Patton Logistics Group

What Patton Logistics Group does

The Patton Logistics Group is a privately held, family-owned integrated logistics provider organized as a family of three operating brands: Watsontown Trucking Company (asset-based motor carrier), Patton Warehousing, LLC (storage and 3PL), and Patton Logistics, LLC (freight brokerage and capacity management). The platform was effectively created when Steve Patton acquired Watsontown Trucking in 1997 and the warehousing and brokerage entities were added in 2013 and 2015 respectively; the combined group today manages approximately 5,000,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and North Carolina and operates a fleet of more than 500 trucks and 1,500 trailers serving the United States and Canada.

Services span traditional and AIB-certified food-grade warehousing, co-packing and co-manufacturing, pallet washing, indoor rail car unloading, freight brokerage, over-the-road trucking, regional haul, and last-mile delivery. The company supplies real-time inventory tracking, a centralized warehouse/transportation management technology stack, and an in-cab dual-camera safety system with incident-triggered g-force capture. It also operates electric truck fleets in Virginia and Central Pennsylvania in partnership with Volvo Trucks, supported by EPA SmartWay certification and locally sourced renewable energy for chargers.

The business model is B2B managed services priced on a custom quote basis under multi-year contracts, supplemented by transactional transportation fees and per-project co-packing work. GTM is sales-led and direct, targeting mid-market and enterprise customers in food and beverage, manufacturing (with named exposure to Volvo Trucks), e-commerce, and complex-stowage industrial clients. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held by the Patton family with no disclosed outside capital, and recent activity has emphasized asset expansion, geographic growth into the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic, and bolt-on acquisitions.

Name

Patton Logistics Group

Legal name

The Patton Logistics Group

Website

https://thepattonlogisticsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Patton Logistics Group is a privately held, family-owned integrated 3PL operating Watsontown Trucking (asset-based trucking), Patton Warehousing (storage and co-packing), and Patton Logistics (freight brokerage) across approximately 5M sq. ft. and 500+ trucks in the US and Canada, serving mid-market and enterprise B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Warehousing

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Transportation Services (MTS) / Outsourced TMS Operations (TLAIAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA), Transportation Management Services (TMS-as-a-Service / Managed Transportation) (TLAIANAB), Industrial Manufacturing & Heavy Industry (TLAIALAK)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Freight transportation
• Supply chain management
• Co-packing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 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. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Comprehensive 3PL services including warehousing, freight brokerage, and capacity management for clients throughout the US and Canada. Revenue generated through contracted logistics services.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Managed warehouse operations across nearly 5,000,000 sq. ft. of space with AIB certified, food-grade facilities. Revenue based on square footage managed and services rendered.
3. Transportation Services: Asset-based trucking through Watsontown Trucking Company subsidiary. Fleet of 500+ trucks and 1,500+ trailers providing over-the-road transport, regional haul, and last-mile delivery. Revenue generated through transportation fees.
4. Co-packing and Value-Added Services: Packaging, labeling, pallet washing, and custom labor services. Revenue generated per project or through service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Patton Logistics Group provides integrated third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions through three wholly-owned subsidiaries. Watsontown Trucking Company operates asset-based transportation with 500+ trucks and 1,500+ trailers for over-the-road transport, regional haul, and last-mile delivery across the US and Canada. Patton Warehousing manages nearly 5,000,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space across 28 facilities in PA, NJ, OH, VA, and NC, including AIB certified food-grade facilities and co-packing/co-manufacturing operations. Patton Logistics provides freight brokerage and capacity management services, with sustainability initiatives including electric trucks and renewable-energy-powered charging stations.

Product overview

The Patton Logistics Group is a family of brands providing integrated supply chain solutions. The company operates as a unified platform comprising three primary sub-brands: Patton Warehousing (warehousing and storage solutions), Watsontown Trucking Company (trucking and transportation services), and Patton Logistics (freight brokerage and capacity management). The portfolio also includes value-added services such as co-packing, logistics consulting, and specialized handling services. The company manages approximately 5 million square feet of warehouse space and operates a significant trucking fleet throughout the United States and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Patton Warehousing: Warehousing and 3PL services including co-packing, fulfillment, AIB-certified food-grade facilities, and value-added services such as pallet washing, crane unloading, and indoor rail car unloading.
• Watsontown Trucking Company
• Patton Logistics

