BlueGrace Logistics is a third-party logistics provider (also known as 3PL) in the 2012 Inc. 5000. The company provides logistics technology, freight management, and customized transportation management to customers throughout the United States. BlueGrace is based in Riverview, Florida with satellite offices in Chicago, Chattanooga, Detroit, Phoenix, Richmond, San Diego, St. Paul, and Tulsa.

BlueGrace Logistics
Company typePublic
Industry
Founded2009; 15 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
Number of employees
500[1] (2019)
Websitemybluegrace.com

History

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BlueGrace Logistics was established in 2009 as a full-service 3PL by President and CEO Bobby Harris. The corporate office was initially located in Apollo Beach, Florida and was later moved to Riverview to accommodate its hyper-growth.[4] In 2012, BlueGrace Logistics ranked as the #1 fastest growing company in the Transportation and Logistics Industry and the 20th fastest growing private company in the nation on the 2012 Inc. 500 List.[5]

In January 2010, BlueGrace launched an iPhone application for calculating shipping quotes from multiple carriers, becoming the first such company in the US to offer mobile capabilities to customers.[6]

Franchise

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BlueGrace Logistics launched a franchise program in 2011, which led to 60 national franchises in 25 states across the US.[2] In 2016, BlueGrace bought back many of the franchises and they are now renamed as regional and branch locations.

References

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  1. ^ a b "About BlueGrace Logistics". BlueGrace Logistics. Blue Grace Logistics. Retrieved 22 Feb 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Entrepreneur.com - BlueGrace Logistics Franchise Information".
  3. ^ "BLUEGRACE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM". BlueGrace Logistics. Blue Grace Logistics. Retrieved 22 Feb 2019.
  4. ^ "At Blue Grace Logistics, good business and a fun office go hand-in-hand".
  5. ^ "INC.com Company Profile: BlueGrace Logistics - Riverview, FL".
  6. ^ "BlueGrace Logistics Launches iPhone App for Shipping Quotes".
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