Pinch Flatbed

Pinch is a transportation and logistics company based in Houston, Texas. The Pinch Group of Companies (originally known as AFTCO Enterprises) was established in 1976 as an air freight cartage company, serving the airlines as an Air Cargo Incorporated Agent. Over the years, Pinch expanded services to include pool distribution, flatbed and intermodal trucking. By acquiring other established transportation services and integrating those service offerings alongside air freight transportation and local pickup and delivery, Pinch was able to expand their physical presence in all major cities within Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.

Today, The Pinch Group continues to provide flatbed, intermodal and logistics services for the energy, retail, ocean container and air freight industry. At its core, Pinch Flatbed provides full truckload, LTL and Dedicated Freight Services for the energy industry throughout North America. Pinch Flatbed’s “Smart Shot” service was created to prioritize and guarantee LTL shipments on our next day delivery routes to and from Houston TX. PGC Logistics provides third party logistics services for all business sectors and transportation modes. Pinch Intermodal services provide container transportation, container unloading, cross-docking and short-term storage services. Combining all three divisions Intermodal, Flatbed and PGC Logistics, Pinch Intermodal offers a unique asset based service, The Seamless Import/Export. “Save Time, Save Money, one call does it all. It’s seamless.

Our Mission
Provide the highest quality in Transportation Service, Safety, Customer Care and Productivity that creates efficiencies for our customers and employees. Pinch is committed to Excellence in every facet of its business

Services
PINCH FLATBED

Regional LTL
Smart Shot
Full Truck Load

PINCH DRY VAN- Pinch Dry Van offers local, regional and long-haul services throughout the lower 48 states and Canada. Hauling a broad range of commodities to include project cargo, retail and expedited air freight. Our customer service representatives understand your unique needs to ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective service on every load. Pinch dry van division consist of newer 53’ air ride dry van equipment with unparalleled capacity to meet your seasonal demands. Each load is traced in real time through our GPS systems to insure your freight is delivered on time. Our experienced drivers are committed to safety, service, and damage-free dependable deliveries.

Fleet Information

PINCH LOGISTICS-Pinch Logistics has been providing a broad spectrum of logistical solutions across the nation for over a decade. Our qualified list of carrier partners comprised of only best-in-class service providers, equally committed to on-time performance and the strictest safety standards in the industry today. With even the most challenging logistics problems Pinch Logistics professionals will find a way to move your goods.

National LTL
Refrigerated
Heavy Haul
Crating

PINCH INTERMODAL-Pinch Intermodal’s cost-effective transportation services will save you time and money. Our experienced intermodal logistics professionals work with you to determine your specific intermodal transport requirements and then manage each shipment from dispatch to delivery. Pinch has interchanges with major steamship lines, ports and rail to ensure your full container goods make it to you or your customer on time and in one piece.

Seamless Import
Seamless Export
Regional Drayage
Over Weight

PINCH DEDICATED FREIGHT SERVICES

Pinch is committed to Excellence in every facet of its business. We provide the highest quality in Flatbed Trucking, Transportation Services, Safety, Customer Care and Productivity.