Brett Suma is a seasoned logistics and technology entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the transportation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Loadsmith Holding Corp, a pioneering logistics company focused on transforming freight transportation through autonomous technology. Under his leadership, Loadsmith has become the first trucking company built specifically for autonomous trucks, aiming to revolutionize the middle-mile segment of freight movement. In 2023, Loadsmith announced plans to equip 800 trucks with Kodiak Robotics' self-driving technology, marking a significant step toward integrating autonomous vehicles into its operations. Loadsmith has also been recognized as a FreightWaves FreightTech 100 award recipient for the past two years, highlighting its influence and innovation in the freight technology space.
Prior to founding Loadsmith in 2019, Suma spent 20 years at Knight Transportation, a leading logistics company, where he held various operational and technical leadership roles, ultimately serving as Vice President of Operations. His extensive experience at Knight Transportation provided him with a deep understanding of freight networks and shipping patterns, which he leveraged to develop Loadsmith’s intelligent freight network.
In 2024, Suma founded TrailerHawk.ai, a startup focused on advanced cargo security and smart access management technologies. The company’s solutions aim to enhance freight integrity and provide real-time visibility throughout the supply chain. In February 2025, Wabash, a premier provider of diverse solutions that optimize customers’ end-to-end supply chains, acquired TrailerHawk.ai, bringing Suma on board to lead the development and scaling of innovative solutions tailored to logistics providers.
Suma’s career is characterized by a commitment to innovation and a deep understanding of the logistics industry’s challenges and opportunities. His work continues to influence the future of freight transportation, particularly in the areas of autonomous technology and cargo security.