# PITT OHIO

> PITT OHIO is a family-owned Pittsburgh freight and logistics company founded by the Hammel brothers in 1979. Its core less-than-truckload network serves the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast, with broader reach through partners and international logistics. Services include expedited delivery, freeze protection, truckload brokerage, warehousing, drayage, transloading, and dedicated fleets.

- **Founded:** 1979
- **Headquarters:** Pittsburgh, United States
- **Founders:** Charles (Chuck) Hammel III (Co-founder and President), Robert (Bob) Hammel (Co-founder), Kenneth (Ken) Hammel (Co-founder)
- **Products:** Less-Than-Truckload, Fast Track, Heat Track, Truckload, Warehouse and Distribution
- **Notable:** Opened a LEED-certified Pittsburgh-area terminal in 2014; achieved LEED Gold certification in 2017., Earned its eighth ATA President’s Trophy for safety in 2024., 2026 CIO 100 recognition for the N@TE email pickup automation initiative.

## Products & services

- **Less-Than-Truckload** — Shared-trailer freight shipping, with regional next-day lanes and broader coverage through carrier partners.
- **Fast Track** — Expedited shipping with delivery guarantees tailored to day and time requirements.
- **Heat Track** — Protect-from-freezing service using heated equipment and terminal storage; seasonal surcharge and shipment conditions apply.
- **Truckload** — Non-asset-based truckload service for larger shipping volumes.
- **Warehouse and Distribution** — Flexible storage and distribution services near transportation hubs.
- **Drayage and Transloading** — Port container retrieval, unloading, consolidation, and inland transport coordination.
- **Dedicated Fleet Management** — Dedicated transportation with driver recruitment, management, trucks, and route support.
- **International Freight Forwarding** — International shipping coordination, including ocean freight, customs, and inland transport.
- **CO2 Track** — Shipment/customer emissions estimates developed with Duquesne University; EDI invoice integration announced in 2024.

## Achievements

- Opened a LEED-certified Pittsburgh-area terminal in 2014; achieved LEED Gold certification in 2017.
- Earned its eighth ATA President’s Trophy for safety in 2024.
- 2026 CIO 100 recognition for the N@TE email pickup automation initiative.
- Named Penske Logistics 2025 U.S. Regional LTL Carrier of the Year in March 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Transportation Group acquired Sutton Transport effective January 1, with phased integration into Dohrn planned.
- **2025-05** — Opened a 37-door maritime cross-dock terminal in Norfolk, Virginia.
- **2026-03** — Announced CIO 100 recognition for N@TE and Penske Logistics regional LTL carrier recognition.

## Links

- Website: https://pittohio.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pitt-ohio
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/pittohio
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pitt_ohio/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pittohio79

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Last updated: 2026-10-02