Allen Lund Company

What Allen Lund Company does

Allen Lund Company (ALC), founded in 1976 in Los Angeles by Allen Lund with $1,000 and headquartered today in La Cañada, California, is a family-owned US transportation brokerage that arranges freight movement for shippers and growers using a network of 30,000+ qualified carriers. The company is led by Allen Lund's sons: Eddie Lund (President), David Lund (Chairman), and Kenny Lund (Executive Vice President), with Steve Doerfler (CFO), Jim McGuire (EVP), and Chetan Tandon (CIO). ALC specializes in temperature-controlled and produce transportation but also handles dry van, LTL, expedited, drayage, drop trailer, international forwarding, and managed logistics services. In 2024 ALC arranged over 640,000 loads and surpassed $1 billion in annual revenue (some sources cite $1.4 billion+).

ALC's core technology is AlchemyTMS, a proprietary web-based Transportation Management System that can be deployed as licensed software, LaaS, or SaaS, complemented by an ecosystem of carrier- and shipper-facing portals: the Carrier Portal, Shipper Portal, ALC Carrier App, ALC Factoring Portal (via Alchemy Factoring), and the RIGS Portal. These systems integrate via EDI and ERP/order-entry connections and support routing, pricing guides, shipment tracking, freight auditing, and reporting. ALC also operates a 24/7 Extra Mile Team (40+ dedicated staff) and a centralized Customer Service Center.

The business model combines transaction-fee brokerage commissions on arranged freight with recurring subscription revenue from AlchemyTMS and adjacent SaaS/LaaS contracts. Pricing is quote-based and varies by lane, equipment, fuel, and seasonality, determined through RFPs/RFQs and market conditions. Distribution is sales-led across 40 offices in the US, one office in Vancouver (Canada, via 2023 acquisition), and two offices in India (established 2024), supported by self-service portals and direct carrier/shipper digital engagement. The customer base spans Fortune 500 enterprises, produce shippers and growers, foodservice operators and distributors, and a long tail of SMB shippers. ALC holds TIA Samaritan, TIA Code of Ethics, TIA Platinum Performance Program, and Blue Book Four-X awards, and partners with the EPA SmartWay Transport Program.

Name

Allen Lund Company

Legal name

Allen Lund Company, LLC

Website

https://allenlund.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Allen Lund Company is a family-owned US transportation brokerage founded in 1976, arranging 640,000+ freight loads annually across 40 offices in North America and India using a proprietary TMS and a 30,000+ carrier network, specializing in produce and temperature-controlled freight for shippers, growers, and Fortune 500 customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Brokerage and Transportation Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAC), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Project Cargo Brokerage (TLADAMAJ)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage services
• Transportation management software
• Refrigerated trucking services
• Logistics management solutions
• Produce transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Canada Flintridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices38 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Brokerage Services: ALC acts as a transportation broker, arranging freight movement for shippers using a network of qualified carriers. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on arranged shipments. The company handles over 640,000 loads annually.
2. Software as a Service (TMS): AlchemyTMS is offered as a transportation management software solution, providing technology services to customers. This includes Logistics as a Service (LaaS) and pure Software as a Service (SaaS) options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Allen Lund Company operates as a transportation brokerage firm arranging freight movement between shippers/growers and a network of qualified carriers, handling over 640,000 loads annually. Its core offerings span truckload, LTL, expedited, international, drayage, drop trailer, and managed logistics services. The company wraps these services with proprietary technology including the AlchemyTMS platform, carrier and shipper portals, the ALC Carrier App, and a 24/7 Extra Mile Team providing live tracking and dispatch support.

