Woman + family-ownedSince 1850Full-service 3PL
Full-Service 3PL for Warehousing, Transportation & Fulfillment
Taylor Logistics is a full-service 3PL providing warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, cold storage and supply chain technology for brands across the United States.
Taylor Logistics: Full-Service Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
Taylor Logistics is a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1850, Taylor provides public and dedicated warehousing, food-grade and cold storage, fulfillment, dedicated transportation, freight brokerage, drayage and supply chain technology for brands across the United States.
- Founded
- 1850
- Facilities
- 7
- Warehouse space
- ~3M sq ft
- States served
- 50
- Headquarters
- Cincinnati, Ohio · founded 1850
- Core services
- Warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, cold storage and value-added servicesExplore 3PL services →
- Transportation
- Asset-based dedicated fleet + nationwide brokerageExplore transportation services →
- Technology
- WMS, TMS, EDI/API integrations and customer visibilityExplore supply chain technology →
- Industries
- Food & beverage, consumer goods, manufacturing, automotive, retail and moreExplore industries we serve →
- Ownership
- Woman- and family-owned, no private equity. Part of Taylor Legacy Group, with sister companies Taylor Distributing Co. and Taylor Warehouse Corp.
What 3PL Services Does Taylor Logistics Offer?
Taylor offers warehousing, cold storage, transportation, fulfillment, value-added services, technology and consulting, available individually or combined under one team.
Use one service or combine them under one team. Each links to full capabilities, specs and pricing guidance.
Warehousing & cold storage
Public, dedicated and food-grade storage, plus frozen and refrigerated.
Public Warehousing
Multi-client food-grade space at our Cincinnati hub. Pallet positions on demand.
Explore Public Warehousing →
Dedicated Warehousing
Your own four walls, run by our team. Dedicated labor, processes and tech.
Explore Dedicated Warehousing →
Cold Storage
Refrigerated and frozen, including the Maine International Cold Storage Facility.
Explore Cold Storage →Transportation
Brokerage, drayage and dedicated fleet across all 50 states.
Freight Brokerage
Truckload, LTL, intermodal and expedited. All 50 states.
Explore Freight Brokerage →
Drayage & Transloading
Port and rail moves, transload-to-pallet at our docks.
Explore Drayage & Transloading →
Dedicated Fleet
Run by our sibling asset fleet, Taylor Distributing, in Cincinnati.
Explore Dedicated Fleet →Fulfillment & value-added services
Kitting, co-packing and retail / e-commerce fulfillment. All value-added services →
Technology & consulting
Systems, integrations and supply chain expertise.
Which Industries Does Taylor Logistics Serve?
Taylor serves food and beverage, consumer goods, manufacturing, automotive, retail, health and beauty, pet, ingredients, renewable energy and seafood and frozen supply chains.
We’ve grown alongside these industries since 1850, so we know the compliance, handling and service levels each one demands.
Food safety, lot traceability, FIFO/FEFO, retail compliance and temperature requirements.
Food + beverage logistics →
Retail routing guides, DTC, displays, kitting and omnichannel fulfillment.
Consumer goods logistics →
Near-plant inventory, production support, shuttle operations and dedicated solutions.
Manufacturing logistics →
Sequenced operations, inventory control and manufacturing support.
Automotive logistics →
Compliance, routing guides, displays, fulfillment and distribution.
Retail logistics →
Inventory control, fulfillment, kitting and retail-ready operations.
Health + beauty logistics →
Food-grade storage, lot control and retail-ready fulfillment for pet food and pet care.
Pet logistics →
Food-grade, allergen-aware storage with lot traceability for raw and bulk ingredients.
Ingredients logistics →
Warehousing and transportation for solar, oversize and project-cargo components.
Renewable energy logistics →
Cold storage, port proximity, cross-docking and distribution.
Seafood + frozen logistics →Where Are Taylor’s 3PL Warehouses?
Taylor operates seven facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Maine, headquartered in Cincinnati, with freight brokerage covering all 50 states.
Taylor operates multi-client, dedicated and cold-storage facilities across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Maine, with nationwide transportation coverage across all 50 states.
- Cincinnati HQ
- Warehouse
- Cold storage
- Brokerage office
- 24-hour reach from Cincinnati
of the U.S. population is within 24 hours of our Cincinnati hub.
Food-grade warehousing, fulfillment, kitting, drayage + transloading. SQF + FDA · EDI / API · Near-plant support.
