About R&S Logistics | Knoxville’s 3PL & Warehousing Partner
We Started with a Commitment — To Treat Your Business Like Our Own.
The R&S Difference
We’ve been in your shoes. Chasing shipments, fielding excuses, dealing with 3PL providers who treat your goods like someone else’s problem. That’s why R&S exists — to restore confidence in your supply chain.
For over 20 years, we’ve helped companies like yours stay lean, reliable, and ready — not because we do things the traditional way, but because we listen, adapt, and genuinely care about every pallet and person we serve.
How We Help You
At R&S, we don’t just warehouse your inventory — we protect your reputation.
Our end-to-end 3PL services are built to handle what others won’t: non-standard freight, high-touch fulfillment, tight deadlines, or high-risk categories like supplements, OTC products, and food. Whether it’s inbound freight or final-mile delivery, we engineer logistics solutions that fit your needs — not someone else’s template.
We’re fast where it matters, methodical where it counts, and always transparent in between.
Our clients know we’ll pick up the phone, pivot on a dime, and stay until it’s done right.
Things to Know About Us
- We've been in business for 20+ years.
- We have 2 million square feet (and counting!)
- We are built on the values of gratitude, tenacity, stewardship, invested, and agility.
- We've grown from humble beginnings with the needs of our customers.
Our Standards & Processes
- Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) – Our framework for setting business strategy, aligning goals, tracking KPIs, and driving accountability at every level.
- ISO Certified 14001 & 9001 (KX1) – Our Knoxville distribution center is certified for both quality management and environmental management, ensuring world-class standards in every process.
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Lean Methodology – We operate with lean principles to eliminate waste, improve flow, and deliver consistent results. This includes:
- Standardized Work (for operations and leaders)
- Waste Identification and Elimination
- 5S Workplace Organization
- Kaizen (A3) Continuous Improvement Standards
- Continuous Flow and Pull Processes
- Error-Proofing (Poka Yoke) Process Design
- Just-In-Time Supply Chain Collaboration (JIT) – We partner with clients to keep inventory lean, reduce excess storage, and deliver right when you need it.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset – Our team is always looking for new ways to improve accuracy, speed, and customer satisfaction.
- Investment in People, Systems, and Facilities – We continually reinvest in training, technology, and infrastructure to safeguard your products and scale with your business.
You Can Trust Us
“R&S is customer focused and was able to meet all our needs. Their warehouse and our inventory was well cared for and maintained. We found the R&S team to be friendly, easy to work with and very helpful!”
Kristianne Stewart
Compassion that Compels -
Nonprofit Inventory Management & Fulfillment
Craig Hurst
Hurst Hardwoods
High-Volume Freight Fulfillment & eCommerce Logistics
“There are many reasons I went with R&S Logistics: The guys at R&S are exceptionally nice, energetic, and enthusiastic. The implementation was very smooth, with minimum hiccups.”
President
ZMC Metal Coating Inc.
Industrial Kitting & Logistics in East Tennessee
“R&S always comes through on finding a truck when we need one. Their competitive rates and honesty are great to work with. I would definitely recommend R&S Logistics to anyone.”
Michael Mather
Royal Metal Powders, Inc.
Manufacturing & Distribution Logistics in Tennessee
“The reliability, flexibility, and professionalism of R&S make me know that I have a business partner I can rely on. It’s one less thing that I have to worry about.“
Jeremy Smith
Primient
Food & Beverage Warehousing in Tennessee
R&S has been good to us, especially in Lenoir City. I’ve always worked mostly by myself, and with R&S, I’d have them as additional team members. They’d take care of my stuff while I was gone. If a shipment ever came while I was gone, I’d just tell my team “R&S has got it.”
Bruce White
Vine International
Medical Supply Warehousing in Knoxville, TN
- 📦 2M+ sq ft of warehouse space
- 🕒 20+ years in business
- 📍 8 locations across the Southeast
- 💬 Dozens of long-term client partnerships
Who’s Behind the Work
We’re real people who care.
Our leadership is hands-on. Our team is trained to see your business through your eyes.
No fluff, no cut corners — just reliable service, delivered with hustle and heart.

Joe Michalik
CEO

Landon Pyle
Business Developement

Bobby Taylor
Customer Relations

Matt McMurray
Operations
Company Values
Stewardship: The Everyday Standard at R&S Logistics
Gratitude: The Heart of R&S Logistics
Get To Know Us
20+ Years of Building Trusted Partnerships