VOTE: Top Food Chain Providers

VOTE: 2023 Top Food Chain Providers

Read the nominated company descriptions below and then click the voting link to select a maximum of 10 companies that you know have a solid reputation as a provider that delivers quality value and service to food shippers. Voting closes July 19.

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED

What Providers Deliver on their Promise of Value and Service?

The FSA Top Food Chain Provider program recognizes providers that serve the food chain industry. Using the voting link, select a maximum of 10 companies that you know have a solid reputation as a provider that delivers quality value and service to food shippers (you do not necessarily need to have used their products or services). Voting closes July 19.

2023 FINALISTS

Click to see each company's description. Cast your official vote by clicking the buttons located at the top and bottom of this page.

Advanced Transportation Services, Inc. (ATS)

AGX Freight

Allen Lund Company, LLC

Alliance Shippers Inc.

Arrive Logistics

Bay & Bay Transportation

BM2 Freight Services, Inc.

Capital Logistics, LLC

Capstone Logistics

Carter Logistics, LLC

CJ Logistics America

Covenant Logistics

Cowan Systems, LLC

Echo Global Logistics

Edge Logistics

Flexe

Flo Trans

FST Logistics

GLT Logistics

GUYDLOGISTICS CORP

Kam-Way Transportation

Koch Companies

Leeway Global Logistics

Leonard's Express

MODE Transportation

MoLo Solutions

New Legend

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Penske Logistics

Plains Dedicated, LLC

PLM Fleet, LLC

PLS Logistics Services

Pride Group Logistics

Pro-Formance Intermodal Inc.

Prosponsive Logistics

Radiant Road & Rail

Redwood Logistics

RJW Logistics Group

RLS Logistics

Ruan

Schneider

SpartanNash

Star Distribution Systems, Inc.

Stokes Trucking

Syfan Logistics

The Shippers Group

Titus Transport

TRAFFIX

TransLoop

Trekker Logistics

Tucker Company Worldwide

Uber Freight

Werner Enterprises

XTL Transport Inc.

Advanced Transportation Services, Inc. (ATS)

Logistics company that specializes in shipping perishable products across the US. Serves thousands of customers with over 1.3 billion dollars in total sales. Reliable & personalized service with quality equipment, drivers, and technology.

AGX Freight

Full-service transportation and logistics platform with a capacity network to move for grocers refrigerated/temperature controlled freight in conformity with the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Allen Lund Company, LLC

Provides truckload, refrigerated, LTL, international, and carrier resource; 500,000 shipments moved annually with expertise in perishable goods.

Alliance Shippers Inc.

Multi-faceted logistics provider offering international services, domestic OTR services, dry intermodal, and refrigerated intermodal services. Many technology solutions (i.e. adjusting temperatures while in route).

Arrive Logistics

Multimodal transportation and technology company delivering strategic solutions with 1,700+ employees, 6,000 customers and 70,000 carriers in its network. Received awards from food industry leaders Molson Coors, Mark Anthony Brands, Domino’s, and more.

Bay & Bay Transportation

Provides refrigerated trucking, intermodal, warehousing, drop trailer solutions, cross border service, logistics project management, and more; large fleet of well-maintained trucks and trailers, along with advanced technology and tracking systems, ensure accurate and timely deliveries.

BM2 Freight Services, Inc.

Full-service freight brokerage and shipping solutions, including full truckload, van, LTL, flatbed, and refrigerated, and expedited services in 48 states and Canada. Works with Fortune 500 restaurants, grocery stores, producers.

Capital Logistics, LLC

Non-asset based 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled freight, Customs brokerage, freight forwarding and international services. Long-standing contract relationships with 2 of largest grocery chains in the nation and added third top-10 retailer this year.

Capstone Logistics

Provides warehousing, freight management, final-mile distribution solutions to U.S. foodservices and grocery businesses. Provides data insights on deliveries to all 600 DCs we manage to help food shippers reduce dwell time, minimize bad pallets and damages, and improve on-time performances.

Carter Logistics, LLC

Supply chain provider with North American network that provides innovative, reliable, cost-effective solutions to some of the world's largest manufacturers through strategically located crossdocks across the U.S.

CJ Logistics America

Provides warehousing, transportation and freight forwarding, facility analysis/design, process integration/improvement, and professional service offerings such as network modeling to Fortune 500 food/CPG customers - oftentimes providing savings of up to 20%.

