What Quality Distribution does

Quality Distribution, LLC is a privately held third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, operating since 1995 and owned since 2020 by Kansas City-based industrial real estate developer NorthPoint Development. The company operates 1.6 million square feet of warehousing space across 5 facilities positioned at the I-15 and I-80 interchange, with a documented focus on serving food, nutrition, medical device, and pharmaceutical clients through certified, regulated-environments storage. Its service portfolio spans warehousing (ambient, cold, food-grade, medical-grade, bulk), inventory management with WMS/TMS/EDI integration, distribution (LTL/FTL, cross-docking, retail, JIT), transportation via an owned-and-operated fleet, and value-added fulfillment (kitting, pick-and-pack, retail rollouts for big-box retailers). Revenue is generated through per-pallet storage fees ($15-$30/month), per-order fulfillment fees ($3-$7 plus per-item pick fees), kitting/assembly charges, and managed-service contracts, with a 'Quality Way' onboarding model that assigns a dedicated Customer Service Manager to each account.

The customer base includes named enterprises such as Idahoan, Orgain Clean Nutrition, Huel, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Merit Medical, and Batory Foods, supported by a self-serve web portal providing real-time inventory visibility and EDI-based integration with customer systems. Quality Distribution holds SQF Code 7.2 Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, FDA registration, GMP, USDA Organic, and DOT certifications, and has been recognized as a Utah Best of State winner six times (2020-2022, 2024-2026). The company employs 51-100 staff and grew its physical footprint from approximately 800,000 sq ft at the 2020 acquisition to 1.6 million sq ft by 2022, with a further 14,000-pallet-position capacity expansion completed in March 2023. A sister entity, Global Xoom, provides nationwide transportation services under the same ownership umbrella.

The business model is asset-based rather than asset-light, with owned real estate and an operated fleet providing direct control over scheduling, turnaround times, and capacity — features that support premium pricing in regulated verticals. Acquisition by NorthPoint Development in 2020 coincided with leadership transition, elevating long-time VPs Steve Bohin and Jeff Gardner to CEO and COO respectively. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, inbound phone/quote-request lead capture, and word-of-mouth referrals reinforced by regional brand recognition.

Name

Quality Distribution

Legal name

Quality Distribution, LLC.

Website

https://qdislc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Quality Distribution is a Salt Lake City-based asset-based 3PL operating 1.6 million sq ft across five warehouses, serving food, nutrition, medical device, and pharmaceutical clients with SQF, FDA, and GMP-certified warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, and owned-fleet transportation in the Intermountain West.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

NAICS

Other Warehousing and Storage (493190), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambient General Merchandise Warehousing (Dry Storage) (TLAIACAA), Food-Grade Warehousing & Contract Storage (TLAIACAB), Cold Chain Asset-Based Logistics (Reefer Fleet & Temp-Control Facilities) (TLAIAMAF), Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Distribution Centers (GDP-compliant) (TLALAEAE), Contract Warehousing / Dedicated Warehousing (Dry) (TLALAAAB), E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Distribution services
• Fulfillment services
• Transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Warehousing and Storage Services: Revenue from providing warehouse storage space across 1.6 million square feet of space including pallet racking, bulk storage, cold storage, food-grade, and medical-grade facilities. Charged per pallet position per month.
2. Inventory Management Services: Revenue from managing vendor inventory, product management including pallet in/pallet out, case out, railcar unloading, and slot located inventory services.
3. Distribution Services: Revenue from B2B distribution, direct-to-consumer deliveries, JIT shipping, LTL/FTL shipments, cross-docking, retail distribution, and air freight throughout the Intermountain West.
4. Fulfillment Services: Revenue from big box retail fulfillment, order assembly, retail rollouts, kitting projects, packing/repacking, custom packaging, and bulk packaging services.
5. Transportation Services: Revenue from owned and operated fleet providing final-mile delivery, same-day delivery, expedited ground, and refrigerated trailer services.
6. Transloading Services: Revenue from transloading services helping products move safely between transportation modes with careful handling and quick turnaround times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quality Distribution is a Salt Lake City-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider operating five warehouse facilities totaling 1.6 million square feet. It offers warehousing (ambient, cold, food-grade, medical-grade, bulk, vendor-managed), distribution (JIT, B2B, DTC, FTL/LTL, cross-dock, retail, air freight), transportation via owned fleet (final-mile, same-day, refrigerated, expedited), and fulfillment (big-box retail, kitting, packing, retail rollouts, custom packaging). The platform is supported by a web-based WMS, TMS, and EDI capabilities with real-time inventory visibility.

Product overview

Quality Distribution is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a unified platform of warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, and transportation services. The core offering consists of Warehousing & Storage (with multiple storage types including cold, food grade, medical, bulk, and ambient), Distribution Services, Transportation Services, Fulfillment & Order Assembly, and Inventory Management. Supporting services include Rail Services, Transloading, Yard Storage, and an Owned & Operated Fleet. Technology platforms include a Web-Based Warehouse Management System (WMS) for 24/7 client visibility, EDI integration capabilities, and multiple inventory management methods (FIFO, FEFO). The company operates 1.6 million square feet across 5 facilities in Salt Lake City, serving the Intermountain West.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Xoom: Sister company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah providing transportation services supporting supply chain of customers throughout the United States.

