Grammer Logistics

What Grammer Logistics does

Grammer Logistics is a privately held, PE-backed bulk carrier specializing in hazardous materials transportation for the agriculture, energy, and chemical industries. Founded in 1968 in Grammer, Indiana, the company operates 19 locations across the Eastern and Gulf Coast US, including 12 strategic terminals co-located with major chemical production hubs, and runs a fleet of 550 tractors (split roughly evenly between owner-operators and company drivers) and over 900 specialty tank trailers rated for MC-331, DOT-407, and DOT-412 service. The company generates revenue primarily through asset-based transportation fees for anhydrous ammonia, natural gas liquids (propane, butane, gas mixes), and bulk liquid chemicals (acids, caustics, solvents), augmented by transload services and a non-asset 3PL/transportation management business operated through its LMR subsidiary.

The platform is structured around three service lines: bulk transportation of hazmat commodities, rail-to-truck and barge-to-truck transloading at strategic terminals, and managed transportation via LMR. Technology is operational rather than analytical, anchored on the McLeod ERP/TMS platform, Samsara GPS fleet tracking, SmartDrive and Lytx in-cab camera systems, Infinit-I learning management for driver training, and EDI-based load lifecycle integration with shipper ERP systems; a custom API platform is in development. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales led by a Chief Commercial Officer and dedicated business development executives, targeting Fortune 500 chemical and energy shippers, with quote-based multi-year contracts.

Since October 2018, the business has been owned by Stellex Capital Management and Mill Rock Capital, which has funded three acquisitions (Sterling Transport in 2019, LiMarCo Logistics in 2019, and LMR in 2022), a commercial headquarters in The Woodlands, TX, and a chemical division launched in 2020 that now exceeds 20% of revenue. The company reports $100M+ in 2022 revenue, 500+ shippers, and 50M+ cumulative miles, and is positioning itself as the largest for-hire pressurized gas hauler in North America under a new CEO appointed in September 2025.

Name

Grammer Logistics

Legal name

Grammer Logistics

Website

https://grammerlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Grammer Logistics is a PE-backed, hazardous-materials bulk carrier serving 500-plus chemical, energy, and agricultural shippers across the US with 550 tractors, 900-plus specialty tankers, and 19 terminals, offering ammonia, NGL, and chemical transportation plus transload and 3PL services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Materials Transportation Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Bulk / Tanker Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk Cargo Handling Services (Conveying, Grab/Loader Ops, Bagging) (TLAHALAI)

Keywords

• Bulk hazardous transportation
• Ammonia logistics services
• Chemical trucking services
• Natural gas liquids transport
• Transload logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Transportation Services: Asset-based trucking services for hazardous materials including ammonia, NGLs, and chemicals. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on mileage, volume, and commodity type.
2. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) / Transportation Management: Non-asset based logistics management through LMR subsidiary. Provides transportation management solutions, carrier qualification and management, and back-office support including contract/pricing management and inventory management.
3. Transloading Services: Rail-to-truck and barge-to-truck transloading services at strategically located facilities. Revenue generated through handling fees and integrated logistics solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grammer Logistics is a bulk transportation and logistics company that specializes in hauling hazardous materials including anhydrous ammonia, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and specialty chemicals for enterprise shippers. The company operates an asset-based trucking fleet of MC-331 pressure vessels and 407/412 tankers, complemented by rail-to-truck transload services at strategic terminals and non-asset third-party logistics management through its LMR subsidiary. It serves 300+ diverse shippers across agricultural, energy, and chemical markets from 12+ strategic terminals near major chemical production hubs.

