Distributors and Consolidators of America

What Distributors and Consolidators of America does

Distributors and Consolidators of America (DACA) is a privately held, member-managed trade association founded on November 17, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, by a dozen transportation executives led by Ira P. Jones of Southwest Freight Distributors. Headquartered at P.O. Box 2695, York, PA, DACA operates as a curated network of approximately 15+ family-owned, asset-based regional transportation and logistics providers operating across the Continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. Member companies include A. Duie Pyle, Automated Logistics Systems, Davis Cartage, FLO Trans, Fowler's Express, Frontline Freight, Honolulu Freight Service, King Solutions, Lynden Transport, Maple Logistics, Moran Transportation, NOTS Logistics, PAVXPRESS, Peninsula Truck Lines, Polaris Transportation Group, and others.

The organization's core offering is membership access to a vetted logistics network, supplemented by an Annual Membership Directory distributed to over 3,000 buyers of distribution and transportation services, National Account Sales Representation that introduces buyers to member firms, and the DACA-in-Action newsletter. Member companies collectively deliver an integrated services portfolio covering warehousing and 3PL, full truckload (including refrigerated, hazmat, and flatbed), less-than-truckload (LTL), pool distribution/cross-docking, intermodal/drayage, bonded carrier and warehouse, vendor managed inventory, dedicated and contracted services, pick & pack/fulfillment, reverse logistics, hazardous materials, expedited shipping, international air and ocean freight, heavy haul, and temperature-controlled transportation and warehousing. DACA itself is not a technology provider; technology capabilities (EDI integration, GPS tracking, transportation management systems, proprietary customer portals, and limited AI/automation work such as Polaris's NorthStar Digital Solutions) are housed within individual member firms.

DACA's business model is subscription-based membership dues billed annually, with revenue supplemented by directory advertising, national account representation, and event-related sponsorship. It is not a venture-backed company and has no disclosed parent organization. Go-to-market is primarily event-driven (CSCMP EDGE, MODEX, Manifest, TIA Capital Ideas) and channel-partner driven, relying on member referrals and the published directory. Governance is exercised through elected officers and a board of directors drawn from member firms, with current leadership including Anna Hummel (President, A. Duie Pyle), CJ Johnson (Vice-President, FLO Trans), Kevin Nevison (Chairman, Davis Cartage), David Fowler (Secretary, Fowler's Express), and Chris Benyovszky (Treasurer, Maple Logistics).

Name

Distributors and Consolidators of America

Legal name

Distributors and Consolidators of America

Website

https://dacacarriers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DACA is a member-managed trade association founded in 1971 that operates a curated North American network of approximately 15+ family-owned, asset-based transportation and 3PL providers, serving shippers through vetted member firms, an annual directory reaching 3,000+ buyers, and national account representation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: DACA generates revenue through membership fees from transportation and logistics companies. The organization states 'for a relatively small investment, DACA provides a local or regional transportation, cartage or warehousing company the ability to spread its influence and/or capabilities nationally.'
2. Member Services Revenue: Members provide transportation, warehousing, consolidation, and 3PL solutions to customers. Revenue flows through member companies who handle logistics services for shippers seeking proven partners within the DACA network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Distributors and Consolidators of America (DACA) operates a nationwide member network of privately owned, asset-based logistics and distribution companies that deliver warehousing, transportation, consolidation, and 3PL solutions across North America. The York, Pennsylvania-based association connects shippers and businesses with vetted regional carriers and warehousing providers, while also serving as the governing body that provides its members with national exposure, sales representation, and networking.

