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Third-Party Logistics

www.buchananlogistics.com

Fort Wayne, IN, United States

Buchanan Logistics provides nationwide transportation, freight brokerage, and logistics services focused on reliable solutions and long-term partnerships for shippers and carriers.

Buchanan Logistics is a transportation and logistics company providing freight brokerage, managed transportation, and 3PL services across North America. The organization emphasizes local market knowledge, regional transportation expertise, and a nationwide carrier network to connect shippers with reliable capacity. It serves manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other organizations by delivering transportation planning, load coordination, carrier management, shipment visibility, and responsive customer service. With an emphasis on service, integrity, accountability, and long-term relationships, Buchanan Logistics combines logistics technology with a network of offices and carriers to offer tailored, end-to-end solutions for freight movement, lane requests, rate quotes, and load tracking. The company focuses on helping customers optimize supply chains through dependable transportation solutions and collaborative partnerships.

Buchanan Logistics is committed to delivering reliable transportation and logistics solutions while building lasting relationships with customers, carriers, employees, and business partners. The company focuses on service, integrity, accountability, and long-term success.

What we offer

Freight Brokerage and Logistics Solutions

Enhance supply chain efficiency and visibility with tailored freight brokerage and logistics solutions.

www.buchananlogistics.com/freight-capabilities

Transportation Management Services

Service

Enhances transportation efficiency and reduces costs through tailored management solutions.

www.buchananlogistics.com/faq/freight-brokerage-and-logistics-solutions/what-does-transportation-management-mean-for-shippers

Freight Capabilities

Service

Buchanan Logistics offers comprehensive freight solutions for diverse shipping needs.

www.buchananlogistics.com/freight-capabilities

Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Third-party logistics and managed transportation

1238.74 Billion USD9.2% CAGR

Contract logistics, managed transportation and consulting paired with TMS (managed or SaaS), analytics and network optimization to improve supply‑chain visibility, cost and ROI.

Truckload and LTL transportation

918.7 Billion USD2.3% CAGR

Point-to-point full-truckload and less-than-truckload transport using dry van and flatbed assets with nationwide routing, load capacity management, and real-time tracking.

Oversize and heavy-haul transport

211.6 Billion USD5.3% CAGR

Transportation and logistics for oversized, overweight, and heavy machinery, including permit management and specialized trailer fleets.

Cross-border freight and customs clearance

34.3 Billion USD5.5% CAGR

Cross-border shipping and international freight management across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including customs documentation, permits, and multimodal routing.

Carrier management and shipment visibility

2.75 Billion USD8.3% CAGR

Carrier sourcing, proactive carrier communication and coordination, and real-time shipment monitoring and tracking to ensure reliability and rapid exception resolution.

More information about our offering

Freight Brokerage and Logistics Solutions

Buchanan Logistics offers freight brokerage and logistics solutions that coordinate freight movement, carrier networks, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and ongoing communication to improve supply chain performance for shippers across North America. The solutions ensure reliable load availability and seamless integration of various logistics activities.

  • Optimizes Load Matching
    By leveraging a network of qualified carriers, we ensure the right load is matched with the right capacity, minimizing delays.
  • Adapts to Changing Complexities
    Our tailored solutions adjust to client needs, ensuring that each shipment is handled with customized care.
  • Ensures Responsive Issue Resolution
    Our dedicated team communicates with both shippers and carriers to address any issues swiftly, ensuring smooth transportation processes.
  • Aligns Shipments with Schedules
    Facilitates timely deliveries by preparing logistics plans that consider capacity, demand fluctuations, and routing efficiency.
  • Provides Real-Time Tracking
    Stay informed on shipment progress with real-time updates and tracking information to enhance visibility.
  • Improves Operational Efficiency
    Utilization of cutting-edge technology enhances the efficiency and reliability of shipping operations.
  • Aligns with Delivery Requirements
    Scheduling deliveries and pickups to align with customer production makes supply chains more effective.

Transportation Management Services

Transportation management services coordinate freight planning, carrier sourcing, shipment visibility, capacity management, route planning, and ongoing logistics coordination to optimize transportation performance, ensuring load availability and seamless integration of logistics activities.

