Freightquote
Private | |
Industry | Logistic Services |
Founded | 1998 |
Number of locations | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
Key people | Matt Druten (President) |
Products | Transportation Brokerage Services |
Parent | C.H. Robinson Company, Inc.[1] |
Website | www.freightquote.com |
Freightquote, a C.H. Robinson company,[2] is an online transportation broker of freight services throughout North America, based in Kansas City, MO. Their business provides comparisons of shipping rates for national and regional freight carriers.[3]
Services
Freightquote developed a patented-technology platform to enable shippers to find competitive rates that can be compared[4] for their freight shipments, similar to that which travel websites provide. Performed online, customers input freight shipment information online, review carrier options, choose a carrier, book shipments and pay for services. The company extends this platform through API connections. E-commerce websites integrate the company's technology to provide their customers with freight cost estimating and booking capabilities.[3][5]
History
Tim Barton founded Freightquote in August 1998.[3][6]
In December 2006, Great Hill Partners signed a deal to acquire a minority interest in the company.[7] Chris Kolquist is the current president of Freightquote.[8]
C.H. Robinson acquisition
In early 2015, Freightquote was acquired by C.H. Robinson, a third-party logistics firm based in Eden Prairie, MN, specializing in logistics and supply chain services, including freight transportation. The acquisition connects C.H. Robinson’s global supply chain services with the strong e-commerce presence and customer base of Freightquote.[9][10][11]
References
- ↑ Alonzo, Austin. "Freightquote deal: History, muscle join tech savvy". BizJournels. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ↑ "Freightquote, C.H. Robinson deal weds tech savvy with scale - Kansas City Business Journal". Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
- 1 2 3 "About Freightquote: U.S. Freight Shipping Company". Freightquote. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
- ↑ Ebay Business at Your Fingertips - Kevin Boyd. p. 113.
- ↑ "Freightquote.com, Inc.: Private Company Information - Businessweek". Businessweek.com. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
- ↑ "Freightquote.com Inc. - 2014/01/14 - Gale Company Profiles". Alacrastore.com. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
- ↑ "Great Hill Takes Stake in FreightQuote". The New York Times. December 14, 2006. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ↑ "Three years later, C.H. Robinson exec says Freightquote deal is paying off". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
- ↑ "Freightquote acquisition pleases analysts, markets - Kansas City Business Journal". Retrieved 2015-06-16.
- ↑ "Freightquote, C.H. Robinson deal weds tech savvy with scale - Kansas City Business Journal". Kansas City Business Journal. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
- ↑ "Robinson buys Freightquote.com for $365 million in cash; takes big step into LTL – DC Velocity". www.dcvelocity.com. Retrieved 2015-06-16.
- Sources
- Barry, David (January 20, 2010). "The $100 Million Revenue Club: Freightquote.com". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- (Associated Press) (January 28, 2014). "Freightquote plans to add 400 jobs in Kansas City". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- "Gov. Nixon joins company officials, Mayor James in opening new Freightquote corporate headquarters in Kansas City". Office of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. July 16, 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- "Freightquote breaks ground on Mo. offices". MSN News. Retrieved 17 March 2014. (video)
- Quinn, Kathy (August 14, 2012). "Freightquote.com Breaks Ground on New $44M Headquarters". Fox News (Kansas City). Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- Stewart, Matt (July 16, 2013). "Freightquote leaves Kansas for Missouri". Fox News (Kansas City). Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- Trucking in growth: Freightquote carries the revenue load by investing in service and technology - Kansas City Business Journal
- Freightquote.com buys Pennsylvania firm - Kansas City Business Journal
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