Mark Smith
This article showcases our top picks for the best Washington 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 Washington Transportation Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Gordian Software
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Gordian Software develops APIs for travel websites to sell flight add-ons.
Rad Power Bikes
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North America’s largest electric bike company. We are making transportation energy efficient, enjoyable, and accessible to all.
INRIX
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INRIX enables smarter mobility by empowering cities, people & businesses with data & insights to make movement greener, safer & faster
Wrench
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Wrench is an online fleet management and maintenance platform that provides auto repair services.
Convoy
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Convoy is a digital freight network that moves truckloads and design solutions that address supply chain inefficiencies.
magniX
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magniX is bringing to market advanced all-electric propulsion systems for commercial aviation & defense.
HeadLight
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HeadLight is a photo-based inspection technology that provides a visual source of truth about infrastructure projects.
Cabana
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Cabana is a travel startup that turns vans into bookable mobile hotels.
Zonar Systems
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Zonar Systems fuels innovative technology solutions that are shaping the future of smart fleet management.
FlavorCloud
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FlavorCloud provides a service that integrates directly into shopping carts of retailers, a one-click international checkout experience.
Radian
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Radian is building the world’s first truly reusable orbital aerospace vehicle.
Starfish Space
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Starfish Space builds small space tugs to provide an on-demand in-space transportation service.
Migo, Inc.
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Migo is a free app for discovering mobility options near you – helping people find the best way from Point A to Point B.
KinectAir
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KinectAir is the operating system for AAM. Enabling affordable small aircraft to be booked from smartphones using local community airports.
ioCurrents
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ioCurrents is an online boat monitoring platform intended to turn large scale maritime sensor data into actionable intelligence.
ZEVA AERO
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ZEVA designs and builds electric aircraft for mission critical travel.
NEAH Power Systems
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Neah Power Systems is a developer of safe power solutions for the military, transportation, and portable electronics applications.
Global Energy Transmission
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GET Corp. uniquely enables battery-powered drones to fly forever by safely and quickly recharging while still in flight.
FreightWeb
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FreightWeb is a transportation startup disrupting the trucking market by offering lower prices and better services.
QUp World Inc.
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QUp is a technology platform that equips fleet owners with tools and state-of-the-art technology to upgrade their business models.
Community Transit
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A small, local bus service into a public transportation leader for the Puget Sound region.
EZRaider
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EZRaider manufactures a new category of ATVs that is based on electrical-power and can cross any path, obstacle, or rough terrain.
Zunum Aero
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Zunum Aero builds platforms for fast and flexible travel to thousand mile ranges.
KONTAK, LLC
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Hydrogen storage technology. Renewable, recyclable, Zero emissions.
PACCAR
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Global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality premium trucks.
flightSpeak
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flightSpeak is a mobile app making airports less stressful and more fun through rich information and social connections.
First Mode
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First Mode builds the barely possible to enable a sustainable future for everyone, everywhere.
Visual Plan Inc.
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Visual Plan improves operational efficiency, capturing, and compiling all 360° photos, documentation, video, Lidar, BIM, and more.
Equll
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Equll makes a mobile app and an online platform to connect owner-operators with shippers.
Expeditors International
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Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, they employ over 13,000 trained
AerLink
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AerLink develops Blockchain-based digital transformation solutions for the aviation financing sector.
Allied Telesis
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A Telesis operates sales, leasing, distribution, and maintenance facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Finland and China.
Longview Auto and Tire
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Longview Auto and Tire is a full-service maintenance, diagnosis, and repair provider for autos, trucks, and diesels.
Luum
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Luum is the cloud based software solution for an organization’s unique transportation challenges.
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Shared offers dockless, rentable seated e-scooters that are ideal for 1.5 to 4 mile trips.
Arrivy
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Last-Mile Experience Platform – Arrivy connects service businesses and their customers in real-time and engages them through the last mile
D & B Risk Management
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Drone and Balloon Risk Management was founded by an aerospace industrial designer with worldwide experience, and a network of aviation.
Cedar.AI
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Cedar.AI is an AI-powered operating and planning software for rail yards.
Storrage
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Storrage offers off-site valet storage solutions for households to store clothes, documents, personal effects, keepsakes, and more.
thyssenkrupp Aerospace NA / TMX Aerospace
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thyssenkrupp Aerospace NA is a logistics company offering supplying aerospace raw materials and finished parts.
Port of Seattle
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The Port of Seattle is a public agency that controls Seattle’s seaport and airport operations.
AIM Aerospace
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AIM Aerospace, Inc. is an industry leading family of companies known for its manufacturing excellence in aerospace interiors.
DiamondStream Partners
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DiamondStream Partners is a manager that invests in the future of travel and aviation.
Sound Transit
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Sound Transit is a company which plan, build & operate regional transit systems for Central Puget Sound
ReachNow
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ReachNow is a mobility services company from the BMW Group.
Carrix
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Carrix is a diverse global network of multi-modal transportation and logistics solutions.
PAC Worldwide
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PAC Worldwide is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of custom-branded and stock protective packaging.
Joule
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Joule is doing for the auto industry what Amazon Web Services did to web hosting. Joule is reinventing the idea of car ownership.
Adcom Worldwide
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Adcom Worldwide is a logistic company that engaged in transportation, delivery and commercial shipping services worldwide.
Moovn Technologies
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Moovn is a technology platform that enables users to book rides on demand or in advance and even schedule deliveries using our apps.
