What Distribution Technology does

Distribution Technology is a family-owned, asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1969 by Rock Miralia, headquartered at 1701 Continental Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company operates over 1.2 million square feet of distribution space across six Charlotte-area facilities, supported by a workforce of 350-425 logistics professionals. It serves enterprise and mid-market B2B customers across retail (notably a 35-year continuous partnership operating the Sam's Club distribution center in Charlotte since 1991, plus a Walmart dedicated facility in Concord, NC), food and beverage, industrial manufacturing, chemicals and specialty materials, building materials, packaging, automotive parts, health and wellness products, and import/export verticals.

The company's service portfolio spans warehousing (with food-grade, temperature-controlled down to 36°F refrigerated, ambient, and chemical storage capabilities), transportation management through its IFB freight brokerage division and PDC Trucking owned fleet of 150+ tractors and trailers, eCommerce fulfillment via the PDC Fulfillment subsidiary (with native Shopify and WooCommerce integrations), manufacturing support for raw materials and work-in-progress flow, import/export support with container transloading, port drayage to the Port of Charleston and Port of Wilmington, and direct rail access via Norfolk Southern's Warehouse Connect program. Underlying technology consists of an integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS), a client online portal providing real-time inventory visibility with approximately 20-minute update latency, and an IFB freight brokerage system interfacing with LTL and FTL carrier networks nationwide. The company cites an average client relationship of 17+ years and same-day shipping for LTL / 24-hour shipping for most truckload orders.

Distribution Technology generates revenue through recurring warehousing and storage fees (subscription/recurring model on utilized space), transaction-based transportation fees on LTL and FTL shipments routed through IFB and PDC Trucking, managed services contracts for dedicated retail distribution center operations (Sam's Club and Walmart), per-order eCommerce fulfillment fees through PDC Fulfillment, and port drayage/import-export service fees. Pricing is custom per engagement with no public tiers disclosed; LTL pricing uses freight-all-kinds (FAK) rating and full truckload pricing uses flat A-to-B rates or rate-per-mile. The company goes to market via direct enterprise field sales with dedicated transportation supervisors assigned to each client, relationship-driven sales emphasizing multi-year contracts, and inbound marketing through a content-rich SEO-optimized website and earned media via ten consecutive years of Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL Provider recognition. The company is privately held under the Miralia family (currently led by President & CEO Tom Miralia) with no external investors, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

Distribution Technology

Legal name

Distribution Technology

Website

https://distributiontechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Distribution Technology is a family-owned, asset-based 3PL provider in Charlotte, NC operating 1.2+ million square feet of warehousing, transportation management, owned trucking, eCommerce fulfillment, and dedicated retail distribution for enterprise customers across retail, manufacturing, and food and beverage verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail Distribution Centers (Store Replenishment DCs) (TLALAEAA), Regional Hub / National Hub Distribution Centers (Multi-node Network Hubs) (TLALAEAN), Reverse Logistics & Returns Distribution Centers (TLALAEAM)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics services
• Warehouse and distribution
• Transportation management
• Ecommerce fulfillment services
• Freight brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Warehousing and Storage Services: Revenue generated from public and shared client warehousing services, providing storage across more than 1.2 million square feet of distribution center space. Includes food-grade, temperature-controlled, ambient, and chemical storage. Charged based on space utilized and storage duration.
2. Transportation Management Services: Freight brokerage through IFB division for LTL and FTL shipments, container drayage services to/from Southeast ports, and intermodal shipping. In-house trucking through PDC Trucking for regional Southeast deliveries. Revenue based on shipment volume, weight, distance, and carrier rates.
3. Contract Distribution Center Operations: Dedicated contract distribution center operations, including operating the Sam's Club distribution center in Charlotte since 1991 and operating Walmart distribution facilities. Provides full-service 3PL management for major retail partners under multi-year contractual arrangements.
4. eCommerce Fulfillment Services: Order fulfillment services for B2C and DTC e-commerce operations, including pick-and-pack, shipping, and returns management, provided through PDC Fulfillment division.
5. Manufacturing Support Services: Raw material and work-in-progress logistics synchronization to manufacturing sites, including inventory management and supply chain coordination for production processes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Distribution Technology is a full-service, asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering integrated warehousing, transportation management, e-commerce fulfillment, manufacturing support, import/export support, and direct rail access from its Charlotte, NC campus of over 1.2 million square feet across six facilities. The company operates owned trucking (PDC Trucking), an internal freight brokerage (IFB), and a DTC fulfillment division (PDC Fulfillment) to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions to enterprise retail and manufacturing clients.

