On-Time Express & Logistics

What On-Time Express & Logistics does

On-Time Express & Logistics is a privately held, founder-owned expedited freight carrier and freight broker headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, operating since 1995 under the ownership of Robert Stark. The company runs a dual-entity structure: On-Time Express, Inc. functions as the direct carrier providing time-sensitive material transportation with an owner-operator fleet, while On-Time Express & Logistics, Inc. operates as a fully bonded freight broker connecting shippers with a vetted partner-carrier network across all of North America. Services span same-day, next-day, and same-week delivery for packages through full truckloads, supported by 24/7/365 live-person dispatch and vehicle/freight tracking throughout transit.

The company's customer base is anchored by Tier 1 carrier relationships with major North American automotive manufacturers and tier-one suppliers including Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Navistar, Toyota, Lear, and RXO Expedite, with a secondary horizontal segment of general freight shippers served through the brokerage arm. The operating model relies entirely on owner-operators using vehicles no older than five years, with weekly settlements and competitive pay cited as recruitment and retention levers.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees on both carrier transportation services and brokerage commissions on shipments arranged through the partner-carrier network. Pricing is quote-driven rather than published, the company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, and growth levers appear to come from sales rep outreach, owner-operator recruitment, and cross-selling carrier and brokerage capabilities as a 'Single Call Solution' to enterprise shippers.

Name

On-Time Express & Logistics

Legal name

On-Time Express & Logistics, Inc.

Website

https://ontimeexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

On-Time Express & Logistics is a privately held, founder-owned expedited freight carrier and freight broker founded in 1995, serving automotive manufacturers and general shippers across North America with time-sensitive transportation and brokerage services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Expedited Freight Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Expedited / Time-Critical Road Freight Forwarding (TLACACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Expedited / Time-Critical Managed Freight (TLAIAEAH), Premium B2B Express & Scheduled Time-Window Delivery (TLAAABAE)

Keywords

• Expedited freight services
• Freight brokerage
• Time-sensitive delivery
• Logistics transportation
• Carrier services

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Carrier Services (On-Time Express, Inc.): As a full-service carrier of time-sensitive materials, the company provides expedited freight transportation services. Revenue is generated through transportation fees for shipping packages to full truckloads, including same-day, next-day, and same-week delivery options.
2. Freight Brokerage Services (On-Time Express & Logistics, Inc.): As a fully bonded freight broker, the company connects shippers with reliable carriers across North America. Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions on shipments arranged through their partner carrier network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

On-Time Express & Logistics operates as a dual-entity freight transportation provider. On-Time Express, Inc. serves as a full-service carrier of time-sensitive materials, offering same-day, next-day, and same-week delivery of packages to full truckloads, with 24/7 dispatch and vehicle/freight tracking. On-Time Express & Logistics, Inc. operates as a fully bonded freight broker connecting customers with vetted partner carriers across all of North America, providing a "Single Call Solution" for expedited shipping needs.

Product overview

On-Time Express & Logistics operates as a dual-entity freight transportation company. On-Time Express, Inc. serves as the carrier arm providing expedited shipping and time-sensitive material transport, while On-Time Express & Logistics, Inc. functions as the freight brokerage arm. Together, these entities offer an integrated single-call solution for freight expediting and logistics needs across North America, with services spanning same-day/next-day delivery, full truckloads, and 24/7 tracking and dispatch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Time Express, Inc. Carrier Services (Expedite) Full-service carrier of time-sensitive materials providing expedited freight transportation. Services include same-day, next-day, and same-week delivery of packages to full truckloads, with 24/7/365 dispatch (including holidays), vehicle/freight tracking throughout transit, fully insured coverage beyond industry standards, and Tier 1 carrier service for major automotive manufacturers including Ford, GM, Stellantis, Navistar, Toyota, Lear, and RXO Expedite.
• On-Time Express & Logistics, Inc. Freight Broker Services Full-service, fully bonded freight brokerage providing coverage across all of North America. Connects customers with a carefully selected network of vetted partner carriers to meet logistics needs through a single-call solution. Available 24/7/365 including holidays, with vehicle/freight tracking throughout transit, insurance beyond industry standards, and award-winning broker service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tier 1 carrier status achieved with multiple major automotive manufacturers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FedEx Custom Critical: Division of FedEx focused on time-critical, temperature-controlled, and high-value expedite freight for healthcare, aerospace, and automotive clients. Direct competitor in the premium expedited freight niche that On-Time Express serves.
• Werner Logistics (Werner Enterprises): Operates a dedicated expedited truckload and brokerage business serving automotive and industrial customers. Comparable asset-plus-broker model and time-sensitive service positioning.
• NFI Industries: Privately held, family-owned supply chain and trucking company with dedicated, drayage, and expedited services. Closest peer by ownership structure, private status, and integrated dedicated/brokerage model serving automotive customers.
• Echo Global Logistics: Non-asset-based freight brokerage that arranges truckload, LTL, and expedited capacity for enterprise shippers. Directly comparable to On-Time Express's brokerage arm and a frequent competitor on automotive RFPs.
• RXO, Inc. Major North American freight brokerage spun out from XPO with a dedicated expedited freight offering (RXO Expedite). Already a Tier 1 customer of On-Time Express, evidencing direct operational overlap in expedited capacity.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight transportation and logistics provider specializing in expedited truckload and flatbed services through an owner-operator model. Operates as both a carrier and broker with a 'Single Call Solution' approach closely analogous to On-Time Express.
• Coyote Logistics: UPS-owned non-asset freight brokerage with strong truckload and expedited capabilities. Competes head-to-head on enterprise automotive and industrial freight under contract.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Large, publicly traded truckload, intermodal, and logistics provider with an expedited truckload offering. Competes for the same automotive JIT freight but as part of a much broader service portfolio.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Major multi-mode 3PL with truckload, dedicated, intermodal, and a sizable freight brokerage (J.B. Hunt 360). Overlaps with On-Time Express on expedited capacity and enterprise automotive freight.
• ArcBest: Asset-based LTL carrier that also operates an asset-light truckload brokerage and expedite offering through Panther Premium Logistics. Competes for time-sensitive freight across similar verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ontimeexpressandlogistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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 →

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