Key facts
- Founded 2007 · headquartered in Jacksonville, FL
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-513105)
- Gross revenue: $0.27B per Transport Topics 2024
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Reefer, Air/Expedited
About R2 Logistics
R2 Logistics is a full-service freight broker founded in 2007 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, generating approximately $270 million in gross brokerage revenue in 2024 and ranking among the largest independently operated brokers in the Southeast US. R2's core strengths are dry van FTL, refrigerated truckload, and expedited freight — modes where its deep Southeast carrier relationships and lane density provide a genuine competitive advantage over brokers based outside the region.
The company's geographic positioning in Jacksonville gives it natural density on Florida Corridor, Gulf Coast, and Southeast-to-Midwest lanes that Northeast or Midwest-headquartered brokers may underservice. R2 Logistics operates an expedited freight desk that handles time-critical shipments via ground expedite and air charter options, serving manufacturing and healthcare-pharma shippers with service-sensitive freight. Managed transportation services are available for shippers seeking to outsource freight operations on a contractual basis.
For shippers evaluating R2 Logistics, the strongest fit is Southeast-heavy freight programs — particularly Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Gulf Coast lanes — where R2's carrier relationships and regional expertise deliver results that national brokers may not match at equivalent service levels. Reefer and expedited shippers in those corridors are particularly well served. Shippers with primarily West Coast, Midwest, or cross-border needs may find better options with brokers who have stronger density in those regions.
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states, with deep Southeast coverage
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Deep Southeast carrier relationships and lane density — one of the strongest regional brokers in the Florida and Gulf Coast corridors
- Strong reefer capability in Southeast lanes where perishable freight is high-volume
- Dedicated expedited freight desk for time-critical ground and air options
- Established managed transportation offering for shippers seeking outsourced freight management
- Long operating history (founded 2007) with financial stability as an independent private broker
- Southeast concentration means thinner carrier networks on West Coast, Mountain, and Pacific Northwest lanes
- No LTL, intermodal, or cross-border Mexico/Canada capability
- Technology platform is functional but not a differentiator — less self-service than digital-first brokers
- Instant quoting not available — requires rep interaction for pricing
- Smaller national carrier network than Tier 1 brokers on freight outside core Southeast lanes
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FAQ
Is R2 Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
R2 Logistics, Inc. holds active FMCSA broker authority (MC-513105 / DOT 2233650) with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file with Southwest Marine and General Insurance Company, effective 05/31/2022. Pure brokerage; broker authority granted February 2005.
What types of freight does R2 Logistics handle?
R2 Logistics primarily brokers dry van FTL, refrigerated/reefer, and expedited freight, with LTL and flatbed limited. No intermodal or cross-border. Best suited for Southeast FTL and reefer with expedited capability for time-critical needs.
How do R2 Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?
R2 Logistics is generally competitive on Southeast FTL and reefer lanes where its carrier density is highest; rates may vary in other regions. Benchmark R2 quotes against alternatives via ShipperGuide — Southeast corridors often show R2 as one of the most competitive options.