Sheer Logistics
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Logistics |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Joe Egertson |
| Headquarters | Chesterfield, Missouri, U.S. |
Key people | Joel Gard (CEO) |
| Services | Third-party logistics, fourth-party logistics, managed transportation, transportation management system software |
| Owner | Monroe Capital Woodlawn Partners |
| Website | sheerlogistics |
Sheer Logistics is an American logistics and supply chain management company headquartered in Chesterfield, MO, a suburb of St. Louis.[1] Founded in 2009, the company provides managed transportation and fourth-party logistics (4PL) services, logistics consulting, transportation management system (TMS) software and freight brokerage services.[1]
History
[edit]Sheer Logistics was founded in Chesterfield, Missouri in 2009 by Joe Egertson to provide managed transportation services and logistics technology to mid-market shippers.[2][3]
In 2017 it joined Blockchain in Transport Alliance, an industry consortium focused on developing standards on the use of blockchain technology in transportation and logistics.[4]
In October 2022, the company received equity investment from the private investment firm Woodlawn Partners, with a co-investment from Monroe Capital.[1][5][6]
In 2024, Sheer Logistics acquired CargoBarn, an Atlanta-based third-party logistics provider.[7][8][9] The company also received recognition from Supply & Demand Chain Executive for its Scope 3 carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions reporting dashboards.[10][11]
Sheer Logistics was listed as a representative vendor in Gartner’s 2024 Market Guide for Fourth-Party Logistics and received an honorable mention in Gartner’s December 2025 Magic Quadrant for Fourth-Party Logistics.[12]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Sharkey, Grace (2022-10-07). "FreightTech titans invest in Sheer Logistics' modern approach to managed transportation". FreightWaves. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "St. Louis logistics and transportation business names new CEO". St. Louis Business Journal. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Jay, Tim (2024-05-14). "Sheer Logistics Unveils Advanced Solutions for Enhanced Supply Chain Efficiency". Global Trade Magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ FreightWaves Staff (30 November 2017). "Sheer Logistics joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance". FreightWaves. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Woodlawn Partners and Monroe Capital Partner to Provide Financing to SheerTrans Solutions - ABF Journal". 2022-10-10. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ FinSMEs (2022-10-10). "Sheer Logistics Receives Growth Investment". FinSMEs. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Garfinkle, Allie. "Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi on Snowflake rivalry and the 'why' behind Databricks' latest billion-dollar deal". Fortune. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Sharkey, Grace (2024-04-02). "Sheer Logistics acquires CargoBarn to expand brokerage specialties". FreightWaves. Archived from the original on 2026-04-23. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "St. Louis logistics and transportation business expands with acquisition". St. Louis Business Journal. 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Jay, Tim (2024-05-14). "Sheer Logistics Unveils Advanced Solutions for Enhanced Supply Chain Efficiency". Global Trade Magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Team, KnowESG (2023-08-11). "Personalised CO2 Dashboards Boost Shippers' ESG..." KnowESG. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ "Magic Quadrant for Fourth-Party Logistics". Gartner. Retrieved 2026-07-23.