Carlucci Transport

What Carlucci Transport does

Carlucci Transport, LLC is a family-owned California transportation and logistics company headquartered in Firebaugh with a secondary terminal in Patterson and approximately 300 employees across four locations. The company operates a fleet of roughly 200 modern Peterbilt power units paired with more than 1,000 specialized trailers (double bottom dumps, tankers, low beds, dry vans, and agricultural equipment), supplemented by ~49,000 sq ft of warehousing at its Firebaugh terminal (19,550 sq ft dry storage and 29,500 sq ft cold storage with five loading docks). Its primary business is farm-to-processor agricultural hauling, where it identifies as one of the largest haulers of raw bulk processing tomatoes in California, alongside cotton, onions, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, and vegetable transplants; a secondary freight segment offers dry van and flatbed services for general shippers. Revenue is generated through transaction-fee pricing on quote-based, negotiated shipments, typically under multi-year contracts with agricultural processors, with no public pricing disclosed.

The company's underlying technology stack centers on operational telematics rather than a software product. All power units are equipped with full GPS tracking and messaging systems that feed 24/7 dispatch with real-time load location, designated-route compliance, and deviation alerts; in-cab AI dash cameras (deployed in 2019) analyze road and driver behavior in real time. Fleet management includes two full-service in-house maintenance shops and CARB-compliant equipment with Clean Idle certification and standardized fuel-efficient tires. The technology layer is used internally for safety, fuel efficiency, and customer visibility rather than commercialized as a standalone product.

The go-to-market motion is direct B2B sales: sales-led, relationship-driven, with services quoted per shipment and a multi-year contract cadence typical of California agricultural shippers. The company has no app, no API surface, no disclosed digital marketing beyond a corporate website, and no named partnerships or alliances; customer acquisition appears to rely on reputation, on-time performance, and compliance positioning within California. Ownership and management remain with the founding Carlucci family (Nick Carlucci as Owner/President, with Martin Martin and Ruben Magallanes as General Managers), and the company has operated continuously since 1981 (LLC formed in 2001), making it a stable, mature regional carrier rather than a venture-backed growth company.

Name

Carlucci Transport

Legal name

Carlucci Transport, LLC

Website

https://carluccitransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Carlucci Transport is a family-owned California trucking and logistics company operating ~200 power units and 1,000+ trailers across four locations, primarily serving agricultural processors (notably bulk tomato haulers) with complementary general freight and warehousing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking and Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Agricultural Bulk Commodities Transport (Grain/Oilseeds/Feed) (TLADAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Commodities Transload (Grain, Feed, Fertilizer, Aggregates) (TLALAFAG), Retail & Consumer Goods Cross-Docks (TLALAFAA), LTL Bulk/Commodities (Terminal-to-Terminal) Carriers (TLADAEAN)

Keywords

• Agricultural transportation
• Bulk commodity hauling
• Freight trucking services
• Dry van flatbed hauling
• Warehouse logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Firebaugh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Transportation and logistics services for agricultural commodities and freight. Revenue is generated through transportation fees based on distance, load volume, and commodity type. Services include flatbed, dry van, tanker, and specialized agricultural hauling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Carlucci Transport provides farm-to-processor transportation of bulk agricultural commodities such as tomatoes, cotton, onions, fresh produce, and nuts using specialized trailers, alongside general freight transportation via dry vans and flatbeds. The company also operates warehousing services at its Firebaugh terminal, offering both dry storage (19,550 sq ft) and cold storage (29,500 sq ft) with on-site forklift and loading dock support. Services are delivered through a fleet of approximately 200 power units and over 1,000 trailers operating throughout California.

Product overview

Carlucci Transport is a transportation and logistics service provider rather than a software product company. Their core offerings consist of two primary service lines: Agriculture Transportation (farm-to-processor bulk commodity hauling including tomatoes, cotton, onions, produce, and nuts using specialized trailers) and Freight Transportation (dry vans and flatbeds for general freight). They also operate warehousing services at their Firebaugh terminal with both dry storage (19,550 sq ft plus covered outdoor space) and cold storage (29,500 sq ft with loading docks) facilities. Supporting these services, they offer GPS load tracking for real-time shipment visibility and a safety program utilizing AI dash cams for driver monitoring. The company operates a fleet of approximately 200 Peterbilt power units paired with over 1,000 trailers across multiple California locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agriculture Transportation Farm-to-processor transportation of bulk agricultural commodities including tomatoes, cotton, onions, fresh fruits and vegetables, bulk nuts, and vegetable transplants using specialized equipment such as double hoppers, semi-flats, and vegetable racks.
• Freight Transportation General freight transportation using dry vans (48' and 53'), semi-flatbeds, and curtain vans for customers requiring flexible shipping options.
• Dry Storage Warehousing 19,550 square feet dry storage facility with 19-foot ceiling height, wood-lined walls, and an additional 5,560 square feet covered outdoor pole structure for weather-protected loading and unloading. Available for short or long term leasing with on-site forklift and transportation services.
• Cold Storage Warehousing 29,500 square feet cold storage facility with 18-foot ceiling height, 5 loading docks, and 3 separate rooms for product separation, with pallet stacking up to 4 high.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 years of industry experience with continuous operation since 1981
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Werner Enterprises: Public asset-based long-haul truckload carrier operating a fleet of ~8,000+ trucks across the US with dedicated, one-way, and logistics services. Comparable to Carlucci in core asset-heavy TL model, though significantly larger and geographically diversified.
• Marten Transport: Public asset-based truckload carrier operating refrigerated, dry van, and intermodal services with a focus on temperature-controlled freight. Closely comparable to Carlucci's mix of agricultural/dry van trucking and cold storage adjacency.
• Schneider National: Public asset-based trucking, intermodal, and logistics company with a large truckload fleet and dedicated services. Comparable in TL trucking core, with deeper intermodal exposure and significantly broader geographic reach.
• California Cartage Company: Long-established California-headquartered transportation and logistics company offering trucking, drayage, and warehousing services. Highly comparable regional footprint and service mix to Carlucci, with a similar focus on California ag and freight.
• Heartland Express: Public asset-based truckload carrier focused on long-haul dry van freight with a modern fleet strategy. Comparable in asset-heavy TL model and fleet-replacement philosophy, though concentrated in dry van rather than agricultural bulk.
• ArcBest: Public asset-based LTL and logistics carrier with a TL segment and asset-light brokerage. Comparable in trucking fundamentals with a similar mix of asset-heavy operations and complementary logistics services.

Emerging players

• Lineage Logistics: Largest global temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company, operating refrigerated distribution centers and transportation. Comparable to Carlucci on cold storage adjacency and ag/food supply chain focus, though at vastly greater scale and with broader cold-chain integration.

Regional players

• Pasha Group: Privately held California-based transportation and logistics company providing trucking, maritime, and supply chain services. Comparable in California-headquartered, family-controlled regional carrier profile with diversified but California-anchored operations.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large public multi-modal logistics company with dedicated, intermodal, ICS, and final mile services. Comparable in asset-based trucking foundation but operates at a vastly larger scale and across multiple modes.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier with a diversified portfolio including TL, LTL (AAA Cooper, U.S. Xpress), refrigerated, and logistics. Comparable in TL trucking core but operates at materially larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carlucci-transport

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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