Cincinnati Public Warehousing →Food-grade warehousing, fulfillment and seasonal projects. Space available · SQF + FDA · Racked + bulk.
Food-Grade Warehousing in West Chester, OH →Dedicated client warehouse supporting Midwest distribution. Customer-specific SOPs · Dedicated labor.
Dedicated Warehousing Solutions →Sales office and nationwide freight brokerage. FTL · LTL · Temp-controlled · 50 states.
Explore Freight Brokerage →Eastern Pennsylvania warehousing and Northeast distribution. Space available · East Coast reach.
Public Warehousing in Jessup, PA →Dedicated warehouse supporting Southeast distribution. Customer-specific SOPs · Southeast reach.
Dedicated Warehousing Solutions →Frozen and refrigerated storage at the Port of Portland. Frozen + refrigerated · Port access · EDI.
Cold Storage in Portland, Maine →Don’t see a location you need?
Taylor is always looking to expand our network. Tell us where your freight needs to be and we’ll talk through options, from new multi-client space to a dedicated site.
Talk to our team →What Technology Does Taylor Use for Supply Chain Visibility?
Taylor runs Synapse WMS and Revenova TMS, connected to customer systems through EDI and API, with real-time visibility into inventory, orders and shipments.
For enterprise programs, integration is part of qualification. Taylor connects your systems to ours before the first pallet arrives, then reports inventory, orders and shipments in real time.
Transactions processed today
- 945Warehouse shipping adviceSent
- 944Stock transfer receiptReceived
- 214Shipment statusDelivered
- 846Inventory inquirySynced
- 810InvoiceSent
On-hand units
+2.1% this weekOpen orders
42 shipping todayInbound ASNs
6 at the dock nowInventory accuracy
Cycle counted| SKU | Description | Lot | Location | On hand | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL-48210 | Granola bars 12ct | L24-0918 | A-14-03 | 18,420 | In stock |
| TL-48233 | Sparkling water 24pk | L24-0921 | B-02-11 | 9,860 | In stock |
| TL-51007 | Frozen entrées case | L24-0907 | MICSF-C3 | 4,212 | FEFO hold |
| TL-50112 | Retail display kit | KIT-0335 | K-01-02 | 1,150 | Allocated |
| TL-47788 | Pet food 30 lb | L24-0899 | D-09-05 | 6,744 | In stock |
| TL-49301 | Hair care 6ct | L24-0915 | E-03-08 | 2,308 | Low stock |
Illustrative view of Synapse Anywhere, Taylor’s customer inventory portal. Customer portal sign-in →
- Tendered6:10 AM
- Picked up8:42 AM
- In transitETA 4:30 PM
- DeliveredPOD + 214
Revenova TMS · Dedicated fleet
Order accuracy
MICSF program, EDI-enabled visibilityEDI + API
ConnectedSystem-to-system connectivity with ERPs, retailers and trading partners. Integrations are built and tested before go-live.
- Your ERPOrders, items
- EDI + API940 · 856 · 945
- Synapse WMSInventory, lots
- Revenova TMSLoads, tracking
- Retailers + carriersASNs, invoices
Drone inventory
Gather AI autonomous cycle counts, launched in 2026.
Illustrative dashboard. Metrics shown come from published Taylor case studies.
How Does Taylor Implement a 3PL Operation?
One accountable Taylor team runs five steps: discovery, solution engineering, implementation, go-live and continuous improvement.
One accountable team from discovery through steady state, structured for RFP-driven programs.
Five steps, one team, no handoffs
- 01
Discovery
Network, inventory, orders, transportation, systems and service requirements.
- 02
Solution engineering
Facility, layout, labor, processes, technology and transportation.
- 03
Implementation
SOPs, integrations, staffing, inventory transition and testing.
- 04
Go-live
Structured launch with dedicated operational support.
- 05
Continuous improvement
KPIs, QBRs, forecasting and ongoing optimization.
Evaluating 3PL partners?
Planning an RFP, network change or upcoming logistics project? Our team can review your requirements and help determine operational fit.
Why Companies Partner With Taylor Logistics
Enterprise logistics without the enterprise runaround.
The systems and infrastructure matter. So does the relationship. These are some of the areas we focus heavily on with customers to keep operations clear, responsive and built to scale.
We think brands should choose a 3PL based on operational fit, transparency and whether the partner can actually support growth once the volume starts moving. At Taylor, that also means knowing who to call, getting a real answer and working with people who are close enough to the operation to act.
