Gist Logistics

What Gist Logistics does

Gist Logistics (legal name: GIST LOGISTICS LLC) is a privately held, veteran-owned trucking and transportation company headquartered in Lexington, North Carolina, owned and operated by Randall Gist. The company provides freight transportation services across 48 U.S. states, operating a diversified service mix that includes full truckload (TL) transport, less-than-truckload (LTL) transport, same-day expedited shipping, dry freight shipping, and refrigerated freight shipping. The combination of dry and temperature-controlled capabilities with same-day expedited options targets B2B shippers requiring flexible, on-demand cargo movement.

The company operates a fleet equipped with modern trucking technology, including electronic logging devices (E-Logs) and GPS tracking systems that support real-time fleet monitoring and compliance with FMCSA standards. A web-based Cargo Tracker is currently under development to provide customers with direct shipment visibility. Gist Logistics holds Motor Carrier Authority and carries cargo and liability insurance as foundational compliance credentials, and maintains membership in the National Association of Specialty Trucking (NASTC).

Gist Logistics runs a sales-led B2B go-to-market model, acquiring customers through direct phone outreach ((833) 294-GIST) and a website contact form, with no evidence of social media, paid advertising, or content marketing channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated per-shipment across TL, LTL, and expedited service lines on a transaction-fee basis. The company does not disclose revenue, headcount, fleet size, or customer relationships in publicly available material, and there is no evidence of institutional funding, parent-company ownership, or strategic alliances beyond the NASTC industry affiliation.

Name

Gist Logistics

Legal name

GIST LOGISTICS LLC

Website

https://gistlogistics.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Gist Logistics is a veteran-owned trucking company in Lexington, NC providing full truckload, less-than-truckload, expedited, dry, and refrigerated freight transportation across 48 U.S. states, serving B2B shippers through direct phone and website sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking and Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Transportation Services (MTS) / Outsourced TMS Operations (TLAIAEAB)

Keywords

• Truckload transportation services
• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Expedited freight shipping
• Refrigerated freight transport
• Dry freight trucking

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Truckload (TL) Transport: Full truckload transportation services where customers pay for dedicated truck capacity to ship their cargo across 48 states
2. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Transport: Shared truckload services allowing multiple shippers to share truck space, with pricing based on cargo volume and distance
3. Expedited Shipping Services: Same-day expedited delivery services for time-sensitive cargo with premium pricing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gist Logistics is a veteran-owned trucking company that provides truckload (TL), less-than-truckload (LTL), expedited same-day shipping, dry freight, and refrigerated freight transportation services across 48 U.S. states. The company operates a fleet equipped with E-Logs and GPS tracking, dispatching professional drivers trained in Smith System Defensive Driving to move cargo safely and on time for B2B shippers.

Product overview

Gist Logistics is a veteran-owned transportation company offering a unified suite of trucking and freight services. The core product portfolio consists of expedited (same-day), TL (truckload), and LTL (less-than-truckload) transport services, complemented by dry freight and refrigerated freight shipping capabilities. The company also provides a cargo tracking system (under development) that enables customers to monitor shipments. Services are available 24/7 across 48 states, with a focus on on-time delivery and safe cargo handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expedited Shipping Services

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NASTC (National Association of Specialty Trucking)minorOthersGist Logistics maintains membership in NASTC (National Association of Specialty Trucking), shown as a membership logo on their website. This is an industry association membership rather than a strategic business partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Forward Air: Forward Air specializes in expedited, time-definite less-than-truckload and truckload services, the closest direct analog to Gist's same-day expedited offering.
• U.S. Xpress: U.S. Xpress provides asset-based truckload, expedited, and refrigerated services with national coverage, mirroring Gist's combined TL/LTL/expedited/refrigerated service stack.
• Heartland Express: Heartland is an asset-based long-haul truckload carrier with terminal-to-terminal dry van service, the closest direct structural analog to Gist's core TL offering. Comparable long-distance, asset-based operating model.
• PAM Transport: PAM runs truckload plus a dedicated expedited division with vans and refrigerated equipment, directly overlapping Gist's TL, expedited, and refrigerated freight mix.
• Saia Inc. Saia is a publicly traded LTL carrier with direct overlap to Gist's less-than-truckload offering. Comparable in delivering terminal-based LTL service to B2B shippers.
• ArcBest: ArcBest operates asset-based LTL plus an asset-based truckload segment, providing a direct comparable for Gist's combined LTL and TL product set.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Old Dominion is the dominant less-than-truckload carrier in the US and is the direct peer benchmark for Gist's LTL service line. Demonstrates scale economics in the segment Gist serves at smaller volume.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner operates one of the largest truckload and dedicated fleets in North America and is a direct functional peer to Gist's long-haul truckload and refrigerated services. It demonstrates how a similar service mix scales into an enterprise carrier with safety-focused branding.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Schneider is a broad, full-service incumbent offering truckload, intermodal, and logistics across North America. It overlaps Gist's TL and refrigerated capabilities within a much larger, more diversified portfolio.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is one of the largest US truckload carriers with a sizable LTL operation following the AAA Cooper and USX deals. It competes with Gist on TL and refrigerated lanes and contextualizes the scale Gist would need to reach to bid on enterprise freight.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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