PITT OHIO

What PITT OHIO does

PITT OHIO is a privately held, family-owned Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier and total transportation solutions provider operating 25 terminals across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Founded in 1979 by Chuck Hammel III and brothers Bob and Ken, the company traces its operating lineage to Hammel's Express in 1919 and is led today as a third-generation family business headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. The company employs 3,000+ people across operations, drivers, dockworkers, mechanics, and office functions, and operates a fleet of 2,422 trailers and 1,048 tractors moving 12,000+ shipments daily with a 97% on-time delivery record and a 0.5% claims ratio.

The company's service portfolio is anchored by core LTL freight and extended through Fast Track expedited, Heat Track freeze protection, Truckload (via historical ECM Transport partnership then divestiture), Ground small package, Supply Chain (transportation management, warehousing, dedicated fleet, international drayage), and North American Service via carrier partnerships. Technology offerings include a Web Services API (rate quotes, BOLs, tracing, transit times), EDI/sFTP/AS2 integration, electronic invoicing, the Maven telemetry platform, and the proprietary CO2 Track carbon calculator (patent-pending; related carbon emissions calculations patent granted 2024). Proprietary sustainability assets include a patented renewable energy microgrid at Pittsburgh and Cleveland terminals developed with WindStax Energy, 5 LEED-certified buildings, and an electric fleet that hit 100,000 miles in 2024.

PITT OHIO earns revenue primarily through transaction-based LTL freight charges based on weight, class, and distance, supplemented by premium service fees (expedited, freeze protection), managed supply chain services, and dedicated fleet contracts. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales via account executives and customer service teams, augmented by self-service online tools for mid-market customers. The company sells to shippers across chemicals (Eastman, PPG), industrial manufacturing (Parker Hannifin, Uline, Volvo Logistics, MSA Safety, HNI), safety equipment, and logistics/3PL (DHL, Echo, Schneider, Penske, GlobalTranz, Worldwide Express), sustaining long-tenured relationships evidenced by repeated Carrier of the Year awards. Recent strategic moves include the Aria Logistics investment (2023), Sutton Transport acquisition (2025), Norfolk Maritime Terminal opening (2025), and expansion into Texas-Mexico cross-border lanes.

Name

PITT OHIO

Legal name

Pitt Ohio Express, LLC

Website

https://pittohio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PITT OHIO is a family-owned LTL trucking and total transportation solutions provider operating 25 terminals across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. The company moves 12,000+ shipments daily for enterprise and 3PL customers with industry-leading safety and on-time performance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Transportation

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Next-Day LTL Carriers (TLADAEAB), Expedited LTL (Guaranteed/Time-Definite LTL) (TLADANAC)

Keywords

• Less-than-truckload freight
• Regional LTL trucking
• Expedited freight delivery
• Freeze-protected shipping
• Supply chain logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Services: Core LTL freight services including regional delivery, next-day service, and standard freight handling. Revenue generated through freight charges based on weight, class, and distance. PITT OHIO operates 2,422 trailers and delivers over 12,000 shipments daily.
2. Expedited Fast Track Services: Guaranteed expedite delivery service for time-sensitive shipments. Premium pricing for expedited handling and delivery.
3. Heat Track Freeze Protection: Protect From Freezing service using heated trailers and trucks. 992 heated trailers including 3 with liftgate capabilities. Revenue generated through additional surcharges for temperature-protected shipping.
4. Supply Chain Solutions: Customized logistics solutions including transportation management, drayage and transloading, dedicated fleet management, warehousing and distribution, international freight forwarding, and logistics technology solutions.
5. Truckload (FTL) Services: Full truckload services through ECM Transport partnership. Includes dedicated and brokered truckload capacity.
6. Ground/Small Package Services: Small package ground delivery solutions for flexible shipping needs.
7. International Services: Cross-border LTL and international freight forwarding services to and from Canada and Mexico, including container drayage and transloading services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PITT OHIO provides asset-based regional less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast through a network of 25 terminals, 2,422 trailers, and 1,048 tractors, delivering 12,000+ shipments daily. The company's core offering is supplemented by expedited (Fast Track), temperature-protected (Heat Track), truckload, ground small package, supply chain, warehousing, and international container drayage services.

Product overview

PITT OHIO is a total transportation solutions provider offering a multi-service portfolio centered on LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) freight as the core product. The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture with LTL as the flagship service supplemented by Fast Track (expedited delivery), Heat Track (freeze protection), Truckload, Ground (small package), and Supply Chain services. Technology offerings include Web Services (API), EDI, and Electronic Invoicing for B2B integration. Additional specialized services include CO2 Track carbon calculator, SafetyBox software, Delivery Track shipment visibility, and Warehousing & Distribution capabilities. The company delivers across North America through strategic carrier partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fast Track: Guaranteed expedite delivery service winner of multiple Quest for Quality Awards.
• Heat Track
• CO2 Track
• SafetyBox
• The Reliance Network

