What Franklin Logistics & Development does

Franklin Logistics & Development is a privately-held, founder-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1985 by Craig and William Nitterhouse as Franklin Storage, the company has grown to operate six warehouse locations in Chambersburg totaling 2 million square feet of warehousing space, with 1.5 million square feet of Class A food-grade storage inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The company was renamed Franklin Logistics & Development in 2014 to reflect its evolution from a pure warehouse operator into a full-service 3PL and industrial developer, having built or developed eight buildings aggregating over 5 million square feet across its history. The firm employs 125 staff locally (the website references 145 in one section, suggesting recent headcount growth) and operates a fleet of 65 trailers, vans, and flats traveling 487,000 miles annually.

The company's offering is organized around four core service lines: Warehousing & Distribution (FDA-registered, FTZ-certified, EDI-enabled, cross-dock, ASN/blind receiving); Transportation Solutions (van, flatbed, intermodal, brokerage, dedicated and milk runs, LTL); eCommerce & Fulfillment (pallet/case storage, pick-pack-ship, kitting, inventory management, white-label); and Transloading & Rail (direct CSX and Norfolk Southern Class 1 rail spurs, intermodal container stripping, dry bulk and liquid/gas transloading with diesel transfer pumps, heavy-duty forklift capacity of 5,000–30,000 lbs). These services are delivered to five target verticals: Food & Beverage, Industrial, Consumer Goods, Packaging Materials, and Automotive & Heavy Machinery.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, multi-year contractual engagements with mid-market and enterprise customers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Pricing is structured around square footage tiers (1,000–40,000+ sq ft), storage type (outside, inside-racked, inside-floor, temperature-controlled), rail requirements, and add-on services such as packaging, break bulk, labeling, assembly, and transportation. Go-to-market is sales-led, with inbound lead capture via website quote forms, direct phone inquiries at (717) 264-3700, dedicated account management for enterprise accounts, and brokerage partnerships that extend reach nationally beyond the company's direct service area. No technology stack, proprietary software, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; operations are built on EDI, FTZ customs workflows, and traditional warehouse management rather than a differentiated digital platform.

Name

Franklin Logistics & Development

Legal name

Franklin Logistics & Development

Website

https://franklinlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Franklin Logistics & Development is a privately-held, founder-owned 3PL provider in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania offering warehousing, transportation, rail transloading, eCommerce fulfillment, and contract packaging across five industry verticals to mid-market and enterprise customers in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Fulfillment Providers (CRAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Transportation services
• Transloading services
• E-commerce fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing & Storage Services: Contract warehousing and multi-client warehousing solutions providing 1.5 million square feet of Class A Food Grade storage for palletized and bulk items. Revenue generated through storage fees based on square footage and storage type (inside racked, inside floor, outside, temperature controlled).
2. Transportation Services: Full transportation services including flatbed, van, rail transport, intermodal solutions, brokerage options, dedicated runs, milk runs, and LTL shipping. Revenue generated per shipment or through contractual transportation agreements.
3. eCommerce Fulfillment Services: eCommerce and fulfillment services including product storage, pick/pack/kit operations, inventory management, boxing, labeling, and shipping. White-label services allow customer branding. Revenue based on per-order processing and fulfillment fees.
4. Transloading & Rail Services: Direct rail access with CSX and NS Class 1 Railroads, intermodal container loading/unloading, container stripping, dry bulk loading/unloading, and liquid/gas transloading. Revenue generated per transloading operation.
5. Packaging Services: Contract packaging services including product mixing, rework/repack, shrink wrapping, labeling, boxing, re-boxing, palletization, and kitting. Revenue generated per packaging service or through contractual agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Franklin Logistics & Development is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Chambersburg, PA, offering warehousing, transportation, transloading, e-commerce fulfillment, and packaging services. The company operates 5 million+ square feet of warehouse space across eight buildings and six warehouse locations, with a fleet of 65 trailers, vans, and flats. Direct rail access via CSX and NS Class 1 Railroads enables multimodal logistics solutions for food & beverage, industrial, consumer goods, packaging materials, and automotive clients.

