Greenbush Logistics

What Greenbush Logistics does

Greenbush Logistics, Inc. is a private, asset-based freight management and third-party logistics company headquartered in Abbeville, Alabama. Operating since 2004 as a spin-off of Great Southern Trucking (with operating roots to 1971), the company runs 400+ company-owned trailers out of 20 terminals and supplements asset capacity with a 6,500+ partner carrier network to provide flatbed, dry van, LTL, drayage, box truck, power-only, oversized, and temperature-controlled shipping across 48 states. Primary customer verticals are building materials and construction (including lumber, treated wood, and building components) and industrial manufacturing, with named enterprise accounts including The Home Depot, Builders FirstSource, Owens Corning, LP Building Solutions, ABC Supply, and Binderholz Live Oak.

The company's core technology comprises an online freight management portal with real-time shipment tracking, advanced routing software for route and load consolidation optimization, and a Parade-powered online load board that enables self-serve load discovery and claiming for carriers. On the carrier side, the Greenbush Elite program (launched 2019) provides independent flatbed motor carriers with fleet-level purchasing benefits on fuel, parts, and cargo securement, functioning as a retention and network-density lever. The company holds FMCSA compliance and SmartWay Transport partnership status.

Greenbush operates a dual-sided business model: a sales-led shipper motion with dedicated representatives and quote-based transactional pricing (take-rate per load), and a self-serve/PLG-style carrier motion through the load board and Elite program. Revenue streams are all transaction-fee-based, encompassing freight brokerage (3PL), asset-based transportation, expanded logistics services, and the Elite carrier program. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no public financials, and no M&A activity in the available record.

Name

Greenbush Logistics

Legal name

Greenbush Logistics, Inc.

Website

https://greenbushlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Greenbush Logistics is a private, asset-based freight management and 3PL company operating 400+ trailers and a 6,500+ carrier network across 48 states from 20 terminals, serving building materials, construction, and industrial manufacturing shippers with flatbed, dry van, and specialized freight services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbeville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: Third-party logistics (3PL) services combining asset-based fleet with broad carrier network for flexible capacity across multiple industries.
2. Asset-Based Transportation: Transportation services using company-owned fleet of flatbed and dry van trailers, charging based on freight type, distance, and capacity.
3. Expanded Logistics Services: Drop trailer programs, power-only transport, last-mile delivery, reverse logistics, and specialized freight handling including oversized, hazardous, and temperature-controlled shipments.
4. Greenbush Elite Carrier Program: Premium carrier program offering fuel savings, parts discounts, and cargo securement benefits to independent flatbed motor carriers who join the network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greenbush Logistics is a US freight management and third-party logistics company that arranges and executes truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, dry van, drayage, and specialized freight shipments across 48 states using its own 400+ trailer fleet combined with a 6,500+ partner carrier network. It serves both shippers (with direct freight services, real-time tracking, and dedicated representatives) and carriers (via the Greenbush Elite program and a Parade-powered online load board), operating from 20 terminals in the Central, Southern and Midwestern USA.

Product overview

Greenbush Logistics operates as a freight management company offering a unified logistics platform combining asset-based fleet services with brokered carrier capacity. The core product portfolio includes Flatbed Services (handling up to 48,000 lbs with step-deck options for taller freight) and Dry Van Services (enclosed weather-resistant shipping up to 45,000 lbs with temperature-controlled options), supported by expanded services such as LTL Shipping, Drayage, Over Dimensional Shipping, and Box Truck Shipping. The company operates 400+ lightweight trailers from 20 terminals across the Central, Southern, and Midwestern USA with access to 6,500+ partner carriers. Additional offerings include Freight Brokerage Services, real-time shipment tracking, route optimization, and load consolidation services. For carriers, Greenbush Elite provides a premier program with benefits and load access, while the Parade-powered Load Board enables easy load discovery and claiming. The company also provides 3PL services, drop trailer programs, power-only transport, last-mile delivery, and reverse logistics solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greenbush Elite: A premiere program for independent flatbed motor carriers that provides benefits including fuel savings, parts discounts, cargo securement savings, and access to preferred vendors and service providers in the transportation industry.