Products and services

• LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Freight Core regional LTL freight service providing next-day delivery across 25 terminals in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions with a 97% on-time delivery record and a 0.5% claims ratio.
• Fast Track Expedited Service Guaranteed expedited delivery service available any time of day, every day, including same-day shipments. Winner of 15 Quest for Quality Awards in the Expedite category.
• Heat Track (Protect From Freezing) Protect From Freezing service using the industry's largest fleet of heated trailers (992 heated trailers including 3 with liftgate capability) to protect freight from New England to Nebraska.
• Truckload (TL) Service Full truckload freight service operated through the ECM Transport partnership, providing dedicated and brokered truckload capacity for larger shipments.
• Ground Service (Small Package) Small package ground shipping solution launched in 2010 providing flexible shipment options for smaller freight that does not require full LTL or truckload capacity.
• Supply Chain Solutions Consultative supply chain solutions including transportation management, dedicated fleet management, warehousing and distribution, international freight forwarding, drayage and transloading, and logistics technology solutions for enterprise customers.
• Warehousing & Distribution Warehouse and distribution services launched in 2021 for inventory management and order fulfillment as part of the supply chain solutions portfolio.
• International / Container Drayage & Transloading Cross-border LTL and international freight forwarding services to and from Canada and Mexico, including container drayage and transloading at ocean ports served through strategic maritime terminals.
• CO2 Track Carbon Calculator Patent-pending / patented (2024) carbon footprint calculator that helps customers measure their individual carbon footprints and how the distribution of their goods contributes to carbon emissions, including Scope 3 emissions access via EDI.
• SafetyBox Software Supply chain safety management software with modules for safety data, claims prevention, and compliance tracking, offered as part of the Supply Chain solutions portfolio.
• North American Service Seamless LTL coverage across all of North America through The Reliance Network partnership with Averitt Express, Rosenau Transport, CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Daylight Transport, Polaris Transportation Group, Peninsula Truck Lines, and sister companies Dohrn Transfer and Ross Express.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% on-time delivery record
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dohrn TransfercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing extended LTL coverage in the Midwest. Offers access to 31+ additional terminals in the Midwest and New England states.
• Ross ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing extended LTL coverage to New England states. Partners with PITT OHIO for seamless regional coverage.
• Averitt ExpresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Southern freight coverage. Provides service to the Southern United States through The Reliance Network.
• Rosenau TransportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeadquartered in Edmonton, Canada. Leader in Western Canada freight services with connections to Eastern Canada and US.
• CrossCountry Freight SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdded to North American Service Partner Network in 2023. Covers 18 states with 50 terminals in Midwest and West with 98% on-time service.
• Daylight TransportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpress LTL service provider for West Coast coverage. Coast-to-coast service in as little as two business days.
• Polaris Transportation GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest Canadian privately held cross-border LTL carrier serving every US zip code and Canadian postal code. Near 25 years of cross-border expertise.
• Peninsula Truck LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier regional carrier for over 950 cities in Northwest United States with focus on AM delivery service.
• WindStax EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration for renewable energy powered microgrid systems at PITT OHIO terminals. Uses patented process taking wind and solar energy into battery system for power distribution.
• Sunline ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYC specialist partner for New York City Extended Service with Sunline Express.
• Keep America BeautifulminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for community beautification efforts. PITT OHIO employees volunteer for Earth Day cleanup activities annually since 2005.
• SmartWaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSmartWay Transportation Partner with EPA. Committed to improving environmental performance of freight delivery operations, reducing air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and improving fuel efficiency.
• Pittsburgh Earth DayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership and sponsorship since 2015. PITT OHIO executives participate in annual Business Breakfast panel discussion on sustainability.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Old Dominion Freight Line: The largest LTL carrier in the United States by revenue, operating a super-regional and national LTL network with industry-leading service metrics. Most directly comparable to PITT OHIO on LTL product offering and customer base, though at materially larger scale.
• Saia Inc. Public LTL carrier operating a regional/national network with terminals across the Eastern, Midwestern, and Western United States. Directly comparable to PITT OHIO on LTL service profile and customer base, with overlapping Mid-Atlantic and Midwest presence.
• Estes Express Lines: Privately held LTL carrier with the largest privately owned LTL terminal network in the US. Directly comparable to PITT OHIO as a family/privately owned LTL operator with similar geographic overlap in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
• Dayton Freight Lines: Privately held regional LTL carrier serving the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic with a similar terminal-density operating model. Closely comparable to PITT OHIO on regional LTL focus, customer base, and private ownership structure.
• ArcBest: Public LTL carrier (ABF Freight) plus asset-light logistics segment. Comparable to PITT OHIO on LTL core product and asset-based/expedited service mix, with additional exposure to supply chain solutions.
• XPO: Pure-play LTL carrier in North America following the GXO and RXO spin-offs. Provides direct LTL competition to PITT OHIO on national and regional LTL freight, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast.
• Southeastern Freight Lines: Privately held regional LTL carrier serving the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. Comparable to PITT OHIO as a privately owned LTL operator with strong safety reputation and regional service focus.
• R+L Carriers: Family-owned LTL carrier with national network. Comparable to PITT OHIO on LTL core product, family ownership, and breadth of value-added services (expedited, logistics).

Emerging players

• Averitt Express: LTL plus truckload and logistics provider serving the Southeast and partnered with PITT OHIO through The Reliance Network. Comparable on LTL service and a partner-channel relationship, though with primary strength in the Southeast.

Broad incumbents

• Echo Global Logistics: Large technology-enabled 3PL and freight broker. Comparable to PITT OHIO's supply chain segment and a key customer-via-brokerage relationship, with a much broader non-asset brokerage model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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