1. Is Carter Express being sold?
No. Carter Express is not being sold. LOGISTEED has held majority ownership of Carter Express since 2009. This is not a new acquisition. The change simply brings greater visibility to our parent company name.
2. Is Carter Express & Carter Logistics going away?
No. Carter Express will continue operating as a specialized transportation provider within the LOGISTEED group under the name Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc & Carter LOGISTEED Logistics, LLC. Our brand message, leadership team, andculture will remain the same.
3. Why are we hearing about LOGISTEED now?
LOGISTEED(formerly Hitachi Transport System) has been our parent company for years. Weare now aligning our branding more closely with the global LOGISTEEDorganization to reflect our shared strength and future growth opportunities.
4. Will my pay,benefits, routes, or home time change?
No. Changes toemployee pay, benefits, driver routes, or home time as a result of this branding update.
5. Is leadership changing?
No. Carter Express continues to operate with its own leadership team. Jessica Warnke remains President & CEO, and our operational structure remains the same.
6. Will company culture change?
No. Our culture blueprint — built around safety, respect, stability, and long-term driver relationships — remains the foundation of how we operate.
7. Why is this good for our employees?
Being part of LOGISTEED strengthens our long-term stability. It connects us to a global logistics organization while allowing Carter LOGISTEED to maintain the driver-focused environment that has always defined us.
8. Does this affect seniority or tenure?
No. Your tenure and standing with Carter are unchanged.
9. Who do I report to?
Your reporting structure does not change. Day-to-day operations remain under Carter leadership.
10. What does this mean for the future?
It reinforces long-term investment, stability, and opportunity. Carter continues to grow —now with an even stronger link to our global parent company and global services for our customers.
1. Has Carter Express & Logistics been acquired?
Carter has been majority owned by LOGISTEED since 2009. This is not a new acquisition — we are simply aligning more visibly with our parent organization.
2. Will our contracts or service agreements change?
No. All existing agreements remain in place.
3. Will our points of contact change?
No. Your service teams, account managers, and operational contacts remain the same.
4. Is Carter Express still operating independently?
Yes. Carter operates as a specialized subsidiary within LOGISTEED, maintaining its own leadership and operational focus.
5. Why is this branding alignment happening now?
Aligning with LOGISTEED strengthens brand clarity and reflects our position within a global logistics network.
6. Will service levels change?
No. Customers can expect the same performance standards, reliability, and operational excellence.
7. What are the benefits to customers?
Being part of LOGISTEED provides:
Long-term financial stability
Global supply chain insight
Expanded logistics expertise
Stronger infrastructure support
More service offerings internationally
8. Is this new brand fully replacing the Carter Express & Carter Logistics brand?
Yes. The transition to Carter LOGISTEED will require a retirement of the Carter Express and Carter Logistics names and logos. It is a critical step in more closing aligning our organization with the global LOGISTEED network. While the Carter legacy remains central to our identity, we will transition to Carter LOGISTEED to support a unified global brand.