What Saddle Creek Logistics Services does

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is a privately held, family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Lakeland, Florida, founded in 1966. The company operates a U.S.-domestic omnichannel supply chain platform delivering fulfillment, warehousing, and transportation services to brands, retailers, manufacturers, and direct sellers across ecommerce, retail, subscription, and B2B channels. It serves 46 warehouse locations nationwide totaling 31 million square feet and a private fleet of 440 trucks, employing 6,000+ associates. Named customers include doTERRA, Madison Reed, Bobbie, Humann, Jocko Fuel, Virta, Chicken of the Sea, Ipsy, Johnston & Murphy, Happy Planner, The Honest Kitchen, MUNICIPAL, and Psycho Bunny, spanning beauty, health/wellness, food/beverage, infant nutrition, and apparel verticals.

At the technical core, Saddle Creek operates an integrated stack of proprietary systems — Warehouse Management System (WMS), Order Management System (OMS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), Transportation Management System (TMS), and Labor Management System (LMS) — layered with branded capability modules (SCActivate for onboarding, SCExecute for fulfillment execution, SCShip for parcel/LTL/FTL shipping, SCinReverse for returns, SCBrand+ for value-added services, and SCTech for robotics/automation). The company integrates computer vision (99.9% order accuracy), AI forecasting, digital twins, and deployed autonomous robotics — including Anyware Robotics' Pixmo at Modesto, CA (container unloading) and Robust.AI Carter AMRs at Charlotte, NC (tote delivery) — to differentiate against traditional 3PL labor models.

The business model is managed-services based: pricing is custom quote-based per client, anchored by multi-year contracts and structured around storage volume, order volume, service complexity, and continuous improvement commitments. Saddle Creek targets enterprise and mid-market customers through a direct field sales motion, supported by thought-leadership content, industry events (Shoptalk, LINK, Manifest, ProMat), case-study marketing, and consultant/referral channels. Revenue is undisclosed, but scale signals (top 100 3PL status, 31M sq ft, 6,000+ employees, 440-truck fleet) point to a multi-hundred-million-dollar operation with sustained customer growth (Bobbie +170% DTC H1 2025, Jocko Fuel +234% retail, Virta 10x kit volume). The company remains privately held under family ownership, with Grady Martin succeeding Mark Cabrera as CEO in 2025.

Name

Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Legal name

Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Website

https://sclogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is a family-owned U.S. 3PL providing omnichannel fulfillment, warehousing, and transportation services across 46 facilities (31 million square feet) and a 440-truck fleet. It serves enterprise and mid-market brands in beauty, health/wellness, food/beverage, apparel, and subscription verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contract Warehousing / Dedicated Warehousing (Dry) (TLALAAAB), Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Order fulfillment services
• Warehousing distribution
• Transportation management
• Omnichannel supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices39 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. Fulfillment Services: Order fulfillment services including ecommerce fulfillment, retail fulfillment, subscription fulfillment, and omnichannel fulfillment. Services include picking, packing, shipping, kitting, labeling, and returns management.
2. Warehousing & Distribution: Warehouse storage solutions including dedicated and multi-client space, flexible storage configurations, temperature-controlled space, food-grade facilities with FDA/USDA/BRC/AIB certifications, and cross-docking services.
3. Transportation Services: Private truck fleet services (short haul, shuttle, regional deliveries, committed capacity, dedicated fleet) and freight brokerage services (truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal). Transportation management system with real-time reporting and rate optimization.
4. Value-Added Services: Product personalization (embroidery, engraving, labeling), kitting, custom packaging, labeling, display assembly, and other product preparation activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider delivering omnichannel supply chain solutions including order fulfillment, warehousing, and transportation services. The company operates 46 strategically located facilities totaling 31 million square feet across the United States, supported by a 440-truck private fleet and an integrated technology platform (WMS, OMS, WES, TMS, LMS) paired with automation and robotics. Services span ecommerce, retail, subscription, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment, alongside contract packaging and returns management.

