History
PLS was founded in 1991 as Pittsburgh Logistics Systems to transport steel for industrial companies. Later renamed PLS Logistics Services, the company has expanded its services to many other industries yet remains the largest industrial-focused 3PL.Operations
PLS’s transportation options include less than truckload (LTL), full truckload (FTL), rail, air, ocean, intermodal, refrigerated, flatbed, specialized and oversized loads, and expedited shipping services. On average, PLS Logistics moves 3,000 shipments daily in North America.Industries
PLS Logistics originally started in the metal and mining industries, supporting the need of the steel industry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have since expanded into retail, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), oil and gas, heavy haul, building, and construction industries. PLS Logistics also has experience transporting military supplies and government freight.References