How Taylor approaches partnership →01 · AccessReal people. Real answers.
No ticket queues or anonymous support channels. You know your Taylor team and have direct access to people who understand your operation, your requirements and your freight.
02 · OperationsClose to the freight.
Our customer and operations teams are connected to the warehouse floor and transportation operation. When something needs attention, we’re close enough to investigate it, communicate what happened and help solve it.
03 · PricingTransparent pricing conversations.
We walk through how receiving, storage, fulfillment, freight and accessorials work together operationally, not just line by line on a rate sheet. Clear expectations upfront mean fewer surprises later.
04 · ImplementationOnboarding that keeps moving.
From SOPs and integrations to inventory transition and go-live, one accountable team helps move implementation forward with clear ownership, communication and milestones.
05 · VisibilityVisibility without chasing for answers.
Real-time access to inventory, reporting, order status and operational metrics gives customers visibility into what’s happening. When something needs a conversation, you can reach an actual person who knows the operation.
06 · ScaleBuilt to grow with the operation.
Processes that work at 500 orders a month may not work at 10,000. We look at labor planning, space, technology, transportation, automation and operational requirements with the next stage of growth in mind.
07 · CommunicationCommunication before you have to ask.
Regular updates, KPI reporting, QBRs and direct communication keep teams aligned. When something changes or needs attention, our goal is to communicate it rather than make you chase us for an answer.
08 · ComplianceOperational discipline where it matters.
Retail routing guides, labeling requirements, pallet specifications, OTIF expectations, food safety requirements and customer-specific SOPs are built into the operation, not treated as an afterthought.
What Results Has Taylor Delivered for Customers?
Taylor programs have delivered 99.8% order accuracy in a dedicated cold-storage program and 6× retail display volume growth for a consumer packaged food brand.
Measured results from real Taylor programs. Customer names are withheld under NDA.
Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL2025 provider list
5th largest women-owned businessCincinnati Business Courier
Excellence in Service Award2023 · top 50 of 3,630+ carriers and 3PLs
A decade of integrated 3PL partnership
- Challenge
- A regional brand going national needed capacity, retailer-specific compliance and one WMS across a growing network.
- Solution
- Up to five dedicated DCs, Synapse WMS network-wide, retail display builds and integrated transportation.
Frozen food growth without new capital
- Challenge
- Internal cold storage and distribution were capping growth and would have required major capital investment.
- Solution
- MICSF became the dedicated cold-storage and distribution arm, with EDI from ordering through shipment.
Results reflect specific customer requirements, volumes and operating conditions.
When Is Taylor Logistics the Right 3PL Fit?
We work best with brands that want a true operational partner, not a transactional vendor. If a few of these sound like you, let’s talk.
- 500 – 500,000
Pallets a year
Built for growing businesses and enterprise supply chains alike, our footprint scales with your needs.
Want one logistics partner
Warehousing, freight, fleet, kitting and consulting under one name, not five vendors.
Need real inventory visibility
Real-time WMS + EDI/API access to inventory, orders and shipment status.
- ~2 hrs
Want fast, human communication
A named account team that picks up the phone, usually replying within a couple of hours.
- 500 → 10,000
Need room to grow
Infrastructure, labor planning and automation built to hold at 10,000 orders, not just 500.
Want a partner who knows your industry
In business since 1850, we’ve grown alongside food & beverage, CPG, retail, health & beauty, pet and more, so we understand the demands of your category.
175 Years of Logistics Experience
Most family businesses don’t make it past the third generation. Taylor is in the sixth and seventh.
- Woman- and family-owned
- No private equity
- No venture capital
The way we run a floor today is not the way we ran it in 1850, 1950 or 2010. Every era, we keep what works and rebuild the rest: process, technology and the team it takes to run them.
Family businesses that reach each generation
Refined by repetition.
175 years of receiving, putaway, fulfillment and freight, each year sharpening the playbook that runs our floors today.
Modernized continuously.
From paper bills of lading to canal logs to rail manifests to a real-time WMS, OMS and TMS, every era retooled for the next.
Grown with our team, customers and vendors.
Long careers on our side, long contracts on theirs. Relationships that span decades, not quarters.
Companies don’t survive 175 years by staying the same. They survive by evolving alongside their team, their customers and their vendors, every single year.
3PL Resources & Buyer Guides
Practical guides for logistics and procurement teams comparing providers.