  • Implements Efficient Routing
    Utilizes advanced software to analyze and select optimal delivery paths, minimizing transportation time and costs.
  • Connects with Qualified Carriers
    Identifies and collaborates with vetted transportation partners to align with specific shipment needs and enhance service reliability.
  • Maintains Real-Time Tracking
    Features tracking technology that keeps customers informed about the status and location of their shipments at all times.
  • Provides Expert Support
    Each account is assigned a dedicated point of contact who ensures fast responses and proactive communication throughout the logistics process.
  • Integrates Transportation Activities
    Streamlines communication among various stakeholders to ensure seamless operations from pickup to delivery.
  • Develops Tailored Logistics Strategies
    Crafts personalized transportation strategies that maximize performance and minimize delays, adapting to specific client requirements.

Freight Capabilities

A broad set of freight capabilities including truckload, LTL, dry van, flatbed, heavy haul, specialized freight, expedited freight, and project freight, supported by a large carrier network and cross-border capabilities.

  • Ensures Direct Transportation
    Full truckload services minimize handling and maximize efficiency for large shipments.
  • Supports Flatbed Freight
    Flatbed transportation offers the flexibility to handle a variety of goods that require side or top loading.
  • Delivers Time-Sensitive Cargo Promptly
    Expedited services prioritize speed for critical shipments, ensuring timely delivery and business continuity.
  • Manages Complex Transportation Needs
    Specialized freight services ensure meticulous planning and execution for challenging loads.
  • Simplifies International Shipping
    Expertise in cross-border logistics ensures smooth transport across North American borders.
  • Economical Option for Smaller Shipments
    LTL services optimize costs for shippers with freight not filling an entire trailer.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

Third-party logistics and managed transportation

Estimated global 3PL/managed-transportation market size based on multiple market reports showing 2025/2026 global values in the $1.24–1.31 trillion range and a U.S. 3PL market of $323.4B (2025). Reported CAGRs range ~7.8–9.7%; I selected 9.2% as a central estimate aligned with several forecasts for 2026–2033/34.

Truckload and LTL transportation

Estimate based on aggregated search results: US truckload market ~USD 800 billion (Red Stag) plus US LTL market ~USD 118.68 billion (Mordor Intelligence 2026 figure) → combined ~USD 918.7 billion. Growth potential (CAGR ~2.3%) is a weighted blend: Mordor’s LTL forecast 4.08% CAGR (2026–2031) and an assumed low-single-digit truckload growth (~2%) reflecting mature market dynamics and rate-driven expansion; weighted by market size to produce a combined CAGR ≈2.3%. IBISWorld and other sources report alternative LTL figures (USD 96.9B–USD 114B) and similar low-to-mid single-digit growth, supporting the mid-to-low single-digit combined outlook.

Oversize and heavy-haul transport

Primary estimate uses The Business Research Company (oversized cargo transportation) which reports a global services market of ~$211.6B (2025) and projects ~5.3% CAGR to 2030. Cross-checked with heavy-haul truck equipment market (~$31.9B, 2024) and US specialized freight revenues (~$72.4B, 2026) to contextualize services vs. equipment within the broader freight trucking market (global ~USD 2.7T in 2025).

Cross-border freight and customs clearance

Estimated North America (U.S./Canada/Mexico) cross-border freight & customs segment by applying the reported global cross-border logistics market size (USD 78.7B, 2024) to the cited North America share (43.65%), yielding ~USD 34.3B. Growth estimate (CAGR ~5.5%) is a midpoint reflection of reported global cross-border logistics CAGR (3.9%) and faster customs-brokerage-specific projections (≈6.4%), given the segment’s mix of transportation and customs services.

Carrier management and shipment visibility

Estimate based primarily on market research for shipment-tracking/visibility platforms. GMInsights (shipment tracking platform) reports USD 2.75B for 2026 and an 8.3% CAGR (2026–2035). Future Market Insights reports a slightly larger but related supply‑chain visibility software market (USD 3.10B in 2025, 13% CAGR), and broader SCM forecasts (PrecedenceResearch) show higher, adjacent market totals; these sources corroborate that carrier management and shipment-visibility is a multi-billion‑dollar vertical with mid‑single‑digit to low‑double‑digit CAGR potential. GMInsights is used as the primary source because it most closely matches the defined segment.

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