Fraley and Schilling

What Fraley and Schilling does

Fraley and Schilling is a US-based, privately held trucking and freight transportation company founded in 1955 and operating as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Headquartered in Rushville, Indiana (with a Fishers, Indiana registered address per USDOT/Motor Carrier filings), the company provides specialized freight services across four 'ultralight' divisions: Flatbed, for oversized and irregularly shaped cargo; Dry Van, for enclosed general freight; Conestoga, combining flatbed versatility with retractable-tarp weather protection; and Dry Bulk, for loose non-liquid materials requiring product integrity. The company markets these as ultralight solutions emphasizing equipment efficiency and sustainability under the 'Orange is the new Green' positioning.

The company operates a multi-state terminal network comprising six main terminals (Knoxville TN, Rushville IN, Lexington SC, Brilliant OH, Muscle Shoals AL, Fishers IN) and six additional sites (Ghent KY, Pine Bluff AR, Texarkana TX, Columbus IN, Waynesville NC, Memphis TN). Operational scale includes 41 dedicated fleets and 54 million miles driven annually, with 98% of freight conducted directly with customers rather than via third-party brokers. Regulatory identifiers USDOT# 125465 and Motor Carrier# 126091 are publicly displayed.

Fraley and Schilling generates revenue on a transaction-fee basis through freight transportation services, with go-to-market executed via direct sales to shippers across its specialized divisions. No technology stack, proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are publicly disclosed. In January 2021 the company acquired KBT Enterprises in an undisclosed transaction, expanding operational capacity. The firm does not publish revenue figures, headcount within the 501-1,000 band, or funding data, limiting external visibility into financial performance.

Name

Fraley and Schilling

Legal name

Fraley and Schilling

Website

https://fraleyandschilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Fraley and Schilling is a US-based, employee-owned trucking carrier founded in 1955 that provides specialized freight transportation across four divisions — Flatbed, Dry Van, Conestoga, and Dry Bulk — serving shippers directly through a multi-state terminal network and dedicated fleet arrangements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Transportation of Crude, Refined Products & LPG (Bulk Road Haulage) (EUALADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk & Tanker Road Freight Forwarding (Dry Bulk, Liquids, Chemicals) (TLACACAL)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Flatbed trucking
• Dry van freight
• Specialized freight
• Trucking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rushville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Trucking and freight transportation services across specialized divisions (Flatbed, Dry Van, Conestoga, Dry Bulk). Revenue generated through transportation of freight for customers, with dedicated fleet arrangements and direct customer relationships. 54M miles driven annually indicates substantial transportation volume as primary revenue driver.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Fraley and Schilling is a trucking and freight transportation carrier offering specialized freight solutions across four operating divisions: Flatbed (oversized and project cargo requiring top-side loading), Dry Van (enclosed general freight and temperature-sensitive loads), Conestoga (specialized freight with retractable weatherproof tarping), and Dry Bulk (loose non-liquid materials such as grain, fertilizer, and sand). The company deploys innovative, technologically advanced equipment and biofuel-powered trucks to deliver efficient, sustainability-focused service to industrial shippers across a multi-state terminal network.

Product overview

Fraley and Schilling is a trucking and freight transportation company that offers specialized freight solutions across four distinct ultralight divisions: Flatbed, Dry Van, Conestoga, and Dry Bulk. Each division serves different freight needs—from oversized cargo handled by Flatbed, general enclosed freight via Dry Van, weatherproof specialized freight through Conestoga, to loose non-liquid materials transported by Dry Bulk. The company utilizes innovative equipment and technology to maximize efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings for customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conestoga Division Specialized freight transportation using Conestoga trailers equipped with retractable weatherproof tarping systems, allowing weatherproof enclosed protection while retaining top-side loading flexibility. Built for shippers needing cargo protection from the elements without sacrificing load versatility.
• Dry Van Division Enclosed-trailer freight transportation for general commodity freight, including palletized goods and temperature-sensitive cargo. Serves industrial and commercial shippers requiring secure, weather-protected over-the-road transport.
• Flatbed Division Flatbed trucking service for oversized, oversize-dimensional, and project cargo that requires top-side loading. Designed for industrial cargo such as machinery, building materials, and large equipment that cannot fit in enclosed trailers.
• Dry Bulk Division Transportation of dry bulk commodities — loose, non-liquid materials such as grain, fertilizer, sand, and other aggregates — using specialized pneumatic and bulk hopper trailers. Serves agricultural, construction, and industrial commodity shippers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of freight is direct customer freight (not brokered)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Werner Enterprises: Mid-to-large US trucking carrier operating dedicated, one-way, and flatbed services across similar specialized divisions. Directly comparable in multi-divisional model and customer mix of enterprise shippers.
• Heartland Express: US truckload carrier focused on dry van and dry freight with a Midwest operational base. Comparable in geographic Midwest concentration and asset-heavy operating model.
• Marten Transport: US truckload carrier operating temperature-controlled, dedicated, flatbed, and intermodal services. Comparable in size, multi-divisional specialized service mix, and dedicated fleet focus.
• Covenant Logistics Group: Multi-divisional US trucking company offering dedicated, refrigerated, flatbed, and expedited services. Closely mirrors Fraley and Schilling's four-division specialized model.

Peers

• USA Truck (now part of KNX):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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