Strategic Transport

What Strategic Transport does

Strategic Transport Inc. (STI) is a family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) and freight brokerage founded in 2001 by Brian Stone and headquartered in Tigard, Oregon. The company brokers freight shipments between shippers and carriers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, managing hundreds of loads daily. Its customer base spans businesses of all sizes, with named enterprise anchors including Best Buy and Costco for time-sensitive retail delivery, as well as various government facilities requiring strict pickup and delivery compliance.

Strategic Transport's service portfolio is broad and multi-modal, centered on Less than Truckload (LTL) and consolidated LTL shipping and extending to van, flatbed, curtain van, temperature-controlled (reefer), intermodal/rail, oversized/permitted, expedited/guaranteed/team, on-time delivery, air/next-day, and power-only services. The company does not operate proprietary technology, an app, or an API; rather, it relies on a curated network of vetted carrier partners, including SmartWay-endorsed carriers, and on experienced account managers (minimum 13 years of industry experience) to deliver tailored freight solutions. The 2024 rebrand to 'Full Service 3PL' signals an explicit positioning around its multi-modal, full-service brokerage identity.

The business model is transaction-fee freight brokerage: Strategic Transport earns commissions or fees for arranging transportation through its carrier network, with quote-based, bespoke pricing tailored to each shipment's equipment, service level, and budget constraints. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with personalized one-on-one consultations across enterprise, mid-market, and SMB clients. The company is privately held, family-operated (now led by second-generation President Hilda Stone-Walsh and Vice President Phil Stone), and has been a member of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) since founding.

Name

Strategic Transport

Legal name

Strategic Transport Inc.

Website

https://shipsti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Strategic Transport Inc. is a family-owned freight brokerage and 3PL based in Tigard, Oregon, founded in 2001, that arranges LTL, truckload, intermodal, expedited, and specialized freight across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for businesses of all sizes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Brokerage Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Freight brokerage
• Third-party logistics
• LTL shipping
• Refrigerated transport
• Expedited freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Tigard

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: As a third-party logistics provider, Strategic Transport generates revenue by brokering freight shipments between shippers and carriers. The company earns fees or commissions for arranging transportation of goods via their network of trusted truckload and LTL carriers. Services include LTL shipping, expedited delivery, flatbed, reefer, and specialized transportation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Strategic Transport is a family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) company that provides freight brokerage services across North America. The company matches shippers with vetted carriers for less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (van/flatbed), refrigerated (reefer), expedited, and specialized transportation, routinely handling freight valued in the millions of dollars for both direct customers and other freight brokerage houses.

Product overview

Strategic Transport, INC. (STI) is a family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a unified platform of freight transportation services. The core offering is LTL (Less than Truck Load) shipping, supported by a comprehensive suite of specialized transportation modes including van, flatbed, curtain van, temperature-controlled (reefer), intermodal/rail, and air services. The company differentiates through tailored solutions including expedited shipping, oversized/permitted loads, power-only service, and on-time delivery programs for major retailers. These services are delivered through a vetted network of carrier partners operating fleets of vans, reefers, flatbeds, step-decks, and specialized units across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Shipping Brokerage service arranging less-than-truckload freight transportation with vetted carriers across North America for shippers whose loads do not require a full trailer.
• Full Truckload Shipping (Van / Flatbed) Brokerage service arranging full truckload transportation using dry van and flatbed equipment through vetted carriers for shippers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Reefer (Refrigerated) Shipping Brokerage service arranging temperature-controlled refrigerated transportation through vetted carriers for shippers requiring cold-chain freight movement.
• Expedited Shipping Brokerage service arranging time-sensitive and expedited freight transportation through vetted carriers for shippers with urgent delivery requirements.
• Specialized Transportation Brokerage service arranging specialized transportation for high-value and unique freight requirements, routinely handling freight valued in the millions of dollars through vetted carriers.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Transportation Intermediaries AssociationcoreOthers · 1 January 2001STI has been a proud member of the Transportation Intermediaries Association since 2001. Members must follow a strict code of ethics and are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest transportation rules and regulations.
• SmartWay-Endorsed CarrierscoreOthersMany of STI's partner carriers are endorsed by SmartWay, an EPA program that helps freight companies improve fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. This ensures STI works with environmentally responsible and fuel-efficient carriers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Echo Global Logistics: Non-asset-based third-party logistics provider offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation services. Directly comparable asset-light brokerage business model and multi-modal service mix.
• RXO, Inc. Tech-enabled freight brokerage spun out of XPO Logistics, arranging truckload, LTL, and last-mile shipments. Closely comparable to Strategic Transport's asset-light brokerage offering serving shippers across North America.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: One of the largest North American non-asset-based freight brokers arranging truckload, LTL, and intermodal capacity. Directly comparable to Strategic Transport's brokerage model across virtually the same modes and shipper verticals.
• Hub Group: Asset-light intermodal and logistics services company providing truckload, LTL, and dedicated capacity through a broker network. Comparable multi-modal service portfolio and shipper base including retail and government.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight transportation services company using a network of independent agents and owner-operators. Comparable non-asset-based model with similar emphasis on multi-modal truckload and LTL brokerage.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Major multimodal transportation and logistics provider with intermodal, dedicated, and ICS brokerage segments. Comparable freight brokerage capabilities as part of a broader asset-based portfolio.
• Schneider National: Large multimodal carrier with truckload, intermodal, and logistics brokerage services. Comparable multi-modal service mix and enterprise shipper relationships, though with substantially larger scale and asset ownership.
• ArcBest Corporation: Asset-based LTL carrier with asset-light logistics segment offering truckload brokerage and managed transportation. Comparable LTL and brokerage capabilities with broader asset-based infrastructure.
• XPO Logistics: Large integrated logistics provider with LTL, truck brokerage, and last-mile operations following the RXO spin-off. Overlaps with Strategic Transport's brokerage and LTL offerings but operates at a vastly larger scale.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest truckload carrier in North America with a sizable logistics brokerage segment and LTL operations post-USX. Comparable asset-light brokerage offerings alongside a much larger asset-based platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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