SDS Logistics

What SDS Logistics does

SDS Logistics is a privately held US logistics services company, founded in 2002 in Youngstown, Ohio, and operating as a subsidiary of KODIS Holdings — a family of niche logistics providers that also includes Kodis Transportation, Solvr Logistics, Standard Freight Logistics, and Empire Freight Logistics. The company specializes in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and reverse logistics, providing end-to-end project management for the collection, secure transport, and documentation of decommissioned IT equipment. Its core service is ITAD Logistics, delivered alongside Trucking Services (managed truckload, LTL, blind and double-blind shipments, scale tickets) and a premium White Glove Treatment tier with GPS tracking, tamper-proof packaging, and serial-level documentation.

The company serves enterprises and ITAD recyclers across 18+ verticals — including financial institutions, healthcare, government, education, retail, manufacturing, telecom, energy, transportation, media, non-profits, construction, hospitality, automotive, pharmaceutical, aerospace, agriculture, and law firms — executing projects ranging from single-item pickups to multi-person, multi-state decommissioning engagements spanning 50+ locations. Its operational model is built on a network of 20,000+ vetted and continuously monitored logistics partners across the US and Canada, with the technology stack centered on GPS tracking, serial number inventory management, photographic documentation, and secure packaging rather than AI/ML systems.

SDS Logistics generates revenue primarily through project-based service fees for ITAD logistics, supplemented by managed trucking services and professional project management fees. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to scope, volume, locations, and service level. Distribution is direct to enterprise and mid-market buyers via a relationship-led sales motion, supported by the company's website, LinkedIn presence, and the KODIS Holdings affiliate network. The company employs 11–50 people, with the most recent disclosed strategic action being the February 2025 acquisition of DSS Logistics.

Name

SDS Logistics

Legal name

SDS Logistics

Website

https://sdslogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SDS Logistics is a US-based, privately held IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and reverse logistics services provider founded in 2002 in Youngstown, Ohio. It delivers project-managed secure transport, serial-level tracking, and multi-site decommissioning to enterprises and recyclers across 18+ verticals via a 20,000+ carrier agent network in the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Asset Disposition Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) & Secure Data Erasure (BPAEAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Telecommunications & Network Equipment (TLAIALAN), IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF)

Keywords

• IT asset disposition logistics
• Reverse logistics services
• Electronics recycling logistics
• Managed trucking services
• Secure IT equipment transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ITAD Logistics Services: Comprehensive IT Asset Disposition logistics including pick-up, packing, secure transportation, and delivery of electronic equipment. Revenue is generated through project-based service fees for managing large and small scale clean outs and decommissioning projects.
2. Trucking Services: Managed truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services covering coast-to-coast delivery. Includes blind shipments, double-blind shipments, and scale ticket services.
3. Project Management Services: Dedicated ITAD project management services handling multi-person crews, multiple work-days, and multiple location logistics operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SDS Logistics provides IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) logistics and managed trucking services for organizations across the US and Canada. Its core ITAD logistics offering covers pre-site surveys, onsite pick-up, secure packaging, GPS-tracked transportation, serial number tracking, and photographic documentation for decommissioning and clean-out projects. The company complements this with managed truckload and LTL shipping services, including blind and double-blind shipments, fulfilled through a nationwide network of 20,000+ vetted logistics partners.

Product overview

SDS Logistics operates as a unified logistics platform offering ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) logistics as its primary service, complemented by nationwide trucking services and a premium White Glove Treatment tier. The core ITAD Logistics service encompasses project management, serial number tracking, pre-site surveys, onsite pickup, secure packaging, secure pickup, GPS tracking, and documentation modules. The trucking services include managed truckload, LTL shipping, blind shipments, double-blind shipments, and scale ticket services. White Glove Treatment serves as an elevated service tier providing personalized solutions, enhanced security protocols, and real-time tracking throughout the logistics journey. The company leverages an extensive network of over 20,000 vetted logistics partners to deliver coast-to-coast coverage across the US and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ITAD Logistics

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KODIS HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDS Logistics is a subsidiary of KODIS Holdings, a family of niche logistics providers that are experts in their respective niche industries. KODIS Holdings provides strategic oversight and connects SDS with other logistics affiliates for comprehensive logistics solutions.
• Kodis TransportationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner logo on SDS Logistics website footer. Kodis Transportation operates as a related logistics company under the KODIS Holdings family of niche logistics providers.
• Solvr LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner logo on SDS Logistics website footer. Solvr Logistics operates as a related logistics company under the KODIS Holdings family of niche logistics providers.
• Standard Freight LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner logo on SDS Logistics website footer. Standard Freight Logistics operates as a related logistics company under the KODIS Holdings family of niche logistics providers.
• Empire Freight LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner logo on SDS Logistics website footer. Empire Freight Logistics operates as a related logistics company under the KODIS Holdings family of niche logistics providers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Liquidity Services: Marketplace operator for surplus and end-of-life assets including IT equipment, with logistics and disposition services. Comparable in addressing the ITAD value chain, particularly the disposition end.

Direct peers

• Cascade Asset Management: An IT Asset Disposition company offering logistics, data destruction, and electronics recycling services, directly comparable to SDS as a specialized ITAD service provider handling reverse logistics for enterprise IT equipment.
• Reverse Logistics Group: Global reverse logistics and post-sale services provider managing returns, repairs, and end-of-life processing. Comparable to SDS in coordinating complex, multi-location reverse logistics workflows.
• HOBI International: ITAD provider focused on enterprise IT asset disposition, data destruction, and reverse logistics. Overlaps directly with SDS in serving enterprises needing secure, multi-location IT asset pickup and disposition.
• Radiant Logistics: Asset-light 3PL and freight brokerage built on a network of operating partners. Closely comparable to SDS's asset-light, agent-network-driven model for domestic freight and logistics services.

Broad incumbents

• Iron Mountain Asset Lifecycle Management: Diversified information management giant with a substantial IT Asset Disposition business including logistics, data sanitization, and resale. Comparable as an ITAD incumbent with nationwide logistics infrastructure.
• Echo Global Logistics: Technology-enabled 3PL and freight broker offering truckload, LTL, and managed transportation. Comparable as a US-wide logistics services provider with similar agent/carrier network structure.
• ERI (Electronic Recyclers International): One of the largest US e-waste recyclers and ITAD providers, with nationwide logistics capabilities for IT asset collection. Comparable as a scaled ITAD player though broader in recycling operations.
• Sims Lifecycle Services: Global ITAD and electronics lifecycle services provider offering secure logistics, data destruction, and resale. Overlaps with SDS on the logistics and disposition services for enterprise IT equipment.
• Inmar Reverse Logistics: Large-scale reverse logistics provider serving retail, manufacturing, and technology clients. Comparable to SDS on the reverse logistics core capability, though with a broader vertical and technology stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sds-logistics-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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