Mark Smith
This article showcases our top picks for the best Illinois based Transportation companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Transportation industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Illinois Transportation Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
FarEye
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FarEye is a low-code, Intelligent Delivery Management Platform designed for a better delivery experience for everyone.
project44
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project44 is a provider of an advanced supply chain visibility platform for shippers and third-party logistics firms.
Zebra Technologies
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Zebra Technologies is a global leader in barcode printing and RTLS technology including printers, RFID, software and supplies.
The Boeing Company
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Boeing Company manufactures and sells aircraft, rotorcraft, rockets, and satellites and provides product leasing and support services.
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Navistar manufactures commercial trucks, buses, defense vehicles, and engines.
Gogo
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Gogo is an inflight internet company that provides aviation broadband connectivity products and services.
Torch
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Torch is the only digital short-haul 3PL focused on lanes 50-550 miles.
HAAS Alert
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Real-time automotive collision prevention SaaS for public safety and roadway fleets
Kaizen Health
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Kaizen Health connects healthcare and transportation to increase access to healthcare.
ParkWhiz
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ParkWhiz is the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to find and book parking spaces before reaching their destination.
K4 Mobility
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K4 Mobility is a digital platform that harnesses the power of the Internet to provide services for maritime ships.
United Airlines
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United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 5,000 flights each day to more than 370 destinations throughout the world.
Clean Energy Trust
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Clean Energy Trust supports early-stage startups working on solutions for clean energy, decarbonization, and environmental sustainability.
SpotHero
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Leading & only independent consumer marketplace for parking in North America.
Xaptum
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Multi-tenant, future-proof network operator that enables enterprises to seamlessly scale and secure IoT deployments.
ParqEx
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ParqEx is a SaaS & IoT based innovative technology platform for parking management, payment processing & access control
Autobon AI
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Autobon is pioneering DeliveryOS – a fully automated freight shipping platform for those who ship, manage, or transport high-value products.
TruckPark Inc.
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Parking inventory and booking platform that connects truck drivers and fleets with safe and available parking.
Manitex International
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Manitex International, Inc. is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions
WeDeliver
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WeDeliver is a crowd-sourced hyperlocal delivery platform that helps local merchants compete with large online retailers.
OLIMP
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OLIMP is a platform lets truck drivers find and book short-term warehousing when a truck is rejected at delivery, and money for fleets.
Easymove
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Easymove enables consumers & brands to access local trucks and get instant moving & delivery help at affordable flat cost.
CoLane
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CoLane (formerly Fraight AI) is a virtual truckload carrier. We deliver Quality, Consistency, and Transparency for Enterprise Shippers.
Shuttle Planet
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A 2 sided marketplace for long distance shared road transportation, where the traveller can join an existing ride or crowdsource a new trip.
Schlep
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Schlep develops a platform designed for providing heavy lifting and local delivery services to businesses.
Drive My Way
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Drive My Way is a Cleveland based, women owned start up company with a patent pending matching technology for the transportation industry.
Supply Vision
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Supply Vision is a transportation technology company offering a suite of logistics technologies to help companies manage their business.
Coyote Logistics
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Coyote Logistics is a third-party logistics company that provides transportation and logistics services to shippers in North America.
Dock411
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Dock411 saves drivers time and money by sharing important information about their drop-off and pick-up locations before they arrive.
OpenAirplane
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OpenAirplane is an online platform that enables users to find, book, and pay for aircraft rental.
Nimble Aircraft
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We solve the industry problems when plane and helicopters can’t. Nimble Aircraft is manufacturer and service provider of commercial drones.
Echo Global Logistics
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Echo Global Logistics is a technology-enabled BPO service provider, serving the transportation and logistics needs of its clients.
GoNanny
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GoNanny is a modernized childcare service for busy parents with active kids.
CNGmotive
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CNGmotive is a trucking company that specializes in the fields of transportation and railroad.
Mastery Logistics Systems
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Mastery Logistics Systems is a comprehensive cloud-based SaaS transportation management system.
Redwood Logistics
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Redwood Logistics is a contract logistics partner that develops web-based solutions for companies of all types.
Hub Group
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They understand the impact transportation has on ecological sustainability, which is why they invest in and offer a greener alternative.
America’s Central Port
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America’s Central Port provides exceptional access to all three major freight transportation modes: river, rail, and road.
Signature Transportation Group
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Signature Transportation Group deals with chauffeured services, black car service, fleet management and corporate travel.
TMC
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TMC is a logistics company that provides TMS software and logistics process management services.
BWAY
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BWAY is one of the largest manufacturers of rigid metal and plastic containers in North America.
Advanced Solutions, Inc.
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Advanced Solutions is a Digital Supply Chain Management innovator and solution provider.
Orbitz Worldwide
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Orbitz Worldwide is an online travel company, using technology to transform the way consumers around the world plan and purchase travel.
Allied Buying Corporation
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Allied Buying Corporation (ABC) is the leading buying group in the Foodservice Equipment and Supply Industry.
Pharma Logistics
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Pharma Logistics is a pharmaceutical company that provides pharmaceutical waste and inventory management services.
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NAVTEQ develops digital map, traffic and location data for navigation and location-based platforms in North America and Europe.
newtrul
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Newtrul is a shipment aggregation platform that provides freight carriers an easier way to search for their next job.
