
Cargo Chief is a technology company founded in 2017 that provides a digital freight matching and automation platform specifically designed for freight brokerages, focusing on small and mid-market businesses. Their flagship product, the C4 platform, leverages AI, machine learning, and proprietary algorithms to offer real-time pricing, capacity expansion through an AI-managed, pre-vetted carrier network, and automated procurement and booking processes. This platform integrates with various Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to streamline carrier outreach, improve carrier reuse, and maximize profitability by turning data into actionable insights. Cargo Chief has pioneered industry-first solutions such as real-time pricing and digital freight matching, enhancing transparency and reliability in freight brokerage. Their solutions have demonstrated measurable results in efficiency, productivity, and profitability for 3PLs and freight brokers, with notable customers like Packer Freight and 48 Barriers. The company is recognized for its customer satisfaction and innovation in the logistics technology space.

Cargo Chief is a technology company founded in 2017 that provides a digital freight matching and automation platform specifically designed for freight brokerages, focusing on small and mid-market businesses. Their flagship product, the C4 platform, leverages AI, machine learning, and proprietary algorithms to offer real-time pricing, capacity expansion through an AI-managed, pre-vetted carrier network, and automated procurement and booking processes. This platform integrates with various Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to streamline carrier outreach, improve carrier reuse, and maximize profitability by turning data into actionable insights. Cargo Chief has pioneered industry-first solutions such as real-time pricing and digital freight matching, enhancing transparency and reliability in freight brokerage. Their solutions have demonstrated measurable results in efficiency, productivity, and profitability for 3PLs and freight brokers, with notable customers like Packer Freight and 48 Barriers. The company is recognized for its customer satisfaction and innovation in the logistics technology space.
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: San Francisco
Product: C4 — AI/ML-powered capacity procurement, pricing, and digital freight matching platform
Focus customers: Freight brokerages and 3PLs (small and mid-market)
Employees (reported): 26
Capacity procurement, pricing, and carrier matching automation for freight brokerages and 3PLs.
2017
Logistics technology / FreightTech
Pre-Seed round listed on Crunchbase with BootstrapLabs as lead.
“Early-stage financing included BootstrapLabs; other investors listed in profiles include Walden Venture Capital and individual investors such as Herb Shear.”