RPM Freight Systems

What RPM Freight Systems does

RPM Freight Systems is a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider (3PL) founded in 2012 and headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan, with a European headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company specializes in finished vehicle logistics, serving automotive OEMs, dealerships, rental companies, financial institutions, corporate fleets, and luxury vehicle owners across North America and Europe (offices in Birmingham, Amsterdam, Gdansk, Hamburg, and Querétaro). The core service portfolio spans open, enclosed, driveaway, specialized/over-size, and cross-border vehicle transport, alongside general freight services (dry van, over-dimensional, expedited, cross-border). Following the December 2025 acquisitions of Professional Automotive Relocation Services (PARS) and Dealers Choice Auto Transport, RPM now also offers fleet management services including titling, registration, storage, and luxury/exotic vehicle transport.

The company's technology stack is built on a custom-engineered, cloud-based microservices architecture that provides real-time visibility and digitization across the vehicle lifecycle. Key proprietary components include the RPM Drive App (iOS and Android for carriers to book loads, scan VINs, and upload documentation), the Highway marketplace integration for digital load matching, the OneRPM global harmonization framework, and integrations with Turvo (carrier management), Salesforce (CRM), and Mailchimp. The carrier network exceeds 13,500 vetted motor carriers across North America and Europe, with reported volumes of 60,000+ vehicles and 15,000+ shipments per month, and a 98% on-time delivery rate.

Revenue is generated through transaction-fee brokerage on full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), cross-border, driveaway/towaway, and intermodal transportation services; RPM does not own transportation assets. Pricing is quote-based, customized to distance, vehicle size/weight, transport type, and fuel surcharges, with Net 30 payment terms. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (with dedicated account management for OEM, dealership, and fleet customers) and inside sales for mid-market and SMB shippers. Since mid-2024, RPM has been controlled by Trive Capital and Bluejay Capital Partners, and has stated an ambition to reach a $1B revenue milestone.

Name

RPM Freight Systems

Legal name

RPM Freight Systems LLC

Website

https://rpmmoves.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

RPM Freight Systems is a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider specializing in finished vehicle logistics for automotive OEMs, dealerships, rental companies, financial institutions, and fleet operators across North America and Europe, leveraging a proprietary technology platform and 13,500+ vetted carrier network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport (HSAKAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Export & Cross-Border Fleet Resale (Compliance, Documentation) (TLABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Vehicle logistics services
• Freight transportation solutions
• Automotive logistics provider
• Third-party logistics brokerage
• Cross-border shipping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Royal Oak

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Services: RPM acts as a licensed property transportation broker arranging full truckload (FTL), less than truckload (LTL), cross border, driveaway or towaway, and intermodal transportation services. RPM does not own assets but contracts with motor carriers to fulfill shipments.
2. Cross Border Services: Arranging transportation between US, Canada, and Mexico including customs documentation management and compliance handling for cross-border shipments.
3. Driveaway Services: Arranging professional drivers to transport vehicles between manufacturer facilities, dealerships, purchasers, and other destinations using saddle-mount or tow-bar methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RPM Freight Systems is an international non-asset-based logistics and supply chain solutions company specializing in finished vehicle logistics and freight transportation. The company arranges full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), cross-border, driveaway, and intermodal transportation services through a network of 13,500+ vetted motor carriers. Service offerings span OEM vehicle distribution, dealership transport, corporate fleet logistics, rental fleet repositioning, luxury/exotic vehicle shipping, and general freight (dry van, over-dimensional, expedited).

Product overview

RPM Freight Systems is an international non-asset-based logistics and supply chain solutions company specializing in finished vehicle logistics. The offering is a unified platform combining proprietary technology with an extensive carrier network of 13,500+ vetted carriers across North America, Europe, and Mexico. The core platform includes vehicle transportation services (open, enclosed, driveaway, specialized, cross-border) and freight services (dry van, over-dimensional, expedited). Recent acquisitions of Professional Automotive Relocation Services (PARS) expanded fleet management capabilities, while Dealers Choice Auto Transport (DCAT) added luxury and exotic vehicle expertise. The RPM Drive App and Highway marketplace integration enable carrier digitization, while OneRPM harmonizes operations globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OneRPM: Global harmonization solution that aligns standard quality processes, operational efficacy, communication, and strategic growth across the entire organization.
• RPM Drive App

