US Cargo Control
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersUrbana, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
US Cargo Control firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- US Cargo Control
- Legal name
- US Cargo Control
- Website
- https://uscargocontrol.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
US Cargo Control industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cargo Securement and Rigging Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42381)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors) (CRAEAEAG)
Keywords
Where US Cargo Control is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Urbana
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
US Cargo Control business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Inventory, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Direct sales of cargo securement, lifting, and rigging equipment through e-commerce platform. Includes ratchet straps, chain binders, lifting slings, wire rope, and related hardware.
- Custom Manufacturing: Custom-built products assembled in Iowa facility including tie-down straps, chains, lifting slings, and cargo nets to customer specifications.
- B2B Solutions: Volume pricing, custom quotes, payment terms, and dedicated account management for business customers including government and military buyers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard E-commerce Pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Bulk/Volume Pricing |
| Other | Monthly | Coupon Discounts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
US Cargo Control product offering
Product offeringCore offering
US Cargo Control sells cargo securement, lifting, rigging, moving, and fall protection equipment through its e-commerce store, with thousands of in-stock SKUs (ratchet straps, E-track/L-track straps, transport chain, cargo nets, lifting slings, wire rope, rigging hardware, moving dollies, fall protection) plus a custom manufacturing operation in Iowa that builds tie-downs, chains, slings, and cargo nets to specification and proof-tests them in-house. The company also distributes partner brands such as Crosby, Pewag, Gunnebo, Peerless, Sturdy-Lite, Caldwell, M&W, Columbus McKinnon, and Coffing, and supports B2B buyers with volume pricing, custom quotes, and account management.
Product overview
US Cargo Control is a specialty e-commerce retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of cargo securement, lifting, rigging, and safety equipment. The core product line centers on ratchet straps, E-track/L-track systems, transport chain and binders, cargo nets, and dunnage bags for the trucking and transportation industry. The portfolio expands into industrial lifting solutions including nylon web slings, polyester round slings, wire rope slings, and chain slings (available in Grade 80, 100, and 120), complemented by lifting beams and spreader bars for crane applications. The company operates a custom manufacturing division in Urbana, Iowa that produces made-to-specification cargo nets, pallet rack nets, tie-down straps, and lifting slings with in-house proof testing. Additional offerings include moving equipment, fall protection, vehicle safety supplies, and custom headache racks built via an online configurator. The product ecosystem serves trucking fleets, rigging contractors, manufacturers, and moving companies with both in-stock and custom-built solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ratchet Straps Heavy-duty tie-down straps with ratchet mechanisms in 1", 2", 3", and 4" widths for secure cargo fastening in trucking and transportation.
- E-Track Straps & Tie Downs Cargo securement straps, wheel nets, and cargo nets with E-Track fittings designed for E-Track rail systems in enclosed trailers.
- L-Track / Airline Straps Cargo securement hardware and straps compatible with L-Track (airline) systems for flatbed and trailer applications.
- Transport Chain & Binders Heavy-duty Grade 70 transport chain and chain binders for cargo securement on flatbed trailers, meeting DOT requirements.
- Cargo Nets Heavy-duty trailer cargo nets in bungee, cam buckle, ratchet, and hook configurations for securing truck and trailer loads.
- Dunnage Bags Poly-woven inflatable void-fill cushions for cargo stabilization in trucking, rail, and container shipping; Level 1 certified by the Association of American Railroads.
- Winch Straps Heavy-duty straps designed for winch bar applications, securing loads on flatbed trailers.
- Load Bars & Cargo Bars Load-securing bars and load locks that prevent cargo movement inside trailers during transit.
- Corner Protectors Protective edge guards that prevent cargo damage and strap wear at corners during transportation.
- Tarps Trailer tarps including lumber tarps and steel tarps for flatbed trailer load coverage and weather protection.
- Towing & Auto Hauling Wheel nets, tow dolly straps, recovery straps, tow hooks, tow shackles, and winch hooks for vehicle transport and towing.
- Vehicle Safety Supplies Safety equipment including safety flags, oversize load signs, wheel chocks, LED lighting, reflective conspicuity tape, and driver safety accessories for commercial trucks.
- Headache Racks & Vaults Semi-truck cab racks and enclosed vaults (Sturdy-Lite brand) for storage and cab protection, available in custom configurations for day cab and sleeper cab applications.
