Ntl Trucking

What Ntl Trucking does

NTL Trucking (National Truckload, Inc.) is an asset-based and brokerage transportation and logistics provider headquartered at 1710 Greengarden Blvd in Erie, Pennsylvania, operating as an independently-operated division of Logistics Plus Inc. The company delivers a multi-mode service portfolio including full truckload transportation across dry van, flatbed, step deck, and tanker equipment; less-than-truckload (LTL) freight via a network of national and regional carriers; freight brokerage under registered MC authority (MC698346); dedicated contract carriage; warehousing; industrial painting for heavy equipment; heavy vehicle maintenance; and custom crating. The company's underlying technology platform is the eShipPlus transportation management system (TMS), which it has offered to customers free of charge since 2016, enabling self-service LTL rate quoting across multiple carriers, shipment creation, bill of lading generation, pickup scheduling, tracking, invoicing, and reporting. NTL also holds CargoNet membership for cargo theft intelligence and recovery analytics. The company is registered as National Truckload, Inc. under Pennsylvania law and operates four physical facilities — three in Erie, PA (totaling over 150,000 sq ft of warehousing, including specialized heavy-lift equipment such as a 110-ton crane with 200,000-240,000 lb lift capacity) and one in Lexington, NC.

NTL generates revenue through six distinct streams: truckload transportation (asset-based and brokerage), LTL freight services (transaction-based with take-rate pricing on shipments handled), freight brokerage (commissions on arranged freight), warehousing and storage (managed services across 150,000+ sq ft), industrial painting (professional services for railcars, trailers, engines, wind turbines), and equipment maintenance. Pricing is quote-based across all service lines, with standard NET 15 payment terms, a 3.5% credit card transaction fee, and 1.5% monthly interest on overdue balances. The go-to-market motion combines direct sales via website quote forms, carrier recruitment to expand the brokerage network, driver recruitment to grow the asset-based fleet, and product-led growth through eShipPlus TMS. Primary customer segments are manufacturing companies requiring freight transportation and industrial/business customers in the Northwest PA, Northeast OH, and Southwest NY region. NTL has been recognized by Transport Topics as a Top Freight Brokerage Firm (rank 83, four consecutive years through 2018), a Top Dry Storage Warehousing Firm (rank 93, two consecutive years), and a Top Dedicated Contract Carriage Carrier (rank 65, first listing in 2018). The company is privately held, with no disclosed venture or private equity investment, and operates within the broader 400+ employee Logistics Plus Inc. network.

Name

Ntl Trucking

Legal name

National Truckload, Inc.

Website

https://nationaltruckload.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NTL Trucking is an asset-based and brokerage division of Logistics Plus Inc. providing truckload, LTL freight, warehousing, industrial painting, equipment maintenance, and dedicated contract carriage, primarily serving manufacturing companies and industrial customers across the U.S. from facilities in Erie, PA and Lexington, NC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking (4841), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB)

Keywords

• Truckload transportation
• LTL freight shipping
• Warehousing services
• Industrial painting
• Freight brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: NTL operates as a registered freight broker (MC698346) arranging transportation of freight by motor vehicles and railroads. Revenue generated through brokering fees and commissions on truckload and LTL shipments.
2. Truckload Transportation: Asset-based and brokerage truckload transportation services including dedicated and brokerage options with dry van, flatbed, step deck, and tanker equipment.
3. LTL Freight Services: Less-than-truckload freight shipping with standard and guaranteed options through a network of national and regional carriers.
4. Warehousing and Storage: Industrial and commercial warehousing services with over 150,000 square feet of space across multiple facilities in Erie, PA.
5. Industrial Painting Services: Industrial painting services for large equipment including railroad train cars, truck trailers, engines, and wind turbines at their Erie, PA facility.
6. Equipment Maintenance: Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair services for their own fleet and other customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NTL (National Truckload) operates as an asset-based and brokerage trucking company providing full truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation across the United States. The company supplements transportation with industrial and commercial warehousing (over 150,000 square feet in Erie, PA and Lexington, NC), industrial painting for large machinery and rail equipment, equipment maintenance, and custom crating. NTL is a registered freight broker (MC698346) and offers customers free access to the eShipPlus transportation management system for quoting, booking, tracking, and invoicing shipments.

Product overview

NTL (National Truckload) is an asset-based and brokerage provider offering an integrated suite of transportation and logistics services. The core portfolio includes truckload services (dry van, flatbed, step deck, tanker) and LTL freight services, supplemented by freight brokerage capabilities. Complementary business solutions include warehousing at three Erie, PA facilities and one Lexington, NC location (over 150,000 sq ft combined), industrial painting services, equipment maintenance, and custom crating. The eShipPlus TMS provides customers with rate quoting, shipment management, and tracking tools. All services operate under the Logistics Plus network umbrella, providing access to global logistics, customs compliance, and supply chain solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eShipPlus: Transportation management system (TMS) offered by NTL to customers, providing instant rate quotes for multiple LTL carriers, shipment creation, tracking, invoicing, and reporting.

