Charter Transportation

What Charter Transportation does

Charter Transportation Inc. is a privately held third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Ontario, California, with additional offices in Upland, California and a West Coast warehouse/distribution hub in Southern California positioned near major U.S. ports. The company operates an asset-light freight brokerage model offering Less-than-Truckload (LTL), Full Truckload, Flatbed, Intermodal, Drayage and Ports, International, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, and Domestic Expedited shipping services across North America (USA, Canada, Mexico). Its service portfolio is backed by a proprietary web-based Transportation Management System (TMS) at shipping.charterlogistics.org that provides rate quoting, shipment booking, real-time tracking by BOL/PRO/reference numbers, EDI integration, claims filing, and a registered-user client portal — and the company maintains C-TPAT compliant facilities.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting enterprise and mid-market shippers in four primary verticals: Energy, Minerals (heavy haul/flatbed), Food Services & Packaging (cold chain and time-sensitive), and Consumer Electronics (secure transport, warehousing, and eCommerce fulfillment). Pricing is quote-based on origin/destination zip, weight, dimensions, freight class, and service level, with a fuel surcharge applied to all shipments and accessorial fees for specialized services (lift-gate, residential, limited access, oversize, re-weigh/re-class/re-consign). Revenue mechanics are transactional (per-shipment freight brokerage) supplemented by managed services for supply chain management and warehousing/fulfillment.

Charter Transportation reports 11–50 employees, was founded in 2006, and claims over 50 years of industry experience. There is no disclosed external funding, parent company, M&A activity, or public financial reporting; the company markets primarily through its website, a Facebook page, and direct sales/account management with 24/7 customer support.

Name

Charter Transportation

Legal name

Charter Transportation Inc.

Website

https://charterlogistics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charter Transportation Inc. is a privately held California-based third-party logistics provider offering LTL, truckload, flatbed, intermodal, warehousing, and expedited freight services across North America to enterprise and mid-market shippers in Energy, Minerals, Food Services & Packaging, and Consumer Electronics verticals via a proprietary web-based TMS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics & Freight Transportation

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Dedicated Transportation & Private Fleet Operations (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Equipment Transport (Flatbed, Step-Deck, Lowboy, Car Carrier) (TLAIAMAH), Cross-Dock & Transload Operations (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAD), Cross-Dock & Transload Operations (Short-Dwell) (TLAIACAI)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Third-party logistics
• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Supply chain management
• Warehousing fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Upland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Core revenue from LTL (Less-than-Truckload) and Full Truckload freight transportation services across North America. Charges based on weight, dimensions, freight class, and transit time requirements. Quotes are quote-based with fuel surcharges applied.
2. Supply Chain Management: Third-party logistics management services including transportation coordination, inventory management, and warehousing solutions.
3. Warehousing & Fulfillment: Storage services including short-term and long-term warehousing, pick, pack & ship, retail store replenishment, and value-added services like kitting and sub-assemblies.
4. Specialized Services: Additional revenue from flatbed, intermodal, drayage, hazardous material handling, and expedited shipping services. Also includes accessorial charges such as lift-gate, residential delivery, and limited access fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Charter Transportation is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that arranges and manages freight movement across multiple modes—LTL, full truckload, flatbed, intermodal, international, and expedited—across North America. The company complements its freight brokerage with warehousing, drayage, port handling, and supply chain management services. A proprietary web-based Transportation Management System (TMS) underpins quoting, booking, tracking, EDI, and account management for shippers.

