Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging Co

What Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging Co does

Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging Co (legal entity Ace Doran, LLC) is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based asset-based motor carrier founded in 1913 and operating as a subsidiary of the Bennett Family of Companies (acquired September 2013). The company specializes in open-deck, flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, and dry van transportation, with a fleet of 1,200+ trucks serving customers across the continental United States and Canada. Its five core industry verticals are Steel & Aluminum, Wind Energy, Machinery & Equipment, Government & Military (DOD, FEMA, DOE, GSA), and General Freight, with the heavy haul and wind energy segments requiring specialized equipment, oversized-load permitting, and route planning expertise.

Ace Doran's service portfolio is organized around four core transportation modes (flatbed, step deck, dry van, heavy haul) layered against industry-specific solutions, supported by technology infrastructure including real-time telematics monitoring, digital dispatch and load management, an online driver/contractor portal, the proprietary Ace Doran mobile app, and Motive-supplied dash cameras. The business operates a direct sales motion for enterprise and government accounts, complemented by an independent freight agent network and a nationwide carrier network of owner-operators. Revenue is generated through transactional freight charges plus agent commissions, with pricing provided on a quote basis per shipment.

The company is led by President Jim Collins and a tenured operations, sales, and safety leadership team, and benefits from the financial strength, technology, and global logistics network of its parent Bennett Family of Companies. Recent growth actions include the 2025 refresh of the RoadMasters division (Southwest expansion) and the February 2026 acquisition of NHH Services' equipment and team (50 additional trucks, Midwest footprint extension), signaling continued inorganic and geographic expansion.

Name

Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging Co

Legal name

Ace Doran, LLC

Website

https://acedoran.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ace Doran is a Cincinnati-based, asset-based motor carrier specializing in flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, and dry van transportation across the US and Canada, serving steel, wind energy, machinery, government, and general freight customers with a 1,200+ truck fleet as a subsidiary of Bennett Family of Companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flatbed and Specialized Trucking Services

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Commercial Equipment & Machinery Moving (Rigging-Light) (HSAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Flatbed trucking services
• Heavy haul transportation
• Open deck freight
• Specialized trucking
• Dry van shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Ace Doran generates revenue through providing flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, dry van, and specialized transportation services. The company operates as an asset-based carrier with company-owned fleet and owner-operators, serving customers nationwide across various industries including steel, aluminum, wind energy, machinery, government, and general freight.
2. Freight Brokerage & Agent Commissions: Independent freight agents coordinate freight transportation and broker loads through Ace Doran, earning competitive commissions. The company provides operational support, technology tools, and a carrier network while agents bring their own book of business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ace Doran Hauling and Rigging Co is an asset-based flatbed, open-deck, and specialized transportation provider offering flatbed, step deck, dry van, and heavy haul trucking services across the United States and Canada. With more than 100 years of operating history, the company serves industrial shippers needing oversized, over-dimensional, and specialized freight handling, including wind energy components, steel and aluminum, industrial machinery, and government-secured cargo.