Products and services

• Truckload Services Full truckload (FTL) transportation services using dry van, flatbed, step deck, Conestoga, RGN, stretch RGN, lowboy, and reefer equipment. NTL operates as an asset-based provider with dedicated and brokerage service options for shippers requiring dedicated capacity across the United States.
• LTL Freight Services Less-than-truckload (LTL) and volume shipping solutions with standard and guaranteed options delivered through a network of national and regional LTL carriers. Includes relationships with top carriers such as FedEx Freight, UPS Freight, Saia, YRC Freight, Estes, Dayton Freight, and others.
• Warehousing Services Industrial and commercial warehousing and fulfillment services at three Erie, PA facilities (1710 Greengarden Blvd, 3011 West 17th Street, 2311 West 15th Street) and one Lexington, NC facility. Over 150,000 square feet total with heavy-lift capabilities including a 110-ton crane with 200,000-240,000 lbs lift capacity and a 62,000-65,000 lbs industrial forklift.
• Industrial Painting Services Industrial painting services for large, heavy machinery and equipment including railroad train cars, truck trailers, engines, and wind turbines, performed at the Erie, PA facility with a full-service painting bay.
• Equipment Maintenance and Crating Heavy vehicle maintenance, repair services, and custom crating solutions for NTL's own fleet and for other customers with heavy-haul and oversized cargo requirements.
• Freight Brokerage Services Freight brokerage services arranging domestic ground transportation through a network of carrier partners. NTL operates as a registered freight broker (License No. MC698346), brokering truckload and LTL freight to qualified carriers and earning brokerage fees/commissions on arranged shipments.
• Dedicated Contract Carriage Dedicated transportation services providing contracted carriers and equipment for specific shipper needs, recognized by Transport Topics as a Top Dedicated Contract Carriage Carrier in 2018 (rank #65).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150,000 sq ft of warehousing space available
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Logistics Plus Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTL is an asset-based division of Logistics Plus Inc. As part of this network, NTL has access to additional capital, technology, and resources providing customers with a broad array of complementary services including global logistics, customs and compliance services, and supply chain solutions. The parent company was founded by Jim Berlin and operates as a fast-growing transportation and logistics company.
• Top LTL Carriers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNTL has relationships with top LTL freight carriers including A. Duie Pyle, AAA Cooper, Central Freight, Con-way Freight, Dayton Freight, Estes Express, FedEx Freight, Holland, New England Motor Freight, New Penn, Pitt Ohio, Reddaway, Roadrunner, Saia LTL Freight, Southeastern Freight Lines, UPS Freight, Ward Transport, YRC Freight, and more.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Major asset-based truckload, intermodal, and logistics provider with brokerage arm; overlapping services across TL, dedicated, brokerage, and warehousing with significantly larger fleet and national footprint.
• Hub Group: Asset-based intermodal and truckload carrier with brokerage/logistics arm; comparable mix of asset-based, dedicated, and brokerage services with diversified mode exposure.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: One of the largest U.S. truckload, intermodal, and dedicated contract carriage providers; comparable in dedicated carriage and brokerage offerings but at vastly greater scale and with proprietary digital freight matching (J.B. Hunt 360).
• RXO Inc. Pure-play freight brokerage spin-off from XPO offering truckload, LTL, and managed transportation; direct brokerage competitor operating at national scale with comparable digital-first shipper experience.
• XPO Logistics: Large LTL and transportation provider with significant brokerage and dedicated carriage exposure; comparable in dedicated contract carriage (where NTL was first-time ranked #65 in 2018) but at much larger scale.
• Werner Enterprises: Large asset-based truckload carrier with dedicated, brokerage (Werner Logistics), and refrigerated divisions; comparable in dedicated contract carriage and asset-based TL model at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Echo Global Logistics: Mid-market asset-light freight brokerage and 3PL offering truckload, LTL, and managed transportation; directly comparable in size, brokerage-led model, and TMS-enabled customer experience to NTL.
• Coyote Logistics: Major asset-light freight brokerage (now UPS Freight subsidiary) focused on truckload and LTL matching via digital tools; directly comparable brokerage technology stack and carrier-network model.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight network using owner-operator agents and BCOs to deliver truckload and brokerage services; comparable non-asset-heavy model with multi-channel carrier capacity similar to NTL's hybrid approach.
• NFI Industries: Privately held asset-based 3PL providing truckload, LTL, warehousing, and dedicated contract carriage with a similar diversified services portfolio and family/private ownership profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 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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