About Wollenweber’s Trucking & Warehousing
A Legacy of Service Since 1903
Wollenweber’s Trucking & Warehousing is proud to be a fith-generation, family-owned business with deep roots in the Baltimore/Washington region. Since our founding in 1903, we’ve grown from a local hauling company into a trusted leader in transportation and warehousing, all while staying true to the values that built our name: reliability, integrity, and personal service.
With over a century of experience behind us, Wollenweber’s continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of our clients while honoring the legacy of quality and commitment that’s defined us for more than 120 years.
Our History
Over 120 Years of Family-Driven Service
At Wollenweber’s Trucking & Warehousing, history isn’t just part of our story, it drives everything we do. As a fifth-generation, family-owned business, we proudly trace our roots back to the earliest days of commercial hauling in Baltimore. While the industry has evolved dramatically since our founding in 1903, our core values: reliability, responsiveness, and relationships, have remained unchanged.
Early Years: Built on Horsepower and Grit
Our story begins in 1888, when Charles Wollenweber I emigrated from Germany to Baltimore. He established a horse-drawn hauling business from a stable on Granby Street (now Little Italy), transporting tin plate from Sparrows Point to Canton’s canning plants.
Despite the Depression of 1893, the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904, and WWI-era shortages, the company endured, a testament to hard work, persistence, and strong community ties.
By the 1920s, Charles II joined the family business. Horses gave way to motor trucks, and the original stable became a full-scale terminal and gas station, launching Wollenweber’s into the next era of transportation.
Modern Growth: Evolving with the Industry
Throughout the 20th century, Wollenweber’s adapted to the changing logistics landscape. Under Charles III (a WWII veteran), the company embraced a new model of service, managing pickups directly from ports and rail lines, and offering more integrated logistics support.
A series of relocations followed as Baltimore grew: Mt. Royal Avenue, Camden Street, and Sharp Street in the 1970s. The move to Sharp Street marked a key turning point: Wollenweber’s expanded into warehousing and acquired a paper distribution business.
There are plenty of colorful stories along the way. One flood at the Inner Harbor piers once sent 1,000 Schwinn bicycles floating into the water, forcing the team into action, a classic example of the hands-on, responsive service that defines us to this day.
Today, Wollenweber’s warehouse facilities are in close proximity to the Port of Baltimore, offering warehousing and a company fleet of trucks, providing drayage and delivery service throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Looking Ahead: Rooted in Tradition, Ready for Tomorrow
Today, under the leadership of Chad Wollenweber, son of Charles Wollenweber IV, the company continues its legacy of family-driven excellence. Chad represents the fifth generation of Wollenwebers committed to carrying the business forward with integrity, innovation, and a deep respect for the relationships that have sustained us for over a century.
With growing demand for port access and warehousing, our strategic location just minutes from the Port of Baltimore, combined with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team, positions Wollenweber’s for continued success for generations to come.
From horse-drawn wagons to modern logistics solutions, our mission remains the same: deliver with care, stay true to our roots, and always put people first.