Dedicated Logistics Partner

What Dedicated Logistics Partner does

Dedicated Logistics Partner (DLP) is an asset-based dedicated contract logistics provider founded in 2017 and headquartered in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The company operates a fleet of more than 80 power units — including tractors, 26' straight trucks, and 53' trailers — out of five terminals in Windsor Locks CT, Latham NY, Lewiston ME, Delray Beach FL, and Fort Myers FL, covering over 15,000 miles nightly across the Northeast and Southeast. DLP primarily serves the automotive industry (OEMs and aftermarket, with 366+ dealerships served on nightly routes), alongside retail/e-commerce and industrial/manufacturing customers.

The service portfolio spans dedicated contract carriage, residential final mile delivery, linehaul, expedited operations, and a Private Fleet Replacement offering aimed at shippers seeking to outsource in-house distribution fleets. The operating model emphasizes route familiarity, on-site customer integration, and process discipline supported by Six Sigma practitioners, with an Independent Contractor program supplementing W-2 driver capacity. The technology stack is described in conventional terms — dispatch, tracking, and operational process controls — with no disclosed AI/ML, proprietary routing engine, or data flywheel.

Revenue is generated through dedicated contract logistics arrangements priced on per-mile, per-stop, or hybrid dedicated-rate structures typical of the segment. The company has scaled since 2017 through geographic expansion (Northeast to Southeast), vertical diversification (entry into residential final mile), new product lines (Private Fleet Replacement), and organizational maturation (most notably the promotion of Samra Smajic from Finance Manager to President). Founder/CEO Chris Barnard has indicated acquisitions as a strategic priority, suggesting an inorganic growth posture alongside the existing multi-region buildout.

Name

Dedicated Logistics Partner

Legal name

Dedicated Logistics Partner

Website

https://dlp31.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor Locks

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dedicated Contract Logistics Services: DLP generates revenue through long-term dedicated service agreements with shippers. Services include middle mile logistics, final mile delivery, dedicated linehaul, auto parts distribution, drop & hook programs, and fleet support. Revenue is recurring based on contracted routes and volume commitments.
2. Residential Final Mile Delivery: Small parcel final mile delivery services for retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and national carriers using branded cargo vans across dense urban and suburban markets. Includes white glove service for oversized items.
3. Independent Contractor Settlements: Provides opportunities for independent contractors (1099) to operate dedicated routes with consistent weekly settlements, dedicated lanes, and fleet support options including equipment leasing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dedicated Logistics Partner (DLP) is an asset-based dedicated contract logistics provider that operates a company-owned fleet of 80+ power units (tractors, 26' straight trucks, and 53' trailers) to deliver middle mile, final mile, dedicated linehaul, auto parts distribution, drop & hook, and residential delivery services to enterprise shippers primarily in the automotive, manufacturing, and retail/e-commerce sectors across the Northeast and Southeast U.S.

Product overview

Dedicated Logistics Partner (DLP) operates as a dedicated contract logistics provider offering a unified platform of logistics services. The core offerings include Middle Mile & Final Mile Logistics (contracted route-based delivery solutions), Residential Final Mile (small parcel express delivery), and ancillary services such as Dedicated Linehaul, Auto Parts Distribution, Drop & Hook Programs, Fleet Support & Surge Capacity, and Private Fleet Replacement. The company operates a company-owned fleet of tractors, straight trucks, and trailers serving the automotive industry across the Northeast and Southeast regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle Mile & Final Mile Logistics
• Residential Final Mile Delivery
• Dedicated Linehaul
• Auto Parts Distribution
• Drop & Hook Programs
• Fleet Support & Surge Capacity
• Private Fleet Replacement

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.2% on-time delivery rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Automotive OEM PartnerscoreOthersDLP serves as dedicated logistics partner for major automotive OEMs and aftermarket parts manufacturers, providing contracted route-based delivery services across New England and upstate New York.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dedicatedlogistcspartner31
• Instagraminstagram.com/dedicatedlogisticspartner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dedicated-logistics-partner31
• Xx.com/DLPLLC2017

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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