Scotlynn Group

What Scotlynn Group does

Scotlynn Group is a privately held, founder-owned North American logistics and transportation company founded in 1993 in Ontario, Canada, with U.S. operations established in Fort Myers, Florida in 2010. The company specializes in temperature-controlled freight transportation for time-sensitive perishables, produce, floral, and frozen goods, operating across six offices in Canada and the United States with a workforce of more than 400 team members. Scotlynn serves manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors throughout North America with quote-based freight services covering full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), flatbed, dry van, refrigerated transport, and regional delivery. Through its Sweet-Pac Produce sub-brand, the company also operates agricultural production in Ontario and Florida, growing sweet corn, melons, asparagus, and pumpkins.

The company's core technology stack includes real-time GPS shipment tracking, continuous temperature sensors, route optimization engines, and AI-powered fraud detection systems integrated into its transportation management infrastructure. Managed Transportation Services (MTS) provide outsourced transportation management with order consolidation, actionable reporting, and network visibility for enterprise clients. Scotlynn's technology is described as delivering 99% on-time delivery performance and enabling supply chain resilience across 24/7 operations.

Scotlynn generates revenue through transaction fees for freight movement and managed services revenue for outsourced transportation management. Distribution relies on a sales-led direct model with dedicated logistics account managers functioning as single points of contact for enterprise and mid-market customers, supplemented by inbound leads through a Request a Quote form on its website. The company operates both as an asset-based carrier using a state-of-the-art Peterbilt fleet with on-site maintenance and as a broker leveraging carrier partner networks. Scotlynn ranks #37 in Transport Topics' 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies and #17 in Top Brokerage Firms, serving thousands of customers across multiple commodity verticals.

Name

Scotlynn Group

Legal name

Scotlynn Group

Website

https://scotlynn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Scotlynn Group is a privately held North American logistics and transportation provider specializing in temperature-controlled freight for perishables, produce, floral, and frozen goods, operating across six offices in Canada and the United States with a managed transportation services offering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics and Transportation Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain 3PL (Temperature-Controlled Logistics) (TLAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation Management Services (TMS-as-a-Service / Managed Transportation) (TLAIANAB), Dedicated Transportation & Private Fleet Operations (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAA)

Keywords

• Refrigerated freight transportation
• Managed transportation services
• Third-party logistics services
• Full truckload shipping
• Temperature-controlled trucking

Headquarters

HQ city

Vittoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Comprehensive 3PL logistics services providing industry-leading service with logistics managers as single points of contact for customized solutions, optimizing supply chain for clients.
2. Managed Transportation Services (MTS): Integrated transportation management solutions that reduce costs, improve delivery performance, and streamline logistics operations. Scotlynn manages freight movements with expertise using advanced technology and real-time data.
3. Refrigerated Transport Services: Industry-leading temperature-controlled transportation using state-of-the-art equipment. Scotlynn specializes in time-sensitive refrigerated produce and perishables with precision and care.
4. FTL & LTL Transportation: Full truckload and less-than-truckload services providing versatility for shipping products efficiently and cost-effectively. Multiple businesses may share LTL shipping in single trucks.
5. Flatbed Transportation: Transportation of unique cargo that cannot be loaded inside a trailer, including steel coils, manufacturing equipment, piping, and lumber.
6. Dry Van Services: Enclosed trailer shipping for products not sensitive to temperature fluctuations, offering protection from elements and reduced theft risk.
7. Regional Delivery: Last-mile logistics and local transportation within cities and surrounding areas, handling scheduled pickups and time-sensitive deliveries.
8. Sweet-Pac Produce: Growing and selling fresh produce including sweet corn, melons, asparagus, and pumpkins through the company's own farming operations and network of partner growers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scotlynn Group is a North American third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering managed transportation services, full truckload and less-than-truckload freight, refrigerated transportation, flatbed and dry van shipping, regional delivery, and produce operations under the Sweet-Pac Produce sub-brand. The company provides customized supply chain solutions with dedicated account managers, real-time GPS and temperature tracking, and route optimization technology for time-sensitive perishable and temperature-controlled freight across the U.S. and Canada.

