U.S. Bulk Transport

Dry Bulk Transportation Servicesusbulktransport.com

Company typePrivate
Founded1991
HeadquartersErie, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What U.S. Bulk Transport does

U.S. Bulk Transport is a privately held dry bulk transportation company founded in 1991 by Gary Goodelle and headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. The company operates two service divisions: an Environmental Division that transports hazardous solid dry-bulk waste and materials (contaminated soils, manufacturing sludges, materials classified as hazardous due to heavy metal content) under all required state and federal permits with OSHA-trained drivers, and an Industrial Division that hauls industrial commodities, ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, and construction aggregates via a fleet of hundreds of end dump trailers (predominantly 38'-40' semi-end dumps, plus van, flatbed, hopper, pneumatic, hot shot, and specialty trailers). The company is authorized to operate in all 48 contiguous U.S. states and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

U.S. Bulk Transport firmographics

Firmographics

Name: U.S. Bulk Transport
Legal name: U.S. Bulk Transport Inc.
Website: https://usbulktransport.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1991
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

U.S. Bulk Transport industry classification

Industry

Product category: Dry Bulk Transportation Services
NAICS: Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121)
SIC: Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)
akta.pro primary industry: Dry Bulk Trucking (End-Dump/Walking-Floor/Hopper) (TLADAKAC)
akta.pro secondary industries: Bulk Hazmat (Dry) Transport (e.g., oxidizers, solid toxics) (TLADAIAA), Scrap & Recyclables Bulk Transport (Metal/Glass/Paper) (TLADAKAL)

Keywords

Dry bulk transportation
Hazardous waste hauling
End dump trucking
Industrial freight services
Owner-operator carrier network

Where U.S. Bulk Transport is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Erie
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

U.S. Bulk Transport business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

Dry Bulk Transportation Services: U.S. Bulk Transport generates revenue by providing dry bulk transportation services for industrial and hazardous materials. The company connects owner-operators and carriers with customers needing transportation of environmental waste and industrial commodities. Owner-operators earn 80% of gross revenue plus 100% of fuel surcharge, with the company retaining the remainder.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Pay-as-you-go	Customer freight quote - pricing determined per shipment
Transaction based/ take rate	Weekly	Owner-operator revenue share - 80% of gross revenue plus 100% fuel surcharge

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

U.S. Bulk Transport product offering

Product offering

Core offering

U.S. Bulk Transport provides dry bulk transportation services through two divisions: an Environmental Division that hauls hazardous solid dry-bulk waste and hazardous materials (contaminated soil, sludges, heavy-metal classified materials), and an Industrial Division that transports industrial commodities, scrap metals, and construction/road maintenance aggregates via end dump trailers. Services are delivered through 29 terminals and a 100% owner-operator and approved carrier partnership network across the eastern U.S. and into Canada.

Product overview

U.S. Bulk Transport operates as a dry bulk transportation company providing environmental and industrial hauling solutions in the semi dump industry since 1991. The company consists predominantly of end dump trailers (38'-40') and offers van, flatbed, hopper, pneumatic, hot shots, and specialty trailers. The Environmental Division handles hazardous waste and materials transportation with state and federal permits, while the Industrial Division transports bulk commodities, scrap metals, and construction materials. The company operates on a 100% owner-operator and carrier partnership model with 29 logistics offices and terminals across the eastern half of the U.S., authorized to operate in all 48 contiguous states and Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Environmental Division - Hazardous Waste Transportation
Industrial Division - Dry Bulk Freight Transportation Bulk transport of industrial commodities (alloys, pig iron, slag, coke, ores, coal, industrial sands), ferrous and non-ferrous scrap materials, and construction/road maintenance materials (road salt, sand, limestone, gravel) via a fleet of hundreds of end dump trucks located at all terminals. Serves steel, foundry, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, agriculture, and road maintenance customers.
Owner-Operator Program Partnership program for end dump owner-operators offering 80% of gross revenue plus 100% fuel surcharge, weekly settlements, loyalty recognition for 3+ consecutive years (up to 1% additional), hazmat training certification, reduced insurance plans, fuel card program, Goodyear tire discount, IRP program, occupational accident insurance, home weekends, and no forced dispatch.
Carrier Partnership Program
Fleet Equipment Services Fleet of semi-end dump trailers averaging 38'-40' in length, plus van, flatbed, hopper trailers, pneumatic, hot shots, and specialty trailers. Operated under a comprehensive preventative maintenance program with late-model tractors and trailers designed for specialized dry bulk and hazardous material applications, with rear-end payload delivery for maneuverability at pick-up and drop sites.

