Gateway Distribution was founded in 1989 with a clear mission: to provide our customers a partnership in profit with the very best in service, facilities, and equipment. From our Cincinnati headquarters, we've built our reputation on thinking outside the box every day for manufacturers, construction companies, utility companies, and municipalities across the continental United States. What started as a commitment to exceptional freight transportation has evolved into specialized expertise in handling the cargo others find challenging, from aluminum poles and steel poles to oversized freight that demands precision and care.
Our team of over 150 employees shares a focus on partnership that sets us apart in the freight industry. We've earned DOT's highest rating and FMCSA classification as one of the safest carriers on the road because we understand that your success depends on our reliability. Whether you need LTL shipping, full truckload services, or dedicated trucking solutions, we approach every shipment with the same commitment to competitive rates and flexible service that has guided us for more than three decades.
Ask any member of our team what makes Gateway Distribution different, and they'll point to our partnership approach. We're hard-working people who know that moving specialty cargo requires more than standard point-to-point shipping. It requires a strategic partner who understands the unique challenges of your business and delivers solutions that keep your projects and operations on schedule.
Benny Kenner serves as CEO of Gateway Distribution, bringing over a decade of executive leadership to the company and a career in business that spans more than 30 years. A University of Cincinnati alumnus, Benny also owns Gateway Logistics, Inc., demonstrating a long-standing entrepreneurial drive in the freight and logistics industry. His deep industry relationships and commitment to service-driven operations continue to shape the culture and growth of both organizations.
Tyler Patton serves as Vice President of Gateway Distribution, bringing over 22 years of dedicated experience with the company across roles in dispatch, operations management, and executive leadership. A Certified Transportation Broker with honors recognition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association, Tyler has built deep expertise in coordinating freight across all 48 states while leading teams and solving complex logistics challenges. His broad knowledge of logistics, business management, and communications makes him a cornerstone of Gateway Distribution's continued success in the transportation industry.
Gateway Distribution operates from three of its own hubs in Ohio, New York, and Virginia, with real presence across the Midwest, the Northeast, and the mid-Atlantic.
Gateway Distribution did not grow by putting pins on a map. We built real hubs in the places our customers ship to and from, each with its own trucks, drivers, and warehouse space. Our Cincinnati headquarters anchors the Midwest, Newburgh covers the Northeast and the East Coast, and Wytheville holds down the mid-Atlantic along the I-81 corridor.
Three hubs working as one network means your freight stays on our trucks and with our people from pickup to delivery, instead of getting handed off to whoever happens to be cheapest that day. Whether your load runs across one region or all three, it is the same company, the same standard, and the same accountability the entire way.
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