Kole Trucking Llc

Name

Kole Trucking Llc

Legal name

Kole Trucking LLC

Website

https://koletrucking.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kole Trucking LLC is a privately held, Charlotte, NC-based specialized trucking carrier that transports aircraft engines, parts, ground support equipment, and general freight for aviation and industrial clients using contract drivers and an air-ride, GPS-tracked fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trucking and Logistics Services: Transportation services for aircraft engines, parts, ground support equipment, and other freight. Services include flatbed, drop deck, and stretch deck transport. Revenue generated through contract-based trucking services with pricing based on distance, cargo type, and service requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kole Trucking LLC is a specialized aviation carrier providing trucking and logistics services for aircraft engines, aircraft parts, and ground support equipment, using an all air-ride, satellite-equipped fleet. The company also offers flatbed, drop deck, and stretch deck (48–80 feet) transport, expedited freight, and 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency response for time-sensitive, high-value cargo moving between plants, ports, warehouses, and destinations across the U.S.

Product overview

Kole Trucking LLC is a specialized aviation carrier providing trucking and logistics services primarily for the transportation of aircraft engines, parts, and ground support equipment. The company operates a core service portfolio focused on critical, time-sensitive, and high-value inventory transportation, supplemented by expedited freight services with round-the-clock availability. The product suite includes specialized flatbed, stretch trailer (48-80 feet), and drop deck transportation services, all enhanced with GPS-enabled real-time tracking capabilities. As a fully insured and bonded carrier, the company coordinates logistics between plants, ports, warehouses, and destinations across transcontinental and regional routes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Engine Transportation Specialized transportation of aircraft engines requiring unique handling, critical timing, and high-value care during transport, for commercial airlines, MRO facilities, and aerospace manufacturers.
• Aircraft Parts Transportation Transportation of aircraft parts with time-sensitive delivery requirements and specialized handling protocols for aviation customers.
• Ground Support Equipment Transportation Transport of aircraft ground support equipment as part of comprehensive aviation logistics services for airports, airlines, and MRO facilities.
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Emergency Response Round-the-clock dedicated AOG emergency response line for time-critical aircraft engine and parts transport to minimize aircraft downtime.
• Flatbed Transportation Flatbed trucking services for oversized cargo including machinery, equipment, and industrial loads for industrial and manufacturing customers.
• Stretch Trailer Services Stretch trailer services for extended cargo, available in 48 to 80 feet configurations, for non-standard length aviation and industrial loads.
• Drop Deck Services Drop deck trucking services for low-profile oversized cargo requiring specialized loading and transport for industrial and aviation customers.
• Expedited Freight Service Expedited freight transportation with priority handling and round-the-clock availability for time-critical shipments across aviation and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Remarkable on-time and safety records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Broad incumbents

• XPO: XPO is a large North American LTL and freight transportation provider. Its specialized and expedited freight services overlap with Kole's flatbed, drop-deck, and high-value cargo transportation for industrial customers.
• FedEx Custom Critical: FedEx Custom Critical is the expedited, white-glove freight arm of FedEx serving high-value, time-sensitive shipments. It competes with Kole for premium aviation and industrial time-critical loads as part of a much broader portfolio.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics is a global third-party logistics provider with strong aerospace and industrial verticals. Its specialized freight and aerospace logistics capabilities compete with Kole's aviation-focused transport services as part of a much broader portfolio.
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: UPS Supply Chain Solutions is a broad logistics and freight provider with dedicated aerospace and time-critical service lines. It competes with Kole for aerospace and high-value specialized freight work as part of a much larger offering.

Direct peers

• dnata: dnata is a global airport ground services and cargo handling provider serving airlines and MROs. Its aviation logistics and cargo handling overlap directly with Kole's aircraft-engine and parts transportation specialty.
• Forward Air: Forward Air provides expedited, time-critical less-than-truckload and freight services with premium positioning. Kole Trucking's AOG and time-sensitive aviation transport compete for the same expedited-cargo wallet as Forward Air.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Old Dominion is a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier with a national network. Its specialized freight handling and premium LTL service compete for the same time-sensitive, high-value cargo customers that Kole serves.
• Menzies Aviation: Menzies Aviation is one of the world's largest aviation ground services and air cargo operators. It competes with Kole for aviation logistics work tied to airlines, MROs, and airports, though at much larger scale.
• Worldwide Flight Services: Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is a major air cargo and ground handling company. Its aviation-cargo logistics services overlap with Kole's aircraft-engine and aviation-parts transport niche, especially around airports and MRO facilities.

Emerging players

• Air Transport Services Group: ATSG provides aircraft leasing, air cargo, and aviation maintenance services. While primarily an airborne operator, its end-to-end aviation logistics positioning brings it into adjacent competition with specialized aviation ground transport providers like Kole.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/koletrucking
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kole-trucking-llc

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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