Inontime

What Inontime does

Inontime is a 100% asset-based second-party logistics (2PL) provider founded in 1998 by Jack Lanning in Zeeland, Michigan, and operating as a 100% employee-owned ESOP since 2019. The company runs an integrated transportation and warehousing platform spanning three regional hubs (Zeeland MI, Elyria OH, and Greer SC) and nearly one million square feet of warehouse space, supported by a company-owned fleet of more than 150 semi tractors, 600 dry van and reefer trailers, 40 straight trucks, and a dozen cargo vans. Coverage extends across the Midwest, South-Central US, and Ontario, Canada, with port-adjacent drayage capabilities at Inland Port Greer and Port of Charleston.

The operating stack is built on integrated Transportation Management (McLeod Loadmaster) and Warehouse Management (Datex) systems, Samsara telematics, and the Front customer communications platform, with additional integrations to Microsoft, HubSpot, and Trucker Path. Warehousing offerings extend beyond storage into value-added modules including kitting and light assembly, pick and pack, sequencing, reverse logistics, labeling and relabeling, custom fulfillment workflows, transloading and cross-docking, and a Foreign Trade Zone #189 subzone for duty deferral. The company holds CTPAT, SmartWay, and FDA food-grade certifications that anchor its compliance positioning for manufacturing, medical, food and beverage, furniture, and e-commerce customers.

Inontime generates revenue on a transaction-fee basis for transportation services and a managed-services / unit-pricing basis for warehousing and fulfillment, with quote-based pricing tailored to shipment characteristics, space requirements, and service scope. The go-to-market motion is sales-led through regional field teams, supported by inside sales via website quote requests, and targets primarily enterprise customers (including Magna, Haworth, and Expeditors, with relationships exceeding 18 years in at least one case). The company markets through content (educational blog), organic social (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), Google Business, and direct quote conversion on its website.

Name

Inontime

Legal name

Inontime, LLC

Website

https://inontime.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Inontime is a 100% asset-based, employee-owned (ESOP) 2PL provider offering integrated trucking (FTL, LTL, expedited, drayage) and nearly 1M sq ft of warehousing across the Midwest, South-Central US, and Canada, serving manufacturing, medical, food and beverage, furniture, and e-commerce customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation and Warehousing Logistics

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Value-Added Warehousing Services (Kitting, Labeling, Repack, Light Assembly) (TLALAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambient General Merchandise Warehousing (Dry Storage) (TLAIACAA), Shipping Management, Labeling & Carrier Integration (Multi-Carrier) (TLAEACAE)

Keywords

• Asset-based trucking
• Freight transportation services
• Warehousing and fulfillment
• Logistics and distribution
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Zeeland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Asset-based trucking services including same-day delivery, expedited shipping, semi-trucks (53' Dry Van & Air Ride Reefer), straight trucks, cargo vans, and chassis & drayage services. Revenue generated through freight transportation fees for Full Truckload (FTL), Less than Truckload (LTL), and specialized transportation.
2. Warehousing & Fulfillment Services: Storage, fulfillment, and logistics support from over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space. Services include inventory management, order fulfillment & shipping, pick/pack/ship, kitting and light assembly, labeling & relabeling, sequencing, reverse logistics, custom fulfillment workflows, and transloading & cross-docking.
3. Drayage Services: Container drayage and transportation services linking Inland Port Greer and Port of Charleston to customer facilities. Includes container transport, transloading, and cross-docking.
4. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Services: FTZ subzone services under Kent-Ottawa-Muskegon Foreign Trade Zone (#189) providing duty deferral and cost savings for businesses managing imported goods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Inontime is a 100% asset-based 2PL (Second-Party Logistics) provider offering integrated transportation and warehousing services. The company owns and operates a fleet of 150+ semi tractors, 600+ dry van and reefer trailers, straight trucks, and cargo vans for FTL, LTL, expedited, same-day, and drayage shipping. Warehousing spans 750,000+ square feet across Michigan, Ohio, and South Carolina with inventory management, fulfillment, pick/pack/ship, kitting, sequencing, reverse logistics, transloading, cross-docking, and a Foreign Trade Zone subzone.

