# ODW Logistics

> Integrated 3PL · Columbus, OH · Founded 1971

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**Last updated:** 2026-05-08

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## Key facts

- Founded 1971 · headquartered in Columbus, OH
- Privately held
- #89 on Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $0.17B per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van

## About

ODW Logistics is a Columbus, Ohio-based integrated 3PL founded in 1971, ranked #89 on Transport Topics' 2026 Top 100 Freight Brokerage Firms with $170 million in gross brokerage revenue and $29 million in net revenue. ODW provides end-to-end supply chain solutions combining warehousing, distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, transportation management, freight brokerage, and supply chain design under one relationship — operating 15+ distribution centers and 9 million+ square feet of warehouse space.

ODW's competitive advantage is the integrated warehousing + brokerage model — for retail, CPG, and food shippers who run consolidation or fulfillment operations through Central Ohio, ODW handles both the storage and the outbound truckload moves. Per Transport Topics 2026, dry van TL is primary; reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, expedited, and bulk/tank are all active. Columbus is one of the most strategically connected freight markets in the US, putting ODW at the center of Midwest retail distribution.

For shippers evaluating ODW Logistics, the strongest fit is a mid-to-large retail, CPG, or food shipper who values combining warehousing and freight brokerage in a single 3PL relationship — particularly those running operations in or through Central Ohio. Pure-transportation shippers without warehousing needs may find purer-play brokers a better match; ODW's edge is the combined 3PL model with 50+ years of operating history.

## Load types

| Mode | Status |
|---|---|
| Dry Van TL | ● Primary |
| Refrigerated | ✓ Active |
| LTL | ✓ Active |
| Intermodal | ✓ Active |
| Flatbed | ✓ Active |
| Air / Expedited | ✓ Active |
| Bulk / Tank | ✓ Active |
| Parcel | Not offered |

Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2026

## FMCSA & Licensing

FMCSA broker authority for ODW Logistics is held under multiple entities — parent ODW Logistics, Inc. (DOT 2567146) and broker subsidiary ODW LTS LLC (MC-679673). Cannot map a single unambiguous broker entity from this environment. Verify directly at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov by searching the legal entity name 'ODW LTS' before tendering a load. ODW is headquartered in Columbus, OH and provides integrated 3PL services including warehousing, distribution, and freight brokerage.

## Coverage

Nationwide US with 15+ distribution centers and over 9 million sq ft of warehouse space

**Strongest lanes:**

- Columbus → Northeast
- Midwest → Southeast retail
- Ohio → Mid-Atlantic
- Columbus → West Coast
- Retail DC distribution lanes

## Pros & Cons

**What shippers like:**

- Integrated warehousing + brokerage 3PL model — single relationship covers DC operations and outbound transportation
- 50+ years of operating history (founded 1971) — one of the longest-tenured brokers on the Transport Topics 2026 list
- 9 million+ square feet of warehouse space across 15+ distribution centers
- Multimodal scope across dry van, reefer, LTL, intermodal, flatbed, expedited, and bulk/tank
- Columbus, Ohio strategic position supports Midwest retail distribution corridors

**Common complaints:**

- FMCSA broker authority not unambiguously identified in our records — broker MC held under separate subsidiary ODW LTS LLC; verify legal entity at FMCSA L&I before tendering
- No cross-border Mexico or Canada capability disclosed
- Pure-transportation shippers without warehousing needs may not benefit from the integrated 3PL model
- Smaller national carrier network than Tier 1 brokers; brokerage is one piece of a broader 3PL business

## FAQ

### Is ODW Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?

ODW Logistics operates as a licensed freight broker headquartered in Columbus, OH. FMCSA broker authority is held under subsidiary ODW LTS LLC; specific MC# and bond details are not unambiguously identified in this profile. Verify at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering.

### What types of freight does ODW Logistics move?

Per Transport Topics 2026, dry van TL is primary; refrigerated, LTL, rail/intermodal, flatbed/heavy haul, expedited, and bulk/tank are active. ODW also provides warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment. No parcel.

### How do ODW Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?

ODW earned $170M gross brokerage / $29M net per Transport Topics 2026, a 17.1% net margin. The integrated warehousing + brokerage model is differentiated; benchmark transportation-only quotes against pure-play brokers via ShipperGuide before committing.

## Best for

Mid-to-large retail, CPG, and food shippers who value combining warehousing and freight brokerage in a single 3PL relationship — particularly those running operations in or through Central Ohio.

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## Sources

- Revenue and ranking: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages (annual list)
- FMCSA licensing: li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov — broker authority status verified at publication where possible
- Reviews: G2, Trustpilot, Google Business — shipper reviews only
- Listing assembled from public records. Brokers can claim/update via directory@shipperguide.com