MTK Logistics

What MTK Logistics does

MTK Logistics, LLC is a privately held supply chain services company headquartered at 330 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, founded in 2006 as a strategic alliance between Monnex and thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services. The company delivers three integrated service lines—Warehousing & Distribution, Transportation, and Quality Services—to enterprise manufacturing clients across the NAFTA region, with a stated focus on Tier 1 automotive, electronics, industrial equipment, and chemicals OEMs and suppliers.

The company's operating footprint includes more than 20 distribution center locations and over 300,000 square feet of dedicated and shared warehouse space, supplemented by an asset-based fleet of tractors, trailers, and straight trucks and a nationwide network of 3,000+ transportation providers. Its technology stack comprises a customized Warehouse Management System (WMS) and a web-based real-time reporting portal providing clients with 24/7 inventory visibility, kitting, sequencing, JIT delivery, container management, and sub-assembly capabilities. A Rapid Response Team delivers 24/7 quality inspection, sorting, containment, rework, and engineering services at client sites, MTK facilities, or customer locations, including NDT-certified testing and advanced product quality planning.

MTK generates revenue primarily through managed services contracts and project-based engagements with enterprise manufacturing clients, with pricing custom-tailored to service scope and currently not publicly disclosed. Its named customer base includes Ford Motor Company, DaimlerChrysler, International Truck (Navistar), Motorola, Siemens E&A, Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Lear Corporation, Tenneco, Parker Hannifin, Magna, Visteon, Nemak, Ryobi, Dana Corporation, and BASF. The company is federally certified as an SBA Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and certified through the National Minority Business Council, supporting access to government and corporate diversity procurement programs. James E. Wallace, Sr. serves as President.

Name

MTK Logistics

Legal name

MTK Logistics, LLC

Website

https://mtklogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MTK Logistics is a private Buffalo Grove, Illinois-based supply chain services provider founded in 2006, offering warehousing, transportation, and quality services to enterprise manufacturing clients across the NAFTA region through 20+ distribution centers and a 3,000-provider network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Hub / National Hub Distribution Centers (Multi-node Network Hubs) (TLALAEAN), KPI Benchmarking & Performance Management (OTIF, SLA, Carrier Scorecards) (TLAEAKAM)

Keywords

• Warehousing and distribution
• Transportation services
• Quality inspection services
• Supply chain management
• Logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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. Supply Chain Management Services: MTK generates revenue through comprehensive supply chain management services including warehousing and distribution, transportation, and quality services. Services are delivered under contract with enterprise manufacturing clients, typically on a project or retainer basis with custom pricing based on scope.
2. Transportation Services: Revenue from transportation services including dedicated asset-based fleet operations and outsourced provider network management. Combines LTL, milk runs, full truckload, and specialized equipment (Conestogas, Dry Vans, Flatbeds with Manitous).
3. Warehousing & Distribution: Over 300,000 square feet of dedicated and shared warehouse space generating revenue through storage, kitting, sequencing, JIT delivery, container management, and cross-docking services.
4. Quality Services: Quality inspection, sorting, containment, and engineering services provided at client locations, customer locations, or MTK facilities. Includes NDT certified testing and advanced product quality planning.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

MTK Logistics delivers integrated supply chain services to enterprise manufacturing clients across the NAFTA region, encompassing Warehousing & Distribution, Transportation, and Quality Services. Operations span over 20 distribution center locations and 300,000+ square feet of warehouse space, supported by a company-owned asset-based fleet (tractors, trailers, straight trucks) combined with a network of 3,000+ outsourced transportation providers for 24/7 expedited and brokerage services. Quality Services include inspection, sorting, containment, rework, and engineering support delivered through a Rapid Response Team at client locations or MTK facilities.

Product overview

MTK Logistics offers a unified supply chain services platform comprising three core service lines: Warehousing & Distribution, Transportation, and Quality Services. These services are delivered through a customized Warehouse Management System (WMS), a Real Time Reporting Online Portal, Network Optimization capabilities, and a dedicated Rapid Response Team. The company operates over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space across the United States, maintains an asset-based fleet combined with a network of 3,000 transportation providers, and provides quality inspection and engineering services for manufacturing facilities. All offerings are supported by web-based IT systems providing 24/7 visibility and integrated through the company's lean-based operational approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing & Distribution Warehouse storage, fulfillment, inventory management, kitting, sequencing, JIT delivery, container management, sub-assembly, and cross-docking services delivered across over 300,000 square feet of dedicated and shared warehouse space at more than 20 DC locations across the United States. Designed for enterprise manufacturing clients requiring flexible space options and managed inventory.
• Transportation Freight transportation services including LTL, milk runs, full truckload modes, expedited services, and brokerage. Combines a company-owned asset-based fleet (tractors, trailers, straight trucks, Conestogas, Dry Vans, Flatbeds with Manitous) with a network of 3,000+ outsourced transportation providers for 24/7 coverage. Includes construction/jobsite delivery capabilities for manufacturing and industrial clients.
• Quality Services Quality inspection, sorting, containment, rework, and engineering services for manufacturing facilities, including advanced product quality planning and NDT certified testing. Services are delivered at client locations, customer locations, or MTK facilities by a Rapid Response Team available 24/7 with real-time reporting through an online portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300,000 square feet of flexible warehouse space available for dedicated or shared use
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MonnexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance partner in the formation of MTK Logistics. Monnex contributes to the combined entity providing warehousing and distribution expertise as part of the supply chain services partnership.
• thyssenkrupp Supply Chain ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance partner in the formation of MTK Logistics. thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services brings global supply chain expertise and operational capabilities to the partnership, established in 2006.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NFI Industries: Privately held, family-owned North American 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and integrated logistics — the closest comparable in scale, asset-based model, and privately-held mid-market positioning to MTK.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight brokerage and transportation services provider leveraging a large agent-based owner-operator network — comparable to MTK's 3,000-provider brokerage network in flexible capacity model.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Large asset-based trucking and logistics operator with brokerage, dedicated, intermodal, and warehousing services — comparable asset-based-plus-brokerage hybrid serving manufacturing customers.
• Ryder System: Publicly traded supply chain, dedicated transportation, and warehousing solutions provider with a large North American DC network and enterprise customer base — directly overlapping MTK's automotive and industrial verticals at much larger scale.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, ground transportation, and finished vehicle logistics with deep automotive OEM relationships — directly comparable vertical focus and customer base to MTK.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global 3PL leader operating extensive warehousing, transportation, and value-added services for automotive and industrial OEMs — overlaps MTK's verticals at significantly larger international scale.
• DSV Panalpina: Global transport and logistics provider with North American road, warehousing, and contract logistics capabilities — overlaps MTK's warehousing and cross-border NAFTA service lines.
• XPO Logistics: Large North American and European 3PL with warehousing, last-mile, and transportation management — competes for similar enterprise manufacturing and automotive contracts.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global 3PL with significant North American contract logistics and automotive vertical presence — comparable in contract logistics and automotive OEM focus.
• Penske Logistics: Major asset-based 3PL providing dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions to OEMs and manufacturers — overlaps MTK's automotive and industrial customer base and asset-plus-brokerage model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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