GLM Transport

What GLM Transport does

GLM Transport, Inc. is a privately held trucking and logistics company operating 95 owned power units across all 48 contiguous US states. The company's two core freight offerings are Dry Van (corrugated materials, barrels, plastics) and Refrigerated/Reefer (perishable goods, excluding live animals). These are complemented by a set of vertical support services: in-house fleet maintenance staffed by diesel technicians, dry warehouse and storage, trailer storage, and spot/yard organization services. Capacity beyond the owned fleet is sourced through its brokerage division Teays River Transit and sister company TMX Logitran, which coordinate freight with small carriers operating under their own authority.

The business sells freight transportation on a transaction-fee, quote-based model directly to shippers — a sales-led B2B motion supplemented by a Wix-hosted website with service request forms, a public Transportation Management System (TMS) tracking portal at tms.glmtransport.net, and active social media accounts. Customer segments are horizontally defined by use case (dry van shippers, refrigerated/perishable goods shippers) and small trucking companies (via the brokerage). The company markets itself with a 'Driver of the Year' program and 'every driver has a name, not a number' branding aimed at driver retention.

Founded in 2003 by Ty Conrad and Tyson Bailey as co-Presidents, GLM Transport is headquartered in Rockford, Ohio with operational offices in Van Wert, Ohio and Monroeville, Indiana, and lists 51–100 employees. It holds EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership certification and memberships in the Ohio Trucking Association and NASTC. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; revenue mechanics are per-load transaction fees across all service lines, with no app, no public API, and no platform integrations beyond the driver-application tool.

Name

GLM Transport

Legal name

GLM Transport, Inc.

Website

https://glmtransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GLM Transport is a privately held trucking and logistics company operating 95 power units across all 48 contiguous US states, providing dry van and refrigerated freight, brokerage, warehousing, and fleet maintenance services to B2B shippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking & Freight Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) / Groupage Forwarding (TLACACAB)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Dry van trucking
• Refrigerated freight hauling
• Logistics brokerage services
• Warehouse storage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Berne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Core revenue from hauling dry van and refrigerated freight across 48 continental US states using owned power units and contracted carriers
2. Logistics and Brokerage Services: Brokerage services through Teays River Transit and sister company TMX Logitran, coordinating freight with small trucking companies that have their own authority
3. Warehouse and Storage Services: Dry storage and warehouse services, trailer storage facilities for customer trailers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GLM Transport is a trucking company that hauls dry van and refrigerated freight across the 48 continental United States using an asset-based fleet of 95 power units. The company supplements its own fleet through its brokerage division Teays River Transit and sister company TMX Logitran, and offers supporting services including fleet maintenance, warehouse and trailer storage, and yard organization.

