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!

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The Benefits of Intermodal Transportation March 27, 2023
When booking transportation for your freight, there are many different options to choose from, all with their own strengths and weaknesses. At Knichel Logistics, we offer a wide-variety of these services including over the road (OTR) or full truckload (FTL), less than truckload (LTL), and intermodal. While intermodal has its tradeoffs, it can be very […]
Understanding Temperature Controlled LTL Services March 22, 2023
At Knichel Logistics, we offer a wide-variety of services including specialty services like temperature controlled less than truckload (LTL). If you are unsure if our temp-controlled LTL services will benefit you or unsure what it is generally, we are here to help!
A Guide to Understanding Freight Class and How it Affects Shipping Costs March 10, 2023
As a small business owner, you know that every penny counts when it comes to shipping costs. Understanding freight class and how it affects shipping costs is a crucial aspect of managing your logistics and transportation expenses.
The Benefits of Using a Freight Broker for Small Businesses March 5, 2023
As a woman-owned small business, Knichel Logistics understands the unique challenges that small businesses face when it comes to transportation and logistics. As a small business, using a freight broker is extremely helpful and smart. A freight broker acts as an intermediary between shippers and carriers, helping businesses to find the most cost-effective and efficient […]

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.

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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.

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