# Holman Logistics

> Holman Logistics is a privately held U.S. third-party logistics operator providing shared and dedicated warehousing, manufacturing plant support, omnichannel fulfillment, asset-based transportation, and managed freight brokerage. Founded by Edward and Jack Holman in 1864, it serves manufacturers and consumer brands including Kimberly-Clark, GE Appliances, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Its computer-vision forklift program with OneTrack links incident footage to supervisor coaching.

- **Founded:** 1864
- **Headquarters:** Federal Way, United States
- **Founders:** Edward Holman (Co-founder), Jack Holman (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Multi-client warehousing, Dedicated contract warehousing, Manufacturing logistics and plant support, Omnichannel fulfillment, Asset-based freight transportation and managed brokerage
- **Notable:** 2021 CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Award finalist for the OneTrack warehouse safety case study., A warehouse AI case study appeared in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Procurement, Volume 4, Number 1 (2021-22)., Company website displays Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL recognition for 2016-2026, eleven consecutive years.

## Products & services

- **Multi-client warehousing** — Shared warehousing, inventory management, distribution, and value-added handling services.
- **Dedicated contract warehousing** — Customized operations using Holman or customer facilities and warehouse management systems.
- **Manufacturing logistics and plant support** — On-site material management, shipping and receiving, lot control, maintenance, and flexible workforce support.
- **Omnichannel fulfillment** — Order fulfillment across retail and online channels, with packaging, kitting, labeling, and returns handling.
- **Asset-based freight transportation and managed brokerage** — Owned trucks and trailers, employed drivers, truckload, LTL, dedicated and shuttle services, with brokerage to extend capacity.
- **Pacific Northwest Foreign Trade Zone facility** — A facility at 4633 196th Street East in the Spanaway-Frederickson area serving importers and exporters.

## Achievements

- 2021 CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Award finalist for the OneTrack warehouse safety case study.
- A warehouse AI case study appeared in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Procurement, Volume 4, Number 1 (2021-22).
- Company website displays Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL recognition for 2016-2026, eleven consecutive years.
- Reached its 160th anniversary in May 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Company homepage lists an October 2 edition of Alex Stark’s weekly commentary and an October 1 Executive Brief.
- **2026-04** — Robin Bladow appointed to the newly created Revenue Growth Manager role.
- **2026-01** — OneTrack published an account of Holman’s continuing AI safety partnership and accident-free operating goal.
- **2025-06** — Mike Gardner named president; Brien Downie became CEO.
- **2025-04** — Holman announced its Pacific Northwest Foreign Trade Zone facility.

## Links

- Website: https://www.holmanusa.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holman-logistics/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolmanLogistics/

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Last updated: 2026-10-03