Covenant Logistics

Wide range of solutions, including managed freight, dedicated contract carriage, inventory management, warehousing, consolidation & deconsolidation solutions, tracking & tracing, and added value services (labeling, relabeling, repacking, co-packing, picking, stuffing)

Cowan Systems, LLC

Specialize in dedicated truckload, intermodal, warehousing, brokerage, and driver staffing. Only 100% lightweight fleet for smoother, cost-effective transportation, and reduced carbon footprint with less trucks on the road to reduce yard congestion and labor reductions.

Echo Global Logistics

Fortune 1000 provider of tech-enabled transportation & SCM services for all modes, including TL, LTL, intermodal, and expedited; and FDA and food-grade certified warehouses. Technology platform analyzes data from 50,00+ providers to simplify transportation management.

Edge Logistics

Provides freight technology solutions. Proprietary CAPACITY freight-matching platform helps carriers leverage brokers’ boards to bid/book loads seamlessly, and now brings functionality and transparency to food shippers. Named INC 5000 fastest-growing company & Freighttech 100 company.

Flexe

Flexe delivers technology-powered, omnichannel logistics programs. Integrating technology, open logistics networks and elastic economic models allow Flexe customers to move fast, at scale and with precision. Founded in 2013, Flexe brings logistics expertise and enterprise-grade technology to provide innovative eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution and capacity programs to the Fortune 500.

Flo Trans

Moves food product via cartage and intermodal services in and around Chicago, and as a 3PL throughout the country. Focuses on culture of hard work and professionalism, uses special eco-friendly tractors to reduce carbon emissions and gasoline consumption.

FST Logistics

Full-service temperature-controlled solution to provide multiple services including logistics, warehousing, brokerage, E-commerce, transportation, and LTL.

GLT Logistics

Services include LTL, FTL, Open Deck, Drayage, Intermodal Shipping, Temperature-Controlled, Expedited, Domestic Air Services, Warehousing & Distribution, Parcels & Packaging, and Cargo Insurance in U.S., Canada, Mexico.

GUYDLOGISTICS CORP

Full-service multimodal capabilities (including TL and LTL), national coverage, end-to-end food chain visibilty & reporting through TMS, EDI capabilities. Invented and patented proprietary tracking device with dynamic temperature monitoring and geofencing capabilities.

Kam-Way Transportation

Committed to superior customer service and on-time delivery is the foundation of our reputation. Skilled at managing fluctuating markets, truck availability, rates, costs, and ready to fulfill last-minute requests. EPA SmartWay Transport Partner.

Koch Companies

Family of 10 transportation-related companies specializing in private fleet conversions with dedicated management solving complex transportation issues from start to finish. Solutions include drivers, equipment, management systems for distribution of service-sensitive products.

Leeway Global Logistics

Truckload (dry van and FB) and rail services for dry shipments within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Value proposition focuses on leveraging a global network, supply chain optimization, sustainable practices, technological advancements, and customer satisfaction.

Leonard's Express

Transportion & warehousing dry and temperature-controlled goods with a focus on TL service. Fleet of 700 trucks + 1,100 trailers, paired with freight brokerage network and 114,500-sq-foot temp-controlled warehouse in the NE allows, enables us to provide consistent capacity and flexibility.

MODE Transportation

Utilizes technology, food industry expertise, and extensive network of transportation experts and access to more than 100,000 carriers and 3,000,000+ pieces of equipment to develop cost-effective nationwide LTL programs for retailers, foodservice companies, grocery warehouses.

MoLo Solutions

Specializing in TL with enhanced focus on the food and beverage industry vertical. Whether it be service improvement or new volume, we take an in-depth collaborative approach to develop specific, cross-department SOPs internally to execute at the highest level.

New Legend

Western regional premier freight transportation company providing expedited, refrigerated, truckload, dedicated, high-cube services from vendors to DCs and DCs to stores.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Major North American LTL motor carriers providing regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization. Services include expedited transportation through an expansive network of service centers located throughout the continental U.S.

Penske Logistics

Provider of innovative supply chain and logistics solutions. Offers solutions including dedicated transportation, distribution center management, lead logistics, freight management, transportation management, freight brokerage, and a comprehensive array of technologies.

