Knichel Logistics has grown under the philosophy that its employees are truly its greatest asset.

Since opening in 2003, several of our veteran staff members that were here from the first day still work for Knichel Logistics. Our high employee retention rate goes hand in hand with being an extension of our customers’ operations and consequently their high rates of satisfaction with our services. Knichel Logistics also had the honor of being named one of the Pittsburgh Business Times “Best Places to Work in Western PA” for seven consecutive years!

Open Positions

What you need to know about LTL cargo insurance September 5, 2023
Supplemental insurance is a crucial aspect of shipping LTL loads, especially when it comes to high-value or used commodities like machinery. Knichel Logistics can provide supplemental insurance coverage for any LTL load that is in need of it!
Combatting Carrier Fraud - Knichel Onboards Highway August 7, 2023
After announcing our thrilling partnership with Highway, we're eager to show some features of the software. It offers us unparalleled visibility into the carriers we select to transport your loads. As you rely on us to handle your shipments, we want to showcase the meticulous vetting process we undertake before selecting a carrier. So, […]
BNSF and UP: A Look at Two Game-Changers in the Supply Chain Industry June 23, 2023
Transporting goods to and from the LA and Long Beach ports in California has always been a tricky endeavor for shippers. This is due to various factors such as congestion, fees, high warehousing and transloading costs, limited drayage capacity, inadequate access to trucking equipment for inland transport, and delays in receiving import containers from the […]
The TIA Supporting Brokers: A Quick Overview June 15, 2023
Anne Reinke, CEO and President of TIA, recently provided Congress with a list of solutions to enhance the flow of goods and reduce supply chain disruptions. Reinke shed light on the crucial role logistics firms play in the supply chain and how safety is a top priority.

Our Recognitions

CEO Kristy Knichel of Knichel Logistics, Inc. was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 East Central Award winner!

Knichel Logistics is proud to be named one of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Top Workplaces 2 YEARS RUNNING! Be sure to check out our open positions on our Careers page or send an email to jobs_careers@knichellogistics.com.

Knichel Logistics is a 2021 Top Woman-Owned Business in Transportation! Thank you to the Women In Trucking Association and Redefining the Road Magazine for this recognition - we are so honored to make this prestigious list yet again!

Kristy Knichel is a 2020 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Honoree! The Smart 50 Awards recognize the top executives of the smartest 50 companies in the Greater Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead savvy organizations.

The Pittsburgh Business Times has named Knichel Logistics a 2020 “Fast 50 Award” winner! With a 56.56% growth in sales between 2017 and 2019, Knichel Logistics ranked 7th in the category of businesses with $75 million to $125 million in annual revenue.

Knichel Logistics is a 2020 Great Supply Chain Partner! Thank you to SupplyChainBrain for this recognition and to our customers who nominated us. It is our goal to always be a valuable supply chain partner to those we serve, and we will do everything that we can to maintain that goal.

Knichel Logistics is a 2019 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation! Thank you to the Women In Trucking Association for this honor - we are committed to continuing to make the transportation industry a place where women can establish a career with opportunities for advancement!

Knichel Logistics is a Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50 winner! This year's rankings were based on rapid revenue growth between 2016 and 2018 for companies located within the Pittsburgh region. Our tremendous growth over the course of 2018 definitely helped seal the deal. Thank you to our awesome customers and employees for our growth!

Knichel Logistics has been named a 2019 Top Woman-Owned Business in Transportation! The list was created to recognize women in leadership and encourage more women to become proactive leaders in their organizations. Knichel Logistics made the list for the second year in a row!

Knichel Logistics has been named a 2018 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation! This award recognizes those who empower women in the transportation industry, which is a key part of WIT's mission. Thanks to everyone who voted for Knichel!

Knichel Logistics is honored to have won a 2018 Pittsburgh Business Choice Award! This award was designed for people to recognize their favorite Pittsburgh-area business by nominating them - thank you to all who voted for us!

Knichel Logistics was honored with a SmartWay^® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency!

Knichel Logistics is recognized as one of America's Leading 3PLs of 2017! We made Global Trade Magazine's 5th Annual Leading 3PLs list two years in a row!

Kristy Knichel is a 2016 Honoree of the 18th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP. The program recognizes 40 individuals under the age of 40 whose creativity, vision and passion enrich the Pittsburgh region.

Knichel Logistics is excited to announce that we have been named one of Global Trade Magazine's Top Trucking Providers of 2016! This achievement was featured in their Aug/Sep 2016 issue.

Knichel Logistics is one of America's Leading 3PLs of 2016! We made the Global Trade Magazine list of Top 3PLs To Watch due to our LTL division expansion as a BlueGrace Logistics franchise.

women-owned-primary-color-reverse-rgb_wbe_09-07-16_v1

Knichel Logistics is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We recognize the commitment to supplier diversity that is embraced by corporations and government agencies today and we can add diversity to your supply chain.

Open Positions

News and Information

Our Recognitions