Products and services

• Flatbed Services Flatbed freight management handling up to 48,000 lbs with maximum height of 8 feet; step-decks available for taller freight up to 11 feet. Specializes in building materials, machinery, and industrial equipment for national accounts.
• Dry Van Services Enclosed, sealed container shipping providing weather-resistant transport and theft protection for cargo requiring protection from rain, wind, and weather. Accommodates up to 45,000 lbs with maximum height of 9 feet, with temperature-controlled and refrigerated options for sensitive freight.
• LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Shipping Cost-effective delivery for smaller shipments combining mixed freight through strategic freight tying, providing full cargo expertise for less-than-full loads.
• Drayage Services Short-distance freight transportation connecting ports, rail yards, and intermodal facilities to warehouses and distribution centers, including import/export handling, overweight and specialized loads, and timely compliant deliveries.
• Over Dimensional Shipping Permitted oversized dimension freight shipping with versatile solutions, unique cargo size expertise, and specialized loading capabilities.
• Box Truck Shipping Enclosed box truck shipping for shorter distances and final mile delivery, providing enclosed protection with versatile and responsive service.
• Freight Brokerage Services Full suite of freight brokerage solutions combining asset-based fleet with broad carrier network to offer flexible capacity and reliable transportation across multiple industries.
• 3PL Services Third-party logistics services coordinating end-to-end freight movement, with 3PL team collaborating closely with the brokerage team to keep freight moving on outside carriers.
• Drop Trailer Programs Drop trailer programs enabling efficient delivery solutions as part of expanded service offerings.
• Power-Only Transport Power-only transport service where Greenbush Logistics provides just the truck and driver for shipper-provided trailers.
• Last-Mile Delivery Last-mile delivery services for final destination delivery as part of comprehensive logistics solutions.
• Reverse Logistics Reverse logistics services managing return shipments and backhaul optimization.
• Greenbush Elite Carrier Program Premier carrier program for independent flatbed motor carriers providing big fleet purchasing power, averaging 3 loads weekly, earning points on hauls, and saving on fuel, parts, and cargo securement. Renews annually.
• Parade Load Board Online load board platform powered by Parade, updated daily with active loads in multiple lanes. Features easy-to-use technology with mobile access, detailed load information, and quick claim functionality for carriers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97%+ on-time rate for flatbed services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ParadecoreTechnology or IntegrationParade provides the online load board platform for Greenbush Logistics carriers. The platform is updated daily with active loads in multiple lanes and is accessible via mobile devices, allowing carriers to view loads and claim hauls easily.
• SmartWay TransportminorOthersGreenbush Logistics is a SmartWay Transport partner, demonstrating their commitment to sustainable logistics practices and environmental responsibility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Werner Enterprises: Werner Enterprises is a publicly traded, mid-to-large asset-based truckload carrier and logistics provider offering dedicated, one-way, and brokerage services — closely paralleling Greenbush's mix of owned trailers and 3PL/brokerage capacity across multiple verticals.
• Melton Truck Lines: Melton Truck Lines is a flatbed-specialized asset-based carrier with a similar mid-market profile and focus on heavy-haul and building-related freight, directly comparable to Greenbush's flatbed service line.
• Heartland Express: Heartland Express is an asset-based truckload carrier with a similar fleet size profile and historical focus on operating efficiency and on-time performance — a comparable mid-market peer in the same segment Greenbush serves.
• Landstar System: Landstar operates a variable-cost, agent-based model emphasizing owner-operator and partner-carrier capacity alongside brokerage. Its structure is comparable to Greenbush's mix of owned trailers and a large partner-carrier network.
• Marten Transport: Marten Transport operates an asset-based fleet with refrigerated, flatbed, and brokerage services and serves shippers of similar size and complexity. The mixed service profile and mid-market footprint make it one of Greenbush's closest direct comparables.
• CRST International: CRST International runs one of the largest flatbed trucking operations in North America alongside dedicated and brokerage services. Its flatbed focus directly overlaps with Greenbush's core flatbed building-materials franchise.
• Total Quality Logistics (TQL): TQL is one of the largest North American freight brokerages, arranging transportation for shippers across flatbed, dry van, and other modes — directly comparable to Greenbush's 3PL/brokerage segment and Greenbush Elite carrier engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt is a large, multi-segment carrier covering intermodal, dedicated, final-mile, and truckload with brokerage. It overlaps with Greenbush's flatbed and brokerage services but at materially larger scale and with a national/international footprint.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is the largest U.S. third-party logistics provider with global freight brokerage, managed transportation, and supply-chain services — a broader incumbent operating in the same freight-arrangement and asset-light logistics categories as Greenbush.
• Schneider National: Schneider National operates one of the largest U.S. truckload, intermodal, and logistics platforms across dry van, bulk, and dedicated. It is a broader incumbent in the same flatbed/3PL/service categories Greenbush competes in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/drive4GLI
• Facebookfacebook.com/GreenbushLogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenbush-logistics-inc-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Greenbush Logistics