Onyx Coffee Lab
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Onyx Coffee Lab is a vertically integrated producer, importer, and exporter of Guatemalan Coffee.
Transpo Group
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Transpo Group is a transportation planning and traffic engineering firm.
Red Dot Corporation
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Red Dot Corporation produces premium mobile HVAC units and components for heavy-duty commercial and military.
Radiant Logistics
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Radiant is a public company operating as a non-asset based third party logistics provider, and one of the fastest growing logistics
Harley Marine Services, Inc.
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Harley Marine Services is a maritime company that offers marine transportation services in the united states.
Blue Sea Systems
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Blue Sea Systems is focused on designing and manufacturing the emergency vehicle, and electrical system using renewable energy.
Sky Vector
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Sky Vector provides aeronautical charts, online mapping, aviation weather, airport information and an FBO directory with fuel prices.
SSA Marine
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SSA Marine is a transportation and warehousing company located in Seattle.
Regal Logistics
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Regal Logistics is a Leading Third Party Logistics Provider company that providing warehouse and transportation services.
Vera Water & Power
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Vera Water & Power supply is a publicly-owned facility services providing firm supplying water and electricity to 11,000 customers.
American Fast Freight
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American Fast Freight is a transportation and logistics company.
Norvanco International
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Norvanco International provides customer-specific logistics solutions that are flexible and adaptable to today’s dynamic sales environment.
Ben Franklin Transit
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Ben Franklin Transit is an operator of public transportation.
HOTSTART
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HOTSTART is a transportation company that offers diesel engine heating solutions.
Harbor Wing Technologies
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Harbor Wing Technologies designs and manufactures marine platforms for maritime threat and oceanic exploration applications.
Tidewater Transportation & Terminals
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Tidewater is a Vancouver, Washington –based transportation company focused on the Pacific Northwest.
Holman Logistics
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Holman Logistics provides warehousing, logistics and transportation services.
Apijet
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Apijet renders digital winglets, turnaround management, aircraft health monitoring, flight tracker & smart aircraft for the aviation sector.
Honolulu Freight Service
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Honolulu Freight Service is a shipping and freight service provider company.
ShipLogix
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A company that offers a Web-based collaborative transportation management software system for shippers, carriers, & b2b marketplaces
Haney Truck Line, LLC
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Haney Truck Line is a transportation company offering trucking services.
Trans Com Systems
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Trans-System is the parent corporation for three transportation companies and a truck driving school.
T.C. Trading Company
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T.C. Trading Company provides warehousing, temperature-controlled storage, distribution services.
Blue Dot Motorwork
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Retrofit Hybrid Systems (bolt-on electric propulsion systems) that turn conventional cars into plug-in hybrids.
TruckVault
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TruckVault is a manufacturer of automotive accessories for secure, in-vehicle storage and organization. Securing the gear of customers nationwide, TruckVault has outfitted police agencies, outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and more.
Kam-Way Transportation
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Kam-Way Transportation is a cargo and freight company that offers shipping, supply chain management, and trucking brokerage services.
Saltchuk
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Saltchuk provides transportation services such as air cargo, energy distribution, logistics, marine, domestic and international shipping.
Freightliner Northwest
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Freightliner Northwest is a Freightliner dealer that offers service, parts, and finance services.
Nabtesco Aerospace, Inc.
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Nabtesco Aerospace, Inc is an Aircraft supply store in Kirkland, Washington
UW Medicine
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UW Medicine provides air medical service for one of the largest and most geographically varied service areas in the world.
Speedy Delivery
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Speedy Delivery is a provider of logistics services.
Commercial Aircraft Interiors
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Commercial Aircraft Interiors is specialized in aircraft interior repair, overhaul & MRO services.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance
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The Northwest Seaport Alliance is a governmental agency that provides logistics service and specializes in the movement of bulk cargo.
All American Marine
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All American Marine manufactures vessels with hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
Red Arrow Logistics
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Red Arrow Logistics is a logistics and transportation firm that offers supply chain, Cargo and freight solutions.
Braun Northwest
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Braun Northwest provides medical emergency response vehicles.
Interstate Distributor
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Interstate Distributor provides primarily dry van truckload transportation services.
Sportworks Northwest, Inc
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Sportworks makes bike racks for parking in urban environments, and for bus and rail transit.
Cheema Freightlines
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Cheema Freightlines is a transportation solutions firm that offers comprehensive truckload carrier and transportation services.
Alaska Logistics
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Alaska Logistics is a shipping company that transports materials, equipment, personal vehicles, containers, and mobile homes.
Eagle Group
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The Eagle Group is a group of five privately held companies that offers information and communications technology.
SCJ Alliance
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SCJ Alliance is a civil engineering company that provides transportation planning and design services.
Ubarter
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Ubarter is a new business model, Technology, and Solution
WaChain
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Washington Chain & Supply has been serving the marine, industrial, and offshore industries for more than 35 years.
IMCO General Construction, Inc.
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IMCO General Construction, Inc. is a construction firm specializing in energy, transportation, and marine infrastructure.
Olympic Ambulance Service
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Olympic Ambulance Service offers bariatric and interfacility transport, wheelchair van, ALS, BLS, and community outreach services.
Bellair Airporter Shuttle
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Bellair Airporter Shuttle is a field and sea-tac airport transportation service company.
PCC Aerostructures
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PCC Aerostructures provides mechanical, electromechanical integration, engineering, programming, and manufacturing solutions.
Jones Stevedoring
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Jones Stevedoring has been providing professional handling and management services.
