What Oakley Transport does

Oakley Transport, Inc. is a family-owned food-grade bulk transportation carrier headquartered in Lake Wales, Florida, founded in 1986 by Thomas E. Oakley. The company operates a fleet of over 1,400 tractors across twelve-plus U.S. terminals (Florida, Georgia, Alabama-region, Louisiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Pennsylvania) and provides over-the-road, regional, dedicated, and local services across the contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Oakley specializes in liquid food-grade tanker transportation (DOT-407 sanitary tanks with in-transit heat and stainless-steel pumps), dry bulk pneumatic transport of granular food ingredients, dry van/reefer for temperature-sensitive loads, and ISO tank services.

The company runs a proprietary Regional Relay System (RRS) reaching 48 states, Canada, and Mexico in a web-like relay architecture, supported by a fully computerized operations platform providing real-time shipment tracking. In-house Kosher-certified and JPA-approved tank wash facilities operate in Louisville and Chalmette, and a full-service tractor/trailer repair facility is staffed with twenty-plus qualified technicians. Oakley was the world's first ISO-certified food transporter (ISO 9001:2015 and 22000:2018, Lloyd's Register, 2017) and the only bulk food transporter to receive ISO re-certification twice (March 2021), with additional compliance coverage including HACCP, C-TPAT, GMP, Kosher, and Food Grade Hazmat certifications.

The business model combines transaction-fee transportation services (mileage/volume-based pricing on OTR, regional, and spot freight) with managed-services dedicated fleet contracts where Oakley replaces or supplements customer fleets and embeds logistics optimization. Tank wash and sanitation are billed as professional services. Customers are predominantly Fortune 500 food and beverage manufacturers and ingredient suppliers spanning candy, juice processing, distilled spirits, and packaged food categories. Revenue mechanics are split between dedicated contracted lanes (sticky, high-concentration) and distributed relay freight. The company also operates as one of the largest distilled spirits transporters in North America.

Name

Oakley Transport

Legal name

Oakley Transport, Inc.

Website

https://oakleytransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Oakley Transport is a family-owned, food-grade bulk transportation carrier operating a fleet of 1,400+ tractors across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company serves Fortune 500 food and beverage manufacturers with liquid, dry bulk, and dry van/reefer services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Wales

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Over-the-road transportation services for liquid food-grade ingredients, dry bulk products, and dry van/reefer freight across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on mileage, freight volume, and service type.
2. Dedicated Fleet Solutions: Customized dedicated fleet models where Oakley replaces customer fleets or supplements existing operations with drivers and trucks to accommodate growth or demand surges.
3. Tank Wash Services: Kosher certified, JPA-approved tank wash facility providing food-grade washes and sanitation on food-grade tankers since 1987. Handles juice concentrates, vegetable oils, corn syrup, high proof spirits, caramel colorings, and glycerin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oakley Transport is a family-owned food-grade transportation carrier that provides over-the-road liquid bulk, dry bulk pneumatic, and dry van/reefer trucking services for food and beverage manufacturers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company operates DOT-407 sanitary tankers with in-transit heat systems, dry bulk pneumatic trailers, and dry van/reefer equipment, supported by dedicated fleet solutions, Kosher-certified tank wash facilities, rail transfer, and emergency response services. Operations are managed through a proprietary Regional Relay System and a fully computerized platform with real-time shipment tracking.

