BlueGrace Logistics

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BlueGrace Logistics
Industry
Founded2009; 16 years ago (2009)[1]
Founders
  • Bobby Harris
Headquarters2846 S Falkenburg Road,
Riverview, Florida
,
U.S.
Number of locations
60 National Franchises[2] (2018)
Area served
United States of America
Key people
Services
  • Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping – Consolidates smaller freight shipments to optimize routes and reduce costs.[4]
  • Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping – Dedicated equipment for high-volume shipments, minimizing transit times.[4]
  • Freight Brokerage & Expedited Shipping – National carrier network for time-sensitive deliveries.[4]
  • Parcel Shipping – Small package delivery across the U.S.[4]
  • Managed Logistics – Strategic planning, carrier management, and performance optimization.[4]
  • Supply Chain Management – End-to-end solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency.[4]
  • Technology – BlueShip® Platform for real-time visibility, cost analytics, and optimization.[4]
Number of employees
600 (2025)
Websitemybluegrace.com

BlueGrace Logistics is an American third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Riverview, Florida. The company offers technology-driven freight management, managed logistics, and supply chain solutions across the United States.

History

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BlueGrace Logistics was founded in 2009 by Bobby Harris in Apollo Beach, Florida, before relocating its headquarters to Riverview to support rapid growth.[5] In 2010, the company introduced one of the first mobile apps in the logistics industry to provide instant shipping quotes from multiple carriers.[6]

By 2012, BlueGrace ranked first in the transportation and logistics sector and 20th overall on the Inc. 500 list.[7] The company launched a national franchise program in 2011, expanding to over 60 locations across 25 states before transitioning to a branch-based model in 2016.[2]

Acquisitions

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  • FreightCenter (January 2025): A 26-year-old online transportation solutions provider based in Palm Harbor, Florida.[8]
  • Anthym Logistics (March 2020): A freight broker with offices in Tampa and Chicago.[9]
  • Continental Traffic Company (CTC) (December 2016): A Tampa-based logistics, consulting, and auditing firm.[10]
  • Evos Smart Tools (March 2024): A Bend, Oregon-based SaaS optimization platform provider.[11]

Awards and recognition

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2025

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  • Logistics Management 42nd Annual Quest for Quality Awards[12]
  • Supply Chain Brain 100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2025[13]
  • Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL Providers 2025[14]
  • Food Logistics Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers 2025[15]
  • Inbound Logistics Green Technology Partners 2025[16]
  • Transport Topics Top 100 Logistics Companies 2025[17]

2024

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  • Estes Customer Excellence Award[18]
  • 2024 LTL Carrier Awards[19]

2023

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  • 2023 LTL Carrier Awards[20]
  • Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider 2023[21]
  • Best Logistics Content 2023[22]

2022

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  • Food Logistics Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers 2022[23]
  • SupplyChainBrain 100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2022[24]
  • Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PL Providers 2022[25]

2015

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  • Inc. 5000 Honor Roll[26]

2012

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  • Inc. 5000 – Ranked 20th in Transportation and Logistics[7]

References

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  1. ^ "BlueGrace Logistics Continues Rapid Growth". Tampa Bay Times. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  2. ^ a b "Entrepreneur.com - BlueGrace Logistics Franchise Information". Archived from the original on 2013-05-18. Retrieved 2013-06-05.
  3. ^ "BlueGrace Executive Leadership Team". BlueGrace Logistics. Blue Grace Logistics. Retrieved 22 Feb 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Freight & Logistics Services". MyBlueGrace.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  5. ^ "At Blue Grace Logistics, good business and a fun office go hand-in-hand".
  6. ^ "BlueGrace Logistics Launches iPhone App for Shipping Quotes".
  7. ^ a b "INC.com Company Profile: BlueGrace Logistics - Riverview, FL".
  8. ^ "BlueGrace Logistics Acquires FreightCenter". FreightWaves. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  9. ^ "BlueGrace Acquires Anthym Logistics". BenGordonPalmBeach.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  10. ^ "BlueGrace Logistics Acquires Continental Traffic Co". Transport Topics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  11. ^ "BlueGrace Logistics Acquires Evos Smart Tools". fleetowner.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  12. ^ "Logistics Management Quest for Quality Awards 2025". Logistics Management. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  13. ^ "Supply Chain Brain 100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2025". Supply Chain Brain. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  14. ^ "Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PLs 2025". Inbound Logistics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  15. ^ "Food Logistics Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers 2025". Food Logistics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  16. ^ "Inbound Logistics Green Technology Partners 2025". Inbound Logistics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  17. ^ "Transport Topics Top 100 Logistics Companies 2025". Transport Topics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  18. ^ "Estes Customer Excellence Award". Food Logistics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  19. ^ "2024 LTL Carrier Award Winners". Transport Topics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  20. ^ "BlueGrace Logistics Announces 2023 LTL Carrier Award Winners". Transport Topics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  21. ^ "Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers 2023". Food Logistics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  22. ^ "Best Freight Blogs and Websites 2023". Feedspot. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  23. ^ "Food Logistics Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers 2022". Food Logistics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  24. ^ "SupplyChainBrain 100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2022". SupplyChainBrain. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  25. ^ "Inbound Logistics Top 100 3PLs 2022". Inbound Logistics. Retrieved 2025-10-21.[dead link]
  26. ^ "Inc. 5000 Honor Roll". Inc.com. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
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