Product overview

DACA (Distributors and Consolidators of America) is an elite nationwide network of privately owned logistics and distribution companies offering an integrated portfolio of transportation and warehousing services. The organization serves as a collaborative powerhouse providing Warehousing & 3PL Solutions, Truckload (TL/FTL) Transportation, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping, and Specialty Services (including EDI integration, e-commerce fulfillment, Air & Ocean freight, and intermodal drayage). Members also provide Pool Distribution/Cross Docking, Intermodal/Drayage, Bonded Carrier & Warehouse, Vendor Managed Inventory, Warehouse Management, Dedicated & Contracted Services, Pick & Pack/Fulfillment, Reverse Logistics, Hazardous Materials Transportation, Expedited Shipping, International Air & Ocean Freight, Heavy Haul, and Temperature Control Services. Membership benefits include access to the DACA Directory (reaching 3,000+ industry buyers), National Account Sales Representation, the DACA-IN-ACTION Newsletter, and participation in semi-annual meetings and trade shows. The network operates throughout North America including Continental US, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing and 3PL Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of collective experience across the network
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026DACA announces participation in CSCMP EDGE 2026 Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place October 4-7, 2026, at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. CSCMP EDGE is recognized as one of the supply chain industry's premier events, bringing together thousands of logistics, transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, and supply chain professionals.
• MODEXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026DACA attends MODEX26, one of the largest and most influential supply chain and logistics trade shows in North America, taking place April 13-16, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. MODEX showcases the latest innovations in material handling, automation, logistics technology, and transportation solutions.
• TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026DACA members actively participated in the TIA Capital Ideas Conference. While DACA as an organization did not officially attend, several member companies were present and actively participating in the event focused on transportation, brokerage, and logistics industry trends.
• Manifest VegascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026DACA participated in Manifest 2026 (February 9-11, Las Vegas), one of the fastest-growing events in the global supply chain industry. The event brought together thousands of supply chain executives, logistics providers, investors, and technology innovators from over 60 countries. DACA will return for Manifest 2027.
• DOT SmartWay ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLO Trans, a DACA member company, has partnered with the Department of Transportation's SmartWay program since 2017 to reduce carbon emissions and environmental footprint.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hub Group: Hub Group is a major asset-based 3PL offering intermodal, truck brokerage, and logistics services across North America. It overlaps with DACA member services (intermodal, warehousing, brokerage) and serves similar enterprise shipper customers.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is one of the largest North American 3PL/brokerage firms with a nationwide freight network. It is a broad incumbent serving the same buyer profile as DACA but with a single unified technology platform and internalized operations rather than a member network model.
• American Trucking Associations (ATA): ATA is the largest and broadest US trucking industry federation, offering advocacy, research, and member services across all trucking segments. It is comparable as a large-scale incumbent trade association overlapping with DACA's mission of representing and connecting trucking member companies.
• RXO, Inc. RXO is a North American brokerage and last-mile provider spun out from XPO Logistics with a heavy technology focus. It competes for the same brokered freight that flows through DACA's network and represents the kind of unified digital 3PL model DACA's member network is positioned against.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt is a large North American transportation and logistics company operating dedicated, intermodal, truckload, and brokerage services. It is broadly comparable to DACA's network of asset-based members because it delivers end-to-end freight services at a national scale.

Direct peers

• Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA): TIA is the industry association for transportation intermediaries, including freight brokers and third-party logistics providers. It is a direct peer as a logistics services trade association, and DACA members actively participate in TIA's Capital Ideas Conference.
• Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC): WERC is a membership organization for warehousing and logistics professionals, providing education, research, and networking. It is comparable to DACA as a logistics-specific trade association serving a member base of warehousing and distribution professionals.
• Truckload Carriers Association (TCA): TCA is a US trade association representing truckload carriers, providing industry advocacy, networking, and education. It is directly comparable to DACA as a membership-based trucking/logistics industry association serving a similar audience of asset-based carriers.
• CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals): CSCMP is a professional association for supply chain management professionals offering education, networking, and the EDGE conference. DACA is a participating exhibitor at CSCMP EDGE, making CSCMP a directly comparable industry membership organization.
• NASSTRAC (National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council): NASSTRAC is a shippers association that connects shipper-side logistics professionals with carriers and service providers. It is a direct peer as another logistics membership organization focused on connecting transport buyers and providers in a similar way to DACA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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