Rush Transportation and Logistics

What Rush Transportation and Logistics does

Rush Transportation and Logistics is a second-generation, family-owned regional logistics provider founded in 1981 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company operates four Midwest hubs in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis, with a fleet of approximately 250 trailers, 85 box trucks, and 300+ drivers, supported by 190,000 square feet of warehouse capacity. It runs nine integrated service lines spanning contract distribution, same-day courier, expedited freight, line-haul distribution, warehouse logistics, retail pool distribution, shuttle services, and medical deliveries, serving roughly 1,400 customers across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and regional SMB segments, and projecting 300,000 deliveries for 2025 with a 98.9% on-time delivery rate in 2024.

The operating platform is built around a proprietary Transportation Management System that incorporates AI-driven route optimization, predictive traffic modeling, and real-time GPS tracking. Revenue mechanics blend recurring contract distribution lanes, transactional courier and expediting pricing, and per-square-foot warehousing. Driver capacity is sourced through a hybrid W-2 and owner-operator model, with owner-operators compensated at approximately 70% commission, which mitigates wage inflation exposure. The business is privately held with no external investors; leadership transitioned from founder Steve Parker to Ashley Parker in 2019. Certifications include WBENC (women-owned business enterprise) and EPA SmartWay Transport Partner, both of which expand access to corporate diversity-spend and ESG-mandated procurement channels.

Name

Rush Transportation and Logistics

Legal name

Rush Transportation & Logistics, Inc.

Website

https://rush-delivery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rush Transportation and Logistics is a second-generation, family-owned Midwest logistics provider operating four hubs with 300+ drivers, 190,000 SF of warehousing, and a proprietary AI-enabled TMS serving roughly 1,400 retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and regional SMB customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (49221), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Expedited / Time-Critical Road Freight Forwarding (TLACACAG)

Keywords

• Expedited freight services
• Same-day courier delivery
• Contract warehousing logistics
• Line-haul distribution services
• Retail pool distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Distribution: Fleet replacement and management services for distribution needs, providing complete or partial fleet replacement with modern equipment and trained drivers
2. Same-Day Courier Services: Same-day delivery services including single deliveries, custom route operations, scheduled and on-call couriers, hourly courier and vehicle rental
3. Expedited Freight Services: Time-sensitive freight transportation across town or across the country with 24/7 availability
4. Line-Haul Distribution: Dedicated line-haul provider services with scheduled overnight service and guaranteed 8:30 AM delivery times
5. Warehouse Logistics: Contract warehousing and logistics solutions from 500 to 80,000 square feet with climate control and 24-hour surveillance
6. Retail Pool Distribution: Pooled shipment distribution for retailers with consolidated deliveries to reduce last-mile costs
7. Shuttle Services: Scheduled shuttle services between Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis with AM and PM windows
8. Medical Deliveries: STAT medical transport for specimens and supplies to hospitals, labs, clinics, and processing facilities nationwide

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rush Transportation and Logistics provides a comprehensive suite of business-critical transportation, courier, and warehousing services across the Midwest United States, including contract distribution, same-day courier services, expedited freight, line-haul distribution, warehouse logistics, retail pool distribution, shuttle services, and medical deliveries. The company operates from four strategically located hubs (Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis) with a fleet of 250+ trailers, 85 box trucks, and 300+ drivers, supported by a proprietary Transportation Management System with real-time GPS tracking and AI-driven route optimization.

