Sherwin-Williams Boosts Freight Utilization 11% with ITS Logistics

Event summary

  • Sherwin-Williams increased freight utilization by 11% using ITS Logistics' retail store delivery solution.
  • 56 million pounds of freight were delivered to nearly 400 retail locations across the U.S. in 2025.
  • ITS Logistics handled 90% of loads within 24 hours, preventing stockouts during peak season.
  • The partnership addressed challenges of balancing brand standards with cost-effective transportation support.

The big picture

This partnership highlights the growing trend of retailers leveraging third-party logistics providers to manage peak season capacity without compromising brand standards. ITS Logistics' asset-lite model offers a flexible solution that balances speed and cost-effectiveness, addressing a critical pain point for private fleets during high-demand periods. The success of this collaboration could set a precedent for similar partnerships in the retail and logistics industries.

What we're watching

Scalability
Whether ITS Logistics can sustain this level of performance during future peak seasons.
Cost Efficiency
How the asset-lite model will impact long-term cost savings for Sherwin-Williams.
Market Expansion
The pace at which ITS Logistics can replicate this success with other major retailers.

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