Flatbed truck hauling steel pipes on a highway at sunset

Freight broker delivering real results.

Vetted carriers, proactive updates, and zero excuses. Southern roots, nationwide reach.

100% carrier compliance
99.7% on-time rate
99.97%
Spoilage-Free
100%
Carrier Compliance
99.70%
On-Time Delivery
17+
Years Experience
FMCSA Authorized Broker
Surety Bond: $75,000 Cargo Insurance: $100,000
On Time Specialists
MC# 50380744  DOT# 9258880
Why Real Logistics

We built what we wished existed as shippers.

Tired of ghosted emails, missed updates, and broken promises? So were we. Real Logistics was built to be the broker we always wanted: straight answers, real follow-through, and zero excuses.

Vetted Carriers Only

Pre-screened for compliance, safety scores, and temp control.

Proactive Updates

Real-time ETAs and check-ins. You never chase us.

One Point of Contact

Same rep from booking to delivery. No handoffs.

Work with us

Meet the team

Shane Nichols, Founder & Operator

Shane Nichols

Founder & Operator

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Cole Nichols, Operations Manager

Cole Nichols

Operations Manager

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Services

Every mode. One broker.

Reefer

Pre-cooled trucks, verified temp logs, spoilage-free delivery.

Dry Van

Reliable capacity for palletized freight, nationwide.

Flatbed & Box Truck

Right-sized equipment for specialty loads.

Expedited

Hot-shot and team drivers when time is critical.

LTL

Cost-effective partial loads without sacrificing service.

The Difference

Real Logistics vs. the typical broker.

Feature
Real Logistics
Typical Broker
Response Time
Under 30 minutes
Hours or next day
Weekend Availability
7 days a week
Monday to Friday
Carrier Vetting
Every load, every time
Minimal screening
Proactive Updates
Real-time ETAs & alerts
Only when you ask
Single Point of Contact
Same rep, start to finish
Multiple handoffs
Temp Verification
Pre-cool confirmed before pickup
Rarely checked
Post-Delivery Docs
BOLs & PODs chased for you
You chase them
Proven Results

Real loads. Real shippers. Real results.

5-Star Verified Review
"Had a small window to get multiple trucks in and loaded. Real Logistics made it happen just like clockwork. Very rare to have a seamless experience with a broker like this one. Would definitely recommend his company to anyone wanting to move freight anywhere."
S
Shawn M.
Verified Shipper
3 carriers found in hours
"All loads gone. Thanks for putting that together so fast. Timed out perfect."
V
Verified Shipper
Dry Van, Flatbed & Drop Deck
56tankers

2.5M lbs food-grade corn oil

3.3Mlbs

Corn & barley via hopper trains

3.2Mlbs

Aggregate + soybeans for Fortune 500

5Stars

BBB verified shipper reviews

Coverage

Southern roots, nationwide reach.

Deep carrier networks in key produce regions, with coverage across all 48 states.

Texas

Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, Waco

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Tulsa

Louisiana

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport

Arkansas

Little Rock, Jonesboro

Missouri

Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield

Tennessee

Memphis, Nashville

Get Started

Request a quote in under 2 minutes.

Tell us what you're shipping and where. Real humans respond, usually within 30 minutes, 7 days a week.

  • Same-day response guaranteed
  • No obligation, no pressure
  • All modes: reefer, dry van, flatbed, LTL
FAQ

Common questions.