What PS Logistics does

PS Logistics is a privately held, hybrid transportation and logistics platform founded in 2004 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The company operates through a portfolio of wholly owned subsidiaries including P&S Transportation (flatbed carrier), Blair Logistics (brokerage and integrated flatbed operations), TA Services (multimodal 3PL with U.S./Canada/Mexico cross-border capability), Diamond State Trucking & Logistics, and Purdy Brothers Trucking (refrigerated). Across 59 nationwide locations, 4,036 logistics professionals, 5,433 trucks, and 8,966 trailers, PS Logistics delivers asset-based transportation (flatbed, specialized, Conestoga, temperature-controlled, bulk), freight brokerage, third-party logistics managed services, supply chain partnerships with dedicated driver groups, and equipment sales and leasing. The customer base is concentrated in construction, oil and gas, steel, and manufacturing enterprise and mid-market shippers.

Name

PS Logistics

Legal name

PS HoldCo, LLC

Website

https://pslogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PS Logistics is a privately held hybrid transportation and logistics platform offering asset-based flatbed trucking, freight brokerage, 3PL, and equipment leasing through five subsidiaries across 59 U.S. locations, serving primarily construction, steel, and oil and gas enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flatbed Transportation & Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload (TLALAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Materials & Building Products Transload (TLALAFAF), Regional Hub / National Hub Distribution Centers (Multi-node Network Hubs) (TLALAEAN), Site Logistics, Laydown Yard & Staging Management (Marshalling) (TLAIAKAH)

Keywords

• Flatbed transportation services
• Freight brokerage
• Third-party logistics
• Specialized heavy haul
• Transportation management

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Asset-Based Transportation: Company-owned fleet operations providing flatbed, specialized, dry van, temperature-controlled, and bulk hauling services. Revenue generated through freight transportation fees based on distance, weight, and service type.
2. Freight Brokerage: Non-asset based brokerage services matching shippers with carriers for truckload, LTL, open deck, temperature-controlled, and specialized shipments. Revenue earned through brokerage commissions on completed loads.
3. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Managed transportation services including carrier procurement, load tendering, compliance management, claims management, RFQ processing, and billing administration. Revenue generated through service fees and negotiated carrier rates.
4. Equipment Sales & Leasing: Sale and lease of trucks and trailers including flexible leasing terms and lease-to-purchase options. Revenue from equipment sales and ongoing lease payments.
5. Supply Chain Partnerships: Dedicated freight solutions assigning dedicated driver groups to service specific customer operations. Includes on-site materials handling and operational management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PS Logistics is a hybrid flatbed transportation and logistics provider offering asset-based transportation (flatbed, specialized stretch trailers, Conestoga, temperature-controlled, bulk hauling), non-asset freight brokerage (truckload, LTL, open deck, specialized, expedited), third-party logistics managed transportation with TMS technology, supply chain partnerships with dedicated driver groups, and equipment sales & leasing. The company operates a 59-location nationwide network with over 4,000 power units and 8,500 trailers, serving customers in construction, steel, oil and gas, manufacturing, and cold-chain industries.