Product overview

Allen Lund Company (ALC) operates as a transportation brokerage firm offering a unified platform of software and logistics services. The core offering is AlchemyTMS, a proprietary Transportation Management System, supplemented by carrier and shipper web portals. The software ecosystem includes the ALC Carrier App for mobile tracking, the ALC Factoring Portal for financial management, and the RIGS Portal for internal routing. The service portfolio spans truckload, LTL freight, expedited shipping, international freight forwarding, drayage, and managed logistics services. Additional value-added services include Business Intelligence reporting, a 24/7 Extra Mile Team, drop trailer capabilities, carrier compliance screening, and online load tracking. ALC specializes in temperature-controlled and produce transportation with over 640,000 loads arranged annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AlchemyTMS: Proprietary transportation management system (TMS) software developed by ALC for transportation and logistics needs.
• Big Al

Products and services

• AlchemyTMS Proprietary web-based Transportation Management System designed and customized to meet unique transportation management needs. Features include routing/pricing guide, shipment history, tracking and tracing, fuel surcharge configuration, customized websites and load confirmations, ad-hoc reporting, and SaaS/cloud architecture with disaster recovery. Offered as Logistics as a Service (LaaS) or pure Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Carrier Portal Web-based portal for carriers providing payment terms and history, ALC load history, current load board access, load confirmations, and direct deposit setup. Used by carriers as a self-service hub for managing their ALC business.
• Shipper Portal Web-based portal for shippers to manage freight operations, access quotes, and track shipments from dispatch through delivery, with access to historical shipment data.
• ALC Factoring Portal Factoring portal supporting multiple user access, quickly identifying and uploading missing paperwork to prevent payment delays, accessing historical load and payment data, and creating custom reports and views. Hosted at alchemyfactoring.com.
• Truckload Services Full truckload freight arrangement including refrigerated (with emphasis on produce), dry van, and flatbed/specialized divisions for over-dimensional/over-weight loads. One of ALC's core service lines since 1976.
• LTL Freight Services Less-than-truckload services including refrigerated LTL with temperature-controlled zones (frozen and refrigerated), dry van LTL with rating and routing optimization, and LTL expedited options.
• Expedited Ground and Air Expedited shipping services for dry and refrigerated freight, handling shipments from six pallets to full truckload via ground or air.
• International Division LCL/FCL services, air cargo, and freight forwarding management. Licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission as OTI-NVOCC and Freight Forwarder for worldwide transportation including Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, and Mexico.
• Drayage Services Container transportation across ports, rail, yards, and inland terminals with cross-docking, transloading, and storage capabilities.
• Managed Services Flexible solutions from Logistics as a Service (LaaS) to pure Software as a Service (SaaS) including freight procurement services, operations experts, and freight auditing and claims management.
• Business Intelligence Services Data-driven insights including bid management, network/distribution analysis, lane benchmarking, route optimization, freight audit, KPI reporting, and award management.
• Customer Service Center (CSC) Dedicated single point of contact for streamlined communication, load tender management, spot bid opportunities, tracking updates, daily monitoring, and reporting.
• Extra Mile Team 24/7 live service team providing after-hours support, centralized dispatching, live tracking updates, risk monitoring, and live reporting with 40 dedicated team members.
• Drop Trailer Services Flexible drop trailer solutions with on-site personnel staffing, origin and destination options, trailer pools, contractual or spot rates, and customizable TMS software.

Quantifiable outcome

• 640,000 loads moved annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HighwaycoreTechnology or IntegrationHighway is used as the carrier onboarding platform for ALC. New carriers must onboard through Highway for vetting and verification before completing the approved carrier application in ALC's Carrier Portal.
• Blue YonderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain transformation. ALC attends the annual ICON conference hosted by Blue Yonder for networking with industry peers.
• EPA SmartWay Transport ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2009 with EPA's SmartWay Transport Program. ALC complies with all reporting necessary to be included in this important program for environmental sustainability in transportation.
• EcoVadisminorOthersEcoVadis is the world's largest provider of business sustainability ratings. ALC was awarded a bronze medal from EcoVadis recognizing status as a top sustainability performer.
• Catholic Charities San Gabriel RegionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALC supports Catholic Charities' programs including Navidad en el Barrio which provides Christmas meals to families in Southern California. ALC has supported this organization for 22 years.
• Verbum Dei Jesuit High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALC participates in the Verbum Dei Corporate Work Study Program for 18 years, providing students professional experience and opportunity to earn portion of their private education. Employee Carrie Petersen was named Julie Schultz Supervisor of the Year in 2026.
• Alchemy FactoringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlchemy Factoring provides factoring services to ALC carriers. ALC refers carriers to the factoring portal for payment advance services, with support for multiple user access and custom reporting.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ALCTransBkrs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AllenLundCompany101
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/allen-lund-company

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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