DRM Transportation Services, LLC

What DRM Transportation Services, LLC does

DRM Transportation Services, LLC (DBA DRM Companies) is a privately held, family-owned trucking and logistics provider headquartered in Midland, Texas, in the heart of the Permian Basin. Founded in 1987, the company serves the energy and oil and gas industry, with explicit specialization in Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) transportation alongside general freight services for upstream and midstream operators. The stated customer base exceeds 200 companies, spanning the Permian Basin and, per company claims, broader North America.

The company operates a multi-service, asset-and-brokerage model under one roof: flatbeds/stepdecks, forklift services, full truckloads, less-than-truckload hauling, expedited hot shot deliveries, freight brokerage, inventory management, OCTG transport, and 24/7 dispatch. Revenue is generated transactionally through per-load and per-shipment fees rather than through subscriptions or recurring contracts; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with a limited digital footprint (corporate website and a LinkedIn page) and direct contact via email and phone. The lean corporate headcount of approximately 9 employees, combined with ongoing recruitment of Class A CDL drivers, forklift operators, and owner operators, indicates that capacity scaling is achieved through an owner-operator model rather than a large owned fleet. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, or third-party integrations are disclosed.

Name

DRM Transportation Services, LLC

Legal name

DRM Transportation Services, LLC

Website

https://thedrmcompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DRM Transportation Services is a family-owned trucking and logistics company based in Midland, Texas, providing flatbed, LTL, hot shot, freight brokerage, inventory management, and OCTG transport services primarily to oil and gas operators in the Permian Basin and across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking (4841), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Transportation of Crude, Refined Products & LPG (Bulk Road Haulage) (EUALADAJ)

Keywords

• Trucking services
• Flatbed transportation
• Freight brokerage
• Oilfield logistics
• Inventory management

Headquarters

HQ city

Midland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Trucking and Transportation Services: DRM generates revenue through various trucking services including flatbeds/stepdecks, full truckloads, LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) hauling, and hot shot services. These are transaction-based services where customers pay per load or shipment delivered.
2. Freight Brokerage: The company acts as a freight broker coordinating shipments for customers, earning commissions or fees on arranged transportation services.
3. Inventory Management Services: Revenue generated from inventory and delivery management services, providing logistics coordination for oilfield operations.
4. Forklift and Handling Services: Providing forklift services for loading and unloading operations, typically bundled with transportation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DRM Transportation Services, LLC provides trucking, logistics, and inventory management services to energy and industrial companies. The company offers flatbeds/stepdecks, full truckloads, LTL hauling, hot shot deliveries, freight brokerage, forklift services, OCTG transportation, and 24/7 dispatch from its headquarters in Midland, Texas, serving customers across the Permian Basin and North America.

Product overview

DRM Transportation Services, LLC is a transportation and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of trucking and delivery services. The company operates a multi-service model consisting of Flatbeds/Stepdecks, Forklift Services, Full Truckloads, LTL Hauling, Hot Shots, Freight Brokerage, Inventory Management, Oil Country Tubular Goods, and 24/7 Dispatch. These services work together to provide end-to-end logistics solutions centered on trucking, inventory and delivery management for the Permian Basin and throughout North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flatbeds/Stepdecks Flatbed and stepdeck trucking services for transporting oversized or heavy cargo that cannot fit in standard enclosed trailers, primarily for energy industry customers.
• Full Truckloads Full truckload (FTL) shipping services for large-volume shipments requiring an entire truck trailer, serving industrial and energy sector customers.
• LTL Hauling Less-than-truckload (LTL) hauling services for smaller shipments that share trailer space with other cargo.
• Hot Shots Expedited hot shot delivery services for time-sensitive shipments using smaller trucks, typically for urgent oilfield and energy sector needs.
• Freight Brokerage Third-party freight brokerage services connecting shippers with carriers for transportation needs, generating commissions on arranged transportation services.
• Inventory Management Inventory tracking and management services as part of logistics and supply chain solutions for oilfield operations.
• Oil Country Tubular Goods Transportation Specialized transportation services for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) used in oil and gas drilling operations, addressing the unique requirements of tubular cargo.
• 24/7 Dispatch Round-the-clock dispatch services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for customer support and shipment coordination for continuous oilfield operations.
• Forklift Services Professional forklift services for loading and unloading freight at pickup and delivery locations, typically bundled with transportation services.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Diversified trucking, intermodal, and logistics provider with dedicated services for industrial customers including energy. Comparable to DRM in flatbed, dedicated trucking, and brokerage offerings, but operating at a much larger scale with significant technology investments.
• Werner Enterprises: Major long-haul trucking carrier offering dedicated and one-way transportation services across multiple verticals including industrial and energy-related freight. Comparable to DRM in providing general and specialized freight trucking, though far broader and larger in scale.
• Ryder System: Large fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions provider with energy industry exposure. Comparable to DRM in providing dedicated trucking, freight services, and logistics management to industrial/energy customers at enterprise scale.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large diversified trucking and intermodal carrier with a dedicated energy services segment serving oil & gas customers. Comparable to DRM in offering trucking services to energy customers but at vastly larger scale and with technology-enabled platforms.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: One of the largest truckload carriers in North America with broad asset-based and brokerage capabilities serving industrial and energy-related freight. Comparable to DRM in flatbed, full truckload, and freight brokerage services, but with vastly larger asset base and national footprint.

Direct peers

• Cudd Energy Services: Oilfield services company with Permian Basin operations providing wellsite services, transportation, and equipment support to upstream operators. Comparable to DRM in oilfield logistics specialization and Permian customer base.
• Pilot Thomas Logistics: Energy-focused logistics provider offering fuel, chemicals, and oilfield transportation services across major U.S. basins. Comparable to DRM in targeting energy customers with specialized logistics, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Stallion Oilfield Services: Permian Basin-headquartered oilfield services and logistics provider serving upstream operators with transportation, equipment rentals, and field services. Directly comparable to DRM in vertical specialization, Permian focus, and multi-service oilfield logistics model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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