Protrade Logistics Named to Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

We’re honored to announce that Protrade Logistics has officially been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., ranking at #519 overall and #19 in logistics and transportation.

This is our first time on the national list, following our earlier recognition on the Inc. Regionals: Midwest list. We’re incredibly proud to represent not only our clients and team, but the trade show logistics industry as a whole.

Why This Matters

We didn’t start this company with the goal of being the fastest-growing anything.
We started it to be the most dependable, transparent, and specialized freight partner for the exhibit world.

But this growth tells us something important:
That the way we do business—customer-first, show-specific, no surprises—isn’t just needed. It’s working.

This recognition is a result of:

• The exhibit houses who trust us to deliver their most important shipments
• The clients who count on us to be calm in the chaos
• And the Protrade team, who show up every day ready to do this work with care, grit, and zero ego

Built by the Booths

Trade show logistics isn’t like other freight. It’s more intense. More precise. Less forgiving.
We’ve spent the last four years building a company that understands that because it’s the only thing we do.

Every move-in, every MHA, every early morning dock check and midnight delivery, it all adds up to something we’re proud of. Not just freight that moves, but peace of mind that arrives on time.

To be recognized on a list that celebrates entrepreneurial growth is incredibly meaningful. But it’s even more meaningful to know that our growth has come from doing right by our clients and doing the work no one sees behind the crates.

What’s Next

We’re not slowing down.

This next chapter for Protrade is about continuing to refine our services, scale with intention, and stay rooted in what got us here: relationships, responsiveness, and the drive to show up when it matters most.

To our clients, partners, carriers, and extended team, thank you.
We’re excited for what’s ahead.