Product overview

Ace Doran is a flatbed, open-deck, and specialized transportation provider offering four core service lines: Flatbed Transportation, Step Deck Transportation, Dry Van Transportation, and Heavy Haul Transportation. These services are delivered across multiple industry verticals including Steel & Aluminum, Wind Energy, Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Government Secured Freight, and General Freight. The company operates as an asset-based carrier with a fleet of 1,200+ trucks and serves customers across the continental United States and Canada. The product portfolio is complemented by a nationwide agent network, driver career opportunities, and technology tools for dispatch and tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flatbed Transportation Open-deck flatbed trucking for general and specialized freight loads across the U.S. and Canada, serving industrial and commercial shippers.
• Step Deck Transportation Step deck trucking for taller freight that cannot be accommodated on standard flatbeds, used by industrial customers with height-restricted loads.
• Dry Van Transportation Enclosed trailer trucking for general freight requiring weather-protected transit, serving commercial shippers with standard palletized cargo.
• Heavy Haul Transportation Oversized and over-dimensional load transportation for industrial machinery, construction equipment, and large manufactured goods requiring specialized permitting and routing.
• Wind Energy Transportation Specialized transportation for wind energy components such as towers, nacelles, blades, and related project cargo, serving wind farm developers and OEMs.
• Steel and Aluminum Transportation Flatbed trucking dedicated to metals producers, service centers, and fabricators moving coils, plates, beams, and other steel and aluminum products.
• Industrial Machinery and Equipment Transportation Transportation of industrial machinery and equipment, leveraging rigging and heavy-haul expertise to serve manufacturers and equipment dealers.
• Government Secured Freight Secure transportation services for government and defense-related freight requiring controlled handling and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Freight Brokerage and Agent Services Brokerage of freight through an independent agent network and access to a nationwide carrier network, expanding capacity beyond the company's own asset-based fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet of 1,200+ trucks and nationwide network capability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• NHH ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Ace Doran acquired NHH Services' equipment and team in February 2026, adding 50 trucks and creating a new division. NHH Services, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tipton, Indiana, provides specialized transportation and project management services including heavy haul, flatbed, general freight, and complex cargo movements throughout the US and Canada. The acquisition strengthens Ace Doran's Midwest footprint and heavy haul capabilities.
• Double L MotorsportsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Ace Doran serves as a primary sponsor for Jonathon Davenport in the Super Late Model division with Double L Motorsports for the 2026 racing season. The partnership extends Ace Doran's motorsports presence into dirt track racing, building brand visibility in the racing community and among fans of dirt late model competition.
• Derek Hagar RacingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Ace Doran is a primary sponsor for Derek Hagar Racing in the 360-winged sprint car division for the 2026 season. Hagar competes in the No. 9JR winged sprint car, expanding Ace Doran's motorsports sponsorship presence.
• Richard Childress RacingflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Ace Doran previously sponsored Austin Hill and the No. 21 Chevrolet in NASCAR's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series through Richard Childress Racing, demonstrating the company's long-term commitment to motorsports marketing.
• Bennett Family of Companies (formerly Bennett International Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2013In September 2013, Ace Doran was acquired by the Bennett Family of Companies, headquartered in McDonough, Georgia. The partnership provides Ace Doran with financial strength, technology, marketing support, and access to Bennett's global logistics network while maintaining Ace Doran's operational leadership and brand identity. Bennett Family of Companies is woman-owned and WBENC-certified, operating nine affiliated companies worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PGT Trucking: PGT Trucking is a flatbed and specialized transportation carrier serving industrial customers across multiple sectors, including heavy haul and over-dimensional freight. Comparable to Ace Doran's open-deck and specialized service offering.
• TMC Transportation: TMC Transportation, a division of Knight-Swift Transportation, is one of the largest flatbed carriers in North America. It directly competes with Ace Doran in flatbed and specialized transportation for industrial customers.
• Daseke: Daseke is a leading open-deck and specialized transportation carrier in North America, with operations in flatbed, heavy haul, and specialized logistics — directly comparable to Ace Doran's core service mix of flatbed, step deck, heavy haul, and dry van across similar industrial end-markets.
• Melton Truck Lines: Melton Truck Lines is a flatbed carrier operating nationwide, focused on flatbed transportation for industrial customers. Comparable in service mix and target customer verticals (steel, machinery, energy).
• Anderson Trucking Service (ATS): ATS specializes in heavy haul, specialized, and flatbed transportation for industrial customers across North America, with deep expertise in oversized and over-dimensional freight comparable to Ace Doran's heavy haul service line.
• Boyd Bros. Transportation: Boyd Bros. operates a flatbed trucking fleet across the eastern United States serving industrial customers including steel, building materials, and machinery. Directly comparable in flatbed focus and industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Heartland Express: Heartland Express is a publicly traded long-haul truckload carrier that expanded into irregular route and flatbed services. It competes with Ace Doran in dry van and increasingly in flatbed segments, though at a different service mix balance.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner Enterprises is a publicly traded transportation and logistics provider operating dedicated, one-way (including flatbed), and logistics services. It overlaps with Ace Doran's flatbed and logistics offerings, though Werner's scale and segment breadth are larger.
• Schneider National: Schneider National operates one of the largest diversified trucking fleets in North America, including intermodal, logistics, and flatbed/dedicated services. It competes with Ace Doran across multiple service lines and customer segments but at much larger scale.
• Bennett International Group: Bennett International Group is Ace Doran's sister company within the Bennett Family of Companies. It operates specialized transportation, heavy haul, and logistics services and shares similar end-markets, making it a directly relevant internal peer reference point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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