Product overview

Charter Transportation operates as a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a unified platform combining their proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS) with comprehensive freight services. The core product is their web-based TMS portal (shipping.charterlogistics.org) which provides Quick Quote functionality, real-time Shipment Tracking, and Client Login capabilities. This platform is integrated with EDI for carrier communication. The service portfolio spans LTL (Less Than Truckload), Full Truckload, Flatbed, Intermodal, International, and Expedited Shipping services, complemented by Warehousing, Drayage and Ports, and Supply Chain Management offerings. Additional tools include US Zip Code Search and Freight Class Calculator. The company also offers coast-to-coast coverage with C-TPAT compliant facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TMS (Transportation Management System) Proprietary web-based transportation management system enabling quote generation, shipment booking, real-time tracking, and EDI integration for managing LTL and truckload shipments. Includes authenticated client login, order management, rate quotes, claims filing, forms access, and account settings for B2B shippers.
• LTL (Less Than Truckload) Shipping Less-than-truckload freight shipping services offering cost-effective solutions for smaller loads with access to nationwide carrier networks and discounted rates through consolidated buying power.
• Truckload Shipping Full truckload transportation services with van and flatbed equipment options covering all points in North America for high-volume freight needs.
• Flatbed Service Door-to-door flatbed freight service including permitting, tarps, routing, clearances, and inspections for oversized or specialized cargo such as heavy-haul minerals shipments.
• Intermodal Transportation Combined rail and truck transportation services working directly with major North American railroads for cost-effective door-to-door freight delivery.
• International Shipping International freight services covering full load, partial shipments, and oversized loads to and from any part of the world, with service throughout USA, Canada, and Mexico.
• Expedited Shipping Domestic expedited shipping services with Next Day and 2nd Day service levels for time-sensitive shipments requiring guaranteed delivery windows.
• Warehousing Services Warehouse facilities with heavy-duty overhead cranes, inventory management, pick-pack-ship capabilities, and value-added services including kitting and sub-assemblies. Includes short-term and long-term storage, retail store replenishment.
• Drayage and Port Services Port pickup and drayage operations with off-peak services, transloading, cross-docking, short-term and long-term storage, and integration with global tracking systems for import deconsolidation and distribution.
• Supply Chain Management End-to-end supply chain optimization services providing capacity, cost reduction, and service level improvements through advanced business solutions and dedicated account management.
• Claims Filing Online claims processing system for filing and tracking shipment damage, loss, and concealed damage claims with specified timeframes through the client portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced freight costs through consolidated shipping and superior carrier buying power
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Energy Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnerships with leaders in the Energy sector for freight management services. The company utilizes advanced resources and world-class communication to provide high-level service for these client partners.
• Minerals Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnerships with minerals industry leaders requiring specialized flatbed and heavy haul transportation services including permits, tarps, routing, clearances, and inspections.
• Food Services & Packaging Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnerships providing logistics solutions for food services and packaging companies with requirements for reliable supply chain management and expedited shipping options.
• Consumer Electronics Industry PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnerships with consumer electronics companies for international and domestic transportation, warehousing, and retail distribution services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hub Group: Intermodal and logistics provider offering truck brokerage, dedicated and final-mile services across North America. Comparable to Charter Transportation's intermodal and supply chain management offerings, particularly the cross-border Mexico/U.S. capability.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest U.S. third-party logistics provider offering truckload, LTL, intermodal and supply chain services. Directly comparable to Charter Transportation as a non-asset-heavy 3PL arranging freight across multiple modes for enterprise shippers, but operates at vastly greater national and global scale.
• Schneider National: Diversified truckload, intermodal and logistics services company with owned capacity and brokerage. Comparable to Charter Transportation on intermodal and brokerage offerings, particularly for shippers needing combined asset and non-asset solutions.
• ArcBest: Asset-based integrated logistics provider combining ABF Freight (LTL) with asset-light brokerage and supply chain solutions. Comparable to Charter Transportation across the LTL/asset-light brokerage spectrum, with additional owned asset capacity.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Major North American carrier and logistics provider with integrated truckload, intermodal, LTL and dedicated contract services. Comparable to Charter Transportation on intermodal and brokerage offerings, though operating at materially larger scale and with owned assets.

Direct peers

• RXO, Inc. Pure-play freight brokerage spun off from XPO Logistics, arranging truckload, LTL and last-mile services in North America. Closest direct peer to Charter Transportation's LTL/truckload brokerage core, competing head-to-head for mid-market shipper volume.
• Landstar System: Non-asset freight transportation services company using a network of independent agents and owner-operators to arrange truckload, LTL and expedited services. Directly comparable to Charter Transportation's freight arrangement model with broad service scope across modes.
• Worldwide Express: Non-asset 3PL offering LTL, truckload, parcel and managed transportation services focused on mid-market shippers. Comparable to Charter Transportation in customer segment (mid-market shippers) and service mix (LTL, truckload, managed services), with similar reliance on carrier networks and TMS technology.
• Echo Global Logistics: Technology-enabled non-asset 3PL providing truckload, LTL, intermodal and managed transportation services. Comparable to Charter Transportation's TMS-driven, multi-mode brokerage model, with overlap in mid-market shipper acquisition and technology-led service.

Emerging players

• GlobalTranz (Uber Freight): Digital freight brokerage combining technology-driven carrier matching with managed transportation services. Comparable to Charter Transportation on LTL/truckload brokerage with technology emphasis, though operating as a digital-native platform at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/charterlogistics

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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