Top Local Executive:

Ike Sherlock

Top Local Executive Title:

CEO

Average annual percent growth (2023-2025):

49.59%

Rank:

10

Year Founded?

1957

Industry?

Third Party Logistics

What was the biggest driver of your company’s growth over the past three years, and how has that changed from what fueled growth earlier in your company’s life?

We shifted from a focus on final mile delivery only and expanded our services offerings to full 3PL

What decision, investment or strategic shift made the biggest difference in helping your company scale?

We shifted from a focus on final mile delivery only and expanded our services offerings to full 3PL

What has been the hardest part of managing rapid growth — people, capital, operations, culture, customer demand or something else?

The success is all about culture. Creating a culture of communication, vision, and empathy is the most important thing we do

How are you using technology, automation or AI to improve efficiency, customer service or decision-making?

We have recently significantly upgraded our WMS (warehouse management system and TMS (transportation management system)

What does growth look like for your company in 2026 and beyond: expanding geographically, adding services, hiring, acquisitions or deepening your current market share?

Expanding geographically through acquisition

How has doing business on the First Coast helped shape your company’s trajectory, and what local challenges could affect continued growth?

There is no better place in the country to operate a 3PL than Jacksonville, FL

What advice would you give to another local company trying to move from early momentum to sustained, long-term growth?

Value your people. They are the secret sauce!