About Us

In 1993, our founders Ken Hamilton and Jim Newman established the industry-leading manufacturing company Priority Wire & Cable. Today, the company has grown to encompass 16 distribution centers and 2.4 million feet of warehouse space across North America.

Leveraging the resources of our asset-based parent company, Priority Wire & Cable, Priority1 opened its doors in 1995 as a full-service logistics company. We use our group purchasing power and industry-leading TMS to provide our customers with the necessary tools to control their freight and transportation costs every step of the way.

In 2008, Priority1 went to market with an Independent Agent model, offering its Agents competitive rates, back-office support, and industry-leading technology. We have successfully grown hundreds of businesses through this model, enabling these owners to fulfill the American Dream of becoming successful entrepreneurs.

Based on company growth and a need for unmatched customer service, Priorty1 launched an innovative TMS in 2020. We created this proprietary software with logistic professionals at the forefront, adding optimizations and more efficient workflows to manage the day-to-day workings of your freight.

As a privately held organization, Priority1 has the opportunity to invest back into the company with a strategic vision for development in all layers of the organization. We’ve grown over 500% in the last five years, ultimately contributing to our record-breaking success.

At the beginning of 2022, Priority1 proudly opened the doors of its 40th office, continuing the effort to make our company a household name in the logistics world. Whether in Los Angeles or New Jersey, Tulsa or Cleveland, you will feel the Priority1 difference stationed across the United States and Canada in over 40 different locations.