Single Source Logistics

What Single Source Logistics does

Single Source Logistics (SSL) is a private CDL driver staffing and leasing company headquartered at 4718 Hollins Ferry Road in Halethorpe, Maryland. The company provides Class A and Class B commercial drivers to motor carriers, private fleets, and enterprises in the Baltimore metropolitan area on a flexible, no-commitment, no-contract basis — covering single-day route fill-ins, surge coverage, seasonal positions, and longer-term assignments. SSL handles recruiting, pre-employment screening (including 10-year background checks, DOT physicals, drug testing, and MVR maintenance), payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, and DOT compliance administration on behalf of its customers, effectively acting as the employer of record for the drivers it places.

SSL's customer base spans more than 100 companies across multiple verticals, including Amazon's BWI Gateway operation (specialized TWIC-credentialed Jockey services), Box USA, Kols Containers, Rukert Terminals, Goetze's Candy, Babikow Green Houses, Wollenwebers Trucking and Warehousing, and its own parent company Cowan Systems. The company operates a sales-led, direct B2B go-to-market motion through a 22-person organization, with named leaders including Director Eric Sizemore, VP of Operations Andy Vega, VP of Business Development Joseph A. Serio, Sales Manager Bonnie Wellman, and Account Manager Bill Dwan. Revenue is generated through managed-services fees on driver leasing arrangements; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via quote request.

Operationally, SSL sits inside the Cowan Systems corporate umbrella: all email addresses use the cowansystems.com domain, the company website references cowansystems.com as an affiliate, and Cowan Systems is both a primary client and the parent entity. The business is built entirely on human staffing services — there is no proprietary technology platform, no AI components, and no software product; the only digital tooling referenced is the third-party IntelliApp driver application portal and DriverReach for employment verification. Geographic reach is single-metro (Baltimore area, including Port of Baltimore operations), and there is no disclosed funding, acquisition activity, or expansion beyond that footprint.

Name

Single Source Logistics

Legal name

Single Source Logistics

Website

https://singlesourcelogistics.info

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Single Source Logistics is a private CDL driver staffing and leasing firm based in Halethorpe, Maryland, that places Class A and B drivers with motor carriers and private fleets across the Baltimore metro on a flexible, no-contract basis, serving 100+ customers as an affiliate of Cowan Systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Driver Staffing Services

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation (Drivers/Fleet) Staffing (BPACAEAE)

Keywords

• CDL driver staffing
• Driver leasing services
• Commercial driver placement
• Trucking workforce solutions
• Freight driver recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Halethorpe, Maryland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Driver Staffing and Leasing Services: Single Source Logistics provides professional CDL driver staffing and leasing services to motor carriers and private fleets. Drivers are assigned to transport goods on short-term or long-term staffing contracts. Revenue is generated through fees for driver leasing arrangements where SSL handles recruiting, payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, and compliance administration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Single Source Logistics provides professional CDL driver staffing and leasing services to motor carriers and private fleets in the Baltimore area. The company recruits, screens, and employs Class A and B drivers who are then assigned to client operations on a flexible basis, ranging from single-day assignments to longer-term contracts. SSL handles all administrative functions including recruiting, payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, DOT file maintenance, and tax compliance, allowing customers to obtain qualified drivers without long-term contractual commitments.

Product overview

Single Source Logistics offers a unified CDL driver staffing service focused on connecting motor carriers and private fleets with qualified professional drivers. The core offering encompasses driver recruitment, pre-employment screening, payroll administration, benefits management, and compliance handling. Services include short-term and long-term driver placement contracts, dry van and container equipment operations, and specialized Jockey services for Amazon's BWI Gateway operation. The company operates as a driver-leasing model where drivers are employed by SSL and assigned to client operations on a flexible, commitment-free basis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CDL Driver Staffing Services Professional CDL driver staffing and leasing services providing Class A and B drivers for temporary or long-term assignments to motor carriers and private fleets. Drivers receive hourly pay with overtime, weekly direct deposit payments, and benefits. SSL handles all administrative functions including recruiting, payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, and DOT compliance.
• Specialized Jockey Services
• TWIC-Credentialed Container Driver Staffing

Quantifiable outcome

• Reliable drivers ready to move with less than 24 hours notice
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

One partnership is on record.

• Cowan SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCowan Systems is the parent/affiliate company of Single Source Logistics. SSL is housed under Cowan Systems and leverages its established safety and compliance infrastructure. Cowan Systems is both a primary client of SSL and the overarching corporate entity. SSL's parent company website (cowansystems.com) is referenced as the affiliate link. The company email domain (@cowansystems.com) and the shared branding indicate a closely integrated operational relationship where SSL operates as the driver staffing division of Cowan Systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• DriverSource: DriverSource specializes in CDL driver staffing and placement for trucking companies and private fleets across multiple regions. It is a direct peer operating the same driver-leasing and temporary staffing model SSL uses in Baltimore.
• Centerline Drivers: Centerline Drivers is one of the largest CDL driver staffing firms in the U.S., providing temporary and temp-to-perm drivers to carriers and private fleets. It directly competes with SSL on the same core service — placing qualified CDL drivers on flexible contracts.
• Trillium Drivers: Trillium Staffing Solutions operates a dedicated driver staffing division focused on CDL drivers for transportation and logistics customers. It is a direct functional peer to SSL, matching the same driver-leasing model for motor carriers and private fleets.
• Quality Placement Services (QPS): QPS is a staffing firm with a dedicated transportation driver placement division serving trucking companies and warehouses. Its driver-staffing line is directly comparable to SSL's recurring placement of CDL drivers for fleets and carriers.
• Star Drivers: Star Drivers provides CDL driver staffing and leasing services to transportation and logistics companies. It directly overlaps with SSL's offering of pre-screened, road-tested drivers on flexible short- and long-term engagements.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Schneider is a major trucking and logistics operator that also offers dedicated driver staffing and leasing for shippers. It is a broader incumbent with capabilities that overlap with SSL's private fleet and carrier driver-supply services.
• PeopleReady (TrueBlue): PeopleReady, the blue-collar staffing arm of TrueBlue, places CDL drivers and warehouse workers at scale across the U.S. It is a broad incumbent that competes with SSL on driver staffing but as part of a much larger multi-segment staffing portfolio.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt operates a large trucking and dedicated contract services arm where it supplies drivers and equipment to shippers. While primarily a carrier, its dedicated/driver-supply business is functionally adjacent to SSL's driver leasing model.
• Ryder System: Ryder provides dedicated transportation, fleet management, and driver supply services to large shippers. Its driver-staffing and dedicated carriage offerings overlap with SSL's value proposition, though it operates at national scale and across many adjacent services.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is one of the largest U.S. trucking carriers and operates dedicated, logistics, and driver-leasing businesses. Its dedicated and asset-light services compete with SSL's driver-supply value proposition at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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