Product overview

Rush Transportation and Logistics is a second-generation family-owned logistics company founded in 1981, offering a comprehensive suite of transportation and delivery services. The core offering consists of nine integrated service lines: Contract Distribution (fleet replacement solutions), Same Day Courier Services, Expedited Freight Services, Line-Haul Distribution, Warehouse Logistics, Retail Pool Distribution, Shuttle Services, and Immediate Medical Deliveries. These services are powered by the company's proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS), which provides real-time tracking, route optimization, and shipment visibility. The company operates across four Midwest hub locations (Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis) with a fleet of over 250 trailers, 85 box trucks, and 300+ drivers, serving approximately 1,400 customers with 300,000 projected deliveries in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Distribution Customized fleet replacement service providing complete or partial fleet outsourcing using modern equipment and trained drivers, with options for equipment acquisition, uniform/logo customization, and employment of displaced drivers. Designed for businesses seeking to outsource their distribution fleet operations.
• Same Day Courier Services Same-day delivery service featuring single deliveries, custom route operations, scheduled and on-call couriers, hourly courier rental, and email proof of delivery. Targeted at businesses needing time-sensitive local and regional courier solutions.
• Expedited Freight Services Time-sensitive freight transportation across town or nationwide, with 24/7 availability, real-time tracking, proactive delay reporting, and licensed operation in all 48 contiguous states. Built for businesses requiring urgent freight movement.
• Line-Haul Distribution Dedicated or fill-in line-haul provider with scheduled overnight service to Service Center areas including guaranteed 8:30 AM delivery for Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus. Designed for shippers needing overnight trailer movement between hubs.
• Warehouse Logistics Contract warehousing and logistics solutions with climate-controlled facilities, 24-hour surveillance, and space options from 500 to 80,000 square feet across Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis. Offers flexible, on-demand storage that expands or contracts with customer needs.
• Retail Pool Distribution Midwest retail pool distribution leveraging advanced logistics technology and data-driven demand forecasting for streamlined, cost-effective retail delivery with reduced shrinkage. Serves retailers with consolidated, pooled shipments to reduce last-mile costs.
• Shuttle Services Scheduled curb-to-curb shuttle services between Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis with AM (8am-12pm) and PM (12pm-5pm) runs on weekdays, limited to 1 skid maximum. Suited for businesses needing predictable inter-city freight movement.
• Immediate Medical Deliveries STAT medical transport for specimens and supplies to hospitals, labs, clinics, and processing facilities nationwide, including pharmaceutical shipments, blood transport, and medical equipment delivery. Targeted at healthcare providers requiring time-critical medical logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.9% on-time delivery rate (2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Dayton Food BankminorOthersRush partners with the Dayton Food Bank to fight hunger by acquiring and delivering essential food supplies across the Miami Valley, supporting families and neighbors in need throughout the community.
• Second and Seven FoundationminorOthersRush supports the 2nd & 7 Foundation which promotes reading by providing free books and positive role models to children across the Miami Valley, encouraging young athletes to read with kids in need.
• Pink Ribbon GoodminorOthersRush delivers meals to breast cancer patients and their families through Pink Ribbon Good's Simply Fight! and NO Age NO Stage programs, supporting free services including meals, housekeeping, transportation, and peer support.
• Coats for KidsminorOthersRush teams up annually with Coats for Kids to transport coat collection barrels from drop-off locations to distribution sites, helping ensure warmth reaches those in need in the Dayton area.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder and supply-chain provider with strong North American road, air, and warehousing capabilities. Competes for enterprise logistics RFPs that Rush's Midwest-only density cannot fully serve.
• Echo Global Logistics: Chicago-based technology-enabled freight broker and 3PL with truckload, LTL, and managed transportation services. Broader, asset-light alternative for shippers; competitive overlap with Rush's expedited freight and contract distribution offerings.
• XPO: National LTL and last-mile provider with deep terminal density across the US. Sets the competitive benchmark for on-time performance and tracking technology that Rush positions against in Midwest lanes.

Direct peers

• MedSpeed: Healthcare-only courier and logistics provider operating intra-city medical specimen, pharmaceutical, and supply routes nationwide. Direct overlap with Rush's Immediate Medical Deliveries vertical, though MedSpeed is healthcare-pure.
• Custom Companies: Chicago-based logistics provider offering dedicated transportation, expedited freight, warehousing, and final-mile services. Comparable to Rush as a Midwestern multi-service 3PL with similar contract distribution and warehousing capabilities.
• Carter Express: Anderson, Indiana-based expedited final-mile, dedicated transportation, and medical courier provider operating across the Midwest. Highly comparable to Rush in service mix, fleet-based model, and regional Ohio/Indiana footprint.
• Dayton Freight Lines: Ohio-headquartered regional LTL carrier with terminals across the Midwest. Geographic and operating overlap with Rush in Ohio; both compete for regional freight and warehousing customers.
• Estenson Logistics: Midwest-focused expedited freight and dedicated transportation provider (formerly Express-1 Expedited Solutions). Closely comparable in expedited and dedicated trucking service lines and regional operating model.
• Priority1: Arkansas-based expedited LTL freight brokerage and carrier serving time-sensitive shipments nationwide. Comparable in expedited freight focus, though structured primarily as a broker-asset model rather than fleet operator.
• Land Air Express: New England-based expedited LTL and final-mile provider with dedicated fleet and warehousing. Comparable in expedited freight, warehousing, and dedicated-route services, though with a different primary geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RushLogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rush-expediting

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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