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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, with real-time shipment tracking from pickup to delivery. Shippers post freight, local drivers accept jobs, and the platform provides updates in real time while charging a fee per shipment. It differs from traditional brokers and load boards by creating direct connections, offering transparent, haggle-free pricing, and giving immediate visibility into shipments. The goal is to make logistics faster, easier, and cheaper for both shippers and drivers by simplifying the process and eliminating intermediaries.

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About Zuum Transportation

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Why Zuum Transportation is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsAutomotive & TransportationEnterprise Software

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$43.6M

Headquarters

Irvine, CA

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • October 2026 announcements emphasize product breadth: gamification, tracking, and predictive pricing.
  • FreightWaves partnership strengthens credibility with shippers needing rate intelligence and capacity forecasting.
  • A fee-per-shipment model scales with volume if Zuum keeps converting small shippers.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB charges in Oakland and Sun Valley signal active labor conflict in 2026.
  • The $5 million debt raise suggests tight capital access and pressure for near-term execution.
  • Freight-tech incumbents like FreightWaves, DAT, and Uber Freight can compress margins quickly.

What makes Zuum Transportation unique

  • Zuum sells a brokerless logistics super-platform with real-time tracking and instant local-driver access.
  • FreightWaves integrated SONAR and TRAC into ZUUM’s rating engine, deepening pricing visibility.
  • ZUUM’s Zuumanity gamification and TMS tooling target carrier productivity, not just shipment matching.

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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

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

-2%
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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