
Third-Party Logistics — Knoxville, Tennessee
Family-owned freight.
Nationwide capacity.
Pemberton Logistics is a 3PL backed by two in-house asset companies — moving Truckload, Open Deck, LTL, and Temperature Controlled freight across the United States and Canada.
Truckload
Open Deck
LTL
Temperature Controlled
Why Shippers Choose Pemberton
Four commitments,
kept on every load.
01
Rate Integrity
The price we provide to you is the price we move the freight!
02
Responsiveness
We respond to you in a fast and efficient manner!
03
Customer Priority
You and your business needs are always #1 in our minds!
04
Single Point of Contact
You only work with one freight professional in our Transportation Services Department!

United States & Canada
Multi-Modal Freight
Four primary modes. One point of contact.
Truckload
Full truckload transportation solutions matched to a vetted, nationwide carrier base.
Open Deck
Open deck freight services for loads that do not fit inside a dry van.
LTL
Less-than-truckload service for partial loads that still need to move on time.
Temperature Controlled
Climate-controlled freight services for product that must hold its range door to door.
Asset-Backed Brokerage
Two in-house asset companies behind every quote.
Pemberton is more than a brokerage. Direct access to the equipment and drivers of our in-house asset companies keeps our capacity nimble, agile, and flexible as the freight market changes.
Pemberton Truck Lines, Inc.
In-house asset carrier providing direct access to trucks and trailers.
Specialty Transport
In-house asset company extending capacity for specialized freight needs.

Why Pemberton
The strengths behind every shipment.
Asset-backed capacity, industry expertise, and a relentless focus on protecting your freight — here is what sets Pemberton apart.
01
Asset-Based Capabilities
Two in-house asset companies — Pemberton Truck Lines and Specialty Transport — give us direct access to trucks and trailers. That is real, dependable capacity, not just a list of phone numbers.
02
Deep Industry Knowledge
Years of moving freight for national shippers means we understand the lanes, equipment, and market conditions your product travels through every day.
03
Freight & Property Protection
Thoroughly vetted carriers, verified insurance, and compliance checks safeguard your freight and your property from pickup through final delivery.
04
Reliability & Professionalism
Award-winning safety and on-time service — the same dependability that earned four PetSmart Carrier of the Year awards and repeated recognition from national shippers.
05
Logistics Expertise
Multi-modal solutions across Truckload, Open Deck, LTL, and Temperature Controlled, engineered around the way your operation actually runs.
06
Experience & Credibility
A family-owned 3PL recognized by national shippers and safety associations year after year — a partner you can trust with every load.
A Proven Partner
Recognized by national shippers, year after year.
National shippers name Pemberton Carrier of the Year again and again — from Five Below and Academy Sports + Outdoors to four PetSmart Carrier of the Year awards — alongside national and state fleet safety honors, including the 2024 Great West Safety Award.
4×
PetSmart Carrier of the Year recipient
2022–24
Five Below & Academy Sports + Outdoors Carrier of the Year
99%+
On-time performance for national shippers
Move your next load with one freight professional.
The price we provide to you is the price we move the freight. Call, email, or request a quote today.