Product overview

Oakley Transport is a family-owned trucking company specializing in food-grade liquid, dry bulk, and dry van/reefer transportation services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of transportation solutions including Over-the-Road (OTR) long-haul, Regional, Dedicated, and Local/In-State services across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Their core service offerings include Tanker/Liquid Bulk Transportation, Dry Bulk Pneumatic Trailers, Dry Van/Reefer, and ISO Tank services. Supporting services include dedicated logistics, rail transfer, tank wash facilities (Kosher certified), emergency response, and storage. The company utilizes a Regional Relay System (RRS) and real-time shipment tracking technology for operations optimization. The company operates a fleet of Volvo and Peterbilt tractors and provides comprehensive driver training programs including Tanker, Dry Bulk, and Hazmat (HME) certification training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tanker / Liquid Bulk Transportation Sanitary tanks and DOT-407 food-grade tankers equipped with in-transit heat systems and stainless-steel pumps for transporting liquid food ingredients such as juice concentrates, vegetable oils, corn syrup, high-proof spirits, and glycerin. Used by food and beverage manufacturers requiring safe, temperature-controlled liquid transportation.
• Dry Bulk Transportation Dry bulk pneumatic trailers that transport granular food-grade products including dry sugars and flour for food processors and ingredient suppliers.
• Dry Van / Reefer Transportation Transportation of perishable and non-perishable foods, dry goods, and other temperature-sensitive loads using dry van and reefer trailers for shippers needing flexible capacity.
• ISO Tank Services ISO tanks and chassis offering flexible capacity for special projects and supply chain enhancement for food-grade and bulk liquid shippers.
• Over-the-Road Transportation Long-haul transportation services across the 48 contiguous United States, Canada, and Mexico for food-grade liquid, dry bulk, and dry van/reefer freight.
• Local In-State Services Customized local in-state trucking services for shippers with regional distribution needs, complementing Oakley's long-haul and dedicated offerings.
• Dedicated Logistics Services Dedicated fleet and logistics solutions where Oakley replaces or supplements a customer's fleet with drivers and trucks, including customized dedicated fleet models and network modeling/optimization.
• Rail Transfer Services Rail transfer services supporting pre-loading and staging of trailers for arriving, departing, and storage operations at Oakley facilities.
• Tank Wash Services Kosher-certified and JPA-approved tank wash facility using a computerized wash system that captures all wash procedure elements including PH levels. Sanitizes food-grade tankers for juice concentrates, vegetable oils, corn syrup, high-proof spirits, caramel colorings, and glycerin.
• Emergency Response Services Emergency response transportation services for urgent food-grade shipping needs where customers require rapid capacity.
• Storage Services Storage solutions for food-grade products, supporting customers with warehousing and inventory holding needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• First ISO-certified food transporter in the world (2017) with re-certification in 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Juice Products AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOakley Transport is a member of the Juice Products Association and has developed the industry's most stringent food safety and food defense programs. Company fully complies with Juice Processor Association guidelines for tank wash procedures and food safety protocols.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Groendyke Transport: Groendyke is one of the largest tank truck carriers in North America with deep food-grade and chemical bulk expertise. Directly comparable to Oakley in food-grade liquid bulk tank transportation, fleet scale, and safety award profile.
• Quality Carriers (Quality Distribution): Quality Carriers is a leading bulk liquid carrier with significant food-grade and chemical capacity. Comparable to Oakley in DOT-407 food-grade tank operations, food safety certifications, and dedicated fleet solutions for Fortune 500 food customers.
• Ruan Transportation Management Systems: Ruan is a large dedicated contract carrier with food and consumer goods exposure. Comparable in dedicated fleet solutions, food-grade transportation, and the model of replacing or supplementing customer private fleets.
• Heniff Transportation: Heniff is a bulk liquid transportation specialist with food-grade and chemical tank operations. Directly comparable to Oakley in food-grade tank transportation, terminal network, and safety-driven operations culture.

Emerging players

• Bison Transport: Bison is a Canadian-based cross-border truckload carrier with US, Canada, and Mexico operations. Comparable to Oakley in cross-border lanes, dedicated capacity, and the use of relay-style networks, though more general freight than food-grade.
• Milan Supply Chain Solutions: Milan is a regional food-grade and dedicated carrier serving refrigerated and frozen customers. Comparable in food customer focus and dedicated service model, though smaller and more regionally concentrated.

Broad incumbents

• Daseke: Daseke is the largest flatbed and specialized transportation platform in North America, with bulk hauling subsidiaries. Comparable as a specialty/specialized carrier consolidating fragmented food-grade and bulk capacity.
• CRST International: CRST is a large diversified carrier with dedicated, expedited, and flatbed services. Comparable as a major dedicated fleet provider that competes for the same enterprise food-customer contracts.
• Schneider National: Schneider is one of the largest publicly listed trucking and logistics platforms in North America with food and beverage exposure. Comparable as a broad incumbent that operates food-grade tank, intermodal, and dedicated services at greater scale.
• Heartland Express: Heartland is a major asset-based truckload carrier with refrigerated and dry van capacity serving food customers. Comparable in long-haul dry van/reefer operations and food/beverage customer base, though not specialized in food-grade tank.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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