Key facts
- Founded 2003 · headquartered in Buffalo, NY
- Subsidiary
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-467560)
- #68 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $270M per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Intermodal
About ROAR Logistics
ROAR Logistics is a multimodal 3PL and freight broker founded in 2003 by Bob Rich III as a subsidiary of Rich Products Corporation, headquartered in Buffalo, New York, and ranked #68 on the Transport Topics 2026 Top 100 with $270 million in gross revenue and $30 million in net revenue (11.1% net margin). Rich Products Corporation is a privately held multinational food products company founded in 1945, also based in Buffalo.
Per Transport Topics 2026, ROAR moves rail/intermodal as a primary mode alongside dry van truckload, with active reefer, LTL, flatbed/heavy haul, and air/expedited. ROAR offers a full spectrum of rail, ocean, air, and road transportation logistics with customs brokerage and NVOCC services in-house — serving local, national, and global customers in 150+ countries. The company has grown from 3 founding associates to 180+ associates across operations in Buffalo, Atlanta GA, Peoria IL, Temecula CA, and Southern California.
For shippers evaluating ROAR, the strongest fit is multimodal programs that benefit from a single broker handling rail, ocean, air, and road — particularly Northeast and US-Canada cross-border shippers. The Rich Products parent gives ROAR financial stability and a shipper-first cultural orientation. Pure-FTL spot shippers may find more competitive pricing with transactional brokers.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
All 50 states · Canada · Mexico · 150+ countries (rail, ocean, air)
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Multimodal 3PL — rail, ocean, air, and road under one roof with in-house customs brokerage and NVOCC
- Subsidiary of Rich Products Corporation (privately held since 1945) — financial stability and shipper-first culture
- Global reach with 150+ country agent network — strong fit for international shippers
- Strong Northeast and US-Canada cross-border lane density
- Smaller scale ($270M gross) than Tier 1 multimodal brokers — narrower carrier network on commodity FTL
- Net margin (11.1%) below industry-average mid-teens — pricing-led not service-premium
- No instant quoting or API integration disclosed
- Reviews not aggregated to a verifiable score
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FAQ
Is ROAR Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
ROAR Logistics, Inc. holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-467560 / USDOT 2231273 with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Subsidiary of Rich Products Corporation (Buffalo NY, founded 1945). Verify at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of freight does ROAR Logistics handle?
Per Transport Topics 2026, ROAR moves rail/intermodal and dry van TL as primary, with active reefer, LTL, flatbed, air/expedited, and US-Canada/Mexico cross-border. Multimodal coverage spans rail, ocean, air, and road in 150+ countries.
How do ROAR Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?
ROAR reported $270M gross / $30M net revenue (11.1% net margin) for Transport Topics 2026. Multimodal pricing model is competitive on integrated rail/ocean/road programs; pure-FTL spot may favor transactional brokers. Benchmark on ShipperGuide.