Product overview

Inontime is a 100% asset-based 2PL (Second-Party Logistics) provider offering an integrated transportation and warehousing platform. The core offerings are Transportation Services (asset-based trucking with semi-trucks, straight trucks, and cargo vans across Michigan, Midwest, and South-Central U.S.) and Warehousing Solutions (750,000+ sq. ft. of warehouse space with inventory management, fulfillment, and cross-docking). These are supported by specialized sub-products including Drayage Services at Greer, SC (container transport from Inland Port Greer and Port of Charleston), a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) subzone for duty deferral, and value-added warehousing modules: Kitting and Light Assembly, Pick & Pack, Sequencing, Reverse Logistics, Labeling & Relabeling, and Custom Fulfillment Workflows. Internal platforms include a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) for real-time visibility and dispatch management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Services Asset-based trucking services including semi-trucks (53' Dry Van and Air Ride Reefer), straight trucks, cargo vans, expedited and same-day delivery, FTL and LTL shipping, and chassis and drayage services across Michigan, the Midwest, and South-Central U.S. for businesses needing reliable freight transportation.
• Warehousing Solutions Secure warehousing with over 750,000 square feet of space across Michigan, Ohio, and South Carolina, offering storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, pick-pack-ship, kitting, cross-docking, sequencing, and custom workflows for businesses requiring scalable 3PL warehouse support.
• Drayage Services (Greer, SC) Container drayage and transportation from Inland Port Greer and Port of Charleston to customer facilities, including transloading, cross-docking, and 53' dry van trailer and chassis fleet operations for importers, exporters, and regional distributors.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Services FTZ subzone under Kent-Ottawa-Muskegon Foreign Trade Zone #189 providing duty deferral, duty elimination on exports, and flexible import solutions for businesses managing international freight and imported goods.
• Kitting and Light Assembly Groups and assembles items into ready-to-ship kits for retail, e-commerce, or production, including hand-assembly, automatic bagging, and process automation for businesses needing pre-built kits.
• Pick & Pack Order fulfillment service picking inventory by order, box, or piece, then packing, labeling, shrink-wrapping, and prepping for shipment including promotional bundling for e-commerce and B2B customers.
• Sequencing Organizes and schedules part deliveries in exact order required for production lines, supporting just-in-time delivery and assembly line efficiency for manufacturing customers.
• Reverse Logistics Returns management service receiving, inspecting, and reprocessing returned items for e-commerce returns, B2B rework, and quality-controlled restocking.
• Labeling & Relabeling Barcode labels, retail packaging, and relabeling projects for retail compliance, private labeling, and e-commerce fulfillment.
• Custom Fulfillment Workflows Customized fulfillment processes built around specific product and customer needs, from inspection and prep to delivery and reporting, tailored to client requirements.
• Transloading & Cross-Docking Transfer of freight between transportation modes with minimal storage, enabling cargo consolidation and immediate onward transportation to reduce handling times and costs.
• Smart Automated Fulfillment Processes Custom warehouse storage system using rolling racks, RF scanners, and barcode integration for FIFO inventory management and automated shipping label printing, with documented outcomes including 20% storage density increases.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% increased storage density over pallet system with custom rolling racks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• DatexcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partnership for warehouse management and logistics optimization. Datex provides WMS solutions integrated with Inontime operations for seamless connectivity between customer systems and Inontime's warehouse operations.
• McLeod SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationMcLeod Loadmaster TMS integration for transportation management, route optimization, and dispatch operations. Powers custom cross-docking, scheduling, and automation system.
• SamsaracoreTechnology or IntegrationFleet management and vehicle/driver management system integration. Part of custom automation system powering warehouse team shipment tracking and visibility.
• FrontcoreTechnology or IntegrationCustomer communication platform integrated with TMS for real-time order confirmations and status updates. Powers AI-powered customer service tools for instant responses to complex queries.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure and technology partnership supporting Inontime's technology platform and integration capabilities.
• HubSpotsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMarketing and CRM platform partnership for customer relationship management and marketing automation.
• Trucker PathsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDriver route planning and navigation technology integration for efficient route optimization.
• Kent-Ottawa-Muskegon Foreign Trade Zone #189coreOthersInontime operates a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) subzone under this FTZ designation. Provides duty deferral, duty elimination on exports, and flexible import solutions for businesses managing imported goods. Supports tariff mitigation strategies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schneider National: Schneider is an asset-based truckload, intermodal, and logistics provider with dedicated trucking, warehousing, and integrated technology — directly comparable to Inontime's combined transportation + warehousing platform, though operating at national scale.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner is a publicly-traded asset-based truckload and logistics provider with a large tractor and trailer fleet and dedicated/warehousing services — directly comparable in operating model (asset-based TL + value-added logistics) though substantially larger and national in scope.
• R+L Carriers: R+L Carriers is a privately-held, family-owned asset-based LTL and truckload carrier with warehousing — directly comparable to Inontime's asset-based, privately-held regional carrier model with combined transportation and warehousing.
• Daseke: Daseke is a specialized asset-based flatbed/heavy-haul carrier with logistics services — comparable to Inontime's specialized transportation capabilities (expedited, dedicated, specialized freight) within a similar asset-based operating philosophy.
• Averitt Express: Averitt is an asset-based LTL and truckload carrier with integrated warehousing and supply chain solutions serving the Southeast and Midwest — closely matches Inontime's regional asset-based 2PL/3PL platform and customer mix.
• Hub Group: Hub Group is an asset-based intermodal, truck brokerage, and logistics provider with dedicated trucking and warehousing — directly comparable to Inontime's intermodal drayage (Inland Port Greer/Charleston) and warehousing operations.
• NFI Industries: NFI is a privately-held, family-owned asset-based 3PL offering dedicated trucking, warehousing, and drayage — closely matches Inontime's integrated 2PL/3PL model and family/employee-oriented culture, with comparable Midwest/Northeast operating footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier with asset-based TL, LTL (through AAA Cooper and U.S. Xpress), and growing logistics/warehousing — overlaps with Inontime's asset-based transportation and warehousing offerings but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• ArcBest: ArcBest operates asset-based LTL (ABF Freight) plus asset-light logistics and warehousing — comparable to Inontime's combined asset-based transportation and warehousing value proposition, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt operates asset-based truckload, intermodal, dedicated, and final-mile services with substantial warehousing — overlapping with Inontime's transportation + warehousing platform and drayage/intermodal exposure, but national in scope and much larger.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inontime
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inontime-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/inontime_

Compliance3 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

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