A. Duie Pyle, Inc.

What A. Duie Pyle, Inc. does

A. Duie Pyle, Inc. is a family-owned transportation and logistics provider founded in 1924 and headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, currently led by Chairman and CEO Peter Latta in its fourth generation of family ownership. The company operates as an asset-based regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier with 36 cross-dock service centers and 17 warehouse facilities totaling over 4.2 million square feet, primarily serving the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Ohio Valley regions. Its core service portfolio includes LTL freight, dedicated contract services (multi-year custom fleet solutions), truckload brokerage, contract warehousing and 3PL fulfillment, port drayage and transloading, and integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions. Industry-specialized offerings target manufacturing, retail, food and beverage, healthcare, automotive, chemical, building and construction, alcohol, and agricultural customers with vertical-specific compliance and equipment (e.g., hazmat handling, temperature-controlled Protect From Freeze, White Glove healthcare deliveries).

Revenue is generated through transaction-based LTL shipping fees, multi-year dedicated contract subscriptions, unit-priced warehousing and managed 3PL services, and supplementary add-on modules (CleanJourney Renewable Diesel, Cross Border Shipping, Pool Distribution, EDI/API integration). Pricing is uniformly quote-based and not publicly disclosed, distributed via direct sales with dedicated account managers and the proprietary MyPyle customer portal. The MyPyle platform, REST API, and EDI integrations (Kleinschmidt, Descartes, Sterling Commerce, AS2, FTP, SFTP) provide shipment tracking, pickup requests, rate quotes, bill of lading, invoice management, and TMS/ERP integration. Technology is custom-built by an in-house IT team ("Pyle IT AD Team") with route planning, dispatching, line haul planning, and dock management; 360-degree camera systems contribute to a 99.9% on-time service record and 98.6% next-day delivery rate (average 20-hour transit). Operations are complemented by a partner network (Dayton Freight Lines, Southeastern Freight Lines, Oak Harbor Freight Lines) extending coverage across the US and Canada.

Name

A. Duie Pyle, Inc.

Legal name

A. Duie Pyle, Inc.

Website

https://aduiepyle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

A. Duie Pyle, Inc. is a family-owned transportation and logistics provider founded in 1924, offering asset-based LTL freight, dedicated contract, warehousing and 3PL, truckload, port services, and integrated supply chain solutions to mid-to-large enterprises across the Northeast US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Transportation and Logistics

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

LTL Consolidators & Deconsolidators (TLADAEAE), Pool Distribution / Multi-Stop LTL Carriers (TLADAEAF), Regional Next-Day LTL Carriers (TLADAEAB)

Keywords

• Less than truckload shipping
• Warehousing and distribution
• Dedicated contract logistics
• Freight transportation services
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

West Chester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices51 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Transportation: Core LTL freight services across 36 cross-dock locations in the Northeast with industry-leading on-time delivery and damage prevention.
2. Dedicated Contract Services: Customized dedicated delivery solutions engineered to customer supply chain requirements, including driver management, fleet operations, and flexible capacity.
3. Warehousing and 3PL: Contract and multi-client warehousing solutions with over 4.2 million square feet across 17 warehouses, including HAZMAT storage, fulfillment, and distribution services.
4. Truckload and Brokerage: Truckload freight shipping with secured capacity and honest pricing, combining non-asset logistics with asset-based network strength.
5. Port Services: Port drayage and transloading services providing seamless logistics with real-time tracking for ocean freight.
6. CleanJourney Renewable Diesel: Carbon dioxide equivalent emissions tracking program that enables businesses to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining efficient transportation operations.
7. Protect From Freeze: Temperature-controlled LTL shipping service using heated trailers to protect temperature-sensitive products from freezing during transit.
8. Cross Border Shipping: Integrated cross-border logistics service from Mexican border into the U.S., targeting nearshoring manufacturing trends.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

A. Duie Pyle provides less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation as its core service across 36 cross-dock terminals in the Northeast, supported by over 4.2 million square feet of warehousing and 3PL capacity across 17 facilities. Complementary services include dedicated contract transportation, full truckload, port drayage, integrated supply chain solutions, cross-border shipping, and industry-specific logistics for chemical, food and beverage, healthcare, automotive, retail, manufacturing, alcohol, agricultural, and building and construction sectors.

