What Action Resources does

Action Enterprises LLC is a privately held, Birmingham, Alabama-based diversified transportation, logistics, and environmental services company founded in 1995. It operates through three wholly owned business divisions: Action Resources, which provides specialty transportation of chemicals and hazardous waste across the U.S. and Canada; Action Enterprise Logistics, an asset-backed third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering freight brokerage and managed transportation services through a network of thousands of contracted carriers and independent freight agents; and Action Environmental, a full-service environmental and industrial services contractor handling remediation, emergency response, waste management, industrial cleaning, tank maintenance, and rail services. The company serves enterprise clients across manufacturing, utilities, pipelines and terminals, railroads, construction, insurance, and federal/state/local government, and has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the country.

The company's operating technology stack centers on a fleet of 800+ trucks (400+ company-operated) equipped with satellite tracking for real-time shipment visibility, a Transportation Management System (TMS) with customer and carrier self-service portals for LTL/FTL order creation, and a Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System (e-Manifest) for cradle-to-grave compliance documentation. Driver and non-driving recruiting is run through the IntelliApp and Paycor platforms, and operations are supported by an extensive nationwide network of trucking terminals, holding yards, and field offices plus an Action Environmental branch network spanning the Southeast, Texas, Florida, the Midwest, and Mountain West. The asset-heavy model is reinforced by multiple regulatory credentials, including EPA SmartWay Certification, NMSDC Minority Business Enterprise certification, TIA Diamond Broker status, Responsible Care Partner recognition, and RCMS certification.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee pricing across three streams: freight brokerage margin and managed transportation fees (Action Enterprise Logistics), contracted specialty transportation rates for chemicals and hazardous waste (Action Resources), and project-based environmental and industrial service contracts (Action Environmental). A supplemental revenue stream is a freight agent program that pays weekly commissions to experienced agents (3+ years in transportation) who recruit owner-operators and develop shipper relationships. Go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales to Fortune 500 shippers and industrial clients, a channel/agent program, carrier/owner-operator recruitment with an industry-leading 14-day pay cycle, and self-service digital portals. Pricing is quote-based and contract-driven and is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Action Resources

Legal name

Action Enterprises LLC

Website

https://actn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Action Enterprises LLC is a Birmingham-based, privately held provider of hazardous-materials trucking, freight brokerage, and environmental/industrial services to industrial, manufacturing, utility, and government clients across the U.S. and Canada, operating 800+ trucks and a national terminal network through three divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Transportation and Environmental Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk & Tank Transport Logistics (Dry Bulk, Liquid, Food-Grade, Chemical) (TLAIAMAG)

Keywords

• Hazardous waste transportation
• Freight brokerage services
• Third-party logistics
• Environmental remediation
• Industrial cleaning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: Action Enterprise Logistics organizes logistics, negotiates rates, and ensures smooth freight movement for shippers. Revenue generated through negotiated transportation rates and brokerage fees on loads moved across various modes including FTL, LTL, intermodal, temperature controlled, and specialized freight.
2. Specialized Transportation - Chemicals and Hazardous Waste: Transportation services for chemicals and hazardous waste throughout the U.S. and Canada. Revenue generated through contracted transportation rates for specialty chemical hauling and hazardous waste transportation from generation point to certified recycling/disposal facilities.
3. Environmental and Industrial Services: Full-service environmental and industrial services including field services, emergency response, waste management, industrial cleaning, tank maintenance, pipeline services, remediation, and demolition. Revenue from project-based service contracts with industrial clients, utilities, and government entities.
4. Freight Agent Program: Revenue share model where agents with 3+ years transportation experience earn commissions through weekly settlements by recruiting owner-operators and managing customer relationships.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Action Enterprises operates three integrated business divisions: Action Resources provides specialty transportation of chemicals and hazardous waste across the U.S. and Canada using satellite-equipped tractors; Action Enterprise Logistics offers asset-backed third-party logistics, freight brokerage and freight management across multiple modes; and Action Environmental delivers turnkey environmental and industrial services including remediation, emergency response, waste management, tank cleaning, and demolition.

