STG Acquires Carrier Logistics Inc. to Enhance LTL Carrier Technology

The acquisition aims to integrate advanced AI frameworks into CLI's transportation management system, automating and optimizing terminal operations.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:37pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a sleek, metallic model of a freight truck and a tablet displaying a transportation management software interface, conceptually representing the integration of AI technology into logistics operations.STG's acquisition of Carrier Logistics Inc. aims to integrate advanced AI frameworks into the transportation management system, automating and optimizing terminal operations for LTL carriers.Menlo Park Today

STG, a software investment firm, has acquired Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI), a provider of transportation management software for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. The acquisition will allow STG to accelerate product innovation by integrating advanced AI frameworks into CLI's core architecture, creating an AI-native operating system to automate and optimize various aspects of terminal operations for LTL carriers.

Why it matters

The LTL industry is facing an inflection point where data is plentiful but actionable intelligence is scarce. By acquiring CLI, STG aims to provide LTL carriers with an AI-powered platform that can automate routine logistics tasks and optimize complex terminal operations, keeping human operators at the center of critical decision-making.

The details

STG's investment in CLI will focus on developing AI agents capable of autonomous dispatch and routing, human-in-the-loop automation for managing logistics exceptions, and predictive modeling for terminal workflows to reduce dwell time and maximize trailer utilization. The goal is to transition LTL carriers from legacy, manual processes to an optimized, intelligent terminal environment.

  • The acquisition was announced on April 13, 2026.

The players

STG

A software investment firm that is acquiring Carrier Logistics Inc.

Carrier Logistics Inc. (CLI)

A provider of transportation management software for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers.

Ben Wiesen

The president of Carrier Logistics Inc.

Rushi Kulkarni

The managing director and co-head of the lower mid-market allegro strategy at STG.

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What they’re saying

“CLI has always been dedicated to the success of our carriers. Joining forces with STG allows our existing team of industry experts to continue to serve customers through enhanced support capabilities. At the same time, STG's investment in our transportation and freight management technology will allow us to maintain our position as the market-leading transportation management system for LTL and deliver the next generation of AI-driven tools that our clients need to remain competitive in a high-velocity environment.”

— Ben Wiesen, President, Carrier Logistics Inc.

“We believe the LTL industry is at an inflection point where data is plentiful, but actionable intelligence is scarce. By acquiring CLI, we are not just buying a market leader; we are enabling the development of a brain into the nervous system of LTL operations. Our goal is to provide carriers with an agentic platform that automates the mundane and optimizes the complex, keeping the human operator at the center of the most critical decisions.”

— Rushi Kulkarni, Managing Director, Co-Head of the Lower Mid-Market Allegro Strategy, STG

What’s next

STG plans to significantly expand R&D investment in CLI, accelerating the development and deployment of advanced AI capabilities to provide LTL carriers with an optimized, intelligent terminal environment.

The takeaway

This acquisition marks a significant step in STG's strategy to transform the LTL industry by leveraging AI-powered technology to automate routine logistics tasks and optimize complex terminal operations, empowering LTL carriers to remain competitive in the high-velocity transportation landscape.