Product overview

GLM Transport is a freight transportation company operating 95 power units across all 48 continental United States. The company offers a portfolio of trucking and logistics services built around two primary freight offerings: Dry Van (for dry products including corrugated boxes, barrels, and plastics) and Refrigerated/Reefer (for perishable goods). These core hauling services are supported by operational support services including Fleet Maintenance (diesel technician services), Warehouse (dry storage and load shifting), Spot (yard organization), and Trailer Storage. The company also provides logistics management through its brokerage division Teays River Transit and sister company TMX Logitran. For employment, GLM offers OTR (Over-the-Road), Regional, Local/Home Daily, and Dedicated Run driving positions. The company operates from two primary locations in Van Wert, Ohio and Monroeville, Indiana, with an additional office in Rockford, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Van Freight Transportation Dry van trucking service hauling all dry products including corrugated materials such as boxes, barrels, and plastic goods across the 48 continental US states using GLM Transport's 95-power-unit fleet.
• Refrigerated (Reefer) Freight Transportation Temperature-controlled freight transportation service for perishable goods (excluding live animals), operated as GLM Transport's Reefer Division.
• Fleet Maintenance Services Maintenance service staffed by experienced Diesel Technicians to keep trucks on the road longer and safer, supporting fleet reliability for GLM Transport and its customers.
• Logistics Provider Services Logistics management services coordinating customer freight through GLM Transport's brokerage division Teays River Transit and sister company TMX Logitran to deliver comprehensive high-quality logistics solutions.
• Warehouse and Dry Storage Services Dry storage and warehouse services for goods storage and load shifting, helping customers get back on the road quickly through temporary and permanent storage solutions.
• Spot / Yard Organization Services Experienced spot services that help customers keep their yards organized.
• Trailer Storage Services Secure trailer storage service providing customers with a location to store their trailers.
• Freight Brokerage (Teays River Transit) Brokerage services operated through GLM Transport's brokerage division Teays River Transit, coordinating customer freight with numerous small trucking companies that operate under their own authority.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Teays River TransitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeays River Transit is GLM Transport's brokerage division. Through this entity, GLM coordinates with numerous small trucking companies that have their own operating authority to handle customer freight. Teays River Transit operates as a key component of GLM's logistics network, phone (260) 589-8855.
• TMX LogitrancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMX Logitran is GLM Transport's sister company within the TMX Transport family. GLM works with TMX Logitran alongside Teays River Transit and brokerages to provide comprehensive, high-quality logistics services. TMX Logitran operates as a normal brokerage entity complementing GLM's trucking operations.
• Smartway Transport PartnershipminorOthersGLM Transport is a Smartway Transport Partnership participant, demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability in freight transportation operations.
• Ohio Trucking Association (OTA)minorOthersGLM Transport holds membership in the Ohio Trucking Association, the state's primary trucking industry trade organization.
• National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC)minorOthersGLM Transport holds membership in NASTC, an organization dedicated to serving small and independent trucking companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hub Group: Asset-based intermodal and logistics provider with trucking, brokerage, and dedicated services. Comparable to GLM's mix of asset-based hauling and brokerage capacity through Teays River Transit.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight transportation and logistics provider using owner-operators and independent agents. Comparable to GLM's brokerage-style operations through Teays River Transit, while GLM's owned fleet creates a hybrid model Landstar does not emphasize.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Diversified logistics provider with dedicated contract services, intermodal, and truckload operations. Comparable to GLM in serving US shippers with freight capacity, though at vastly larger scale and with broader service diversification.
• U.S. Xpress Enterprises: Major truckload carrier operating a fleet of owned and leased tractors providing dry van, refrigerated, and dedicated services across the US. Comparable service portfolio to GLM, but with national scale and digital freight capabilities.
• Schneider National: Large asset-based carrier operating dry van, intermodal, and logistics services across the US. Comparable to GLM in its core TL and reefer offerings, but with substantially more scale, dedicated capacity, and proprietary technology.
• ArcBest Corporation: Integrated logistics company offering asset-based truckload, LTL, and brokerage services. Comparable to GLM in providing multi-modal freight services to US shippers, but at meaningfully larger scale.
• Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings: One of the largest truckload carriers in North America with a nationwide dry van and refrigerated fleet. Comparable to GLM as a TL motor carrier serving the same shipper base, but operates at vastly greater scale and with broader intermodal and logistics services.

Direct peers

• Werner Enterprises: Public truckload carrier with comparable dry van, refrigerated, and dedicated services serving shippers nationwide. Similar mid-to-large asset-based profile and service portfolio to GLM, with additional logistics and brokerage operations.
• Marten Transport: Mid-sized truckload carrier offering dry van, refrigerated, and intermodal services. Highly comparable to GLM in service mix (dry + reefer), private ownership structure, and customer segmentation across US shippers.
• Heartland Express: Asset-based truckload carrier focused on dry van freight with irregular route and dedicated services. Closely comparable to GLM in its dry van TL business model and US-wide geographic reach, though at larger fleet scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GLMTRANSPORT
• Facebookfacebook.com/glmtrans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glm-transport-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/glmtransport

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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