General Info

Operational for more than 40 years, R+L CARRIERS is one of the leading freight companies in the United States. The company has a fleet of more than 13,000 tractors and trailers. Family-owned and operated, it serves several clients in midwestern United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New York, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Canada, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Founded by Ralph Roberts, R+L acquired Gator Freightways in 1989. A full-service less than truckload motor freight carrier, the company provides a wide variety of services, such as transportation of Hazardous Materials, Jet Services, Cargo Claims, electronic data interchange, and quality assurance programs. Its truck parts center provides 24-hour emergency services, spare parts, wreckers, tire services, radiators and electrical equipment. Additionally, R+L CARRIERS offers preassignment of shipping numbers, permits, certificates and other forms. The company is located in Battle Creek, Mich.