Product overview

Grammer Logistics is a bulk hazardous materials transportation and logistics company offering integrated services through three core divisions: Bulk Transportation (ammonia, chemicals, and natural gas liquids), Transload Services (rail-to-truck transfers), and Transportation Management/3PL services (via LMR subsidiary). The company also provides EDI Solutions as a value-added integration service for trading partners. Founded in 1968, the company operates over 20 facilities strategically located near major chemical production hubs across the United States, serving diverse shippers across the Ammonia, LP Gas, NGLs, and General Chemical markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ammonia Transportation Asset-based trucking services for anhydrous ammonia and other specialized products including industrial, agricultural, and manufacturing applications. Utilizes fleet of MC-331 pressure vessels with 24/7 dispatch coverage. Targets agricultural fertilizer producers, industrial manufacturers, and power plants.
• Chemical Transportation Modern fleet of insulated and non-insulated 407 and 412 tankers for safely hauling general chemicals and acids including caustic soda, sulfuric acid, TDI/MDI, acetone, nitric acid, and phosphoric acid. Serves chemical manufacturers.
• Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Transportation Nation's premier transporter of NGLs including propane, butane, and gas mixes, with nationwide fleet coverage, rapid response capacity, and transload solutions from rail hubs. Serves energy producers, propane distributors, and industrial gas companies.
• Transload Services Network of bulk transload services for transferring product from rail to truck to last-mile delivery. Operates at multiple locations including Eagle Lake, FL; Columbia City, TN; Taylor, TX; Houston, TX; and other strategic sites through partnerships with Class 1 Railroads.
• Transportation Management (3PL) Non-asset third-party logistics provider specializing in hazardous materials movements through qualifying and managing carriers to the highest safety standards. Provided through LMR subsidiary with TMS platform, carrier qualification, contract/pricing management, and inventory management.
• EDI Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 million miles of safe deliveries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Logistics Management Resources (LMR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Third-party logistics provider acquired in October 2022. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Provides transportation management solutions to chemicals and industrial gases industries since 1981. CEO Heston Hodges leads Grammer's transportation management division.
• LiMarCo LogisticsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019Texas-based logistics company acquired in December 2019. Boosted Grammer's NGL services in Texas market.
• Sterling TransportmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Vass, North Carolina-based carrier acquired in April 2019. Doubled Grammer's fleet and geographic footprint. Strengthened market position in MC-331 NGL space (propane and butane).
• Class 1 Railroads (UP, BNSF, CSX, NS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRailroad partnerships enabling transload services. UP and BNSF direct access in Texas; CSX and NS connections through various terminals; KCS partnership at Gulfport.
• Homeland Security / First RespondersminorOthersCommunity safety partnership with St. Charles Parish Homeland Security. MC331 training trailer used for emergency response education.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Quality Distribution (Quality Carriers): One of North America's largest tank truck carriers, specializing in bulk liquid hazmat transportation including chemicals and food-grade products. Directly comparable to Grammer in fleet size, customer base (chemical manufacturers), and service offering (MC-331/DOT-407 tanker operations).
• Trimac Transportation: Bulk trucking services provider with operations across North America, focused on chemicals, petroleum, and specialty products. COO James Winton joined Grammer from Trimac, signaling direct labor market and operational overlap.
• Kenan Advantage Group: North American bulk transportation specialist serving chemicals, food-grade, and petroleum customers with a fleet of 6,000+ tractors and 13,000+ trailers. Closest scale competitor to Grammer in specialized tank truck capacity.
• Dupré Logistics: Specialized bulk and hazmat transportation, logistics, and terminal services company operating in the Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. Operational overlap with Grammer given Dupré alumnus James Winton's history and similar chemical/energy customer base.
• Ruan Transportation: Privately-held, asset-based bulk transportation and supply chain management provider serving food, beverage, chemical, and industrial customers. Comparable in offering dedicated bulk tank services and integrated logistics solutions.
• PS Logistics (Pinnacle / Southland): PE-backed roll-up of flatbed, heavy haul, and bulk tank carriers. Comparable in size, PE-backed growth strategy, and multi-segment specialty transportation platform to Grammer.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Large multi-segment logistics provider (intermodal, truckload, logistics, bulk) with bulk division serving chemical and industrial customers. Significantly larger and broader than Grammer but increasingly competitive in specialized bulk hazmat.
• Werner Enterprises: Public truckload and logistics carrier with dedicated and specialized freight services. Provides one-way truckload, dedicated, and logistics services to chemical and industrial customers; broader portfolio than Grammer but overlapping in dedicated bulk hauling.
• Hub Group: Large intermodal and logistics services company with growing dedicated and brokerage capabilities. Competes with Grammer's LMR subsidiary for transportation management contracts with chemical shippers.

Emerging players

• Anderson Trucking Service (ATS): Specialized heavy-haul and bulk transportation provider with growing presence in chemical and industrial segments. Smaller scale but expanding into adjacent specialty freight markets that overlap with Grammer's footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments

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