What RK Logistics Group does

RK Logistics Group is a U.S. third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Fremont, California, founded in 1989 and operating approximately 15 facilities across ~1.6 million square feet in California, Arizona, Texas, Michigan, and New York. The company specializes in complex, high-value logistics for semiconductor FABs, EV battery manufacturers, and advanced technology companies, with a 35-year track record in semiconductor supply chain services and over a decade of EV battery storage operations since 2014. Core service lines include manufacturing support (line-side JIT delivery, parts sequencing, kanban replenishment), warehousing with value-added kitting and assembly, dedicated and specialty transportation, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) operations for tariff optimization, EV battery storage under hazardous materials permits, order fulfillment, global spares/field service support, and reverse logistics. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, C-TPAT, and California Board of Pharmacy 3PL certifications and reports a 6.83 Sigma (99.99999%) accuracy rate across more than 4.6 billion battery cells handled. Its subsidiary On Time Trucking, acquired in February 2024, provides LTL freight and last-mile delivery across the New York Tri-State area and operates the AI-powered Project Catalyst tracking platform.

Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise B2B managed-services contracts — warehousing, manufacturing support, transportation, and specialty services — under multi-year, quote-based pricing customized per client. The company is privately held and family/founder-controlled, with a single $8.6 million private placement in March 2022 (via SEC Form D) and subsequent growth funded through operating cash flow and acquisition. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting operations leaders, supply chain directors, and engineering program managers at large semiconductor FABs, EV battery and automotive OEMs, and advanced manufacturers. Recent strategic priorities include geographic expansion into new semiconductor and EV gigafactory corridors (Austin, Phoenix, Whitmore Lake, Northeast), M&A-driven capability additions (On Time Trucking, Southwest Supply Chain Solutions assets), and productization of AI-enabled services (Project Catalyst) and engineering support programs (SEACSS). Customers are referenced generically in public materials ("unnamed semiconductor FABs," "unnamed EV battery manufacturers") under NDA, and the customer base is best characterized as a concentrated set of large enterprise anchors across semiconductor, EV, and advanced manufacturing verticals.

Name

RK Logistics Group

Legal name

RK Logistics Group, Inc.

Website

https://rklogisticsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

RK Logistics Group is a U.S. 3PL provider specializing in complex, high-value logistics for semiconductor FABs, EV battery manufacturers, and advanced technology companies across ~15 facilities and 1.6M sq ft in California, Arizona, Texas, Michigan, and New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Truck Transportation (484), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dedicated Transportation & Private Fleet Operations (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAA), Order Management, Pick/Pack & SLA Execution (Cartonization/Wave Picking) (TLAIADAD), Consumer Returns Processing & Disposition (Grading, Restocking, RTV) (TLAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehouse distribution
• Supply chain management
• Specialty transportation
• Manufacturing support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Warehousing and Distribution Services: Multi-level racking, bin storage, bulk flow, optimized site layout, and automated material handling for commercial and industrial goods. Value-added services including kitting, packing, crating, light assembly, and shipping services.
2. Manufacturing Support Services: Inventory management, order optimization, parts sequencing, manufacturing line-side JIT delivery, vendor-managed inventory, kitting and light-assembly/configuration, on-campus logistics and Kanban replenishment.
3. Transportation and Freight Services: Dedicated and specialty transportation for fragile, high-value goods including white-glove service and last-mile delivery through On Time Trucking subsidiary.
4. Foreign Trade Zone Management: FTZ program implementation helping domestic manufacturers achieve up to 90% reduction in tariff costs through duty deferral, reduction, and elimination programs.
5. Battery Storage and Handling: Specialized EV battery storage with permits and licenses, hazardous materials handling, and temperature-controlled facilities for lithium-ion batteries.
6. Order Fulfillment: Retail B2C and B2B order fulfillment from warehoused inventory with client-branded packaging, supporting eCommerce orders and warehouse replenishment.
7. Global Spares and Field Service Support: Dedicated facilities and personnel for field technicians with spare parts warehousing, time-critical order management, specialized crating/packing and delivery.
8. Reverse Logistics: Product recovery, storage, restocking, light repair, inventory management, and spares/parts return and redeployment. Includes chain-of-custody recovery and equipment scrapping with IP protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RK Logistics Group is a third-party logistics (3PL+) provider that delivers integrated supply chain solutions spanning warehousing, manufacturing support, transportation, and specialty services. Its core offerings include line-side JIT delivery, foreign-trade zone management, EV battery storage, order fulfillment, global spares management, and reverse logistics for semiconductor, EV battery, and advanced manufacturing clients. The company's service model emphasizes high-value, complex goods with zero fault tolerance, operating across approximately 1.6 million square feet of U.S. facilities.

Product overview

RK Logistics Group operates a 3PL+ service model — a unified third-party logistics platform combining warehousing, manufacturing support, transportation, and specialty services (Foreign-Trade Zones, Battery Storage, Reverse Logistics) into an integrated offering for innovation industries. The product portfolio centers on the core 3PL+ platform, supplemented by specialized sub-brands including SEACSS (Semiconductor Engineering and Campus Support Services) for semiconductor industry support, Project Catalyst for AI-powered last-mile tracking, and On Time Trucking (OTT), a subsidiary brand acquired in 2024 providing East Coast last-mile and LTL delivery. Core services include Manufacturing Support, Warehousing, Foreign-Trade Zones, Battery Storage, Order Fulfillment, Global Spares/Field Service Support, Dedicated & Specialty Transportation, and Reverse Logistics — all designed to work together as an end-to-end supply chain solution for semiconductor, EV, and advanced manufacturing clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEACSS™: Semiconductor Engineering and Campus Support Services program that handles low-value tasks and operational complexities for semiconductor engineers.

