About Us
For more than 40 years, Adkins has delivered a wide range of importing and exporting services to businesses across Kentuckiana and beyond. As a family-owned company based in Louisville, Kentucky, we’ve built our reputation on trust, safety, and results. Our mission has always been clear: exceed your expectations in every project we take on.
A Turn-Key Solution for Your Business
When you choose Adkins, you gain a partner who can manage every stage of your logistics and relocation needs. From export packing to heavy hauling, our team has the knowledge, equipment, and facilities to act as your complete turn-key solution.
We encourage you to explore our company, our services, and our commitment to excellence. You’ll quickly discover that Adkins offers the expertise and reliability your business can count on.
Recognized Expertise
Adkins is proud to be one of only two packers in Kentucky recognized by the U.S. Government for packaging according to military specifications. We are also active members of the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA), further proving our dedication to industry standards and best practices.
Despite our national recognition, we remain a family-owned business deeply rooted in Louisville, Kentucky. This balance of tradition and innovation sets us apart.
Our Core Services – About Us
We provide a full range of professional services tailored to meet your unique project needs, including:
- Export Packing and Crating – ISPM-15 compliant and heat-treated for international shipping.
- Machinery Moving, Rigging, and Heavy Hauling – Precision relocation of small and oversized equipment.
- Containerization – Safe, secure loading and blocking of 20’ and 40’ containers or rail cars.
- Local Trucking and Long-Distance Transportation – Flatbeds, lowboys, and specialty trailers for reliable delivery.
- Military Packaging – Government-recognized expertise in packaging to military specifications.
Facilities and Equipment
Our downtown Louisville location spans over 3 acres dedicated to the safe handling, packaging, and transportation of industrial equipment. With 71,000 square feet of inside storage space and outdoor storage available, we can handle projects of any size.
Our fleet of specialized trucks, trailers, and forklifts gives us the flexibility to tackle everything from small deliveries to oversized, heavy-tonnage hauls. No matter the challenge, we bring the right tools to the job.
Why Choose Adkins?
- Over 40 years of proven experience
- 85+ years of combined staff expertise
- Government-recognized military packaging provider
- Active members of SC&RA
- Family-owned, locally rooted, nationally trusted
- Full-service solutions from packing to hauling
Serving Kentuckiana and Beyond
Adkins proudly serves clients across Louisville, Lexington, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Nashville, and the surrounding Kentuckiana region. With our central location and nationwide capabilities, we’re ready to move your business forward wherever your project takes you.