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Who We Are

Tech and Logistics Experts Solving Real Supply Chain Problems

We’re innovators with ambition, fixing the tech issues that plague the global supply chain. Born in Chicago, the logistics capital of the world and one of the fastest-growing tech hubs, project44 now has team members across the U.S. and around the globe. Together, we’ve created the world’s leading Advanced Visibility Platform™ for shippers and logistics service providers.

Our Story
How We Got Started

Creating a Digital Infrastructure to Eliminate Inefficiencies

Jett McCandless, project44’s Founder and CEO, has seen the problems in the logistics and delivery space firsthand every day for 20 years. At each company and in every customer interaction, he knew the right technology could transform an industry that moves nearly $16.4 trillion worth of cargo every year in the U.S. alone.

After years of running successful supply chain start-ups, his passion for logistics and technology led him to launch project44, the only 100% digital supply chain visibility provider. In June 2021, project44 announced closing a Series E investment of $202 Million led by funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) and Emergence Capital, valuing the company at $1.2 Billion. In January 2022, project44 received a $420M Investment led by Thoma Bravo, TPG, and Goldman Sachs valuing the business at $2.2B pre-money. To date, we have received numerous awards for our Advanced Visibility Platform™, were named #1 on the 2022 FreightWaves’ FreightTech 25 list, and have expanded globally by acquiring leading visibility providers like GateHouse Logistics, Ocean Insights, ClearMetal, and Convey.

With a team of industry experts, technology visionaries and ambitious individuals, p44 is powering real-time, transparent and optimized shipping experiences. Since day one, we’ve never wavered from our vision of enabling a more successful and productive world. Our values unite us across continents and offices to stay focused and settle for nothing but the best from each other.

Our History

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February 2014

project44 founded by Jett McCandless

Our Name

Why project44”?

Route 66 — yes, 66 — is an American transportation icon rooted in Chicago, our hometown. But a few decades after opening, the Main Street of America could no longer serve the growing demand.

In 1953, Highway 44 opened as Rte. 66’s first major bypass. This ambitious new transportation infrastructure connected a growing nation and supply chain. It’s the perfect project to serve as our namesake.

(And if project44 is a little long for you, we always answer to p44.)

Our Vision & Mission

VISION

To improve lives everywhere by creating a connected, predictable, and sustainable world.

MISSION

We make supply chains work. As the supply chain connective tissue, project44 optimizes the movement of products globally, delivering better resiliency, sustainability, and value for our customers.

Others Agree. We’re Changing the Game.

SAP® Pinnacle Award: Cloud Partner Integration
2020
Freight.Tech #1
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
Built In’s 100 Best Midsize Places to Work
2021
Food Logistics’ Top Software and Technology Providers
2020