Product overview

A. Duie Pyle, Inc. is a family-owned transportation and logistics provider founded in 1924, offering a comprehensive suite of integrated supply chain solutions. The company's portfolio centers on LTL (Less Than Truckload) as its core transportation service, supported by dedicated contract services, truckload, warehousing, port services, and integrated solutions. The platform includes specialized add-on modules such as CleanJourney Renewable Diesel (sustainability tracking), Cross Border Shipping (US-Mexico), Protect From Freeze (temperature protection), and Pool Distribution (freight consolidation). Industry-specific solutions serve agricultural, alcohol, automotive, chemical, food & beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. The MyPyle customer portal and EDI services provide technology integration for customers. The company operates 36 LTL cross-dock locations and 17 warehouse facilities totaling over 4.2 million square feet across the Northeast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CleanJourney™: A comprehensive sustainability program designed to reduce environmental footprint and promote healthier communities, including the CleanJourney™ Renewable Diesel program for carbon dioxide equivalent emissions tracking.
• Protect From Freeze
• MyPyle®
• Pyle People Deliver®
• ECO Environmentally Conscious Operation®

Products and services

• LTL (Less Than Truckload) Premier less-than-truckload freight service with 36 cross-dock locations throughout the Northeast, offering industry-leading damage prevention, near-complete handling by Pyle personnel from pickup to delivery, and next-day delivery performance averaging 20 hours transit time. Designed for shippers requiring regional LTL coverage with real-time visibility.
• Dedicated Contract Services Customized dedicated delivery solutions including private fleet conversion, supplemental fleet support, nighttime unattended deliveries, and specialized equipment. Includes driver recruitment and retention, flexible fleet options, and route optimization software. Engineered to customer supply chain specifications under multi-year agreements.
• Warehousing Contract and 3PL warehousing solutions with over 4.2 million square feet across 17 strategically located facilities in the Northeast. Services include HAZMAT storage, flammable rooms, pick-pack-ship, FIFO/FEFO lot control, and e-commerce fulfillment. Available as dedicated contract warehousing for mid-to-large companies or flexible multi-client space for small to mid-size companies.
• Truckload Services Full truckload freight shipping combining non-asset logistics with a large asset-based network. Offers secured capacity, quote-based pricing, real-time visibility via API/EDI, and proactive communication from dedicated account managers.
• Port Services Port drayage and transloading services with advanced visibility and real-time tracking for ocean freight. Offers seamless system integration, tailored alerts, and deep industry expertise for cargo movement from ports to final destinations.
• Integrated Solutions End-to-end supply chain solutions consolidating multiple services including shared resources, clear communication channels, industry experience, streamlined IT integration, and faster product velocity. Provides a single point of contact for integrated logistics management.
• CleanJourney Renewable Diesel Carbon dioxide equivalent emissions tracking program enabling businesses to reduce carbon footprint while maintaining efficient transportation operations. Includes emissions reporting and sustainability credentials enhancement with no operational changes required.
• Cross Border Shipping US-Mexico cross-border logistics service providing direct, integrated shipping from Mexican border into the U.S. Provides a less fragmented and faster alternative to traditional cross-border solutions for nearshoring manufacturers.
• Protect From Freeze Temperature protection service using heated trailers to maintain consistent temperatures above 32 degrees throughout transit. Active temperature control and monitoring protect pharmaceuticals, beverages, and specialty chemicals from freezing.
• Pool Distribution Freight consolidation service combining LTL efficiency with truckload flexibility by consolidating shipments into full truckloads at origin, line-hauling directly to a regional hub, and distributing via final-mile delivery routes. Reduces handling, costs, and improves delivery times.
• EDI Services Electronic Data Interchange services enabling transmission and receipt of EDI transactions using Value Added Networks (Kleinschmidt, Descartes, Sterling Commerce) and protocols including FTP, SFTP, and AS2. Supports standard transaction sets for load tender, invoices, shipment status, and acknowledgments.
• MyPyle Customer Portal Proprietary online customer portal providing real-time shipment tracking, API access, rate quotes, pickup requests, bill of lading wizard, full value insurance calculator, invoice requests, and claims management. Integrates with customer TMS/ERP systems via REST API and EDI.
• Agricultural Logistics Transportation and warehousing solutions for agricultural supply chains including dedicated storage footprint, seasonal flexibility, next-day delivery, returns/reverse logistics, pest control/fumigation, and company-owned delivery assets.
• Alcohol Transportation Licensed alcohol transportation with state-specific permits (PA Transporter-for-Hire, NY SLA, NJ, MA). Services include asset-based LTL/truckload, specialized climate-controlled warehousing, and Protect From Freeze service for alcohol distributors.
• Automotive Logistics Integrated automotive supply chain logistics with night unattended deliveries, priority shipping for JIT/JIS manufacturing, warehouse and distribution across 35+ LTL service centers and 17 warehouses in the Northeast.
• Building & Construction Logistics Construction supply chain logistics including flatbed deliveries, curtain side trailer deliveries, precision delivery, and liftgate delivery capabilities for construction sites with various equipment and permit requirements.
• Chemical Logistics Specialized chemical transportation including LTL hazmat shipping with Class-A CDL/TSA-compliant/HazMat qualified drivers, Protect From Freeze temperature control, real-time tracking, and OSHA-compliant hazmat warehousing across 17 facilities.
