High Bluff Logistics is a minority-owned third-party logistics company built for industrial and B2B supply chains. Owner-operated. Memphis-based. Directly accountable from the first call to the last pallet out the door.
Ocean container to domestic trailer. BNSF, CN, Union Pacific ramp access. Port of Memphis barge. Memphis is the transload hub of mid-America.
MRO, replacement parts, manufacturing support, and industrial distribution. Long-tenure client relationships, production-driven volume.
Kitting, labeling, repackaging, and inspection at the warehouse level.
Returns processing, condition grading, refurbishment routing, and asset recovery.
Industrial final-mile and scheduled B2B delivery across greater Memphis.
Technical hardware, medical devices, and precision equipment with documented chain of custody.
We are full-time in Memphis. Our operator relationships, market intelligence, and accountability are all local. The incumbents fly in for meetings. We are already here.
We have managed 3PLs from the shipper's side as the customer holding providers accountable, and from the operator's side as the provider on the hook for results. That perspective is not common. It shows up in every engagement.
The certification opens the door. The 26-year operations track record is why clients stay. High Bluff is not an MBE looking to grow up. It is a serious operator that happens to be certified.
We do not chase parcel e-commerce. Our model is built for industrial distribution, MRO, replacement parts, and manufacturing support. Long-tenure client relationships, production-driven volume, no consumer parcels.
One contact. One contract. One escalation path. We do not hand you off to a partner and disappear.
We source capacity across a curated Memphis-area operator network, giving clients access to warehousing, transloading, and delivery without the overhead of multiple vendor relationships.
You learn about exceptions from us, before you discover them yourself. That is not a feature. It is the standard.
High Bluff is owner-operated. When something goes wrong, you reach the person who owns the outcome.
We support corporate supplier diversity mandates and Tier 2 reporting requirements with verified documentation and an operating company behind the credential.
Tell us what you are moving and what has not been working. We will be direct about whether we are the right fit.
Warehousing, distribution, transloading, VAS, reverse logistics, last-mile, and white glove delivery, backed by direct operator accountability at every step.
Memphis sits at the intersection of four Class I rail lines: BNSF, CN, Union Pacific, and CSX. The Port of Memphis handles more barge tonnage than any inland port east of the Mississippi. That infrastructure makes Memphis one of the premier transload markets in the country, and most shippers moving through the mid-south do not have a reliable local operator relationship to tap it.
High Bluff converts floor-loaded ocean containers into palletized domestic trailers, with documentation, photography, and quality inspection at every transfer point. We coordinate drayage from rail ramp or barge terminal to facility, and manage the full handoff so your freight does not sit in a gap between carriers.
Contract warehousing and distribution for industrial and B2B supply chains. MRO, replacement parts, manufacturing support, and general industrial distribution. Built for long-tenure client relationships, production-driven volume, and clean billing with no surprises. Storage, handling, inbound and outbound management, cycle count programs, and activity-based reporting are standard, not add-ons.
Kitting, assembly, labeling, repackaging, quality inspection, and compliance work performed at the warehouse level, before product moves to market. Every VAS engagement includes documented work instructions, self-check protocols, and completion photography. VAS requires the most discipline and is where most 3PLs perform worst. We do not accept that gap.
Returns processing, condition grading, refurbishment routing, asset recovery, and recommerce preparation. Integrated forward and reverse operations, not a separate silo. For B2B clients with complex return streams, that integration is where cost and cycle time savings compound fastest.
Final-mile delivery for industrial freight, scheduled B2B delivery routes, and time-sensitive courier service across greater Memphis. High Bluff manages scheduling, documentation, and performance accountability. You are not chasing a carrier.
Premium delivery for technical hardware, medical devices and DME, and high-value precision equipment. Chain of custody documentation, ESD-compliant handling, serial number and asset tracking, facility coordination, and delivery confirmation that holds up to audit.
Technical and IT: servers, GPUs, rack equipment. Medical and DME: devices and instruments requiring documented handling. High Value: precision equipment with specialized packaging and proof of condition.
We will be direct about what fits our model and what does not.
High Bluff is not a startup discovering logistics. We are led by a 26-year operator creating the platform that should have existed in Memphis a long time ago.
High Bluff is led by an operator with 26 years of VP-level distribution experience across some of the most demanding logistics environments in the country, including one of the world's largest freight forwarders, multi-site 3PL operations across eight markets, and distribution turnaround operations that established our operational credibility in this market.
We have managed 3PLs from the shipper's side as the Fortune 500 customer evaluating and holding providers accountable, and from the operator's side as the provider on the hook for results. That dual perspective is not common. It informs every service we offer.