Quantifiable outcome

Full-time year-round work for owner-operators with weekly settlements
+1 more outcomes

Companies that use U.S. Bulk Transport

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

U.S. Bulk Transport technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

U.S. Bulk Transport partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

Goodyear Truck TirescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGoodyear partnership provides U.S. Bulk owner-operators with access to the Goodyear Tire Discount Program. Owner-operators can pre-buy tires online, choose installation location, and schedule installation through Goodyear's portal. The discount is applied at checkout for U.S. Bulk associated drivers. Tire purchases are direct with Goodyear, not through U.S. Bulk. The same program is also available for carrier partners.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

U.S. Bulk Transport competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Groendyke Transport: One of the largest tank and bulk carriers in the U.S. operating hopper and end-dump trailers, with comparable hazardous materials and industrial dry bulk service lines and a similar private, family-owned operating model.
Ruan Transportation Management Systems: Privately held dedicated and bulk transportation provider offering dry bulk, flatbed, and specialized hauling across the U.S., competing directly for industrial commodities and aggregates customers.
Quality Distribution (Quality Carriers): Large North American bulk chemical and hazmat trucking operator (a divested unit of Quality Distribution) with overlapping hazardous materials transport capabilities and a national footprint similar to U.S. Bulk's environmental division.
Trimac Transportation: North American bulk carrier providing hazardous materials, chemicals, and dry bulk service with terminal networks across the U.S. and Canada, matching U.S. Bulk's hazmat permit scope and geography.
Dupré Logistics: Privately held bulk and chemical transport provider with dedicated, bulk, and specialized services across the Gulf Coast and broader U.S., comparable to U.S. Bulk in industrial dry bulk and hazmat verticals.

Broad incumbents

Schneider National: Large publicly traded truckload, intermodal, and logistics operator with bulk services including dry bulk and hazmat, offering overlapping capability but as part of a much broader portfolio rather than a semi-dump specialist.
Heartland Express: Public truckload carrier providing irregular route and dry van services with terminal networks across the U.S., adjacent to U.S. Bulk's general industrial trucking offering but without the hazmat specialization.
Werner Enterprises: Large public truckload carrier with dedicated, one-way, and logistics services plus specialized capabilities; competes for general freight volumes and offers a comparable multi-terminal U.S. operating footprint to U.S. Bulk.
TFI International: Canadian multinational transportation and logistics company owning multiple truckload, LTL, and bulk carriers across North America, including dry bulk and hazmat operations that overlap with U.S. Bulk's industrial and environmental divisions.

Others

Bulkloads.com: Online load-matching marketplace for bulk freight, listed by U.S. Bulk as a channel for its carrier load board; serves as a key ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

U.S. Bulk Transport financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

U.S. Bulk Transport leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

U.S. Bulk Transport funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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U.S. Bulk Transport M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about U.S. Bulk Transport

What does U.S. Bulk Transport do?

Is U.S. Bulk Transport a public or private company?

U.S. Bulk Transport is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was U.S. Bulk Transport founded?

U.S. Bulk Transport was founded in 1991. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is U.S. Bulk Transport based?

U.S. Bulk Transport is headquartered in Erie, United States, in the North America region.

How does U.S. Bulk Transport make money?

One revenue line is on record: dry Bulk Transportation Services.

Who are U.S. Bulk Transport's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Groendyke Transport, Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Quality Distribution (Quality Carriers), Trimac Transportation and Dupré Logistics. Broad incumbents are Schneider National, Heartland Express, Werner Enterprises and TFI International. Bulkloads.com is listed as an others.

Does U.S. Bulk Transport have an API?

No public API is recorded for U.S. Bulk Transport.

What industry is U.S. Bulk Transport in?

U.S. Bulk Transport's product category is Dry Bulk Transportation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLADAKAC, Dry Bulk Trucking (End-Dump/Walking-Floor/Hopper), with a secondary code of TLADAIAA, Bulk Hazmat (Dry) Transport (e.g., oxidizers, solid toxics). Its NAICS code is 4842 and its SIC code is 4213.