• Food & Beverage Logistics Temperature-controlled transportation and warehousing for food and beverage including dedicated contract, real-time tracking, dynamic route planning, over 4.2 million square feet of warehouse space, and zone pallet rate tariff pricing.
• Healthcare Logistics Just-in-time delivery for healthcare providers with white glove service, consolidated deliveries, lowest claims ratio in industry, specialized equipment including liftgates and heated trailers, 24/7 shipment tracking, and customized reporting.
• Manufacturing Logistics Inbound raw materials and finished goods transportation with a network of 36 cross-docks and 17 warehouses providing cost-effective and damage-free deliveries for manufacturing supply chains.
• Retail Logistics Retail distribution with must-arrive-by-date management, complex final mile deliveries, and specialized solutions for distribution centers. Includes piece-level tracking, PRUID handling unit identification, and industry-leading low claims ratio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.6% of deliveries arriving next day with average 20 hours from pickup to delivery
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dayton Freight LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtended coverage partner providing seamless LTL freight service. Combined with A. Duie Pyle, Dayton Freight Lines, Southeastern Freight Lines, and Oak Harbor Freight Lines creates a network of over 430 years of experience, 18,500 employees, 219 service centers, 7,000 tractors, and 18,500 trailers.
• Southeastern Freight LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtended coverage partner providing seamless LTL freight service. Partnership expanded cross-border operations to capture growing nearshoring demand, with combined network covering the full US and Canada.
• Oak Harbor Freight LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtended coverage partner completing the comprehensive Northeast to West Coast LTL network, providing predictable service across the United States and Canada.
• Rockefeller GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for integrated distribution hub at Port 460 Logistics Center in Suffolk, Virginia. The partnership involves development of 52-door LTL cross-dock facility and up to 420,000 square feet of warehouse space.
• Matan CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for integrated distribution hub at Port 460 Logistics Center in Suffolk, Virginia. Partnership positioning the facility to serve freight corridors through Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley with proximity to Port of Virginia.
• Chester County Community FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished Eleanor and James Latta Jr. Scholarship Fund in 2013 to provide financial assistance to children of eligible Pyle employees pursuing higher education or trade school.
• US EPA SmartWayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership program demonstrating commitment to understanding and improving the environmental impact of transportation operations.
• American Chemistry Council Responsible CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry leadership alignment with Responsible Care initiative for chemical industry safety standards.
• TRANSCAERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response program for chemical transportation safety.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• R+L Carriers: Privately held LTL and truckload carrier actively expanding cross-border Mexico-US operations alongside Pyle. R+L competes directly with Pyle in regional LTL and is a key comparable on nearshoring-driven cross-border strategy.
• Dayton Freight Lines: Privately held regional LTL carrier with an asset-based service center model in the Midwest. Dayton is a Pyle partner network member providing nationwide LTL coverage, and shares Pyle's family-ownership DNA and customer-service orientation.
• Southeastern Freight Lines: Privately held regional LTL carrier operating a comparable asset-based service-center model in the Southeast. Southeastern is both a direct competitor and a Pyle partner network member (combined cross-border expansion), making it one of the most closely comparable peer companies.
• Oak Harbor Freight Lines: Privately held regional LTL carrier on the West Coast and a Pyle partner network member. Oak Harbor's regional asset-based model and West Coast focus complete the Pyle partner network's nationwide coverage.
• Estes Express Lines: Largest privately held LTL carrier in the U.S. with a dense regional terminal network and asset-based model similar to Pyle. Estes' significant terminal expansion and acquisition activity make it a key competitor for multi-region enterprise contracts.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Largest less-than-truckload carrier in the United States with a dense, asset-based regional terminal network model very similar to Pyle's. ODFL's superior on-time service and claims-free reputation set the benchmark Pyle is benchmarked against; it is the public-market proxy for evaluating Pyle's operating performance.
• Saia Inc. Public LTL carrier with a comparable regional terminal expansion strategy and asset-based operating model. Saia's recent terminal build-out and growth trajectory is a useful public-market proxy for evaluating the returns on Pyle's Port 460 expansion.

Broad incumbents

• Echo Global Logistics: Public third-party logistics provider offering truckload, LTL brokerage, and managed transportation. Echo has named Pyle a Platinum Regional LTL Carrier for two consecutive years, evidencing Pyle's positioning as a capacity partner within Echo's brokerage platform.
• RXO Inc. Public asset-based truckload and asset-light brokerage spin-off from XPO. RXO's truckload brokerage product competes with Pyle's truckload and brokerage revenue stream, and its technology-driven freight matching represents a different go-to-market model versus Pyle's asset-based approach.
• ArcBest (ABF Freight): Public transportation holding company combining LTL (ABF Freight) with asset-light logistics and truckload brokerage. ArcBest offers broader supply chain solutions beyond Pyle's regional LTL specialization but competes for enterprise logistics spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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