# Michael Mecca

> Michael Mecca is the founder and CEO of PortPro, a Kearny, New Jersey based software company building a TMS purpose-built for drayage carriers and brokers. He grew up in his family's intermodal trucking business, Mecca & Son Trucking, then co-founded Axle Technologies before launching PortPro in 2019. Under his leadership PortPro raised a $12M Series A in 2023 and now serves 550+ drayage companies, layering AI agents (Jerry, Helen) on top of its operating platform.

- **Role:** CEO & Founder at PortPro
- **Organizations:** PortPro, Axle Technologies (former), Mecca & Son Trucking Co. (former)
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Attended, Villanova University, Business/Managerial Economics, LIU Post (C.W. Post)
- **Known for:** Founded PortPro and scaled it to 550+ drayage customers and ~140 employees, Raised $12M Series A (2023), Named a 2025 Supply Chain Rock Star by Food Logistics Magazine

## Career timeline

- **2010-2014** — Operations at Mecca & Son Trucking Co.
- **2016** — VP of Logistics, Mecca & Son Trucking Co.
- **2017-2019** — Co-Founder & CEO, Axle Technologies (ELD solutions)
- **2019** — Founded PortPro
- **2023** — Closed $12M Series A funding round
- **2024** — Launched dedicated carrier and brokerage TMS products for drayage
- **2024** — PortPro launches first drayage TMS with an embedded email inbox
- **2025** — Named a Supply Chain Rock Star by Food Logistics Magazine
- **2025** — PortPro rolls out agentic AI agents Jerry and Helen inside the TMS

## Achievements

- Founded PortPro and scaled it to 550+ drayage customers and ~140 employees
- Raised $12M Series A (2023)
- Named a 2025 Supply Chain Rock Star by Food Logistics Magazine
- Recognized as a Top Transportation Professional
- Shipped the first drayage TMS with an embedded email inbox
- Co-founded Axle Technologies (ELD compliance) before PortPro

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Named 2025 Supply Chain Rock Star by Food Logistics
- **2024-03** — PortPro launched new dedicated Carrier TMS and Brokerage TMS products

## Links

- Website: https://portpro.io
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mecca-58085aab/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/portprotms
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zctn2985RKo
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/portprotms

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Last updated: 2026-07-09