Products and services

• Warehousing and Storage Services Comprehensive warehousing and storage services across 28 facilities in PA, NJ, OH, VA, and NC, including AIB certified food-grade facilities, real-time inventory tracking, warehouse management systems, temperature-appropriate storage, and order fulfillment. Targeted at mid-market and enterprise customers across food and beverage, manufacturing, and e-commerce.
• Asset-Based Transportation Services Full-service trucking and transportation services operated by the Watsontown Trucking Company subsidiary, offering over-the-road transport, regional haul, and last-mile delivery throughout the US and Canada using a fleet of 500+ trucks and 1,500+ trailers with an in-cab safety camera system. Targeted at shippers requiring asset-based capacity.
• Freight Brokerage and Capacity Management Freight brokerage and capacity management services connecting shippers with carriers and providing capacity assurance across the US and Canada, delivered through the Patton Logistics, LLC subsidiary. Targeted at shippers needing flexible capacity beyond asset-based trucking.
• Co-Packing and Co-Manufacturing Services Full-service co-packing and co-manufacturing services including packaging, labeling, pallet washing, and custom labor support performed inside Patton Warehousing facilities such as the 133,000 sq. ft. Lewisburg location. Targeted at manufacturers and brand owners needing packaging and labeling to customer specifications.
• Value-Added Warehouse Services Specialized warehouse handling services including pallet washing, crane unloading, wooden reel assembly, flatbed unloading, indoor rail car unloading, and custom labor services. Targeted at manufacturers and distributors needing handling beyond standard storage.
• Integrated 3PL Supply Chain Management Third-party logistics services integrating warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment operations across multiple states, providing customers with end-to-end supply chain management under a single provider. Targeted at mid-market and enterprise B2B customers across food and beverage, manufacturing, and e-commerce.
• Logistics Consulting Expert analysis of supply chain operations identifying areas for improvement and tailored solutions to optimize logistics operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. Targeted at businesses seeking to redesign or improve their logistics footprint before or alongside a 3PL engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions using electric trucks and zero-tailpipe technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Volvo Trucks North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2021Strategic partnership for electric truck deployment. Patton Logistics Group operates Volvo VNR Electric trucks serving the NRV manufacturing plant. Partnership focused on sustainability and decreasing carbon footprint. Volvo VNR Electric's 264-kWh lithium-ion batteries provide up to 150-mile range. Chargers powered by 100% renewable energy from Volvo's carbon-neutral plant.
• Penn College (Pennsylvania College of Technology)minorOthersPartnership for diesel technology education and workforce development. Patton donated trucks for Diesel Technology Competition, exposing students to career opportunities. Competition held December 2021 with 30 top-performing high school students from 10 career programs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NFI Industries: NFI Industries is a privately held, family-owned integrated 3PL operating dedicated trucking, warehousing, intermodal, and brokerage across North America. Its asset-based model and family ownership structure make it the closest publicly observable comparable to Patton's vertically integrated, family-owned approach.
• Hub Group: Hub Group operates an integrated logistics platform combining intermodal, trucking, and dedicated/logistics services across North America. The combined asset-based transportation plus warehousing/logistics business mirrors Patton's three-pillar structure, though at materially larger scale.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner Enterprises is an asset-based truckload carrier with a growing logistics segment offering dedicated, brokerage, and warehousing services. Comparable to Patton through its asset-based trucking core plus adjacent logistics services targeting shippers in similar mid-market/enterprise segments.
• RXO Inc. RXO is an asset-light freight brokerage spun off from XPO Logistics with managed transportation and last-mile capabilities. It competes directly with Patton's brokerage and managed transportation business for shipper freight.
• Echo Global Logistics: Echo Global Logistics is a technology-enabled freight brokerage and managed transportation provider. It overlaps directly with Patton Logistics' brokerage and managed transportation services for mid-market and enterprise shippers.
• Landstar System: Landstar operates a non-asset freight network providing truckload, less-than-truckload, and logistics services through owner-operators and agents. It is a direct competitor to Patton's brokerage arm in spot and contract freight markets.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt operates Dedicated Contract Services, Intermodal, Final Mile, and Integrated Capacity Solutions, offering overlapping 3PL and asset-based capabilities. It is significantly larger and more diversified than Patton and competes for the same enterprise 3PL RFPs.
• Schneider National: Schneider National operates truckload, intermodal, and logistics segments including warehousing and dedicated transportation. As a much larger public incumbent, Schneider competes with Patton for asset-based dedicated and warehousing contracts in the Eastern US corridor.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is the largest North American freight broker with managed services and logistics offerings. It competes head-to-head with Patton Logistics (the brokerage arm) for non-asset shipper freight and Managed Transportation Services contracts, though at much larger scale.
• Penske Logistics: Penske Logistics is a subsidiary of Penske Transportation Group providing dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management services. It competes with Patton for enterprise warehousing and dedicated trucking contracts, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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