FST Logistics

What FST Logistics does

FST Logistics is a private, employee-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1991 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. The company specializes in dry and temperature-controlled supply chain services for consumer packaged goods (CPG), food and beverage, and retail brands, operating 1.8 million square feet of warehouse space across five or more facilities in Columbus, Ohio and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, with a dedicated retail-consolidation sales office in Rogers, Arkansas. Service lines include temperature-controlled warehousing, asset-based LTL transportation, retail freight consolidation (including a Walmart-specific program), e-commerce and Amazon fulfillment, dedicated fleet, freight brokerage, and deduction management.

The technology layer centers on the proprietary InSight supply chain visibility platform, supported by EDI/API integrations that allow customers to exchange order, inventory, and shipment data with FST's systems. An additional operational differentiator is the company's "Point 2 Point Consolidation Network," an LTL routing model that positions the company as something between a traditional carrier and a hub-and-spoke consolidator. FST is a subsidiary of OneCompass Holdings, has operated as an ESOP since 2014, and holds a BRCGS AA food-safety certification as well as FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, multi-year contracts spanning warehousing (subscription/recurring), transportation and consolidation (transactional/fee-based), e-commerce fulfillment, and professional services such as deduction recovery. Distribution is direct-to-customer via a sales-led motion combining enterprise field sales (anchored by the Bentonville office), inside sales, and digital lead capture through a "Request a Quote" channel. The company is self-funded, has executed two acquisitions in 14 months (Hyway Trucking in October 2023 and Dancer Logistics in August 2024), and reports an ARR of $216.9M against a $650.7M valuation as of 2025.

Name

FST Logistics

Legal name

FST Logistics

Website

https://fstlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

FST Logistics is an employee-owned, dry and temperature-controlled 3PL serving CPG, food and beverage, and retail brands with warehousing, transportation, retail consolidation, e-commerce fulfillment, and deduction management across 1.8M square feet of facilities in Ohio and Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB), Personalization & Value-Added E-commerce Fulfillment (Kitting, Inserts, Engraving) (TLAIADAK)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics services
• Temperature-controlled warehousing
• Freight consolidation
• E-commerce fulfillment
• Retail logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing Services: Dry and temperature-controlled warehousing solutions including long and short-term storage, e-commerce fulfillment, retail fulfillment, and value-added services. FST operates 1.8 million square feet of warehouse space in Columbus, OH and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.
2. Transportation Services: Asset-based transportation solutions including Less-than-truckload (LTL) for dry and refrigerated products, retail consolidation, and dedicated fleet services. Includes freight brokerage capabilities.
3. Retail Freight Consolidation: Full-service freight consolidation combining LTL orders from multiple customers to create lower-cost truckload deliveries, including Walmart consolidation services.
4. E-commerce Fulfillment: End-to-end e-commerce fulfillment services including kitting, inventory management, and direct-to-consumer shipping capabilities.
5. Deduction Management Solutions: Retail deduction management and chargeback recovery services to help CPG brands recover revenue from retailer deductions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FST Logistics is an employee-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering dry and temperature-controlled warehousing, asset-based transportation, retail freight consolidation, e-commerce fulfillment, and deduction management services. The company operates 1.8 million square feet of warehouse space across Columbus, OH and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, and uses its proprietary InSight visibility platform to manage supply chain operations for CPG, food & beverage, and retail brands.

Product overview

FST Logistics operates as a temperature-controlled third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering an integrated supply chain solution. The core offering combines warehousing services (dry and temperature-controlled facilities spanning 1.8 million square feet in Columbus, OH and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX) with asset-based transportation (LTL and dedicated fleet) and retail consolidation services. The InSight platform serves as the technology layer providing supply chain visibility and EDI/API integration. The company serves retail and CPG brands through end-to-end solutions including e-commerce fulfillment, Amazon fulfillment, freight consolidation, deduction management, and freight brokerage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InSight: Supply chain visibility software platform offered by FST Logistics