Product overview

Scotlynn Group operates as a vertically integrated logistics and transportation provider with three interconnected service pillars: Logistics Services (3PL), Transportation Services, and Produce operations. The core Logistics Services division offers comprehensive 3PL solutions with single-point contact management and real-time shipment tracking, complemented by Managed Transportation Services (MTS) for integrated transportation management. The Transportation Services portfolio includes Refrigerated Transport (temperature-controlled shipping), Regional Delivery, and flexible freight options (FTL, LTL, Flatbed, Dry Van). The company's Sweet-Pac Produce sub-brand represents its agricultural heritage, growing and distributing produce across North America. Together, these offerings create an end-to-end supply chain solution from farm to consumer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logistics Services (3PL) Comprehensive third-party logistics (3PL) services providing industry-leading transportation coordination, shipment tracking, and supply chain optimization with single-point contact customer service for manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors across North America.
• Managed Transportation Services (MTS) Integrated transportation management solutions that reduce costs, improve delivery performance, and streamline logistics operations for enterprise producers and shippers. Scotlynn manages freight movements acting as an extension of the client's business, leveraging technology and industry expertise.
• Refrigerated Transport Services Temperature-controlled shipping using cutting-edge refrigeration technology with real-time monitoring and route optimization for perishable goods including produce, flowers, ice cream, and fresh seafood.
• Regional Delivery Short-distance transportation service ensuring efficient, reliable delivery within local areas, handling last-mile logistics, scheduled pickups, and time-sensitive deliveries for consumer goods, confectionery, and retail distribution.
• Transportation Services (FTL, LTL, Flatbed, Dry Van) Flexible freight transportation including Full Truckload (FTL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), flatbed for oversized cargo such as steel coils, manufacturing equipment, piping, and lumber, and dry van for standard non-refrigerated shipping.
• Sweet-Pac Produce Premium produce brand growing and distributing sweet corn, melons, asparagus, and pumpkins cultivated on North American farmland with stringent food safety protocols, representing the company's agricultural heritage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% on-time delivery rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) - Center for Supply Chain ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2025Partnership to host Fall 2025 Supply Chain Forum of Southwest Florida at Scotlynn's Fort Myers office. Event brought together industry professionals to explore how AI is reshaping logistics, featuring speakers from Deloitte, Procter & Gamble, and KnitWell Group.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Featured speaker at FGCU Supply Chain Forum hosted by Scotlynn, providing expertise on AI's impact on supply chain and logistics operations.
• Procter & GamblecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Featured speaker at FGCU Supply Chain Forum hosted by Scotlynn, sharing perspectives on AI in supply chain operations.
• KnitWell GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Featured speaker at FGCU Supply Chain Forum hosted by Scotlynn, contributing insights on AI's growing impact across supply chain and logistics operations.
• Make-A-Wish FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Scotlynn served as sponsor and participant in Walk for Wishes Southwest Florida fundraiser benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
• GOFAR (Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 October 2025Scotlynn hosted pet food and blanket drive donating over $1,500 worth of supplies and raised $3,100 for GOFAR's animal rescue efforts.
• Honor Flight NetworkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 October 2025Scotlynn sponsored a milestone 1,000th Honor Flight, with employees serving as guardians to accompany veterans visiting memorials in Washington D.C.
• City FurnitureminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Annual partnership for Pink Pumpkin initiative promoting breast cancer awareness and charitable giving throughout Florida. Employees wear pink on designated days, educational resources are displayed, and a custom hand-painted pink pumpkin is featured as a tribute.
• Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025Partnership to organize first-ever soccer match between local international farm workers and Norfolk County OPP, celebrating community ties and vital contributions of international farm workers.
• Lee Health Blood CenterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2025Scotlynn hosted mobile blood drive collecting 58 units of blood that can help save over 100 lives. Lee Health needs 800 donors weekly to maintain stable blood supply for local hospitals.
• OppycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 June 2025Scotlynn USA Division Inc. recognized as one of five transportation partners receiving Oppy's 2025 Carrier of the Year Award for exceptional service, on-time delivery, and reliability in moving fresh produce across North America.
• Norfolk County OPPminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for community events including soccer matches between international farm workers and police, promoting community unity and appreciation for farm workers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KLLM Transport Services: Asset-based refrigerated carrier specializing in temperature-controlled freight across North America. Closely comparable to Scotlynn's reefer-led, produce-heavy service mix and similar mid-tier carrier profile.
• Heartland Express: U.S. truckload carrier with refrigerated and dry van capacity. Comparable to Scotlynn's refrigerated and dry van service portfolio and similar enterprise shipper mix.
• Marten Transport: Mid-cap temperature-controlled and intermodal truckload carrier. Comparable as a multi-service (refrigerated + dry van + intermodal) operator serving food/produce shippers with similar enterprise customer profiles to Scotlynn.

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Large North American LTL and brokerage provider with significant freight arrangement operations. Comparable to Scotlynn's brokerage and managed transportation footprint at much larger scale.
• Schneider National: Major multi-mode carrier with dedicated intermodal, truckload, and logistics services including managed transportation. Comparable to Scotlynn's MTS offering and cross-border U.S./Canada refrigerated freight.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Diversified carrier with major intermodal, dedicated, and brokerage/managed transportation businesses. Comparable to Scotlynn's MTS offering and asset-plus-broker integration.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest U.S. truckload carrier with a sizable refrigerated division and logistics arm. Comparable to Scotlynn because it competes head-to-head for reefer capacity and brokered freight while operating at vastly greater scale.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American 3PL/brokerage and a perennial #1 in Transport Topics brokerage rankings. Directly comparable because both operate managed transportation services and large-scale produce/perishable freight brokerage — Scotlynn is a much smaller, cold-chain-focused analog.

Regional players

• Americold Realty Trust: Largest publicly traded temperature-controlled warehousing operator in North America. Comparable as a cold-chain infrastructure provider, though focused on storage rather than Scotlynn's transportation-led model — an adjacent/ecosystem peer.
• Day & Ross (McCain Group): Canadian-headquartered LTL, truckload, and logistics provider with cross-border U.S./Canada capabilities. Comparable to Scotlynn's cross-border Canadian roots and produce/perishable customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scotlynngroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/scotlynn-commodities-inc-415707968549709
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scotlynngroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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