Products and services

• Vehicle Transportation Services Finished vehicle logistics services including open transport, enclosed transport, driveaway, specialized & over-size transport, cross-border services, and fleet logistics across North America, Europe, and Mexico. Designed for OEMs, dealerships, rental companies, financial institutions, and corporate fleets.
• Freight Transportation Services Freight shipping services including dry van, over-dimensional, expedited, and cross-border freight transportation for general shippers with real-time tracking and dedicated support.
• RPM Technology Platform Modern, cloud-based microservices-enabled solution providing real-time visibility into every load, automated optimization, and digitized shipping processes throughout a vehicle's life cycle for OEMs, dealerships, fleets, and freight shippers.
• RPM Drive App Proprietary mobile application for carriers and shippers to search and book available loads, update shipment status on accidents or changes, upload documentation with a built-in document scanner, and communicate with RPM support staff. Available on iOS and Android.
• Fleet Management Services Corporate fleet services including fleet logistics, utility services, upfitters support, title and registration, storage and reconditioning, and driveaway for corporate fleet operators and fleet management companies.
• Cross-Border Solutions Cross-border transportation services for US-Canada and US-Mexico shipping lanes with documentation handling, customs compliance, and CTPAT-certified carrier network for vehicle and freight shippers.
• Professional Automotive Relocation Services (PARS) Fleet management provider offering vehicle driveaway, auto carrier service, storage management, titling and registration, and make-ready services for corporate fleet customers. Acquired by RPM in December 2025 and continues operating under the PARS brand.
• Dealers Choice Auto Transport (DCAT) Specialized vehicle transportation provider serving luxury and exotic car dealerships and auto auctions with over 20 years of experience in high-line, exotic, and classic vehicle transport across North America. Acquired by RPM in December 2025 and continues operating under the Dealers Choice brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% on-time delivery rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Dealers Choice Auto TransportflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025RPM acquired Dealers Choice Auto Transport, a specialized vehicle transportation provider with over 20 years of experience serving luxury and exotic car dealerships and auto auctions across North America. The acquisition strengthens RPM's capabilities in handling high-line, exotic, and classic vehicles. Dealers Choice continues operating under its established brand.
• Professional Automotive Relocation Services (PARS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025RPM acquired PARS, a North American fleet management company, to expand into comprehensive vehicle lifecycle logistics. PARS brings driveaway services, vehicle storage, title and registration capabilities, and fleet management expertise. PARS continues operating under its established brand while integrating with RPM's carrier network and technology platform.
• Turvo, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTransportation management system provider for European carrier onboarding and management. RPM transmits company information, contact details, and documents (operating license, proof of insurance, bank-account information) to Turvo for carrier management activities. Processing is governed by Data Processing Agreement incorporating EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
• HighwaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace platform for vehicle carriers enabling digital load matching. Highway allows RPM's carrier partners to pick and choose shipments based on preferences and needs, reducing empty miles and improving efficiency. RPM integrates with Highway for carrier onboarding and load management.
• Triumph (QuickPay)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancial services partner providing QuickPay options for carriers in RPM's network, enabling faster payment processing for carrier services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Reliable Carriers: Specialized enclosed vehicle transporter serving luxury, exotic, and classic car dealers/collectors; closely comparable to RPM's Dealers Choice Auto Transport subsidiary.
• Holman Automotive: Diversified automotive services group with logistics, fleet management, and vehicle transport capabilities; competes with RPM in fleet lifecycle and vehicle transport services.
• Jack Cooper Transport: Major finished vehicle transportation provider to OEMs in North America; comparable asset-light vehicle-haulage services serving automotive manufacturers and dealerships.
• United Road: One of the largest US finished vehicle logistics carriers; non-asset-based and PE-backed, directly competing with RPM in moving new and used vehicles from OEMs and dealerships to final destinations.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: Largest North American third-party freight broker with mode-agnostic capabilities; competes with RPM's freight brokerage arm while operating as a much broader 3PL platform.
• Echo Global Logistics: Technology-enabled non-asset 3PL providing truckload, less-than-truckload, and managed transportation; similar tech-driven brokerage model and customer overlap in cross-border freight.
• Manheim (Cox Automotive): Largest US vehicle remarketing platform with significant logistics/transport operations as part of Cox Automotive; overlaps with RPM's remarketing and dealer-to-dealer transport services at greater scale.

Emerging players

• Loadsmart: AI-driven digital freight brokerage focused on full truckload and intermodal; competes with RPM's freight services side on price discovery and carrier digitization.
• Uber Freight: Digital freight marketplace and brokerage with TMS capabilities; comparable technology-forward, asset-light model for shipper-carrier matching — a next-generation competitor to traditional brokers like RPM.

Regional players

• Avis Budget Group / Avis Fleet Services: Vehicle rental company with fleet logistics and remarketing capabilities; competes with RPM in fleet redistribution, remarketing transport, and dealer-to-dealer vehicle movement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rpmmoves

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A2 records

Investments

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

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