S and S Nationwide LLC

What S and S Nationwide LLC does

S and S Nationwide, LLC is a Missouri-based, family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded by Wendell Shorthose in 1999/2000 (third generation in the family trucking business), operating from Eldon, Jefferson City, and a Kansas City satellite office with roughly 30 employees. The company brokers an average of approximately 150 freight loads per week across LTL, FTL, van, flatbed, and refrigerated modes, serving primarily Missouri manufacturers and mid-Missouri businesses with coast-to-coast reach through its vetted carrier network. Its operating model is hybrid: asset-backed brokerage anchored by the sister company U.S. Machinery Moving, Inc. (USMMI), which contributes an owned fleet of 20+ trucks and 50 trailers, complemented by a 40,000 sq ft Jefferson City warehouse that provides cross-docking, shuttle, and short-term storage for mid-Missouri customers. S and S and USMMI were brought under a unified online brand and logo in 2023, formally positioning the two entities as a single integrated logistics platform. The business is bootstrapped, founder/family-owned (Wendell Shorthose as Owner/CEO, with sons Ryan and Sam in operational roles), with no external investors, and is a member of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce. Revenue model is transaction-fee-based, with rates negotiated per shipment and additional managed-service revenue from warehouse and cross-dock activities. Technology footprint is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website with a content/blog marketing layer, email newsletter capture, and a USMMI Facebook page — no disclosed APIs, integrations, proprietary TMS, or AI/ML capability.

Name

S and S Nationwide LLC

Legal name

S and S NATIONWIDE, LLC

Website

https://sandsnationwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

S and S Nationwide is a Missouri-based, family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider that brokers roughly 150 freight loads per week across LTL and FTL for Missouri manufacturers and mid-Missouri businesses, combining an owned truck fleet via its sister company U.S. Machinery Moving, Inc. with a national carrier network and a 40,000 sq ft Jefferson City cross-dock warehouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) / Freight Brokerage

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed) (TLAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIAEAC), Dedicated Transportation & Private Fleet Operations (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAA), Cross-Dock & Transload Operations (Short-Dwell) (TLAIACAI)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage
• Third-party logistics
• Trucking services
• Warehouse storage
• Freight shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Eldon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: As a 3PL company, the company brokers freight shipments (FTL, LTL, Van, Flatbed, Reefer) managing the flow of goods between suppliers, companies, and customers. Generates revenue through negotiated rates with carriers and markup to customers.
2. Fleet Operations (USMMI): Own fleet of 20+ trucks and 50 trailers providing direct trucking services, particularly FTL shipments. Sister company U.S. Machinery Moving, Inc. handles dedicated fleet operations.
3. Warehouse and Storage Services: Jefferson City warehouse with 40,000 sq ft of dock space providing cross-docking, temporary storage, and shuttle services for mid-Missouri customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Asset-backed third-party logistics (3PL) provider managing freight shipments between suppliers, manufacturers, and customers. Combines an own fleet of 20+ trucks and 50 trailers (operated through sister company U.S. Machinery Moving, Inc.) with a nationwide brokerage network to handle FTL, LTL, Van, Flatbed, and Reefer freight. Operates a 40,000 sq ft Jefferson City warehouse for cross-docking, temporary storage, and shuttle services for mid-Missouri customers.

Product overview

S and S Nationwide, LLC operates as an asset-backed third-party logistics (3PL) company offering a unified logistics platform. The core offering combines their own fleet under U.S. Machinery Moving, Inc. (USMMI) with a nationwide freight brokerage network. Services include FTL and LTL shipping via van, flatbed, and refrigerated trucks, supported by their Jefferson City warehouse (40,000 sq ft) for cross-docking and temporary storage. The company brokers approximately 150 loads per week, with a significant portion handled by their in-house trucking fleet of 20+ trucks and 50 trailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• U.S. Machinery Moving, Inc. (USMMI): Sister company operating the company's own fleet of trucks, trailers and drivers for reliable mid-west based freight transportation.

Products and services

• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 loads per week average throughput
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Machinery Moving, Inc. (USMMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Sister company providing the fleet of trucks, trailers and drivers behind S and S Nationwide. USMMI is the 'first layer' of service and reliability. In 2023, the two sister companies were brought together online with a unified logo. USMMI provides dedicated fleet operations while S and S Nationwide provides brokerage services - essentially functioning as ONE company.
• Jefferson City Chamber of CommerceminorOthersProud member and supporter of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce. Local business association membership for community involvement and networking.
• UPC HeartlandminorOthersProud supporter/member of UPC Heartland, an adult day services organization in Jefferson City. Community support through sponsorship.
• Garet Williamson RacingminorOthersProud supporter of Garet Williamson Racing. Community sponsorship for local racing team.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RXO, Inc. Public freight brokerage spin-off from XPO providing truckload, less-than-truckload, and managed transportation. Comparable as a freight brokerage competitor but operates at a fundamentally larger scale across all U.S. freight lanes.
• Schneider National: Public, multi-modal logistics and trucking giant offering truckload, intermodal, and logistics services. Operates an asset-based brokerage-plus-fleet model structurally similar to S and S, but at vastly larger scale and with diversified intermodal exposure.
• NFI Industries: Privately held, family-founded asset-based 3PL operating dedicated truckload, warehousing, and brokerage across North America. Compares to S and S as a scaled-up version of the same asset-plus-broker-plus-warehouse model.
• Werner Enterprises: Public, large-scale truckload and logistics operator with dedicated, brokered, and refrigerated services. Comparable to the truckload and reefer side of S and S's offerings but at much larger scale and with national diversification.

Direct peers

• Echo Global Logistics: Mid-market freight brokerage and managed transportation provider serving shippers across truckload, LTL, and intermodal. Compares on the brokerage side of S and S's business and as a comparable target for shippers seeking outsourced freight management.
• Cowan Systems: Mid-size, family-influenced asset-based 3PL with dedicated truckload, warehousing, and brokerage on the U.S. East Coast and Midwest. Comparable in operating model (asset-backed brokerage, dedicated, warehousing) and target customer profile (mid-market manufacturers).
• Anderson Trucking Service: Family-owned, asset-based trucking and logistics company headquartered in Minnesota offering flatbed, heavy haul, and dedicated transportation. Closely parallels S and S Nationwide's family-owned, asset-backed, multi-generational operating model in Midwest geographies.
• R+L Carriers: Privately held, family-owned trucking and freight services company with LTL, truckload, and logistics capabilities. Comparable as a family-owned Midwest-rooted carrier that has scaled asset-backed freight services nationally.
• Bay & Bay Transportation: Family-owned asset-based carrier and 3PL based in Minnesota serving manufacturing and industrial customers with truckload, dedicated, and brokerage services. Strong comparable for S and S given regional Midwest focus, asset-broker hybrid, and family-ownership profile.

Emerging players

• STG Logistics (formerly Hub Group Final Mile + CaseStack): Asset-light 3PL providing drayage, intermodal, and value-added warehousing services. Comparable as a smaller multi-service logistics provider overlapping with S and S's cross-dock and warehousing capabilities, though more intermodal-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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