- Custom Cargo Nets Made-to-specification cargo nets and pallet rack nets built with 1" or 2" polyester webbing in various colors, with custom hardware options and hole sizes from 4"x4" to 12"x12".
- Nylon Lifting Slings Made-in-the-USA web slings manufactured from 9,800 lbs/inch industrial-grade nylon webbing, available in Types 1-9 for overhead lifting.
- Polyester Round Slings Continuous-loop lifting slings made from high-strength polyester yarn with color-coded capacity ratings; compliant with ASME B30.26, WSTDA RS-1, and OSHA.
- Wire Rope Slings Heavy-duty cable slings for lifting and hoisting, manufactured with 6x19 or 6x36 EIPS IWRC wire rope in single-leg, multi-leg bridle, and braided configurations; compliant with ASME B30.9.
- Chain Slings Alloy steel chain slings for overhead lifting in Grade 80, 100, and 120 with multiple leg options and end fittings, assembled with Crosby, Gunnebo, Pewag, or KWB components; meets NACM, ANSI B30.9, OSHA, and ISO 9001-2000.
- Plasma Rope & Lifting Slings UHMWPE synthetic rope and slings that are up to seven times lighter than wire rope, with low stretch, corrosion resistance, and buoyant properties for offshore and marine applications.
- High Performance Round Slings Lightweight synthetic slings from UHMPE, Twin-Path, and Single-Path fibers with protective outer jackets and repairable covers for high strength-to-weight lifting.
- Lifting Beams & Spreader Bars Below-the-hook crane rigging equipment (Caldwell Dura-Lite, M&W) made in the USA; exceeds ASME B30.20 with proof testing and certification paperwork in fixed and adjustable configurations.
- Wire Rope Steel cable meeting Federal Specification RR-W-410 and ASTM A1023, in galvanized, stainless, bright steel, aircraft cable, and rotation-resistant constructions from 3/32" to 2-1/2" diameter.
- Bulk Chain Industrial chain in Grades 30, 43, 70, 80, 100, and 120 for overhead lifting, transport, and general-purpose use, sold by foot or in bulk drums.
- Rigging Hardware Rigging components including turnbuckles, anchor/bow/D-shackles, eye bolts, hoist/rigging/sling hooks, and Crosby, Gunnebo, KWB, Pewag, and Van Beest branded hardware.
- Material Handling Equipment Below-the-hook lifting devices including plate lifting hooks, reel lifters, material/personnel baskets, bar tong lifters, bottle lifters, concrete barrier grabs, container lifting lugs, pallet lifters, and forklift lifting beams from M&W, Crosby, Terrier, Columbus McKinnon, and Coffing.
- Moving Equipment Moving and relocation equipment including moving blankets, moving straps, furniture protectors, hand trucks, moving dollies, piano moving equipment, and floor protectors.
- Fall Protection Personal protective equipment including safety harnesses, self-retracting lifelines, lanyards, connectors, anchorage devices, dropped tool prevention, horizontal lifelines, rescue/descent equipment, and fall protection kits.
- Custom Headache Rack Builder Online configuration tool letting buyers build custom truck headache racks from thousands of combinations to their specification.
- Custom Manufacturing Iowa-based 23,000 sq ft manufacturing service producing custom tie-down straps, chains, lifting slings, and cargo nets with in-house proof testing via the Chant Engineering test bed.
Quantifiable outcome
- Same-day shipping for orders placed before 4:00pm CST
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use US Cargo Control
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
US Cargo Control technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
US Cargo Control partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- CrosbycoreCrosby is a trusted manufacturer and industry leader for lifting and rigging products. US Cargo Control offers a wide selection of Crosby rigging products including lifting clamps, turnbuckles, and wire rope thimbles. Domestic chain slings use Crosby components alongside Peerless and CM.
- PewagcorePewag is a European-based chain manufacturer known for high-quality lifting chain products. KWB is a Pewag company. US Cargo Control offers Pewag grade 120 lifting chains and KWB slings with signal violet varnish coat for corrosion resistance.
- GunnebocoreGunnebo Industries provides rigging supplies and Grabiq adjustable chain slings. Built by US Cargo Control with premium European parts, Gunnebo chain slings are ideal for high-demand lifting applications.
- Sturdy-LitecoreSturdy-Lite is a manufacturer of headache racks for semi-trucks, with products ranging from $2,056 to $4,490. US Cargo Control offers a custom headache rack builder tool for these products.