Products and services

• Manufacturing Support Inventory management, order optimization, parts sequencing, and manufacturing line-side JIT delivery of components and parts using dedicated transportation resources. Includes vendor-managed inventory, kitting, light assembly/configuration, on-campus logistics, and Kanban replenishment for components and raw materials. Targeted at manufacturing operations requiring synchronized production.
• Warehousing Secured storage and staging for commercial and industrial goods using multi-level racking, bins, bulk flow, optimized site layout, and automated material handling. Value-added services include kitting, packing, crating, light assembly, and shipping services for high-tech, EV, and advanced manufacturing customers.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Services U.S. Government-authorized Foreign Trade Zone for secured storage and chain-of-custody handling of imported materials and components. Maintains product integrity, ensures compliance with trade and Customs regulations, and minimizes tariffs through duty deferral, reduction, or elimination. Targeted at domestic manufacturers seeking tariff optimization.
• Battery Storage Services Specialized EV battery storage with permits and licenses for handling lithium-ion batteries, expertise in local regulations around permitting, storage requirements, and hazardous materials management. RK has safely managed EV battery storage since 2014 with industry-leading 6.83 Sigma (99.99999%) accuracy. Targeted at EV manufacturers and battery producers.
• Order Fulfillment Retail B2C and B2B order fulfillment and shipping from warehoused inventory in client-branded packaging. Supports warehouse/back-of-store replenishment and eCommerce orders through major online platforms and client ERP systems integrated with RK's WMS platform. Targeted at consumer products companies and retailers.
• Global Spares / Field Service Support Dedicated facilities and personnel supporting field technicians and installers (semiconductor FABs) with spare parts inventory warehousing and management, time-critical order management, specialized crating/packing, and delivery. Targeted at industrial equipment makers and semiconductor customers.
• Dedicated & Specialty Transportation Dedicated, specialized transportation equipment deployed as assigned resources for client needs. Experience handling fragile, high-value goods from lab instruments to large industrial machinery, with on-campus support and white-glove service for delivery into customer facilities. Targeted at high-value goods shippers.
• Reverse Logistics Return of goods services including product recovery and storage, restocking, light repair, inventory management, and spares/parts return and redeployment. Performs chain-of-custody recovery and scrapping of equipment containing intellectual property. Targeted at equipment manufacturers and high-IP goods.
• On Time Trucking (OTT) Services Subsidiary acquired by RK Logistics providing regional LTL freight delivery, last-mile services, and specialized material storage in the New York Tri-State area. Offers lithium battery and specialized material storage to support energy transition clients on the East Coast.
• SEACSS – Semiconductor Engineering and Campus Support Services Specialized program handling low-value tasks and operational complexities for semiconductor engineers, enabling them to focus on high-level innovation. Delivers total operational cost reductions of 25-35% for clients with engineer retention rates exceeding 90%. Targeted at Silicon Valley and Silicon Desert engineering-intensive semiconductor companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99999% accuracy rate (6.83 Sigma) in EV battery handling with only 896 damaged cells out of 4.6+ billion handled
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• On Time TruckingcoreOthers · 22 February 2024Acquisition of New York-based On Time Trucking, a trucking and logistics company with over four decades of regional experience serving the Tri-State area. On Time Trucking provides LTL freight delivery with expertise in high-value, local interline services including NYC five boroughs, New Jersey, and Long Island. Founder Daniel Leitgeb retained as President. Positions RK to offer lithium battery and specialized material storage services on the East Coast.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: Global 3PL leader with extensive warehousing, manufacturing support, and transportation services. Overlaps directly with RK's integrated 3PL+ model, particularly in semiconductor and EV sectors, but operates at a much larger scale globally.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics provider with comparable warehousing, reverse logistics, and value-added services. Comparable in its asset-light 3PL model and serves overlapping high-tech and consumer verticals.
• XPO Logistics: Major North American LTL and logistics provider with warehousing and dedicated transportation exposure. Comparable in dedicated transportation and integrated logistics offerings for industrial and technology customers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global integrated logistics provider with significant semiconductor and high-tech vertical expertise. Comparable in serving high-value, complex supply chains with FTZ and specialized industrial logistics capabilities.
• DSV (formerly UTi, Panalpina): Global freight forwarding and contract logistics player with US presence in semiconductor and EV logistics. Comparable in offering integrated warehousing, transportation, and specialized industrial solutions.
• Ryder System: Major North American provider of dedicated transportation, supply chain solutions, and fleet management. Comparable in dedicated fleet operations and integrated supply chain services for high-tech and industrial customers.
• GEODIS: Global logistics provider with strong US contract logistics presence in high-tech and industrial sectors. Comparable in offering warehousing, transportation, and specialized services for semiconductor-adjacent clients.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with significant presence in automotive, technology, and industrial sectors. Comparable in providing integrated contract logistics, automotive manufacturing support, and supply chain solutions.

Direct peers

• NFI Industries: Family-owned US 3PL with dedicated transportation, warehousing, and integrated logistics services. Highly comparable in business model, scale (mid-sized private), and multi-vertical high-value logistics focus including industrial and consumer goods.
• Penske Logistics: Dedicated contract carriage and warehousing provider with significant automotive and EV manufacturing supply chain exposure. Directly comparable in JT delivery, line-side sequencing, and specialized manufacturing support services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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