# PLS Logistics

> PLS Logistics Services is a privately held freight brokerage and managed transportation provider. It combines a proprietary transportation management system, PLS PRO, with carrier procurement and operational support for industrial shippers, consumer-goods businesses and other organizations. Its metals roots, steel-cooperative partnerships and 2026 acquisition of international forwarder AGL distinguish its position within the broader 3PL market.

- **Founded:** 1991
- **Headquarters:** Cranberry Township, United States
- **Founders:** Pat Gallagher (Co-founder), Gregg Troian (Co-founder)
- **Products:** PLS PRO, Freight brokerage, Managed transportation, Inbound freight management, International forwarding through AGL
- **Notable:** PLS reports more than one million loads managed annually., Ranked No. 8 in Inbound Logistics’ 2026 Readers’ Choice Top 10 3PLs, according to its July announcement., Named a 2026 Top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics, according to PLS.

## Products & services

- **PLS PRO** — Proprietary TMS and portals for load posting, preferred-carrier rules, self-service LTL, dock scheduling, tracking, billing and reporting. Launch year is unverified.
- **Freight brokerage** — Carrier sourcing and shipment coordination across truckload, LTL and other freight modes.
- **Managed transportation** — Operational transportation management with configurable outsourcing scope and a transactional pay structure.
- **Inbound freight management** — Vendor compliance, dispatch, carrier negotiations, freight audit/payment and reporting for inbound shipments.
- **International forwarding through AGL** — Acquisition expanded ocean freight, drayage and customs brokerage capabilities. International shipping was available before the acquisition.
- **PLS IQ CarrierCheck** — AI-driven pre-tender screening for carrier identity fraud and double-brokering risk, described in the September 2026 freight-security article; launch date unverified.

## Achievements

- PLS reports more than one million loads managed annually.
- Ranked No. 8 in Inbound Logistics’ 2026 Readers’ Choice Top 10 3PLs, according to its July announcement.
- Named a 2026 Top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics, according to PLS.
- Acquired D&L Transport in September 2021 and The AGL Group in June 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Published peak-season freight fraud guidance describing PLS IQ CarrierCheck pre-tender screening.
- **2026-07** — Announced No. 8 placement in Inbound Logistics’ Readers’ Choice Top 10 and Top 100 recognition.
- **2026-06** — Announced acquisition of The AGL Group on June 25; financial terms undisclosed; Steve Zambo remains subsidiary CEO.
- **2025-02** — Appointed Steven Bergan president in a February 25 announcement, subsequently listed on the March news archive.

## Links

- Website: https://www.plslogistics.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pls-logistics-services/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/plslogistics
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PLSLogistics
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plslogistics/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLSLogistics/

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Last updated: 2026-10-02