Top California Transportation Startups (156)

We are a group of engineering and operations professionals who believe in building technology that will solve real business problems, at scale. We’re starting with the challenge of last-mile logistics, which is the single most expensive part of any delivery. Our product integrates years of advancements in robotics and autonomous technologies into a scalable end-to-end solution built to optimize the experiences...

Cavnue is building smart roads for smart vehicles, and future-proofing the nation’s roadways. The interstate highway system defined mobility in the second half of the 20th century. Now, transportation is changing again. Mobility in the 21st century will be defined by intelligent, connected, and autonomous vehicles and while billions have been invested into developing in-vehicle technologies, only a small fraction has...

MOVING FLEET-DEPENDENT BUSINESS FORWARD. We are leading the transition of urban transport operations from diesel-powered to zero-emission trucks. Beyond compliance with ever-increasing regulatory restrictions, financial and operational performance is simply better. From emissions reduction to noise abatement to driver comfort, our vehicles are clearly superior. We are revolutionizing urban vehicle fleet operations using our globally sourced, cost- optimized supply chain and manufacturing solutions,...

At McLane Global, we are dedicated to solving your food supply chain challenges so you can grow your business. We are uniquely positioned to offer vertically integrated food-grade logistics and sourcing services. Making us your one-stop shop for food supply chain solutions. What makes us different: Our streamlined approach to supply chain management allows you to customize solutions based on your...

CargoSprint's supply chain orchestration SaaS solutions reduce operational friction for freight forwarders, third-party logistics providers, cargo facilities, and transportation providers across air, ocean, road, and rail. By combining industry-leading tools for payments, appointments, and visibility, we ensure faster and more efficient cargo movement. In a year, we enable 4 million payments worth $2 billion on behalf of 30,000 logistics providers...

Seasats builds and operates high-endurance, user-friendly autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) that collect data for defense, research, and commercial customers. Seasats vehicles carry sensors into places that are either too dangerous or too expensive to reach with crewed vessels, drastically reducing operational risks and costs

Kargo is connecting the physical world of logistics to the digital ecosystem that manages it. Our infrastructure automates the shipping and receiving process, while providing real-time visuals and data on your operations. Kargo brings efficiency and visibility not only to your warehouse, but to the entire supply chain. In solving foundational problems of the logistics industry, our team tackles complex...

We are building something different. Radically different. At Navier we aspire to bring significant change to the maritime industry through innovation.

On a quest to make access to goods as frictionless and universal as access to information, starting with rapid, autonomous, on-demand medical deliveries that save lives and transform healthcare

Over a century after the Wright Brothers changed the course of aviation at Kitty Hawk, we are working to open up the skies to the masses. By combining technology and human ingenuity, we want to usher in the next great era of transportation. Skyryse wants to allow anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot...

We work with global corporate partners to identify the most pressing challenges that they, and broader society, face. Inspired by these complex problems, we launch startups built by proven entrepreneurs, product leaders and technologists that use their agility and talent to develop transformative solutions. After these companies have matured and proven market fit, our corporate partners are able to acquire...

Backed by Y Combinator Automating the 1B+ phone calls the freight industry makes every year

At Terraline we are fully committed to benefiting the planet by disrupting a massive segment of the transportation industry with our clean-sheet, battery-electric, long-range, heavy trucks that are designed to eliminate CO2 emissions

Contec is Technologies source for Logistics, Test & Repair. Founded in 1978, Contec is a dynamic 3PL with unique strengths in engineering & test innovation and data analytic via forward logistics, reverse logistics, parts planning and value added services for our leading customers in consumer electronics, telecommunications, computing, storage, streaming & connected devices, IoT and aviation. Our commitment to impeccable...

We're building the most comprehensive dataset for global trade in the industry. Revenue Vessel is the only place to find data on air or cross-border shipments into the United States, in addition to ocean shipments. Because of how we collect our data, importers can't obscure their records from us. With our tool, you can leverage the most comprehensive set of contacts...

Our mission is to help carriers and brokers thrive by boosting their business efficiency. Trucking companies are the backbone of logistics, and we aim to be the backbone of every trucking company.

Glydways, Inc. is an American transportation technology and clean energy company based in South San Francisco, CA. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, installation and operation of affordable autonomous transportation for low, medium and extremely high capacity needs. Founded in 2016 by engineer and entrepreneur Mark Seeger, the company was started with the goal of providing affordable mobility for...

Parallel Systems is a startup company developing the future of intermodal transportation. Our mission is to decarbonize freight while improving supply chain logistics and safety. We are developing vehicles and software to create new autonomous and electric transportation systems for existing rail infrastructure, allowing railroads to convert part of the $700 billion U.S. trucking industry to rail.

Logistics is one of the single largest industries in the world ($8-12T globally, $2T in the US). A single percent of improvement drives profound change to every corner of the world -- from the cost of our goods, to the livelihoods of local communities, to even the impact on our environment. At TruckSmarter, we believe that to transform the industry, we...

Loop is one of the top EV charging network in the U.S., delivering smart, reliable charging solutions for multifamily, retail, office, hospitality, and municipal properties. With over 7,800 chargers deployed, we make it easy to future-proof your site and boost revenue with seamless EV infrastructure.