Product overview

Distribution Technology is a full-service, asset-based third-party logistics provider (3PL) offering a comprehensive suite of integrated logistics and supply chain management services. The company's core offering centers on 3PL services encompassing warehousing (with over 1.2 million square feet across six facilities), transportation management, eCommerce fulfillment, manufacturing support, import/export support, and direct rail access. The portfolio includes subsidiary brands PDC Fulfillment (focused on direct-to-consumer eCommerce) and PDC Trucking (regional trucking operations), as well as IFB freight brokerage for nationwide coverage. Services are designed to work together as an integrated system, enabling clients to consolidate warehousing, transportation, and distribution under a single partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing Public and shared warehousing services providing more than 1.2 million square feet of distribution center space across six Charlotte-area facilities, including food-grade, temperature-controlled (coolers down to 36°F), ambient, and chemical storage capabilities. Designed for retail, food and beverage, industrial, chemical, and consumer goods clients requiring scalable, long-term storage with real-time inventory visibility.
• Transportation Management Freight brokerage and carrier selection through the IFB division, routing LTL, FTL, intermodal, and container drayage shipments to the most cost-effective transportation method via an internal Transportation Management System (TMS). Covers every U.S. city through a national LTL/FTL carrier network, with most truckload orders shipping within 24 hours and LTL orders shipping same day.
• eCommerce Fulfillment B2C and direct-to-consumer order fulfillment, including pick-and-pack, shipping, and returns management, delivered through the PDC Fulfillment division. Integrates natively with Shopify and WooCommerce shopping cart platforms to provide seamless order processing for online retailers and omnichannel brands.
• Manufacturing Support Logistics synchronization of raw materials and work-in-progress inventory to manufacturing sites, including just-in-time delivery, inventory management, and production flow coordination designed to minimize waste and optimize manufacturing processes for industrial and consumer-goods producers.
• Import/Export Support Container transloading, import/export processing, and port drayage services to and from Southeast ocean port facilities (Port of Charleston, Port of Wilmington), capable of processing hundreds of containers per week for importers, exporters, and global distributors.
• Direct Rail Access Warehouse Connect Partnership with Norfolk Southern Railroad providing direct rail access at Distribution Technology's facilities, supporting intermodal shipping, multiple line-up locations, and shuttle service to warehousing facilities across approximately 19,500 route miles of NS network.
• PDC Trucking Company-owned trucking operation with uniformed, certified company drivers operating 150+ tractors and trailers throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, eastern Tennessee, Atlanta, and northern and coastal Georgia. Provides regional Southeast delivery service under Distribution Technology's direct brand.
• IFB Freight Brokerage Internal freight brokerage division providing access to LTL and FTL carriers across essentially every city in the United States, routing all service requests through the Transportation Management System to determine the most cost-effective transportation method.
• PDC Fulfillment Wholly-owned subsidiary division providing dedicated e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment services including picking, packing, shipping, and returns management for online retailers and omnichannel brands, integrated with Distribution Technology's broader warehousing and logistics network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53% of U.S. population reachable within 2 hours by plane and 12 hours by truck from Charlotte, NC location
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Sam's ClubflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Distribution Technology has operated the Sam's Club distribution center in Charlotte, NC since 1991 — a 35-year partnership as of 2026. The company has been named Sam's Club Supply Chain Third-Party Partner of the Year nine times, most recently in 2026. The partnership involves full-service distribution center operations supporting Sam's Club's retail supply chain.
