What Daily Express, Inc does

Daily Express, Inc is a specialized heavy haul trucking and logistics carrier founded in 1931 and headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The company transports oversized, overweight, and specialized loads—ranging from 1,000 lbs to 200,000 lbs—that standard trucking companies cannot handle, serving industrial verticals including construction equipment, agricultural machinery, wind energy components, mining equipment, cranes, boilers, and fabricated industrial structures. It positions itself as one of the nation's leading carriers of construction, agricultural, machinery, and wind energy freight, employing an estimated 101–250 people.

The operational core is a company-owned asset base comprising over 600 diverse trailers (stepdeck and lowboy configurations) and a Special Equipment fleet of more than 100 4-axle power units, supplemented by an owner-operator network organized in a three-tier structure. Services extend beyond hauling to in-house permit engineering (oversize permit control), turnkey wind energy logistics, bonded warehousing and storage, field assembly and teardown, custom trailer design for unique commodities, dedicated truck service for manufacturing schedules, and EDI for electronic billing and shipment tracking. A pilot car board supports oversize load routing and escort coordination. The company operates six regional terminals—Carlisle PA (HQ), Baltimore MD, Houston TX, Jacksonville FL, Bettendorf IA, and Oklahoma City OK—covering freight regions across the continental U.S. and Canadian provinces.

The business model is transaction-based: revenue is generated per shipment via custom quotes priced on commodity type, dimensions, weight, distance, and special requirements such as permits or pilot cars. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through a quote request form. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on a dedicated sales team reachable by phone and email, a website freight quote form, and industry reputation built over 90+ years, targeting B2B enterprise shippers in construction, agriculture, wind energy, mining, and industrial manufacturing.

Name

Daily Express, Inc

Legal name

Daily Express Inc.

Website

https://dailyexp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Daily Express is a Pennsylvania-based specialized heavy haul trucking and logistics carrier, founded 1931, transporting oversized and overweight loads—construction, agricultural, wind energy, mining, and industrial equipment—for B2B enterprise shippers across the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Haul Trucking Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

Keywords

• Heavy haul trucking
• Oversized load transport
• Specialized freight services
• Wind energy logistics
• Construction equipment hauling

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Core revenue stream from transporting oversized and heavy loads including construction equipment, agricultural equipment, wind energy products, machinery, and industrial commodities using stepdeck, lowboy, and specialized trailers. Revenue is generated on a per-shipment basis with custom quotes based on load specifications, distance, and complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daily Express is a specialized heavy haul trucking company that transports oversized and overweight freight, including construction equipment, agricultural machinery, wind turbine components, mining equipment, and industrial cargo, using a fleet of over 600 stepdeck and lowboy trailers plus more than 100 specialized 4-axle power units. The company delivers turnkey logistics services with in-house permit engineering, custom trailer design, warehousing, field assembly, and dedicated truck capacity for manufacturing schedules. Customers request custom freight quotes through the company website or direct sales channels.

Product overview

Daily Express, Inc is a specialized heavy haul transportation company offering a unified suite of logistics services for oversized and heavy cargo. The core offering centers on Heavy Haul Services using stepdeck and lowboy trailers, supported by a Special Equipment Fleet of over 100 4-axle power units. The company provides complementary services including Wind Energy Logistics (turnkey solutions for windmill components), Permit Engineering (in-house oversize permit control), Warehousing (bonded storage), Field Assembly & Teardown, and Custom Trailer Solutions for unique commodities. Additional services include Dedicated Services for manufacturing schedules, EDI for billing and tracking, and a Pilot Car Board for routing coordination. The diverse fleet comprises over 600 trailers designed to handle all types of open deck commodities including construction equipment, agricultural equipment, machinery, mining equipment, cranes, wind energy products, and industrial cargo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Haul Services Over-dimensional and heavy load shipping using stepdeck or lowboy trailer service for loads ranging from 1,000 lbs to 200,000 lbs, for shippers requiring specialized heavy haul capacity.
• Special Equipment Fleet

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• EPA SmartWayminorOthersEnvironmental partnership program focused on improving fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact in freight transportation. Member affiliation demonstrating commitment to sustainability.
• CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance)minorOthersIndustry association focused on commercial vehicle safety, inspection, and regulatory uniformity. Membership supports safety compliance and industry standards.
• RIMS (Risk Management Society)minorOthersRisk management professional association providing resources and best practices for corporate risk management.
• ATA (American Trucking Associations)minorOthersLeading trade association representing the trucking industry. Membership provides advocacy, resources, and industry networking.
• PMTA (Pennsylvania Motor Trucking Association)minorOthersState trucking association representing Pennsylvania motor carriers. Industry advocacy and member services.
• SCRA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association)minorOthersTrade association for specialized transportation and rigging companies. Industry-specific advocacy, safety resources, and networking for oversized load carriers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Landstar System: Asset-light broker/owner-operator network with a sizable flatbed and heavy-haul segment. Operates a fundamentally different business model (non-asset, agent-based) but competes for the same oversized-load shipper wallet as Daily Express.

Direct peers

• TMC Transportation: Des Moines-based flatbed carrier with a substantial specialized and heavy-haul division. Directly competes with Daily Express for construction equipment and industrial freight using similar open-deck trailer configurations.
• Melton Truck Lines: Tulsa-based flatbed trucking carrier operating a large specialized fleet across the US. Comparable to Daily Express in open-deck / heavy-haul equipment mix and long-haul service to construction and industrial customers.
• Bennett Motor Express: Specialized heavy haul and superload trucking operator serving construction, agricultural, military, and energy customers. Closely comparable to Daily Express in specialized equipment deployment, oversized load engineering, and turnkey project logistics.
• Anderson Trucking Service (ATS): St. Cloud, MN-based heavy haul and specialized transportation carrier moving construction, agricultural, and oversized equipment. Directly comparable to Daily Express in customer base, equipment types (stepdeck/lowboy), and heavy-haul project logistics.
• Daseke: Addison, TX-based specialist in flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized transportation (now part of TFI International). Closely comparable to Daily Express as a multi-segment heavy-haul platform serving construction, energy, and industrial markets.
• FFE Transportation Services: Dallas-based temperature-controlled and flatbed carrier (now part of TFI International) with temperature-sensitive and specialized capabilities. Adjacent direct peer in specialized open-deck trucking serving similar long-haul industrial customers.
• Cowan Systems: Mid-Atlantic based dedicated and specialized trucking operator with a meaningful heavy-haul offering. Comparable to Daily Express geographically and in customer profile (construction equipment, industrial machinery).

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Large multi-modal public carrier with a significant flatbed and dedicated division. Broad incumbent that overlaps with Daily Express on construction and industrial flatbed freight but operates at much greater scale and with broader service portfolio.
• Werner Enterprises: Major US truckload carrier with a dedicated flatbed segment serving construction, manufacturing, and retail customers. Larger, more diversified incumbent that overlaps with Daily Express on open-deck heavy-haul shipments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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