Products and services

• Dry & Temperature-Controlled Warehousing 1.8 million square feet of warehouse space in Columbus, OH and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX offering storage for dry and temperature-sensitive products with inventory accuracy and value-added services. For CPG, food & beverage, and retail brands.
• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Transportation Asset-based LTL transportation solutions for dry and refrigerated products using a Point 2 Point Consolidation Network for consistent service and reduced damages. For shippers of dry and refrigerated goods.
• Retail Freight Consolidation Freight consolidation combining LTL orders from multiple customers into single truckload deliveries to reduce handling, lower fuel consumption, and improve delivery efficiency. For CPG and retail suppliers.
• Walmart Consolidation Dedicated freight consolidation program for Walmart suppliers, streamlining deliveries to Walmart distribution centers. For CPG brands and suppliers shipping to Walmart.
• E-commerce Fulfillment End-to-end e-commerce fulfillment solutions including kitting, inventory management, and direct-to-consumer shipping with EDI/API integration. For e-commerce and DTC brands.
• Amazon Fulfillment Services Fulfillment services for brands selling on Amazon, handling storage, pick-and-pack, and shipping operations. For brands selling on Amazon.
• Deduction Management Solutions Services to help brands manage and recover retailer deductions and chargebacks. For CPG brands and retail suppliers.
• Freight Brokerage Services Brokerage services connecting shippers with carriers for transportation needs beyond FST's asset-based capacity. For shippers needing supplemental capacity.
• Dedicated Fleet Transportation Customized transportation solutions with dedicated fleet resources tailored to specific customer shipping requirements. For shippers needing dedicated capacity.
• InSight Supply Chain Visibility Software Supply chain visibility software providing real-time tracking, inventory management, and performance analytics for logistics operations, with EDI/API integration for customer systems. For FST Logistics customers managing shipments and inventory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ of U.S. population reachable within one day
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OneCompass HoldingscoreOthersParent company that owns FST Logistics. FST is powered by OneCompass Holdings, which also operates OneCompass University for internal career development and the OneCompass Foundation for community giving.
• OneCompass FoundationminorOthersThe giving arm of OneCompass Holdings, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings people, resources, and ideas together to support charitable, educational, and scientific programs.
• PelotoniaminorOthersCancer research fundraising partnership. FST Logistics has raised more than $230,000 over 11 years through dedicated Peloton team participation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lineage Logistics: Lineage is the largest temperature-controlled warehousing and cold-chain 3PL in North America with a national network of refrigerated DCs. It is the most direct incumbent peer to FST in temperature-controlled storage for food/CPG customers.
• Americold Logistics: Americold is a publicly-traded pure-play temperature-controlled warehousing operator with hundreds of facilities globally. Directly comparable to FST in refrigerated/cold storage serving food producers and retailers.
• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is a global contract logistics leader operating temperature-controlled warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and retail consolidation. A broad incumbent competing with FST for enterprise CPG and retail contracts.
• Ryder System: Ryder operates dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across North America. Comparable to FST's dedicated fleet and contract warehousing offerings for retail/CPG accounts.
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: UPS Supply Chain Solutions offers contract logistics, warehousing, and freight forwarding including temperature-controlled services. A broad incumbent competing with FST for national CPG and retail logistics contracts.
• XPO Logistics: XPO is a major North American LTL and contract logistics provider with significant warehousing and last-mile capabilities. Comparable to FST's asset-based LTL and contract logistics service mix.
• Hub Group: Hub Group is an asset-light supply chain and logistics provider with intermodal, truck brokerage, and dedicated trucking services. Overlaps with FST's transportation, brokerage, and retail consolidation offerings.

Direct peers

• NFI Industries: NFI is a large privately-held supply chain solutions provider offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and e-commerce fulfillment. Closely aligned to FST's integrated multi-service 3PL model for CPG and retail customers.
• Burris Logistics: Burris Logistics is a privately-held, employee-owned temperature-controlled 3PL operating refrigerated warehousing and distribution on the U.S. East Coast. Highly comparable to FST's employee-owned, cold-chain-focused model serving food/CPG customers.
• FW Logistics: FW Logistics (formerly Forte' Warehousing) is a Midwest-based 3PL offering warehousing, transportation, and e-commerce fulfillment. Comparable mid-market peer serving CPG and retail customers in overlapping geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fst-logistics

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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