The Enterprise
Our Companies
Starting Gate Investments, LLC is the parent holding company for two operating subsidiaries in the freight and logistics sector. Each company plays a distinct role within the enterprise — together they form a fully integrated freight platform.
AI Freight Systems, LLC
Recover. Prevent. Predict. Optimize.
www.aifreightsystems.comAI Freight Systems is the technology and advisory subsidiary of the Starting Gate enterprise, specializing in Transportation Financial Intelligence. The company helps organizations recover transportation-related financial losses, prevent billing leakage, improve freight spend forecasting, and make more disciplined transportation decisions. Built on 33 years of expertise across transportation finance, pricing, operations, systems, risk management, and enterprise transformation, AI Freight Systems delivers practical intelligence — not theoretical frameworks.
Capabilities
- Freight Audit & Recovery — identify and recover duplicate payments, overcharges, and billing discrepancies
- Transportation Financial Intelligence — apply financial analysis, governance, and operational expertise to improve decision making
- Transportation Financial Assessments — evaluate transportation spend, controls, reporting, and governance practices
- Transportation Analytics & Visibility — develop reporting, KPI frameworks, and decision-support capabilities
- Consulting & Advisory Services — improve transportation performance, governance, technology, data, and operational effectiveness
Starting Gate Logistics, LLC
Starting Gate Logistics is a full-service freight brokerage and logistics company operating across North America. The company connects shippers with vetted carriers, negotiates competitive rates, and manages the end-to-end movement of freight across truckload, LTL, and specialized modes. Built on deep carrier relationships and a commitment to service, Starting Gate Logistics delivers reliable capacity when and where customers need it.
Capabilities
- Truckload (FTL) brokerage
- Less-than-truckload (LTL) solutions
- Specialized and expedited freight
- Carrier vetting and relationship management
- Shipper-side rate negotiation and optimization
Advisory Services
Real-world freight expertise applied to every client engagement.
Advisory Services
Freight Consulting
In addition to operating our subsidiaries, Starting Gate Investments provides freight consulting services to external clients. Our consulting practice draws on the combined expertise of the enterprise — covering carrier strategy, technology adoption, cost reduction, and operational process improvement. Whether you are a shipper looking to reduce freight spend or a logistics company seeking strategic guidance, we bring real-world freight knowledge to every engagement.
Carrier Strategy & Procurement
We help clients build and optimize their carrier networks, negotiate better rates, and reduce dependency on spot markets.
Technology Adoption
We guide freight and logistics companies through the evaluation and implementation of technology solutions, including AI-powered tools.
Cost Reduction & Efficiency
We identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements that reduce freight cost without sacrificing service.
Strategic Planning
We work with leadership teams to develop freight and logistics strategies aligned with broader business objectives.
Interested in Working With Us?
Whether you are a potential partner, a client seeking consulting, or an investor exploring the enterprise, we welcome the conversation.