Browse 17 active logistics provider profiles based in Birmingham, Alabama. Use profile evidence to compare services, transport modes, specialties, and regulatory identifiers before contacting a provider.

Compare logistics providers in Birmingham

Build a shortlist around shipment-specific requirements:

  • Pickup, delivery, port, airport, and warehouse coverage
  • Freight forwarding, trucking, brokerage, warehousing, 3PL, or last-mile services
  • Cargo, equipment, handling, and technology requirements
  • Current authority, insurance, availability, and pricing confirmed directly

Use documented profile fields

Capabilities vary by company. Open the full profiles below and verify any missing or time-sensitive information with the provider and the appropriate regulator.

Birmingham freight market

Birmingham is an inland Southeast transportation and industrial center. Its interstate and rail connections support metals, automotive suppliers, healthcare distribution, construction freight, and regional trucking.

Freight connections

  • I-20, I-22, I-59 and I-65 corridors
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
  • Regional rail terminals

Industries shaping local demand

  • metals
  • automotive
  • healthcare
  • construction materials

Questions to resolve before booking

  • Verify equipment, securement, and appointment needs for metal or heavy industrial loads.
  • Confirm regular service across Alabama and connections to Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, and Gulf ports.

Provider counts by service

As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:

  • 8 last-mile providers
  • 3 freight brokers
  • 3 freight forwarders
  • 2 trucking companies
  • 1 3PL providers

Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers

  • I-20, I-22, I-59 and I-65 corridors
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
  • Regional rail terminals

Local selection rules

Birmingham is an inland Southeast transportation and industrial center. Its interstate and rail connections support metals, automotive suppliers, healthcare distribution, construction freight, and regional trucking.

  1. Verify equipment, securement, and appointment needs for metal or heavy industrial loads.
  2. Confirm regular service across Alabama and connections to Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, and Gulf ports.

When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Birmingham

Birmingham is not one vendor type. The right first call depends on whether the freight still needs a building, a licensed desk, or a truck.

When this is the jobUseWhy
Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near I-20, I-22, I-59 and I-65 corridors3PLThe constraint is the building, cutoff, and handlingβ€”not a one-off truck.
A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to rollFreight brokerYou need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement.
A dedicated lane you can fill and scheduleCarrierDirect USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff.

Questions this page can answer

How should I compare freight companies in Birmingham?

Start with the connections this page actually covers: I-20, I-22, I-59 and I-65 corridors, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Regional rail terminals. Then compare the documented service, identifier, and record freshness that match the job. Local demand is shaped by metals, automotive, healthcare, construction materials.

When should I use a 3PL instead of a broker in Birmingham?

Use a 3PL when product has to sit, get picked, or get staged. Use a broker when the product is already ready to roll and you only need a truck, chassis, or overflow capacity.

Is a freight broker in Birmingham the same as a customs broker?

No. Freight brokers arrange domestic motor-carrier capacity under an MC number. Customs brokers file entries under a CBP permit and filer identity. Confirm which job you are hiring.

What should I confirm before booking in Birmingham?

Verify equipment, securement, and appointment needs for metal or heavy industrial loads. Confirm regular service across Alabama and connections to Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, and Gulf ports.

Popular Logistics Services in Birmingham

Logistics Providers in Birmingham, Alabama

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Office Equipment DeliveryElectronics HandlingFurniture Delivery

Licensed moving company with USDOT 1605569, Intrastate Cert. No. 3915 providing residential and commercial moving, offic...

Best Value Carriers, LLC

freight_forwarder

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Freight BrokerageLogistics Consulting

Freight brokerage and logistics consulting company providing transportation solutions....

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

White Glove Furniture DeliveryAssembly ServicesInstallation Services

67,000 sq ft showroom providing white glove furniture delivery, assembly services, and installation services for luxury ...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

FlatbedDry VanDrayage Services

Large carrier with 1,000+ trucks and 438 drivers specializing in flatbed, dry van, and drayage services. Acquired by PS ...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

White Glove ServicesFurniture DeliveryAppliance Delivery

Licensed moving company with USDOT 1164434, MC 468173 providing residential and commercial moving, furniture and applian...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Medical DeliveryPharmaceutical DeliveryLab Services

Over 15,000 square feet warehouse capacity providing same-day and scheduled delivery with specialization in healthcare, ...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Asset-Based With Brokerage DivisionRegional Operations

Regional dry van carrier since 1975 with over 100 power units and 400+ trailers, operating asset-based services with bro...

Jensen Shipping Company

freight_forwarder

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Door-To-Door LogisticsIntegrated Solutions

Over 30 years of experience providing door-to-door logistics solutions, specializing in air and ocean freight with activ...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

E-Commerce FulfillmentFinal Mile DeliveryAutomotive Services

Founded in 2019 as a spin-off from Diversified Contractors (founded 1999), providing trucking, warehousing, and e-commer...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

White Glove AssembliesHigh-Value Medical EquipmentJIT Delivery

Founded as spin-off in 2019 providing last mile delivery, white glove assemblies, high-value medical equipment deliverie...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Premium Packaging ServicesValuable Items Handling

Birmingham metropolitan area delivery service specializing in valuable items with careful handling and premium packaging...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Specialty PackingCratingFragile Items

Packing and shipping services with specialty shipping, freight forwarding, and last mile delivery capabilities, speciali...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Flatbed Transportation SolutionsTechnology-Driven Operations

Founded in 2004 as one of the largest and fastest-growing flatbed transportation solution providers in the United States...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Team DriversDedicated RoutesOwner-Operator Programs

Founded in 1958 providing flatbed, reefer, specialized, and intermodal services with team drivers, dedicated routes, and...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Advanced TMS TechnologyMulti-Modal Services

One of the largest freight brokerage companies in North America with advanced TMS technology platform and comprehensive ...

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Legal Courier ServicesMedical Courier ServicesFinancial Courier Services

Licensed, bonded, and insured courier service providing same-day express service specializing in legal, medical, and fin...

Walpole Inc

freight_forwarder

πŸ“ Birmingham, AL

Chemical TransportAgricultural ProductsIntermodal

Family-owned company established in 1952 providing general freight, chemicals, and agricultural products transport with ...