Plains Dedicated, LLC

Full-service TL provider serving US, Mexico, and Canada, which specializes in multi-drop shipments. We have the resources, technology, and mix of services and experience to optimize time-sensitive shipments.

PLM Fleet, LLC

Nation's largest technology-driven company dedicated exclusively to the cold supply chain. Our fleet management and cloud-based data solutions focus on creating flexible and customer-specific refrigerated solutions.

PLS Logistics Services

3PL with over $1B in annual revenue that provides dependable logistics solutions and freight brokerage services. PLS manages over 1 million loads each year through all major freight modes. PLS’s innovative TMS and carrier network makes efficiency and transparency a top priority for clients.

Pride Group Logistics

North American TL carrier that leverages its lifetime experience as a semi-truck retailer to offer a unique advantage of an extensive fleet of only new equipment. Services Inter-Canada, USA/Canada Cross-Border and USA domestic lanes primarily in food & beverage.

Pro-Formance Intermodal Inc.

Alberta-based drayage and tractor service company (logistics wing hauls 3PL and asset-based logistics throughout North America for FTL dry vans, reefers, Intermodal rail, and flat deck services). New warehousing facility handles cross-dock services & short-term storage.

Prosponsive Logistics

With 7 locations across the U.S., we deliver a freight management experience through state-of-the-art technology and trademarked Prosponsive® approach. Unique leverage points: strategic warehouse selection and management, JIT solutions, multi-temperature full truckload management.

Radiant Road & Rail

Multimodal transportation (intermodal, OTR, LTL, drayage, import/export, air, water, or international) and logistics services provider whose “customer first mindset” inspired us to be the first ever IMC to offer customers refrigerated intermodal service over 85 years ago.

Redwood Logistics

Combines digital freight brokerage, freight management and platform services to provide a modern 4PL experience. Our Logistics Platform as a Service (LPaaS) allows food shippers to mix-and-match partners, technologies and solutions into their own unique digital supply chain fingerprint.

RJW Logistics Group

Retail logistics & consolidation provider serving 100+ national retailers, delivering products 98%+ OTIF on average and offering compliance solutions so you don’t experience fines and fees. Offer asset-based transportation and warehousing, 99%+ inventory accuracy, automated dispute resolution.

RLS Logistics

Provides temperature-controlled transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment. BRCGS-certified partner. WMS provides real-time inventory control, JIT order management, productivity tracking, and customized reporting.

Ruan

Provides dedicated contract transportation, managed transportation, value-added warehousing, and brokerage support services. Our Integrated Supply Chain Solutions combine our non-asset and asset-based capabilities with optimal technology. More than 40% of business is food-related.

Schneider

Multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services with over $6.6 billion in annual revenue. Provides load and networking engineering services, sustainable solutions and many capacity modes (van TL, intermodal, bulk, dedicated, brokerage, port, and warehousing).

SpartanNash

A food solutions company that operates two complementary business segments: food wholesale & grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that includes 2,100 independent and chain grocers, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges.

Star Distribution Systems, Inc.

3PL specializing in LTL freight consolidation to every point in Florida and makes more than 1,000 P.O. daily deliveries. Offers 1.9+ million square feet of food grade warehousing from Central Florida distribution facilities strategically located along the I-4 Corridor between Tampa and Orlando.

Stokes Trucking

Based in Utah, we provide regional dry van and refrigerated service to customers throughout the West and Midwest. Our tractor and trailer vendors have been able to provide us with 95% of our requested new equipment needs.

Syfan Logistics

Syfan Logistics and its fleet of trucks are based just north of Atlanta. Manages temperature-controlled, dry or ﬂatbed shipments with on-time pickup and delivery throughout the continental U.S., Mexico and Canada. Nearly finished completing 46,000 square foot expansion of HQ for added growth.

The Shippers Group

Family-owned, third-party warehousing provider focused on continuous improvement and keeping pace with dynamic supply chains to optimize our customer’s bottom line and deliver exceptional services to consumers. Food-grade multi-client and dedicated distribution facilities in the US.

Titus Transport

Providing nationwide transportation services for 20+ years. Top priorities are safety and customer service, and we utilize progressive technology and logistics network solutions to help address these priorities. We achieve 98% plus on-time delivery year after year, and we operate 24/7/365.

