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About Safeway

Five decades of supply chain solutions.

We're a specialized logistics company built on what we don't drop, never lose, and always deliver on time.

A Safeway Logistics Story

1969

Founded

Safeway opens in Indianapolis with a single principle: cargo arrives the way it left.

Founded
1983

Joined the UniGroup Family of Agents

Joining the UniGroup family extends our nationwide reach without diluting our standards.

Joined the UniGroup Family of Agents
1994

Core competency focused on special product commercial logistics

We focus on high-care verticals, healthcare, high-tech, and high-value specialized freight.

Core competency focused on special product commercial logistics
2014

45 years of history serving our clients

Five decades of earned credibility in specialized freight and supply chain management.

45 years of history serving our clients
2015

Safeway Logistics launches

Safeway Logistics launches as a dedicated partner for businesses with complex specialized freight needs.

Safeway Logistics launches
2016

Acquisition of UniGroup Logistics Specialty Flatbed

Acquisition of UniGroup Logistics Specialty Flatbed expands our equipment and project capabilities.

Acquisition of UniGroup Logistics Specialty Flatbed
2019

Trailer Fleet Investment

Deployed 25 new trailers, including 15 liftgate units, expanding white-glove and final-mile delivery capability.

Trailer Fleet Investment
2020

Tractor Renewal

Added 10 new tractors, continuing the commitment to late-model, well-maintained equipment drivers can count on.

Tractor Renewal
2022

Major Fleet Modernization

Added 16 new 2022 and 2023 model-year tractors in a single investment, representing one of the largest equipment commitments in company history.

Major Fleet Modernization
2023–2026

Continuous Investment

Maintained a steady annual renewal cycle: six new tractors in 2023, three in 2024, five in 2025, and five more arriving in fall 2026, keeping the fleet modern and dependable.

Continuous Investment
Ed Hart

"Integrity isn't something we advertise. It's something we live."

Ed Hart

Founder of Safeway Logistics

Ed led with quiet strength, genuine humility, and unwavering faith. His example created a culture where people matter, promises are kept, and service comes first. His legacy continues through every member of the Safeway team.

"We move our customers' most valuable and sensitive products with care, precision, and integrity, and we do right by the people who make it happen: our customers, our drivers, and our team."

Blake Andrews

President & CEO

Over the years, Blake worked his way through many parts of the company, gaining hands-on experience and a deep appreciation for the people who make it all move, especially the professional drivers. That respect shapes his leadership. Whether on the road or in the office, Blake believes doing right by people is at the heart of doing good business.

Blake Andrews
Certifications & Affiliations

Credentialed. Networked. Accountable.

Our memberships and licenses reflect five decades of standards, and a commitment to keep meeting them.

Why Choose Us

We're a family.

After fifty years, one word still describes how we operate, and how we expect to be treated in return. Family isn't a slogan here. It's the standard we hold ourselves to, every load, every call, every day.

Family-Owned

Three generations of owners still on the floor, on the phone, and on the road.

Family-Run

Dispatch knows your name. Drivers know your dock. Nobody's a number here.

Family-Trusted

Customers who've shipped with us for 20+ years, because we act like it's our own specialized freight.

Family-First

Safe drivers home to their families. Reliable partners for yours. That's the whole job.

OUR PROCESS

1

UNDERSTAND

We learn your product, lanes, timelines, and what failure would cost you.

2

BUILD

We design the solution around your requirements: people, equipment, space, and routing.

3

EXECUTE

We run the plan with trained staff, dedicated capacity, and documented standards.

4

COMMUNICATE

You get one point of contact, proactive updates, and full visibility at every step.

5

IMPROVE

We review performance together and refine the process as your business changes.

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