RK Logistics joins wave of ‘tuck-in’ acquisitions to reach East Coast
Journal of Commerce by S&P Global William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor | Feb 28, 2024, 9:13 AM EST A soft freight market is creating opportunities for accretive, or “tuck-in,” acquisitions of smaller trucking and brokerage companies as buyers seek means to expand territory and services and sellers seek capital and resources they need to survive […]
RK Logistics Holdings Acquires New York’s On Time Trucking
Acquisition expands company’s operations into the northeast U.S. Positions RK to offer lithium battery and specialized material storage capabilities to support energy transition clients on the East Coast. Complements recent regional expansions in Michigan, Texas and Arizona supporting EV battery and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. Company founder Daniel Leitgeb retained as President of On Time Trucking. FARMINGDALE, […]
Grand Opening – RK in Whitmore Lake, Michigan
RK Logistics recently held a grand opening event to commemorate the launch of its new facility in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, a suburb of Ann Arbor. Attending were local officials and news media, RK executives and members of the Michigan business community. Michigan has emerged as a key region for the development and manufacturing of electric […]
RK Logistics Taps Industry Veteran Antonio Tejeda to Lead Expansion of EV Supply Chain Services
Proven logistics operator promoted to Director of Account Management – EV Services. Brings nearly 10 years of supply chain experience in solar energy and electric vehicle logistics to new role. Will build upon RK’s more than 10 years providing dedicated warehousing, inventory control, supply chain support services for EV automotive manufacturing. FREMONT, CA – […]
RK Logistics Expands to Arizona’s Silicon Desert
SCOTTSDALE, AZ AND FREMONT, CA – June 1, 2023 – RK Logistics, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announced it has expanded into Arizona with the opening of a new office in Scottsdale supporting customers throughout the greater Phoenix area and southern Arizona. The new office, which initially will house RK’s local sales, business development […]
RK Logistics Expands in Michigan, Opens New Supply Chain Support Center
RK Logistics Group Expands Into Michigan, Establishes New Operation in Ann Arbor Launches 52,800 sq. ft. commercial logistics facility providing supply chain support for major semiconductor equipment manufacturer. Enters Michigan market with over two decades of experience, specialized logistics capabilities supporting automotive, high-tech manufacturing industries. Expands RK’s overall U.S. warehouse footprint to 15 facilities with […]
RK Logistics Group Expands Warehouse Operations in Hayward
RK Logistics Group Expands Warehouse Operations in Hayward New facility supports local automotive manufacturing, provides inventory management, staging and just-in-time deliveries of orders to factories. Leverages RK’s experience and capabilities providing secured storage and specialized handling for electric vehicle parts and components, including batteries. RK’s Northern California warehouse footprint grows to 12 facilities comprising nearly […]
RK Logistics Growing Again in Livermore, Adds Second Warehouse Center This Year
RK Logistics Group Adds Second Livermore Warehouse in Expansion of Distribution Services for the Tri-Valley 75,000 sq. ft. facility joins current operations in Fremont, Newark and Hayward. Addresses continued demand for quality warehousing resources supporting local retailers, manufacturers, eCommerce fulfillment Expands RK’s overall Northern California warehouse footprint to 11 facilities comprising nearly 1.2 million sq. […]
RK Logistics Group Expands Silicon Valley Warehouse Network
RK Logistics Group Expands Silicon Valley Warehouse Network Third party logistics provider adds 75,000 sq. ft. center in Hayward. Increases capacity to help local manufacturers, eCommerce sellers, retailers “flex up” to meet surging demand for Bay Area distribution resources SF Bay Area network grows to eight facilities, nearly 1 million sq. ft. Hayward, Calif. – […]
RK Logistics Doubles Down on Fetch Robotics in the Warehouse
RK Logistics doubles down on Fetch Robotics deployment, launches next generation autonomous mobile robots to support warehouse operations Scaled-up operation incorporates Fetch Robotics’ larger-capacity CartConnect units to complement current use of HMIShelf robots to improve productivity and throughput Fremont, Calif. — MARCH 14, 2019 — RK Logistics Group, a Silicon Valley leader in third-party logistics […]