Product overview

Action Enterprises operates as a diversified transportation and environmental services company with three core business divisions. Action Resources is the transportation services arm specializing in chemical and hazardous waste hauling throughout the U.S. and Canada with satellite-equipped fleet. Action Enterprise Logistics is an asset-backed third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering freight brokerage and freight management services through a network of thousands of vetted carriers. Action Environmental delivers turnkey environmental and industrial services including remediation, emergency response, waste management, and industrial cleaning. These three divisions work together under the Action Enterprises umbrella to provide end-to-end solutions for transportation and environmental needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Action Resources Transportation Services Transportation services arm specializing in hauling chemicals and hazardous waste throughout the U.S. and Canada using a fleet of well-maintained, satellite-equipped tractors with real-time communication and shipment tracking from pick-up to delivery.
• Action Enterprise Logistics 3PL Asset-backed third-party logistics (3PL) providing freight brokerage, freight management and liquid bulk logistics with access to thousands of vetted trucking partners across multiple transportation modes for enterprise shippers.
• Action Environmental Services Full-service environmental and industrial services contractor offering turnkey solutions including remediation, emergency response, waste management, industrial cleaning, tank maintenance, pipeline services, demolition, and rail services for industrial and government clients.
• Freight Brokerage Services Logistics organization service that arranges freight movement, negotiates rates, and ensures smooth freight delivery across multiple transportation modes including over-dimensional, tanker, van, intermodal, and hazmat for shippers.
• Freight Management Services Transportation department extension service offering contract pricing with cost-plus to fee-based pricing models, supporting shippers with seasonal spikes and unique equipment requirements.
• Managed Transportation Solutions Single-source transportation management solution where the team operates as an extension of customer transportation departments, offering access to transportation assets across various modes.
• Specialty Chemical Transportation Transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals throughout the United States and Canada using a variety of tank trailers with satellite tracking and well-maintained equipment.
• Hazardous Waste Transportation Transportation of hazardous solid and liquid waste from point of generation to certified recycling or disposal facilities, with Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System (e-Manifest) compliance documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14-day carrier pay (less than half the industry average)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stericycle: Stericycle is a large incumbent in regulated waste management and compliance services, with exposure to medical, hazardous, and industrial waste streams. While broader in scope than Action Environmental, it represents a direct competitor for regulated waste customers and contract size.
• Schneider National: Schneider National is a large asset-based carrier and 3PL with dedicated, intermodal, and logistics services. It overlaps with Action's asset-backed trucking and brokerage operations, particularly in bulk, intermodal, and hazmat-adjacent lanes.
• Republic Services: Republic Services is a major U.S. environmental services and waste management company. Through its acquisition of US Ecology, it competes with Action Environmental in hazardous waste handling and with Action Resources in specialized waste transportation.
• US Ecology (now part of Republic Services): US Ecology was a leading provider of hazardous and industrial waste management before its acquisition by Republic Services. Its legacy operations competed directly with Action Environmental's remediation, waste handling, and emergency response services.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is the largest North American freight broker, offering managed transportation, supply chain, and logistics services. It competes with Action Enterprise Logistics for enterprise shipper brokerage spend and represents the scale benchmark in the 3PL/brokerage space.

Direct peers

• Hub Group: Hub Group is an asset-based 3PL offering intermodal, truck brokerage, logistics, and dedicated trucking services across North America. It directly competes with Action Enterprise Logistics for enterprise freight management and with Action Resources for specialty trucking capacity.
• RXO Inc. RXO is a technology-driven freight brokerage spun off from XPO Logistics, competing directly with Action Enterprise Logistics in truckload brokerage, managed transportation, and last-mile services for enterprise shippers.
• Clean Harbors: Clean Harbors is the largest North American provider of environmental and industrial services, including hazardous waste management, emergency response, and industrial cleaning. It directly overlaps with Action Environmental's remediation, tank cleaning, and emergency response business, plus competes in chemical waste transportation.
• Heritage-Crystal Clean: Heritage-Crystal Clean provides hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, industrial cleaning, and oil re-refining services across North America. It competes directly with Action Environmental's waste management and industrial cleaning offerings, particularly for automotive, manufacturing, and industrial clients.
• Bulk Transport Solutions / Quality Distribution (now part of Quality Carriers): Quality Distribution / Quality Carriers is one of the largest U.S. bulk chemical transportation providers with a hazmat-certified fleet. It directly competes with Action Resources in chemical and hazardous material tank trucking across North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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