What Saturn Freight Systems does

Saturn Freight Systems is a privately held, full-service U.S. transportation and logistics company headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, founded in the mid-1990s. The company operates a franchise-style network of 23+ nationwide station locations spanning major gateway markets (Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Newark, Boston, Miami, Dallas, Charlotte, and others), each staffed by independent station owners who manage localized sales and operations under the Saturn brand. Saturn offers five core service lines: Air Freight (next-flight-out, overnight, second-day), Ground Shipping (Express LTL, Economy LTL, Exclusive Use Vehicles, Truckload), International Shipping (air and ocean export/import, door-to-door), Saturn Logistics (3PL purchasing and LTL rate optimization), and specialized Tradeshow Shipping. Its customer base spans Fortune 500 corporations and SMBs across computer/technology, medical/healthcare, printing, and trade show verticals, with named references including Eaton Corporation, Cookson, and PARTS INC COMPANY.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis across all service lines, with quote-based pricing for shipments and a weekly usage-based fuel surcharge tied to the U.S. Department of Energy fuel index (51.75% at the cited week). Saturn advertises LTL savings of up to 30% off existing rates via its LTL rating system, which aggregates national carrier contracts. Go-to-market combines direct sales at each station location, a national customer service line, an online self-service quoting portal, and channel partnerships through memberships in the World Cargo Alliance, InterGlobal Logistics Network, The Cooperative, and Airforwarders Association.

The technology backbone is WebTrak, a proprietary web-based platform providing online shipping, real-time shipment tracking, automatic proof-of-delivery, custom reporting, and shipment lookup by multiple reference types. Saturn holds IATA accreditation for air freight, C-TPAT certification for supply chain security, and EPA SmartWay Transport Partner status. The company is led by President and Founder Guy Stark, with Steve Love serving as VP of International Business Development. Saturn is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Saturn Freight Systems

Legal name

Saturn Freight Systems, Inc.

Website

https://saturnfreight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Saturn Freight Systems is a privately held U.S. freight forwarder operating 23+ nationwide station locations, providing time-sensitive air, ground, international, 3PL, and tradeshow shipping services to Fortune 500 and SMB customers via its proprietary WebTrak tracking platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Services: Next flight out, overnight air, and second day air freight services. Same-day service to majority of US destinations 24/7, overnight door-to-door service to 26,000+ metropolitan cities.
2. Ground Shipping (LTL/Truckload): Express LTL, Economy LTL, Exclusive Use Vehicles, and full truckload services. Express LTL offers air-ride equipped trucks on set departure schedules; Economy LTL delivers within 3-5 business days.
3. International Shipping: Full line of global services including air and ocean export/import, consolidations, door-to-door, door-to-port, and airport-to-airport services.
4. Saturn Logistics (3PL Services): Purchasing, LTL Services with national carrier contracts, and 3rd Party Logistics. Includes traffic and carrier management, consulting, and buying power of 50,000 shippers.
5. Tradeshow Services: Specialized handling of tradeshow, convention booths and products worldwide, with professional staff and web-based tracking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saturn Freight Systems is a full-service transportation and logistics provider specializing in time-sensitive freight deliveries worldwide. The company sells air freight, ground shipping (LTL/truckload), international shipping, third-party logistics, and tradeshow freight services to businesses through a network of 23+ franchise-operated station locations and an online self-service portal.

Product overview

Saturn Freight Systems is a full-service, quality transportation company specializing in time-sensitive freight deliveries worldwide. The company offers a portfolio of complementary services: Air Freight (next flight out, overnight, second day), Ground Shipping (Express LTL, Economy LTL, Exclusive Use Vehicles, Truckload), International Shipping (air and ocean export with door-to-door options), Saturn Logistics (purchasing, carrier management, and 3rd party logistics), and Tradeshow Shipping. The company has facilitated over 1.85 million shipments, moved 14.27 billion pounds of freight, and logged 1.53 billion miles. Technology features include online shipping, real-time tracking, automatic proof of delivery, and custom reporting capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saturn Logistics: A service offering traffic and carrier management, LTL services, and 3rd party logistics.

