What Venture Logistics does

Venture Logistics is a privately held, full-service North American logistics company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, operating through three wholly owned divisions: Venture Transport (asset-based trucking with 5,000+ company-owned tractors and trailers), Venture Connect (non-asset freight brokerage leveraging 18,000+ contracted carriers), and Venture Solutions (supply chain optimization, transportation management, warehousing, and consulting). Founded in the late 1990s as a trucking company, it has grown over 25+ years to 41 operating locations, 8 crossdock facilities, and a 406,000 sq ft Food Grade Certified rail-served warehouse connected to Indiana Rail Road, enabling coverage of 80%+ of US and Canadian population within a day's drive.\n\nThe technology stack centers on operational logistics software rather than AI/ML: a Transportation Management System (TMS) with EDI, a Warehouse Management System (WMS) built on MS SQL with ERP integration, GPS tracking on all trailers, real-time yard management, and proprietary tools including Venture Shipping Plan For Every Supplier (VFES), Venture Command and Control (VCC), and Lean Logistics Software for network optimization. Customers include Subaru of Indiana Automotive (Lean Logistics transformation that raised daily production from 850 to 1,600 cars), UFP Technologies (consolidated 3PL partnership scaled company-wide), and a confidential Tier One automotive manufacturer (13% logistics spend reduction and PFEP accuracy improvement from 25% to 90%).\n\nThe company operates a B2B enterprise sales-led go-to-market targeting automotive OEMs, parts suppliers, manufacturers, paper/building products, food/beverage, e-commerce/retail, and industrial customers. Revenue is generated through transaction-based transportation fees (asset and brokered), managed services (TMS, supply chain consulting), and professional services (warehousing, fulfillment, kitting and assembly), with quote-based, market-driven pricing customized to each customer relationship. Marketing leverages Transport Topics industry recognitions (2022 Top Freight Brokerage, Top Dedicated Contract Carrier, Top Logistics Company), case studies, employee testimonial content, and a dedicated driver recruitment portal.

Name

Venture Logistics

Legal name

Venture Logistics

Website

https://venturelogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Venture Logistics is a privately held Indianapolis-based full-service logistics provider operating asset-based trucking (5,000+ tractors/trailers), freight brokerage (18,000+ contracted carriers), supply chain consulting, and a 406,000 sq ft rail-served warehouse serving enterprise automotive, manufacturing, food/beverage, paper, and industrial customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIAEAC), Cross-Docking & Transload Facilities (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAE), Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Asset-based trucking
• Freight brokerage services
• Supply chain optimization
• Warehousing and distribution
• Logistics management

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Revenue from trucking services including over-the-road, dedicated, regional transportation via company-owned fleet of 5,000+ tractors and trailers. Also includes brokered freight through carrier network of 18,000+ contracted carriers.
2. Logistics Management Services: Transportation management, supply chain optimization, and consulting services provided to manufacturing and automotive customers.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Rail-served warehouse (406,000 sq ft), cross-dock facilities, consolidation services, fulfillment, kitting and assembly services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Venture Logistics provides full-service trucking, freight brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain optimization through three divisions: Venture Transport (asset-based trucking with 5,000+ tractors and trailers), Venture Connect (freight brokerage using 18,000+ contracted carriers), and Venture Solutions (supply chain optimization, TMS/WMS, and warehousing). Services include dedicated fleets, regional and OTR transportation, truckload/LTL/expedited/flatbed/intermodal freight, international shipments, rail-served warehousing, consolidation, and cross-docking for manufacturing, automotive, industrial, food and beverage, paper/building products, and e-commerce customers across North America.