• Norfolk Southern RailroadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution Technology is a Warehouse Connect Partner with Norfolk Southern Railroad, providing direct rail access for clients. The partnership enables intermodal shipping options and efficient inland cargo movement across Norfolk Southern's approximately 19,500 route miles. Rail access allows for accommodating multiple line-up locations with shuttle service to warehousing facilities.
• WalmartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution Technology operates Walmart's distribution center in Concord, NC, dedicated to meeting Walmart's general merchandise needs. Won Walmart's General Merchandise Third-Party Consolidator of the Year award (2018). The partnership has focused on reducing inventory costs by streamlining the supply chain.
• IFB (Internal Freight Brokerage Division)coreOthersIFB is Distribution Technology's internal freight brokerage division that provides access to essentially every city in the United States through a network of LTL and FTL carriers. Routes all service requests through the Transportation Management System to determine the most cost-effective transportation method. Integrated with the company's transportation management operations.
• PDC TruckingcoreOthersPDC Trucking is Distribution Technology's owned trucking company with uniformed, certified company drivers operating company tractors and trailers throughout the Carolinas, nearby Virginia, eastern Tennessee, Atlanta, and northern and coastal Georgia. Long-tenured drivers representing Distribution Technology and its partners.
• PDC FulfillmentcoreOthersPDC Fulfillment is a division of Distribution Technology providing e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment services. Handles B2C order fulfillment, pick-and-pack, shipping, and returns management. Integrated with Distribution Technology's warehousing and logistics network. Supports omnichannel operations for retailers managing both B2B store replenishment and B2C e-commerce.
• Southeast Port Facilities (Charleston, Wilmington)supportingOthersDistribution Technology provides container drayage services to and from ocean port facilities in the Southeast, including the Port of Charleston, SC and Port of Wilmington, NC. Located approximately 3 hours from Wilmington port by road. Supports importers and exporters with first-mile and last-mile port logistics.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saddle Creek Logistics Services: Saddle Creek is a privately held, asset-based 3PL providing warehousing, transportation, and omnichannel fulfillment, competing directly with Distribution Technology in retail distribution and DTC e-commerce.
• STG Logistics: STG Logistics is an asset-based 3PL focused on containerized freight, drayage, and warehousing with port-adjacent operations, directly comparable to Distribution Technology's port drayage and transloading services.
• NFI Industries: NFI Industries is a family-owned, asset-based 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, brokerage, and e-commerce fulfillment with similar vertically integrated capabilities and a comparable mix of retail and manufacturing customers.
• Schneider Logistics: Schneider Logistics operates warehousing, dedicated transportation, and brokerage services through Schneider National, with a similar asset-based model and Southeast operating footprint overlapping Distribution Technology's geographies.
• Kenco Group: Kenco is a privately held, asset-light 3PL providing warehousing, transportation, and supply chain solutions with similar retail and manufacturing customer profiles to Distribution Technology.

Broad incumbents

• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Ryder is a large public 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions to enterprise customers including major retailers; a broader incumbent with overlapping services but a national multi-segment portfolio.
• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is a global contract logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment at scale, serving many of the same retail and consumer goods customers as Distribution Technology.
• XPO Logistics: XPO (now including GXO) operates large-scale contract logistics with warehousing, e-fulfillment, and reverse logistics capabilities, directly comparable to Distribution Technology's contract DC and e-commerce fulfillment offerings.
• Geodis: Geodis is a global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and distribution services with a U.S. warehouse footprint overlapping Distribution Technology's retail and consumer fulfillment space.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a global logistics provider with contract logistics and warehousing operations serving retail and consumer goods customers, comparable as a broader incumbent in the 3PL space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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