Products and services

• Air Freight Air freight service offering next flight out, overnight air, and second day air options for time-sensitive domestic shipments. Includes same-day service to the majority of U.S. destinations 24/7 and overnight door-to-door service to 26,000+ metropolitan cities.
• Ground Shipping Ground transportation services including Express LTL (air-ride equipped trucks on set departure schedules), Economy LTL (3-5 business days delivery), Exclusive Use Vehicles (dedicated trucks for fragile, oversized, or time-sensitive shipments), and full Truckload services.
• International Shipping Global shipping services covering air and ocean export/import, consolidations, door-to-door, door-to-port, and airport-to-airport options. Includes customs clearance and full documentation support, with worldwide reach through WCA and InterGlobal Logistics Network partnerships.
• Saturn Logistics Third-party logistics and purchasing services including traffic and carrier management, LTL rate optimization (savings of 5-30% on existing rates), consulting, and consolidated buying power of 50,000 shippers in the Saturn 3PL network.
• Tradeshow Shipping Specialized handling of tradeshow, convention booths, and products anywhere in the world, with professional staff providing pickup, delivery, and priority attention for event-bound cargo. Includes web-based tracking for trade show shipments.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• AONminorOthersInsurance and risk management partner. AON logo appears in Saturn's partner section, suggesting insurance or risk management services for freight operations.
• IATAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Air Transport Association - Saturn is an IATA-approved agent, enabling international air freight operations with proper certifications and industry standards compliance.
• WCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Cargo Alliance - Saturn is a member of this global network of independent freight forwarders, providing access to global logistics capabilities and partnerships worldwide.
• Airforwarders AssociationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirforwarders Association membership provides industry advocacy, best practices, and networking for air freight operations.
• The CooperativemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreight cooperative network providing collective buying power and资源共享 among member freight companies.
• C-TPATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustoms-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism - C-TPAT certification indicates Saturn has met US Customs security standards for supply chain security, enabling faster customs clearance for shipments.
• SmartWay Transport PartnermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPA SmartWay Transport Partner - Indicates commitment to environmental sustainability and fuel efficiency in transportation operations.
• InterGlobal Logistics NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal logistics network providing Saturn with worldwide freight forwarding capabilities and international partner connections for seamless cross-border shipping.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: AIT is a non-asset global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, ground, and logistics services across trade show, medical, and high-tech verticals — directly overlapping with Saturn's vertical mix and service portfolio.
• Forward Air: Forward Air specializes in expedited LTL and time-definite freight across North America — overlapping directly with Saturn's Express LTL and expedited air/ground service portfolio for time-sensitive enterprise shipments.
• ArcBest: ArcBest operates the ABF Freight LTL network plus asset-light logistics solutions. Comparable to Saturn across LTL ground shipping and integrated logistics services for similar enterprise customer verticals.
• Landstar System: Landstar operates an agent-based, asset-light freight network providing truckload, LTL, and expedited services. Highly comparable to Saturn's franchise/station-owner distribution model and multi-modal service mix.
• Echo Global Logistics: Echo is a tech-enabled non-asset freight broker offering truckload, LTL, and managed transportation. Directly comparable to Saturn Logistics' 3PL offering, with overlapping mid-market and enterprise customer base.
• Hub Group: Hub Group provides intermodal, truckload, and logistics services across North America. Comparable to Saturn in multi-modal freight services and 3PL, particularly for international intermodal and supply chain solutions.
• Worldwide Express: Worldwide Express is a non-asset freight forwarder and parcel broker specializing in LTL, truckload, and air freight for SMB and mid-market. Closely comparable to Saturn in customer segment focus and service breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Old Dominion Freight Line: ODFL is one of the largest US LTL carriers, offering direct LTL service that competes with Saturn's ground shipping and Express LTL offerings. Asset-heavy incumbent that pressures Saturn on pricing in LTL lanes.
• XPO (now GXO Logistics / RXO): RXO is a large US-focused freight brokerage and last-mile operator spun from XPO. Directly comparable to Saturn's LTL, truckload, and 3PL brokerage services, but at vastly greater scale and with proprietary digital capacity-matching technology.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is the largest US freight broker and 3PL, offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and global forwarding. Comparable to Saturn's brokerage/3PL model but with Navisphere digital platform and substantially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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