What Red Lab Logistics Inc does

Red Lab Logistics Inc is a privately held, self-funded third-party logistics provider and freight broker headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 2019 by three University of South Carolina graduates, the company connects shippers with a vetted network of motor carriers across the United States and Canada, offering drayage, produce transportation, expedited shipping, dry van, reefer, flatbed, step-deck, sprinter van, and vented van services, plus warehousing and supply-chain consulting. The operating model is asset-light and brokerage-based, with revenue generated through transaction fees and commissions on arranged freight movements, supplemented by service fees for warehousing and consulting engagements.

The company runs a dual-sided sales organization with dedicated carrier-sales and customer-sales teams operating under a single-point-of-contact service model and supported by 24/7 coverage. Technology is described as enabling real-time shipment tracking and a vetted carrier database, but no proprietary platforms, patents, or differentiated AI systems are disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining enterprise field sales and inside sales targeting shippers across multiple verticals including produce/perishables and general freight.

Customer acquisition is primarily digital through the company website (redlablogistics.com), SEO, and industry events, while pricing is quote-based with no public rate cards. Red Lab has received the 2025 SC Fastest Growing Company recognition and has scaled to roughly forty employees across two Charleston offices without taking on external investors or significant debt.

Name

Red Lab Logistics Inc

Legal name

Red Lab Logistics Inc

Website

https://redlablogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Red Lab Logistics is a self-funded, asset-light third-party logistics provider and freight broker based in Charleston, SC, connecting US and Canadian shippers with a vetted carrier network across drayage, produce, expedited, dry van, warehousing, and consulting service lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Brokerage and Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Container Transload (Port/Drayage Support) (TLALAFAI)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage services
• Third-party logistics
• Trucking transportation
• Supply chain consulting
• Warehouse and drayage

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: Red Lab Logistics acts as a freight broker, earning fees by matching shippers with carriers. The company arranges transportation of freight and earns revenue through transaction fees or commissions on shipments arranged between their carrier network and shipper customers. They serve customers throughout the US and Canada.
2. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: The company provides comprehensive third-party logistics services including drayage, produce transportation, expedited shipping, dry van transport, warehousing, and logistics consulting. These services generate revenue through service fees for each logistics solution provided.
3. Consulting Services: Red Lab offers consulting services covering supply chain strategy, network design, carrier selection, and freight optimization. These data-driven consulting engagements provide additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Red Lab Logistics provides third-party logistics, freight brokerage, and transportation consulting services for shippers and carriers throughout the US and Canada. The company matches shippers with its vetted carrier base across equipment types (dry van, reefer, flatbed, step-deck, sprinter van, vented van) and offers drayage, produce, expedited shipping, dry van transport, warehousing, and supply chain consulting under a single point-of-contact engagement model with 24/7 support and real-time tracking.

Product overview

Red Lab Logistics operates as a third-party logistics and consulting company offering a unified platform of interconnected freight services. The core portfolio includes Drayage (port/rail container transport), Produce (specialized perishable goods logistics), Expedited Service (time-critical shipments with 24/7 support), Dry Van (enclosed trailer transport), Warehousing (short and long-term storage), and Consulting (supply chain optimization). These services are supported by a diverse fleet of equipment types including Sprinter Vans, Vented Vans, Reefer Vans, Flatbeds, and Step-decks/Conestoga trailers. The company provides end-to-end logistics solutions through a single point of contact backed by a team of specialists, combining brokerage services with dedicated carrier relationships to serve customers and shippers throughout the US and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drayage Container transportation service enabling rapid movement of containers from any port or rail location across the US, operated as part of Red Lab's third-party logistics offering for shippers requiring port-to-door container freight services.
• Produce Transportation Specialized logistics service focused on transporting fresh fruits and vegetables from farms to retail locations and restaurants, with an emphasis on speed and safety for perishable cargo.
• Expedited Service Time-sensitive shipping service operating around the clock with team drivers, same-day pickup, and 24/7 support to ensure shipments arrive within agreed timeframes for time-critical freight.
• Dry Van Enclosed trailer transport service for goods requiring protection from moisture, dirt, and other hazards, including consumer goods, electronics, clothing, and non-perishable food items.
• Warehousing Storage service offering a range of options from short-term to long-term solutions to meet customer inventory needs as part of the third-party logistics portfolio.
• Logistics Consulting Advisory service covering supply chain strategy, network design, carrier selection, and freight optimization with data-driven insights to reduce costs and improve efficiency for businesses seeking supply chain improvements.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coyote Logistics: Asset-based and non-asset freight brokerage owned by UPS, offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and supply chain services. Comparable to Red Lab because it arranges freight across multiple modes for shippers using a vetted carrier network.
• RXO: Technology-enabled freight brokerage spun off from XPO Logistics, focused on truckload, last-mile, and managed transportation. Directly comparable to Red Lab because it sells asset-light brokerage services to shippers using a carrier network and digital matching.
• Hub Group: Asset-light intermodal and logistics services provider with brokerage, dedicated, and warehousing offerings. Comparable to Red Lab because both serve shippers across truckload, intermodal (drayage for Hub), and warehousing with a mix of owned and partner capacity.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight network and brokerage connecting shippers with owner-operator capacity. Comparable to Red Lab because both operate as non-asset brokers monetizing carrier relationships through transaction spreads rather than owning trucks.
• Echo Global Logistics: Non-asset third-party logistics provider offering truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal brokerage with proprietary technology. Directly comparable to Red Lab because both serve shippers across multiple modes via a technology-enabled brokerage model.

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large multimodal carrier offering intermodal, dedicated, truckload brokerage, and final-mile services. Comparable to Red Lab in truck brokerage and intermodal services, though J.B. Hunt operates substantial owned capacity as well.
• XPO Logistics: Large North American less-than-truckload carrier with growing asset-light brokerage and last-mile offerings post RXO spin-off. Comparable to Red Lab in the brokerage overlap, though XPO is dominated by owned LTL terminals.
• Schneider National: Asset-based multimodal carrier with truckload, intermodal, and logistics services including brokerage and dedicated capacity. Comparable to Red Lab in the brokerage and intermodal overlap, though Schneider operates one of the largest private truck fleets in North America.
• ArcBest: Asset-based multimodal logistics provider combining LTL (ABF Freight) with asset-light brokerage, expedite, and supply chain services. Comparable to Red Lab in its brokerage and multimodal services mix, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American third-party logistics provider offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, air, and customs services. Comparable to Red Lab as a broad incumbent in the same freight brokerage category, though at materially greater scale and global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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