Products and services

• Warehousing & Storage Comprehensive short-term and long-term warehousing and storage services across 5 facilities totaling 1.6 million square feet in Salt Lake City, including pallet racking, bulk storage, cold storage, food-grade, and medical-grade facilities. Priced at $15-$30 per pallet position per month for ambient storage.
• Distribution Services Strategic distribution services anchored in Salt Lake City's 'Crossroads of the West' position, offering B2B distribution, direct-to-customer deliveries, JIT shipping, FTL/LTL, cross-docking, retail distribution, and air freight throughout the Intermountain West via owned fleet.
• Transportation Services Comprehensive transportation solutions including parcel delivery, transloading, cross-docking, freight management, refrigerated trailers, lift gate service, weekend pickup/delivery, expedited ground, and same-day Utah LTL delivery using an owned and operated fleet.
• Fulfillment & Order Assembly Full-service fulfillment solutions including big-box retail fulfillment (Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco), order assembly, retail rollouts, kitting projects, pick-and-pack, packing/repacking, and custom/bulk packaging. Hybrid pricing of $3-$7 per order plus $0.50-$1.00 per item picked.
• Inventory Management Advanced 3PL inventory management with trained personnel, EDI, real-time tracking, FIFO/FEFO/FMFO stock rotation, cycle counts, UPC barcode and label placement, and verification procedures for clients across food, medical, manufacturing, and retail verticals.
• Yard Storage Secure outdoor yard storage for trailers, containers, and trucks located at Quality Distribution facilities in Salt Lake City.
• Logistics Services (LTL/FTL/Freight) Full range of logistics services including Less Than Truckload (LTL), Full Truckload (FTL), expedited ground, freight management, rail services, and third-party logistics for businesses shipping through the Intermountain West.
• Rail Services Rail logistics including railcar unloading and indoor rail spurs for efficient transfer of products between rail and truck transportation.
• Transloading Transloading services helping products move safely between transportation modes (rail to truck, truck to truck, ocean container to truck) with careful handling and quick turnaround times.
• Cold Storage Temperature-controlled cold storage solutions for products requiring refrigeration or freezing, with rigorous sanitation protocols and pest control.
• Food Grade Storage SQF-certified food-grade storage ensuring quality preservation of food products with rigorous sanitation protocols, pest control, FIFO/FEFO rotation, and organic-certified handling capability.
• Medical/Pharmaceutical Storage FDA-registered and GMP-certified medical and pharmaceutical-grade storage meeting strict compliance requirements for sensitive medical devices, pharmaceutical supplies, and laboratory products.
• Bulk Storage Solutions High-volume bulk storage solutions for large quantities of inventory, optimized for maximum space utilization with capacity scaled to demand.
• Big Box Retail Fulfillment Specialized retail fulfillment for major big-box retailers including Walmart, Sam's Club, and Costco, including retail compliance labeling, pallet configuration, and routing.
• Kitting Projects Custom kitting and assembly services combining multiple items into single SKUs, priced at $0.50-$2.00 per kit or $40-$65 per hour labor.
• Customer Portal (WMS/TMS) Web-based client portal providing 24/7 access to inventory levels, order status, shipment tracking, and real-time inventory visibility, with EDI integration capabilities for seamless electronic data exchange with trading partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-20% cost savings compared to self-managed warehousing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Ryder is a major logistics and transportation company with warehousing, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions across North America. Comparable to Quality Distribution through its warehousing and dedicated fleet offerings, though operating as a much broader incumbent with national scale.
• XPO Logistics: XPO is a publicly traded, large-scale logistics provider with warehousing, last-mile, and brokerage services across North America. Comparable to Quality Distribution as a much larger competitor with broader geographic reach and similar warehousing/distribution capabilities, but serving as a broad incumbent rather than regional specialist.
• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is one of the world's largest contract logistics providers with extensive warehousing and distribution operations. Comparable to Quality Distribution through its warehousing and fulfillment offerings, particularly in life sciences and food, though operating at vastly greater scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Kenco Group: Kenco is a privately held 3PL provider with warehousing, distribution, transportation, and material handling services, including specialized focus on food and consumer goods verticals. Comparable to Quality Distribution due to similar 3PL service mix, food-grade specialization, and family/PE-style ownership profile.
• NFI Industries: NFI is one of the largest family-owned asset-based 3PLs in North America, offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and integrated logistics. Comparable to Quality Distribution due to shared asset-based model and broad service mix spanning food-grade and general merchandise warehousing with owned fleet.
• Saddle Creek Logistics Services: Saddle Creek is a mid-sized asset-based 3PL offering warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation, with strong presence in retail and consumer goods. Comparable to Quality Distribution as a similarly sized regional-to-national 3PL competing for the same enterprise customer base with similar service breadth.
• Verst Group Logistics: Verst is a Kentucky-based 3PL offering warehousing, transportation, packaging, and fulfillment across multiple verticals including food and consumer goods. Comparable to Quality Distribution as a mid-market asset-based 3PL with a similar service portfolio and vertical mix.
• DSC Logistics: DSC Logistics (now part of CJ Logistics) was a food-and-consumer-goods focused 3PL with warehousing, packaging, and transportation. Comparable to Quality Distribution due to its focus on food-grade distribution and supply chain solutions for CPG customers.

Emerging players

• Flexe: Flexe is a tech-enabled warehousing marketplace connecting enterprises with warehousing capacity across North America. Comparable to Quality Distribution as an emerging competitor that could disrupt the regional 3PL model by aggregating capacity without owning real estate, particularly for ambient and e-commerce warehousing.

Others

• NorthPoint Development (parent): NorthPoint Development is the Kansas City-based private industrial real estate developer that owns Quality Distribution. While not a peer in the operating sense, it is directly comparable as the strategic owner and a real-estate-driven sponsor that influences QDI's expansion trajectory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/qualitydistributioninc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quality-distribution-inc.

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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