A ZMX 53-foot trailer heading into Chicago on the expressway
Family-owned · Brookfield, Illinois

Reliable trucking. On time, every time.

ZMX Transportation Services moves freight across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin with a modern fleet, professional drivers who are home at the yard every day, and a team that treats every load like it's our own.

75+
Years in business
20+
Trucks on the road
3
States served
6.44
Avg. employee tenure (yrs)
What we do

Short-haul freight across three states

Cargo van, straight truck, or full truckload. Our team and equipment are built to keep your regional freight moving every day.

Our services

Regional Short-Haul

Reliable short-haul freight across the tri-state area of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. No long-haul, ever.

Dedicated Lanes

Consistent lanes and dedicated capacity across the region so you can plan with confidence.

Home-Daily Drivers

Every driver starts and ends their day at our yard. That built-in flexibility keeps freight and people moving.

The fleet

The right truck for the load

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ZMX cargo van

Cargo Van

Small, urgent, or time-sensitive shipments that don't need a full trailer.

ZMX straight truck parked at the yard

Straight Truck

Mid-size palletized freight and multi-stop deliveries without booking a full trailer.

ZMX tractor-trailer outside Soldier Field in Chicago

Truckload

Full 48' and 53' trailer capacity for larger volume shipments across the tri-state area.

Two ZMX Freightliner Cascadia tractors at the Brookfield yard
Why ZMX

A carrier you can actually rely on

We're a family-owned carrier that treats drivers, staff, and customers like partners, not numbers. Here's what that looks like day to day.

Safety First

Modern, well-maintained equipment and a safety program that protects our drivers and your freight.

On-Time Performance

Proactive dispatch and real-time tracking keep every load on schedule.

Honest Communication

A dedicated point of contact for every account. No call centers, no runaround.

In their words“
Having worked with ZMX for over 20 years, I can confidently say they are among the best in the business. Ryan and his team excel in communication, safety, and dependability—always stepping up when it matters most.
Josh DutilC.H. Robinson
“They are professional, reliable, and easy to work with, and we've been very happy with their service the past 10 years.”
Anthony DistasioEcho Global Logistics
“When Ken Stack hired me, he told me something I never forgot. He had once worked for a company where he felt like he was just a number, and he wanted ZMX to be different.”
Robert Reynolds Sr.Former Driver
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Home every night

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Get a fast freight quote, or apply online in minutes and join a crew that starts and ends every day at our yard.