- 05Buyer guides on pricing, selection and fulfillment
- 01Free RFP template, ready to send to providers
Latest From the Taylor Team
Supply chain insights, company news and practical guides for logistics and procurement teams.
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Enterprise 3PL FAQs
Direct answers to the questions supply chain, procurement and operations teams ask when evaluating a 3PL.
Reviewed Ask our team →What is a 3PL?
A third-party logistics provider (3PL) runs logistics functions on a company’s behalf, such as warehousing, fulfillment, transportation and value-added services. Taylor is a full-service 3PL, so customers can use one service or combine several under one team.
Full-service 3PL →What services does Taylor Logistics provide?
Taylor Logistics provides public and dedicated warehousing, food-grade warehousing, cold storage, freight brokerage, dedicated transportation, drayage, transloading, fulfillment, kitting, packaging, retail compliance and supply chain technology services. Customers can use individual services or combine warehousing, transportation and fulfillment into one integrated 3PL program.
Explore all 3PL services →Where does Taylor Logistics operate?
Taylor operates logistics facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Maine, including the Cincinnati market and the Maine International Cold Storage Facility in Portland. Taylor also provides freight brokerage across all 50 states and supports dedicated logistics operations in additional markets based on customer requirements.
Explore Taylor 3PL locations →How much does a 3PL cost?
3PL pricing depends on how freight is received, how long it is stored, how orders are handled and shipped and any accessorial work like labeling or kitting. Most programs combine receiving, storage, handling and transportation rates, so comparing quotes means comparing the full operating model.
3PL pricing + costs →How do I choose a 3PL?
Evaluate operational fit first: facility type and location, certifications, technology and integrations, transportation capability, account management and how the provider handles implementation. Ask for comparable case studies and measurable performance data.
How to choose a 3PL →Does Taylor provide warehousing and transportation?
Yes. Taylor operates seven facilities with roughly 3 million square feet, runs a dedicated fleet through Taylor Distributing and brokers freight across all 50 states, so warehousing and transportation can run as one integrated program.
Integrated 3PL solutions →Does Taylor provide food-grade warehousing?
Yes. Taylor’s food-grade facilities are SQF certified and FDA registered, with lot traceability, FIFO/FEFO rotation and food safety programs.
SQF + FDA operations →Does Taylor offer cold storage?
Yes. Taylor operates the Maine International Cold Storage Facility (MICSF) at the Port of Portland, Maine, for frozen and refrigerated storage and distribution.
MICSF cold storage →Does Taylor support EDI and API integrations?
Yes. Taylor runs Synapse WMS and Revenova TMS and connects to customer ERPs, retailers and carriers through EDI and API integrations, with real-time inventory, order and shipment visibility.
Taylor technology →Does Taylor provide retail and DTC fulfillment?
Yes. Taylor supports retail, B2B and DTC fulfillment from connected inventory, including routing guide compliance, labeling and OTIF requirements.
Retail + DTC fulfillment →Can Taylor operate a dedicated warehouse?
Yes. Taylor designs and runs customer-specific operations with dedicated labor, SOPs and technology, in Taylor facilities or in new markets sourced around your network.
Contract warehousing →What information do I need for a 3PL RFP?
Plan to share volumes, SKU and order profiles, inbound and outbound patterns, storage and handling requirements, systems and integrations, service levels and KPIs. Taylor’s free template covers each section.
3PL RFP template →Logistics Terms, Defined
Six terms buyers ask about most. Updated .
- 3PLThird-party logistics
- A company that runs logistics functions for another business, such as warehousing, fulfillment and transportation. Full-service 3PL →
- Public warehousingMulti-client
- Shared warehouse space, labor and equipment; customers pay for the storage and handling they use. Public Warehousing →
- Contract warehousingDedicated
- A warehouse operation run exclusively for one customer, with dedicated labor, processes and technology. Dedicated Warehousing →
- Near-plant warehousingManufacturing
- Storage positioned within miles of a manufacturing plant for overflow, raw materials, WIP or finished goods. Near-Plant Warehousing →
- DrayagePorts + rail
- Short-haul movement of shipping containers between ports or rail yards and warehouses. Drayage & Transloading →
- EDIElectronic data interchange
- Standardized system-to-system exchange of orders, ASNs, invoices and inventory data. Supply Chain Technology →
Planning Your Next Logistics Operation?
Whether you’re evaluating warehouse capacity, designing a dedicated operation, expanding into a new market or consolidating warehousing and transportation, let’s talk through the requirements.