# Barrett Distribution Centers

> Barrett Distribution Centers is a family-owned US third-party logistics company providing warehousing, ecommerce and retail fulfillment, transportation management, and value-added services. Founded in 1941, it combines a national facility network with customized operations, warehouse automation, and open-book employee management.

- **Founded:** 1941
- **Headquarters:** Franklin, United States
- **Founders:** James Barrett II (Founder)
- **Products:** eCommerce and Omnichannel Fulfillment, Barrett Parcel & Managed Transportation, Retail and B2B Logistics, Value Added Services, Shared and Dedicated Warehousing
- **Notable:** Ranked No. 4,842 on the 2024 Inc. 5000; Inc. lists 16 appearances from 2007 through 2024., Somerset packaging case study reports order turnaround improved from three days to at most one day in peak season., May 2026 company report describes roughly 40% lower inventory-counting labor spend after Gather AI deployment.

## Products & services

- **eCommerce and Omnichannel Fulfillment** — Direct-to-consumer and multichannel fulfillment using customized warehouse workflows.
- **Barrett Parcel & Managed Transportation** — Parcel rate shopping, negotiated carrier rates, and less-than-truckload and full-truckload transportation management.
- **Retail and B2B Logistics** — Retail routing-guide compliance, electronic data interchange, wholesale and business-to-business distribution.
- **Value Added Services** — Kitting, branded packaging, personalized inserts and specialized receipts.
- **Shared and Dedicated Warehousing** — Shared or dedicated warehousing across a national US network.
- **Returns and Reverse Logistics** — Returns processing supported by TwoBoxes, Loop Returns and UNIT AI partnerships.

## Achievements

- Ranked No. 4,842 on the 2024 Inc. 5000; Inc. lists 16 appearances from 2007 through 2024.
- Somerset packaging case study reports order turnaround improved from three days to at most one day in peak season.
- May 2026 company report describes roughly 40% lower inventory-counting labor spend after Gather AI deployment.
- Named to the 2026 Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL list for a second consecutive year, announced September 3, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Reported Gather AI deployment at 10 facilities and a pilot of forklift-mounted MHE Vision cameras.
- **2026-08** — STOKE Shoes selected Barrett for omnichannel fulfillment; announcement dated August 28.
- **2026-09** — Announced a second consecutive Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL recognition on September 3.
- **2026-10** — October 1: expanded UNIT AI partnership announced, with network platform deployment planned to begin in 2027.
- **2026-10** — October 2 company article describes employee profit sharing, daily huddles and promotion from hourly roles.

## Links

- Website: https://www.barrettdistribution.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/barrett-distribution-centers-inc./
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/barrettdc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Barrettdistribution
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrett_distribution/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrettDistributionCenters

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Last updated: 2026-10-03