- PeerlesscorePeerless is a trusted name in chain manufacturing used in domestic chain slings alongside Crosby and CM components. Chain slings meet or exceed NACM, ASTM, and OSHA standards.
- M&W (Machining & Welding)coreM&W provides below-the-hook lifting devices including lifting beams, spreader bars, and material handling equipment. All products designed to meet or exceed OSHA requirements and include RFID tracking chips.
- Caldwell (Dura-Lite)coreCaldwell Dura-Lite lifting beams and spreader bars are offered through US Cargo Control, designed for efficient and secure material handling.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
US Cargo Control competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Uline: Large North American industrial and shipping-supply distributor with strong e-commerce, broad SKU catalog, and fast shipping; comparable on go-to-market, but Uline skews into packaging, material handling, and warehouse supplies.
- Fastenal: Major fastener and industrial supply distributor with onsite vending and e-commerce; overlaps with US Cargo Control on chain, rigging, and truck-related fasteners sold into industrial accounts.
- Grainger: Largest U.S. industrial MRO distributor with KeepStock, Zoro, and MonotaRO; overlaps with US Cargo Control on fasteners, lifting/rigging, and safety but competes across a far broader enterprise catalog.
- MSC Industrial Direct: Large U.S. metalworking and MRO industrial supplies distributor serving manufacturers with a broad catalog; competes for the same industrial buyer wallet as US Cargo Control on rigging, lifting, and safety.
- Columbus McKinnon: Global manufacturer of hoists, chain, and material handling equipment with broad brand portfolio (Coffing, Yale, CM); an incumbent supplier to and competitor of US Cargo Control in chain hoists, rigging, and lifting.
Direct peers
- Lift-All: Manufacturer and distributor of web slings, round slings, and wire rope assemblies for industrial lifting; competes directly with US Cargo Control's nylon/polyester/wire rope sling lines and custom sling assembly.
- Zoro: Grainger-owned pure-play industrial e-commerce site with millions of SKUs across MRO, lifting, and material handling; competes head-to-head with US Cargo Control's online product-led GTM and free-shipping thresholds.
- McMaster-Carr: Iconic industrial supply e-commerce company with a massive SKU catalog, fast nationwide shipping, and a similar self-serve B2B/industrial buyer model; competes most directly with US Cargo Control in lifting/rigging hardware, fasteners, and material handling supplies served online.
- Mazzella Companies: Multi-brand supplier of overhead lifting, rigging, and below-the-hook equipment; the closest specialized lifting/rigging peer that also offers custom sling manufacturing and field services to industrial buyers.
Others
- The Crosby Group: Major manufacturer of rigging hardware (shackles, hooks, turnbuckles) and lifting products; partner of US Cargo Control for component supply and direct competitor as a vertically integrated lifting/rigging solutions provider.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about US Cargo Control
What does US Cargo Control do?
US Cargo Control sells cargo securement, lifting, rigging, moving, and fall protection equipment through its e-commerce store, with thousands of in-stock SKUs (ratchet straps, E-track/L-track straps, transport chain, cargo nets, lifting slings, wire rope, rigging hardware, moving dollies, fall protection) plus a custom manufacturing operation in Iowa that builds tie-downs, chains, slings, and cargo nets to specification and proof-tests them in-house. The company also distributes partner brands such as Crosby, Pewag, Gunnebo, Peerless, Sturdy-Lite, Caldwell, M&W, Columbus McKinnon, and Coffing, and supports B2B buyers with volume pricing, custom quotes, and account management.
Is US Cargo Control a public or private company?
US Cargo Control is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was US Cargo Control founded?
US Cargo Control was founded in 2003. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is US Cargo Control based?
US Cargo Control is headquartered in Urbana, United States, in the North America region.
How does US Cargo Control make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Manufacturing and B2B Solutions.
Who are US Cargo Control's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Uline, Fastenal, Grainger, MSC Industrial Direct and Columbus McKinnon. Direct peers are Lift-All, Zoro, McMaster-Carr and Mazzella Companies. The Crosby Group is listed as an others.
Does US Cargo Control have an API?
No public API is recorded for US Cargo Control.
What industry is US Cargo Control in?
US Cargo Control's product category is Cargo Securement and Rigging Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAEAEAH, Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B), with a secondary code of CRAEAEAG, Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors). Its NAICS code is 423840 and its SIC code is 5080.