YCS25· AIMaximal
Truckload Planning at Machine Precision
Founders
- Leeds RisingFounder/CEO
- Derek YeFounder/CTO
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About Maximal
Maximal is building autonomous systems to plan and move the world's freight. Our first product is a context-aware algorithmic load planning platform for full truckload (FTL) carriers. Our agents plug into a carrier's existing ERPs and communication channels, using that context to generate holistically optimized load plans. The result: carriers earn more revenue-per-mile while spending less time planning. Our founding team * grew up in 3PLs and trucking companies * studied the math behind transportation science at Cornell, Columbia, and USC * developed the technology that optimizes Amazon's distribution and fulfillment center network
San Francisco, CA, USA
Maximal: questions
Which YC batch was Maximal in?
Maximal was in Y Combinator's Summer 2025 batch (S25).
Is Maximal still active?
Y Combinator lists Maximal as active.
Who founded Maximal?
Maximal's founders, as listed on its YC page: Leeds Rising (Founder/CEO), Derek Ye (Founder/CTO).
Where is Maximal based?
Maximal lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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