Product overview

PS Logistics is a hybrid logistics platform providing asset-based transportation, non-asset-based brokerage, and third-party logistics services through a portfolio of operating subsidiaries and divisions. The platform comprises P&S Transportation (flatbed carrier), Blair Logistics (brokerage and acquired flatbed ops), TA Services (multimodal 3PL), Diamond State Trucking & Logistics (flatbed), and Purdy Brothers Trucking (refrigerated). Core service offerings include Asset Transportation (flatbed, specialized, Conestoga, temperature controlled), Brokerage (truckload, LTL, specialized), Third-Party Logistics with TMS technology, Supply Chain Partnerships (dedicated freight), and Equipment Sales & Leasing. An AI-powered innovation is VIC (Virtual Information Coordinator), an autonomous agent for driver communications deployed via partnership with Hyperscale Systems. The company has completed 27+ acquisitions since 2016 expanding flatbed, refrigerated, heavy-haul, and 3PL capabilities nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asset Transportation Asset-based transportation services using PS Logistics' owned fleet of 4,000+ power units and 8,500+ trailers, offering flatbed (standard 48ft open deck), specialized stretch trailers up to 90ft with 58,000 lb capacity, Conestoga, temperature-controlled, and bulk hauling for construction, oil and gas, steel, and other industrial customers.
• Freight Brokerage Full-service freight brokerage covering truckload (van, open deck, temperature-controlled), LTL, and specialized services including over-dimension heavy haul, expedited, project freight, and high-risk/high-value shipments. Matches shippers with qualified carriers and earns brokerage commissions on completed loads; ranked among Transport Topics' Top 50 Freight Brokerage Firms in 2020 and 2021.
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Managed Transportation Third-party logistics managed transportation services using an industry-leading TMS, including carrier procurement and management, load tendering, track and trace, POD retrieval, RFQ processing, compliance monitoring, claims management, market analysis, and centralized billing. Recognized on Inbound Logistics' Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Providers list in 2020 and as Food Logistics Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers in 2022.
• Supply Chain Partnerships (Dedicated Transportation) Dedicated freight solutions assigning dedicated driver groups to service specific customer operations, with driver pool cross-training for flexibility. Includes on-site materials handling as an extension of client operations, providing capacity guarantees and operational consistency for shippers with ongoing transportation needs.
• Equipment Sales & Leasing Sale and lease of trucks and trailers with flexible leasing terms and lease-to-purchase options. PS Logistics maintains a fleet of 4,000+ power units and 8,500+ trailers with monthly equipment cycling, supporting both its own asset-based operations and external customers.
• P&S Transportation (Flatbed Carrier Subsidiary) Core operating subsidiary providing asset-based flatbed transportation across the United States, serving blue-chip customers across various industries including construction, steel, oil and gas, and manufacturing. Operates as part of PS Logistics' driver-first culture network and is the deployment platform for the VIC AI driver assistant.
• TA Services (Multimodal 3PL Subsidiary) Premier full-service 3PL subsidiary offering multimodal freight brokerage, managed transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, and cross-border logistics across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Operates 22 global locations with 800+ employees and reached over $750 million in revenue following the KPI Logistics acquisition.
• Blair Logistics (Flatbed & Brokerage Subsidiary) Core operating subsidiary managing acquired flatbed operations and providing brokerage services, integrating acquired companies including the ELS flatbed division (establishing PS Logistics as one of the largest 53-foot flatbed carriers with over 500 power units and 1,250 over-length trailers) and Fluker Transportation (flatbed and heavy-haul shipping including military defense freight).
• Diamond State Trucking & Logistics (Flatbed Subsidiary) Subsidiary managing flatbed operations in the central and southeastern United States, specializing in railroad, steel, lumber, and building materials freight. Acquired Yordy Transport through this subsidiary in March 2024 to expand flatbed capacity.
• Purdy Brothers Trucking (Refrigerated Carrier Subsidiary) Refrigerated carrier subsidiary based in Loudon, Tennessee, providing temperature-controlled transportation services in the Southeastern United States, serving blue-chip cold-chain customers and expanded through Colonial Freight Systems acquisition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero hold times for all answered calls after VIC deployment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hyperscale SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 18 September 2025P&S Transportation partnered with Hyperscale Systems to develop and deploy VIC (Virtual Information Coordinator), an AI-powered logistics coordinator. The partnership developed an industry-leading digital driver assistant capable of handling complex conversations in real-time, integrating with TMS, maintenance platforms, and telematics. VIC eliminates driver hold times and handles 50%+ of calls without transfers.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Large public truckload, intermodal, and logistics provider with a sizable flatbed segment. Comparable to PS Logistics across asset-based trucking and brokerage, though far broader in modal mix and much larger in scale.
• JB Hunt Transport Services: Public multimodal provider with dedicated truck, intermodal, and a sizable brokerage/final-mile offering. Overlaps with PS Logistics in dedicated contract carriage and brokerage, but operates at significantly larger scale and across more modes.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest U.S. truckload carrier by revenue, with significant flatbed and dedicated operations built through M&A (including AAA Cooper and U.S. Xpress). Comparable to PS Logistics across asset-based and brokerage offerings and as an M&A-driven consolidator.
• Hub Group: Public asset-light logistics provider with intermodal, brokerage, and managed transportation. Comparable to PS Logistics via TA Services' brokerage and managed transportation offerings, with a similar 'solutions beyond pure asset' value proposition.
• ArcBest: Public LTL and asset-light logistics provider combining ABF Freight with asset-light brokerage and managed transportation. Adjacent peer to PS Logistics' 3PL/managed transportation arm, with overlap in supply chain solutions for industrial shippers.

Direct peers

• Werner Enterprises: Public truckload carrier with a dedicated flatbed division (Werner Logistics) and one of the newer fleets in the industry — directly comparable to PS Logistics on flatbed, dedicated, and brokerage, and similar in scale and fleet age profile.
• Daseke: Public flatbed and specialized heavy-haul carrier built through roll-up M&A, with end-market overlap in steel, oil & gas, and industrial. Closest direct comparability to PS Logistics given the shared flatbed/specialized focus and acquisition-led growth model.
• Landstar System: Asset-light transportation services company with a heavy flatbed/open-deck orientation and a large owner-operator and agent network. Highly comparable to PS Logistics on the non-asset brokerage and OO-leveraged model, though with a different capital structure.
• RXO: Public asset-light brokerage spin-off of XPO Logistics focused on truckload and last-mile. Comparable to PS Logistics' brokerage and managed transportation segment, and a relevant benchmark for brokerage economics at scale.
• Heartland Express: Public irregular-route truckload carrier with terminal-based operations and a modern fleet strategy. Overlaps with PS Logistics on asset-based van and refrigerated segments via subsidiaries such as Purdy Brothers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A5 records

Investments

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