AutonomouStuff, LLC
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AutonomouStuff is a provider of autonomy-enabling technologies that specializes in perception sensors, GPS, and computing.
Cobra Electronics Corporation
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Cobra Electronics Corporation is a leading designer of mobile communications products in the United State
GATX Corp
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GATX Corporation is an equipment finance company based in Chicago, Illinois.
GHP Group, Inc.
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GHP Group is a consumer goods company providing electric fireplaces, log sets, heating products, and gas grills.
Ivee
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Ivee personalizes the passenger experience, starting with ride-hail vehicles
HERE Mobility
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HERE Mobility Marketplace serves as a revolutionary central hub to connect mobility supply and demand, making mobility easy-to-use.
eGate Solutions
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eGate Solutions is a global technology company that provides software solutions for airline industry.
Montway Auto Transport
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www.montway.com – We’re a five-star rated, nationwide car shipping company. Let us help you move your car! Need tips? http://www.montway.
Hydro, Inc.
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Hydro is an engineering company that provides pump repair and support services.
Royal Die & Stamping
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Royal Die & Stamping is a manufacturer providing superior components to the Automotive, Electronics and Telecommunication industries.
CarrierDirect
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CarrierDirect is a management consulting and software development company focused on transportation, logistics, and supply chain.
Avenue Logistics
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Avenue Logistics is a capacity focused freight brokerage specializing in providing unique reliable capacity avenues.
Transdev North America
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Transdev North America is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, providing bus, shuttle.
UTECH
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INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE FOR LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION.
Priva
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Priva is a door-to-door, regional mobility solution – ride in a luxury van that has been converted to a business office on wheels
Precision Software
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Precision Software delivers integrated global logistics and visibility solutions to importers, exporters, 3rd party logistics providers
Labelmaster
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Labelmaster is a logistics company offering safety and regulation compliance services.
NiveauUp
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Energy Storage, eXtreme Fast Charging (XFC) – Ready
Heniff Transportation Systems
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Heniff Transportation Systems is a transportation company that offers liquid chemical transport services.
G&W Electric
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G&W Electric has been a global supplier of electric power equipment since 1905.
GE Transportation
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GE Transportation manufactures equipment for railroad, marine, mining, drilling, and energy generation industries.
L&W Supply
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L&W Supply is a distributors of gypsum wallboard and building materials.
KONE US
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KONE (pronounced koh` nay) is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry.
Downers Grove
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The Village of Downer’s Grove, IL, is a suburb with convenient Rail and Road access to Chicago.
OTOBOTS
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Otobots is an on-demand mobile automotive services company.
Quixote Corp.
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Quixote Corporation, through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets highway and transportation safety products.
UniCarriers Corp
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UniCarriers Corp is a manufacturing and distribution company that develops transportation machineries for its clients.
Busbank
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The BusBank is a comprehensive group and event transportation management company.
Transportation One
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Transportation One is a full-service, multi-modal logistics provider dedicated to meeting the demands of the transportation industry.
Becker Logistics
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Becker Logistics develops supply chain solutions for transport management.
Prime Distribution Services
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Prime Distribution Services is a warehousing company offering 3PL logistics and retail consolidation services.
FiveCubits
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FiveCubits provides supply chain management software enabling material suppliers to integrate transportation and payment processes.
Luckey Trucking
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Luckey Trucking is a provider of dry bulk, liquid bulk, dry van transportation, warehousing and logistics services to the chemical industry.
Wi-Tronix
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Wi-Tronix is a leading provider of remote monitoring, video analytics, and predictive diagnostic solutions.
Union Tank Car Company
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Union Tank Car Company or UTLX is a railway equipment leasing company.
Magnate Worldwide
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Magnate Worldwide primarily focuses on asset-light premium logistics.
RJW Transport
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RJW Transport is a supply chain solutions provider.
FreightFriend
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Cloud-based, AI-powered truckload procurement software
Black Horse Carriers
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Black Horse Carriers is a transportation company providing transportation services.
United Continental Holdings
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United Continental Holdings is an airline holding company that focuses on connecting and uniting the world through innovations.
Group O
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Group O is a logistics company specializing in supply chain and packaging solutions.
Genesis Logistics
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Genesis Logistics provides logistics management and transportation forwarder services.
EvoLux Transportation
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Regional Helicopter Charter Marketplace and Social ‘SkyShare’ Reservation Platform
DGI Supply
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DGI Supply is a wholesale company that provides industrial distribution and integrated supply services.
TrafficGenius
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Uses historical data/leading-edge technology to tweak traffic light timing and generate real-time, cost-effective solutions to congestion.
JMC Steel Group
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JMC Steel Group is the largest independent pipe and tube manufacturer in North America.
Infinite Peripherals
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Infinite Peripherals, Inc. (IPC) is leading the mobility revolution with its enterprise mobility solutions
Chicago Transit Authority
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We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
Track Your Truck
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Track Your Truck is a company providing GPS fleet tracking systems.
Load Delivered Logistics
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Load Delivered Logistics is a technology-enabled third-party logistics firm setting the pace in a highly competitive and dynamic industry.
Divvy
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Divvy is a bicycle sharing system that operates in Chicago.
Gerald Auto Group
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Gerald Auto Group is a car dealership located in North Aurora, Illinois.