We are headquartered in Memphis because Memphis is the logistics capital of mid-America, and because we intend to be the operator this market recognizes as the standard for accountability and performance.
DMAIC, value stream mapping, 5S, kaizen, engineered labor standards. Applied as daily practice, not certification theater.
Tenure inside one of the world's premier freight forwarders means we speak the language. Fortune 500 shipper-side experience means we understand what you need before you explain it.
Core expertise. Eight-market distribution network management, multi-client warehousing, industrial and MRO fulfillment. Standardized SOPs, KPIs, and accountability across every location.
We audit rate card performance and billing accuracy as standard practice, not in response to client complaints. Clean billing is a service, not a courtesy.
Client MSAs with clear SLAs, liability allocations, and escalation protocols. No ambiguity in the contract means no ambiguity in the relationship.
Full-time presence, deep partner relationships, and active engagement with the business community. We know this market from the inside.
High Bluff Logistics holds active NMSDC Minority Business Enterprise certification. We support corporate supplier diversity mandates, Tier 2 reporting, and diversity spend requirements at the Fortune 500 level, with verified documentation and a real operating company behind the credential.
MBE certification is not our pitch. It is our credential. The pitch is 26 years of warehouse and distribution experience, a Memphis operator network, and accountability that does not require an escalation chain to find.
We work with corporate supplier diversity teams to support Tier 1 and Tier 2 diversity spend requirements. High Bluff can serve as a certified MBE prime across warehousing, distribution, transloading, and VAS service lines.
| Service | Tier | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Warehousing & Distribution | 1 & 2 | Active |
| Transloading | 1 & 2 | Active |
| Value-Added Services | 1 & 2 | Active |
| Reverse Logistics | 1 & 2 | Active |
| White Glove Delivery | 1 & 2 | Active |
Tell us what is not working. We will tell you if we are the right fit.
This page is designed for procurement officers, supplier diversity teams, and contracting professionals evaluating High Bluff Logistics as a supplier. All certification documentation is available upon request.
| Legal Name | High Bluff Holdings, LLC |
| DBA | High Bluff Logistics |
| EIN | 41-4476518 |
| Entity Type | Limited Liability Company, Tennessee |
| Founded | February 24, 2026 |
| Headquarters | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Service Area | Memphis Metro / Mid-South / National |
| Phone | (901) 499-4647 |
| info@highblufflogistics.com | |
| Website | highblufflogistics.com |
| MC Authority | MC1817552 (Active) |
MBE Certificate Number: TN100000659
Third-party logistics brokerage and operations management. Single-source accountability across warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment programs for industrial and B2B clients.
Truckload, LTL, and intermodal freight arrangement under active FMCSA broker authority (MC1817552). Load matching, carrier vetting, and performance accountability.
Network design, site selection, WMS evaluation, and operational setup for contract warehousing and multi-stop distribution programs. Lean methodology applied to every engagement.
Process optimization, cost reduction, KPI development, and operational assessment. 3PL selection, vendor management, contract negotiation, and billing integrity auditing.
Returns processing program design and execution. Condition grading, refurbishment routing, asset recovery, and recommerce preparation integrated with forward distribution operations.
Value-added services including kitting, labeling, quality inspection, repackaging, and first-article documentation. Specialized handling for replacement parts, MRO, and manufacturing supply chains.
Carrier relationship management, contract negotiation, compliance oversight, and performance accountability. Full vendor management lifecycle from vetting through ongoing SLA enforcement.
Technical IT hardware, medical device and DME, and high-value precision equipment delivery. Chain of custody documentation, ESD-compliant handling, serial number and asset tracking.
26+ years of continuous logistics industry leadership spanning operations, distribution, carrier management, and executive strategy
VP-level oversight of full-service 3PL operations with annual revenues exceeding $100M, including multi-site warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment programs
Deep experience in industrial and B2B supply chains including MRO distribution, replacement parts logistics, and value-added services
Established relationships across Class I rail, regional carrier, and Memphis commercial real estate markets with track record of translating market intelligence into operational advantage
High Bluff Logistics supports Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier diversity requirements. We can provide NMSDC certification letters, W-9, insurance certificates, and capability documentation for procurement packages.
You reach the operator, not a sales team. Tell us what you are moving and what has not been working. We will be direct about whether we are the right fit.
We respond to all inquiries within one business day. For time-sensitive freight needs, call directly.
A direct conversation about your freight situation and an honest assessment of fit. We do not oversell and we do not commit to service we cannot deliver.
If you run a warehousing, trucking, or distribution operation in the Memphis area and are interested in working with High Bluff, reach out directly using the form.