Company Information
FR8Star was founded on January 2015. The company is based in Oakland, CA, USA . The number of employees in FR8Star is less than 50. Cloud-based tools that improve efficiencies, reduce costs and provide unparalleled transparency in open deck freight transportation.Here is how FR8Star describes itself: "FR8Star connects shippers with heavy haul specialists. Compare shipping rates from bonded, experienced carriers and brokers and book today."
Funding & investors
FR8Star has received 3 rounds of venture funding. The total funding amount is around $8.5M.- Sandhills Global
- MAN Truck & Bus
- Doug Abrams (Angel)
- Off the Grid Ventures (Micro vc)
- David Mes (Investment partner)
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Active Venture Investors
- Active Investors in Commerce And Shopping
- Active Investors in Internet Services
- Active Investors in Software
- Active Investors in Transportation
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News
FR8Star - Blog
- A Closer Look At Kenworth’s New T380 & T480 Conventional Trucks
- What’s New in 2021
- Brokers, Carriers & Freight Forwarders Explained
- Volvo Trucks Remote Programming & Remote Diagnostics Uptime Services Now Allow For Unlimited Parameter Updates
- A Closer Look At Great Dane’s Freedom XP Flatbed Trailer
- Peterbilt Introduces Latest Iteration Of Its Model 579 Truck, Featuring New Technologies, New PACCAR Engines & More
FR8Star has been hard at work making updates and adding new features to continue to meet the needs of transporters and customers alike. Here’s a look at some of the updates so far in 2021.The post A Closer Look At Kenworth’s New T380 & T480 Conventional Trucks appeared first on FR8Star.
FR8Star has been hard at work making updates and adding new features to continue to meet the needs of transporters and customers alike. Here’s a look at some of the updates so far in 2021.The post What’s New in 2021 appeared first on FR8Star.
FR8Star offers the opportunity for shippers to work with brokers (with or without assets), carriers, and/or freight forwarders to ship items regionally, nationally, and overseas. It may sometimes be difficult to determine which transport company is right for your load, so it’s important to know the important role each type plays and what they specialize in. The post Brokers, Carriers & Freight Forwarders Explained appeared first on FR8Star.
Volvo Trucks customers with Remote Programming/Remote Diagnostics coverage now have unlimited parameter updates for as long as they have coverage. Volvo’s Uptime Services are free for two years with the purchase of a new vehicle, but customers can also opt for extended coverage or renew their subscription for an additional cost.The post Volvo Trucks Remote Programming & Remote Diagnostics Uptime Services Now Allow For Unlimited Parameter Updates appeared first on FR8Star.
According to Great Dane, its Freedom XP (FXP) trailers have three things that are “must-haves” for flatbeds: they are lightweight, durable, high-performance flatbeds.The post A Closer Look At Great Dane’s Freedom XP Flatbed Trailer appeared first on FR8Star.
Peterbilt recently introduced the latest iteration of its Model 579, which the company is saying is the most technologically advanced truck it has ever produced. The post Peterbilt Introduces Latest Iteration Of Its Model 579 Truck, Featuring New Technologies, New PACCAR Engines & More appeared first on FR8Star.
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