Product overview

Saddle Creek Logistics Services operates as a 3PL provider offering an integrated suite of logistics solutions organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform consists of proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS), Order Management System (OMS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), Transportation Management System (TMS), and Labor Management System (LMS). These are enhanced by branded capability modules: SCActivate (onboarding), SCExecute (picking/packing/shipping optimization), SCTech (automation and robotics), SCBrand+ (value-added services), SCShip (parcel/LTL/FTL shipping), and SCinReverse (returns management). The company provides fulfillment, warehousing, and transportation services as the primary service lines, supporting ecommerce, retail, subscription, and omnichannel operations across 46 locations nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fulfillment Services Omnichannel order fulfillment covering ecommerce, retail, subscription, and direct-to-consumer channels with scalable technology and advanced operational processes including picking, packing, shipping, kitting, labeling, and returns management. Targeted at brands, retailers, and manufacturers.
• Warehousing Services Dynamic warehousing and distribution solutions including dedicated and multi-client space, flexible storage configurations, temperature-controlled space, food-grade facilities with FDA/USDA/BRC/AIB certifications, and cross-docking services.
• Transportation Services Full-service transportation solutions including private fleet services (short haul, shuttle, regional, dedicated), freight brokerage, committed capacity, and multimodal transportation management with rate shopping and dynamic carrier selection.
• SCActivate Comprehensive startup fulfillment service providing streamlined onboarding, systems configuration, and operational launch support to get clients shipping quickly.
• SCExecute Order fulfillment execution solution that identifies and deploys optimal picking, packing, and shipping strategies tailored to each client's order profile and business objectives.
• SCTech Automation and robotics technology offering including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), goods-to-person robotics (GTP), automated storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS), and integrated warehouse execution systems (WES).
• SCBrand+ Value-added services module offering customized product configurations, personalized touches, labeling, kitting, custom packaging, embroidery, engraving, and display assembly for brand differentiation.
• SCShip Parcel, LTL, and FTL shipping solution leveraging negotiated carrier rates, rate-shopping, dynamic carrier selection, and parcel analytics to reduce transportation costs.
• SCinReverse Returns management service providing quick, easy returns and exchanges processing, product restocking, and exchange management to maintain customer satisfaction.

Quantifiable outcome

• D2C throughput boosted 63% while fulfillment costs reduced 63% (Humann)
• +12 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability10 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FANUC America CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 March 2026FANUC is a key technology partner referenced in Saddle Creek's robotics ecosystem. Anyware Robotics' Pixmo robot uses FANUC CRX collaborative robot arms. FANUC is a global leader in robotics and automation technology that Saddle Creek leverages through partnerships for container unloading and warehouse automation.
• Anyware RoboticscoreTechnology or Integration · 16 February 2026Saddle Creek partnered with Anyware Robotics to deploy Pixmo, an AI-powered autonomous mobile robot, for container unloading at their Modesto, CA facility. The robot combines FANUC CRX collaborative robot with autonomous mobility and physical AI algorithms to address extreme container temperatures (130-140°F), ergonomic strain, and labor turnover. Since deployment, the company reports zero injuries and has processed over 220 containers and 4.5 million pounds of goods.
• Robust.AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 November 2025Saddle Creek deployed Robust.AI's Carter collaborative mobile robots at its Charlotte, North Carolina warehouse for beauty products client fulfillment. Carter automates tote delivery operations between processing/labeling lines and over 20 designated drop-off points, functioning as a flexible non-integrated virtual conveyor. Results include reduced walking time, increased tote capacity, and reduced congestion.
• TECO EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTECO Energy powers Saddle Creek's greener fleet through electric vehicle charging infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions for transportation operations.

Scale indicators32 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics 3PL operating large-scale warehousing and fulfillment globally. Directly comparable as a multi-channel fulfillment and warehousing peer, though publicly traded and considerably larger than Saddle Creek.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned US 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and integrated logistics. Closely comparable on ownership profile (private/family), service mix (warehousing + dedicated fleet + brokerage), and target customer segments.
• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions provider serving retail, consumer goods, and industrial customers. Comparable on dedicated fleet, contract warehousing, and omnichannel fulfillment service lines.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight management, and finished vehicle logistics. Comparable on integrated warehousing and fulfillment services for omnichannel retailers and brands.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: Largest global 3PL with extensive US warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation operations. Overlaps with Saddle Creek across omnichannel fulfillment, contract warehousing, and integrated logistics, but operates at much larger scale and as part of Deutsche Post DHL.
• XPO: Major North American less-than-truckload and transportation services provider with contract logistics exposure. Comparable on private fleet trucking and brokerage offerings, though more transportation-heavy than Saddle Creek.
• FedEx Supply Chain (FedEx Logistics): Contract logistics arm of FedEx offering warehousing, fulfillment, and returns management. Overlaps with Saddle Creek on ecommerce fulfillment and returns processing, with the advantage of FedEx's parcel network.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics provider with significant contract logistics and warehousing operations. Comparable on integrated fulfillment and dedicated warehousing, though international scope far exceeds Saddle Creek's domestic footprint.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: End-to-end container logistics and supply chain management including contract logistics and warehousing. Comparable on integrated supply chain services for large brand owners; significantly larger and globally diversified.

Emerging players

• ShipBob: Tech-forward fulfillment 3PL serving mid-market and SMB DTC brands with distributed fulfillment network. Comparable on ecommerce fulfillment target segment and omnichannel capabilities, but positioned as a more digital-native alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SaddleCreekCorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/SaddleCreekLogisticsServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saddle-creek-logistics-services
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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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