves. “That’s a powerful proposition. Users of data like TRAC Spot Rate [which is integrated in all the participating partners’ platforms] will tell you they see a difference to their business outcomes immediately.”How to access the free trialClick here to sign up through FreightWaves.Alternatively, contact the following FreightWaves SONAR-integrated partners to get started: 3PL Systems, Atlassys TMS, Descartes Aljex, Descartes MacroPoint, FreightFriend, Goodship, Hubtek, OmnisTMS, Revenova, Tai, Winmore and Zuum

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