Palmetto State Transportation history

In 1993, PITT OHIO EXPRESS won its first Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management Magazine, which ranks carriers based on customer satisfaction.

1999 was a big year for PITT OHIO EXPRESS. The company launched its first website and celebrated its 20th Anniversary by opening a new corporate office headquarters in the Strip District area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

PITT OHIO EXPRESS expanded its coverage area yet again in 2003 and opened a terminal in Chicago, Illinois.

By acquiring a partnership interest in ECM TRANSPORT, LLC in 2005, PITT OHIO EXPRESS launched a TRUCKLOAD service which includes 300 tractors and 1200 trailers.

PITT OHIO EXPRESS continued expanding its coverage area in 2007 by joining 5 other carriers to form The Reliance Network, which spans all of North America, while also expanding its coverage to New York City and Long Island through a partnership with Sunline Express.

In 2010, PITT OHIO EXPRESS responded again to our customer's need for a more flexible small package solution and began offering a GROUND service.

In 2013, PITT OHIO received the Quest for Quality Award for the 19th time in the LTL category, for the first time in the TRUCKLOAD category and its expedited service, Fast Track, received its 9th Award.

In 2015, PITT OHIO employed 3,138 employees through 21 terminals.

GlobalTranz names PITT OHIO 2017 Top Northeast Regional Carrier

Earned a 2019 Military Friendly® Employer designation, achieving both Gold and Top 10 status, ranking 3rd in our category among 224 employers nationwide.