Product overview

Franklin Logistics & Development is a 3PL provider primarily serving the Mid-Atlantic region. The company offers four core service lines: (1) Warehousing & Distribution with 1.5 million square feet of Class A Food Grade storage, EDI capabilities, and FTZ certification; (2) Transportation Solutions including van, flatbed, intermodal, and brokerage services; (3) eCommerce & Fulfillment with pick/pack/kit, inventory management, and white-label services; and (4) Transloading & Rail with direct CSX and NS railroad access. The company serves five key industry verticals: Food & Beverage (FDA registered facilities), Industrial, Consumer Goods, Packaging Materials, and Automotive & Heavy Machinery. The company started in 1985 and changed its name to Franklin Logistics & Development in 2014.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing & Distribution Full-service warehousing and distribution operations across 5 million+ square feet of Class A warehouse space in eight buildings, including 1.5 million sq ft of Class A Food Grade warehouse. Supports storage, inventory management, and distribution for B2B clients.
• Transportation Solutions Asset-based transportation services utilizing a fleet of 65 trailers, vans, and flats, logging 487,000 miles annually. Provides over-the-road freight transportation for B2B clients across the Mid-Atlantic region.
• eCommerce & Fulfillment End-to-end e-commerce fulfillment services including pick-and-pack, kitting, returns processing, and direct-to-consumer shipping for online retailers and brands.
• Transloading & Rail Transloading services between rail and truck with direct Class 1 rail access via CSX (since 1995) and Norfolk Southern (since 2014). Enables efficient multimodal freight transfer for bulk and intermodal shipments.
• Contract Packaging Contract packaging services including repackaging, labeling, kitting, and value-added packaging operations for manufacturers and brand owners.
• Food Grade Logistics FDA-registered food grade warehousing and logistics solutions housed in 1.5 million sq ft of dedicated Class A Food Grade warehouse space. Designed for food & beverage manufacturers requiring regulatory-compliant storage and distribution.
• Industrial Logistics Logistics solutions tailored for industrial manufacturers, including heavy machinery handling, raw materials storage, and finished goods distribution.
• Consumer Goods Logistics Warehousing and distribution solutions for consumer goods brands, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and retail distribution support.
• Automotive & Heavy Machinery Logistics Specialized logistics for automotive parts and heavy machinery, including secure storage, handling, and distribution with appropriate equipment and space.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour access to half of continental USA from Pennsylvania headquarters

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Norfolk Southern RailwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) is one of two Class 1 Railroads providing direct rail access. Combined with CSX, enables comprehensive intermodal and transloading solutions with access to both major U.S. rail networks.
• CSX TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995CSX Transportation partnership established in 1995 at the 1465 Nitterhouse Drive warehouse location. CSX is one of two Class 1 Railroads providing direct rail access for intermodal container loading/unloading solutions and rail transportation services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ArcBest: Asset-based LTL and logistics provider offering dedicated, warehousing, and global freight forwarding. Comparable to Franklin in combining asset-based transportation with warehousing and intermodal services.
• Hub Group: Asset-light intermodal and logistics provider with warehousing and dedicated transportation across North America. Comparable in intermodal focus, Class 1 rail partnerships, and integrated service offerings.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned, integrated 3PL headquartered in New Jersey with dedicated transportation, warehousing, and intermodal services across North America. Closely comparable to Franklin in operating model, customer mix (food/industrial), and family-ownership structure.
• A. Duie Pyle: Mid-Atlantic-based LTL, dedicated trucking, and warehousing provider with a similar regional footprint and multi-service 3PL model. Comparable in geographic concentration and service mix to Franklin.
• Echo Global Logistics: Asset-light 3PL and freight broker with truckload, LTL, and managed transportation services. Comparable to Franklin through its brokerage-led extension of customer reach without proportional capex.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American freight broker with managed transportation and warehousing services. Comparable through brokerage-led 3PL offerings, though operating at much greater scale and breadth than Franklin.
• Penske Logistics: Large, established 3PL with dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply-chain services globally. Overlaps with Franklin in warehousing, dedicated fleet, and food/industrial verticals but at significantly larger scale.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics and warehousing provider with global footprint. Directly competes with Franklin in warehousing and fulfillment but operates at vastly greater scale with technology-led differentiation.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL with extensive warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation services. Overlaps with Franklin in food-grade, industrial, and consumer-goods verticals but with global reach and integrated technology platforms.
• Ryder System: Asset-based supply-chain, dedicated transportation, and warehousing provider. Comparable in multi-service 3PL model and dedicated fleet operations, with substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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