RPM News

RPM Welcomes John Perkovich as its new SVP of Customer Operations

11/10/2020

Welcome to the team, John Perkovich! We're lucky to have you as our new SVP of Customer Operations.

RPM Promotes Sergio Gutierrez to Global Co-CEO

11/02/2020

Congratulations Sergio Gutierrez! We are honored to have you at the helm of RPM. Cheers to our new Global Co-CEO!

Staying Home for the Holidays

10/22/2020

If you're supply chain is not prepared to handle the fast-moving demands of this market, it could be one bumpy sleigh ride this holiday season.

Web Marketing Association Awards RPMmoves.com 2020 Best Transportation Website

09/14/2020

RPM's internal marketing team awarded top honors with Best Transportation Website

RPM Makes AutoRemarketing.com's Power 300 Special Issue for 4th Consecutive Year

08/24/2020

RPM is extremely proud to be listed as one of the used-car industry's most influential companies in 2020.

7x Inc. 5000 Honoree

08/12/2020

For the 7th Time, RPM Appears on the Inc. 5000 List!

The Demand for E-Commerce is Growing Faster for Shippers

08/05/2020

E-commerce has seen record growth over the past couple of years, but due to COVID-19, 2020 is poised to dramatically increase previous predictions.

RPM is a Great Place To Work Certified Company!

07/15/2020

Culture has always been a top priority for RPM, so to achieve this certification in this challenging time, we could not be more proud or thankful to have the people and the leaders we have.

RPM makes Crain's Top Private 200 Companies List in 2020

07/08/2020

RPM makes the list, coming in at #89 on Crain's Private 200 largest privately held companies in Southeast Michigan.

Changing Consumer Behavior Affects Summer Trends & Spends

06/29/2020

Rather than enjoying a typical summer vacation this year, many families are instead planning staycations and participating in socially distant activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Return To Professional Sports Could Be A Carrier Comeback Story

05/29/2020

The sports industry is roughly a $420 billion (US only) industry. Once it starts running at full speed, freight shippers within the food & beverage, CPG, retail, and chemical space should expect some bruising blows if they are not prepared to meet intensely high demand.

How Agility Can Keep The Used Car Market Afloat

05/20/2020

"Used car values plunged to great depths amidst the pandemic. Dealers want to move inventory, but low consumer sentiment, a reduced number of trade-ins, auctions at a virtual standstill, and fewer lease returns coming back to dealerships is keeping used cars from selling."

High Demand On The Horizon For EU Shippers

04/21/2020

"Regardless of how chaotic or volatile the market may be, we equally excel in the spot load and long-term contract business because of our unique and valuable ability to be flexible and find capacity quickly."

RPM Makes Inc. 5000 Series (Midwest)

03/25/2020

RPM places #71 in the first-ever Inc. 5000 Series list in the Midwest! We are honored to be recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

Building Trust Takes Real-Time Effort

02/20/2020

“Over the past decade, real-time visibility has grown from a want to a need to an expectation across all vertical markets within vehicle logistics.” – Sergio Gutierrez, President of RPM Europe

Scale to Meet Your Needs

02/18/2020

“Now more than ever before, shippers should consider working with an experienced managed transportation service provider that has a large, dedicated network of carrier partners and deep relationships with these partners.” – Jake McLeod, Chief Commercial Officer at RPM

RPM Wears Pink

11/01/2019

We went fully pink to support the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides initiative. Thank you to everyone who purchased shirts and special thanks to Christina Young for providing RPM with the best seat in the house.

RPM Makes A&A’s Top 100 Domestic Transportation Managers/Freight Brokers List

10/15/2019

We are thrilled to rank #55 on Armstrong & Associates’ select list of standout 3PLs. This is a huge achievement for us as we continue to grow our freight team and our freight service offerings for customers.

RPM Vehicle Systems Expands in Europe

10/10/2019

We are officially in Europe! This is one of the most significant milestones in RPM’s growth to date. Thanks to our team and our fearless leaders for taking RPM across the pond.

RPM Attends 4th Annual Automotive News Leading Women Conference

10/08/2019

The panel discussion on "Driving Change" was an insightful and empowering conversation among many of the automotive industries' top female leaders.

RPM Participates in St. Jude Walk/Run

09/30/2019

Can’t stop, won’t stop! RPM just raised over $17K in the month of September alone, all in an effort fight cancer!

RPM Makes 3rd Consecutive Power 300 List in AutoRemarketing.com

08/23/2019

For the 3rd consecutive year, RPM has made AutoRemarketing.com’s exclusive Power 300 issue that recognizes only the most influential transportation companies in North America.

RPM Partners with Big Dig of Michigan

08/16/2019

RPM participated in the American Cancer Society’s Big Dig of Michigan to fight childhood cancer by bringing the youngsters out to ride/operate their favorite heavy machinery. This is definitely one of our favorite events.

RPM Receives 6th Consecutive Inc. 5000 Award

08/14/2019

RPM takes home a 6th consecutive Inc. 5000 award, an achievement only 3% of companies in America can lay claim to. We are honored to share this milestone with our team, carriers, and customers.

RPM Freight Uses A Human Touch to Attract and Retain Talent

08/01/2019

“This year, RPM has hired at least 70 new faces, and plans to bring in another 500 within the next three to five years.” – DetroitDriven.US

American Cancer Society ResearcHERS of Michigan

05/02/2019

Thank you to our team of American Cancer Society ReasearcHERS ambassadors who are taking the fight to cancer. RPM is behind you all the way.

RPM Named Top 50 Freight Brokerage by Transport Topics.

04/11/2019

This is a huge honor for RPM. We are absolutely thrilled to make this coveted list. Over the past few years, we have made large strides to focus our efforts on expanding our freight services.

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