Product overview

Venture Logistics operates as a full-service logistics company with three core divisions: Venture Transport (company-owned, asset-based trucking with 5,000+ tractors and trailers), Venture Connect (freight brokerage leveraging 18,000+ contracted carriers), and Venture Solutions (supply chain optimization and consulting). The portfolio includes dedicated fleet operations, regional and OTR transportation, truckload/LTL/expedited/flatbed/intermodal services, international freight, rail-served warehousing, consolidation and cross-docking, and transportation management systems. Technology offerings include a TMS with EDI capabilities, MS SQL-based WMS, GPS tracking, and real-time yard management. The three divisions work together to provide comprehensive logistics from trucking to supply chain optimization across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venture Transport (Asset-Based Trucking) Company-owned, asset-based trucking division with over 5,000 tractors and trailers providing over-the-road, dedicated, and regional transportation with an average tractor fleet age of 2.5 years and full safety features, targeting enterprise manufacturing and automotive customers across North America.
• Venture Connect (Freight Brokerage) Freight brokerage and non-asset-based logistics services leveraging a network of over 18,000 contracted carriers and 1,000+ pieces of equipment to provide truckload, LTL, expedited, international/intermodal, and flatbed transportation for enterprise customers.
• Venture Solutions (Supply Chain Optimization & Consulting) Supply chain optimization and consulting division providing strategic guidance, transportation management, consolidation, warehousing, and network design services to reduce transportation, inventory, and packaging costs for manufacturing and automotive customers.
• Dedicated Fleets/Operations Outsourced dedicated fleet operations providing seamless transitions, unique business and transportation models, and a full suite of KPIs and tools tailored to customer needs; intended for enterprises that operate private fleets or are transitioning from another third-party provider.
• Regional, Over-The-Road Transportation Short to medium haul transportation services operating from key locations nationwide, ranging from local shuttle deliveries to one or two-day transits, executed by regionally based operations teams and drivers.
• Truckload & Partial Truckload Dock-to-dock truckload, reefer, flatbed, and intermodal transportation services throughout the United States and Canada via over 18,000 contracted carriers with market-driven rates.
• Less Than Truckload (LTL) LTL freight services with online quoting, carrier selection, EDI capabilities, simplified invoicing, freight bill auditing, and efficient claim management and resolution for customers shipping less-than-truckload quantities.
• Expedited Freight Ground expedite service for time-sensitive freight through a large network of capacity providers with GPS tracking on all carriers for real-time shipment location and status.
• International & Intermodal Freight Management International transportation services including ocean container space setup and logistics delivery to customer doors; intermodal services with door-to-door pricing for long-distance cross-country routes, Mexico and Canada, multiple container sizes, temperature-controlled options, and dedicated or one-time shipments.
• Flatbed Transportation Single point-of-contact flatbed trucking services with competitive rates and reliable service for all transportation requirements, including oversized or specialized freight.
• Transportation Management System (TMS) State-of-the-art TMS technology supporting network studies, freight optimization, order consolidation, shipment planning, visibility and event tracking, carrier procurement and compliance management, KPI reporting, and freight audit and payment.
• Supply Chain Optimization & Consulting Supply chain analysis and strategy consulting including benchmarking, network modeling and optimization, inbound/outbound logistics, transportation mode analysis, inventory analysis, technology analysis, warehouse and facility optimization, and implementation management.
• Consolidation & Warehousing Warehousing, distribution center, fulfillment, and distributed inventory services including cross-docking management, fulfillment with ERP integration, packaging, kitting and assembly, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Indianapolis Rail-Served Warehouse State-of-the-art 406,000 square-foot Food Grade Certified warehouse with 15 indoor rail car spots, 58 truck dock doors, 32-foot clear ceiling, and 8-inch cement floors; located one mile from Interstate 465 in Indianapolis and serving corrugated paper, building products, food and beverage, industrial products, and automotive industries.
• Shared Crossdock Consolidation Network Eight crossdock facilities throughout the United States with dedicated shared transportation to minimize cost for less-than-truckload shipments, providing dedicated and guaranteed services with full transparency to space and cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Subaru daily production increased from 850 to 1,600 cars
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana Rail RoadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2020Indiana Rail Road is the exclusive rail service provider for Venture Logistics' 406,000 sq ft rail warehouse facility. Partnership enables rail-truck flexibility for customers, connecting to the nation's rail network via Chicago gateway with ability to reach 80% of US and Canadian population within a day's drive.
• Schwarz PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2020Founder Jack Schwarz participated in ribbon cutting ceremony for Venture's rail warehouse facility. Schwarz Partners is associated with the development of the logistics facility.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ArcBest: ArcBest combines asset-based LTL and truckload (ABF Freight, Panther Premium) with asset-light brokerage (ArcBest) — a structural parallel to Venture's three-division asset + brokerage model targeting similar shipper segments.
• Penske Logistics: Penske provides dedicated contract carriage, supply chain consulting, and warehousing to manufacturers including major automotive OEMs — directly competing with Venture in the same enterprise transportation management space.
• NFI Industries: NFI is a privately held, family-owned integrated supply chain provider with dedicated trucking, warehousing, and brokerage divisions — almost identical in scale, ownership structure, and customer mix to Venture Logistics.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner operates dedicated, one-way truckload, and brokerage (Werner Logistics) — directly overlapping with Venture's three-division structure and serving many of the same automotive/manufacturing customers.
• Schneider National: Schneider operates the same three-legged model as Venture: asset-based truckload, dedicated transportation, and brokerage/intermodal. Both serve automotive/manufacturing shippers with a national network and competing for similar Transport Topics rankings.
• Ryder System: Ryder's Supply Chain Solutions division provides dedicated transportation, warehousing, and transportation management to automotive and industrial customers — directly comparable to Venture Solutions and Venture Transport.
• Hub Group: Hub Group combines intermodal, dedicated trucking, brokerage, and logistics services with significant automotive customer concentration, mirroring Venture's mix of asset-based and brokerage services to manufacturing shippers.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt's Intermodal and ICS brokerage divisions compete directly with Venture Connect, while its Dedicated Contract Services division parallels Venture Transport's dedicated fleet outsourcing to enterprise manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest US truckload carrier with dedicated, brokerage, and LTL divisions — broader in scale than Venture but overlapping in dedicated automotive manufacturing freight and asset-based service offerings.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: C.H. Robinson is the largest US freight broker and a major 3PL; while not asset-based like Venture, it competes head-to-head with Venture Connect's brokerage business and operates TMS/Navisphere platforms similar to Venture Solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VentureTrucking
• Facebookfacebook.com/venturetransport1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/venture-logistics
• Instagraminstagram.com/venturelogistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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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