TRAFFIX

Services include truckload, flatbed, intermodal, drayage, expedited, LTL, government services, and managed transportation. TRAFFIX’ team of industry experts is backed by best-in-class technology, enabling them to maximize freight spend, offer tailored solutions, and adapt to changes in demand.

TransLoop

Modern 3PL creating a one-of-a-kind logistics experience for shippers and carrier partners. Our systems operate in real-time using artificial intelligence-powered algorithms, offering a collaborative platform for all parties in our network.

Trekker Logistics

Provides asset truckload services in markets across North America along with logistics services as a stand alone and complement to fleet assets. Provides drop equipment in markets and in lanes that are high density needs for food & beverage shippers.

Tucker Company Worldwide

North America's oldest privately held freight brokerage specializes in arranging critical freight, including temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value shipments. ISO 9001:2015 certification, thorough carrier selection, innovative technology, and 24/7/365 logistics support.

Uber Freight

Logistics platform and partner reshaping global logistics for shippers and carriers of all sizes. Uber Freight has transformed entrenched practices around pricing and booking freight to bring reliability, flexibility, and transparency to the movement of goods.

Werner Enterprises

Offers comprehensive TL transportation and logistics solutions across North America, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services including dedicated, medium-to-long-haul, regional van, expedited van, temp-controlled, truck brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile services.

XTL Transport Inc.

Creates custom end-to-end supply chain solutions through key strengths in asset-based transportation, logistics and warehousing & distribution. Offers dry & temp-controlled OTR and intermodal services with 400+ trucks, 1200 trailers, approximately 1.8 million square feet of warehouse space.

RJW Logistics Group

We deliver to 100+ retailers nationwide with integrated, end-to-end retail logistics solutions that produce unmatched levels of performance and supply chain optimization. Leveraging its comprehensive suite of services, we create retail logistics programs that transform today's CPG supply chains.

RMX Global Logistics

Formed in 1983 to meet the needs of the food products industry and we continue to lead with our expertise in this area of service. Nationally we offer full truckload frozen, refrigerated or ambient services as well as Last Mile services in the greater NYC region.

Ruan Transportation Management Systems

Family-owned transportation management company that provides dedicated contract transportation, managed transportation, and value-added warehousing using optimal technology. We employ 5,400 team members in 300+ operations nationwide.

Sage Freight

A privately owned company based in Franklin, TN. We offer new and unique transportation solutions customized and tailored to our customer’s individual needs. By building strong relationships, developing cutting-edge technology and applying our industry experience, we will heal the fractures between shipper, carriers and brokers.

Savage Sweets, Inc.

Family-run transportation service provider operating multimodal food hauling equipment from bulk to finished goods. We provide on time pickup and delivery for our customer base offering 24/7 dispatch support with the ability to make adjustments on short notice as required.

Sethmar Transportation

We believe a company with a better story creates a better perception, and a better perception prepares expectations. We understand customers expect excellence and way too often are disappointed. Our story starts with our dynamic asset-based 3PL approach with the acceleration toward a continuous vs. static supply chain.

SFL Companies

Full-service supply chain management and logistics firm focused on technology-driven freight management. Our TMS platform has revolutionized the way freight is managed by providing real-time visibility.

The Shippers Group

For 121 years, we have provided 3PL warehousing and transportation services to manufacturers of food and consumer packaged goods. In 12 locations that total 5.4M square feet, we employ 1500 associates with annual sales of $135M. We offer contract packaging and ecommerce services.

Simple Logistics

A dependable and trustworthy 3PL broker dedicated to simplifying transportation challenges. We stand out with our extensive technology, clear communication, and relentless support, and provide personalized 24/7 freight oversight to develop long-term relationships with customers and carriers.

Sorenson Transportation Co., Inc.

LTL refrigerated carrier serving the seven western states since 1970. 100% female owned and operated.

Star Logistics, Inc.

We specialize in food and beverage in 48 states. We also have several dedicated 3rd party carriers that help us with added capacity throughout the US.

Sunstate Carriers, Inc.

A refrigerated carrier located in Tavares, FL, we have been in business almost 21 years and now service the East Coast, Midwest and Southeast from central Florida. We transport food products.

Surge Transportation

We use API real-time pricing and TMS integrations to source extra truckload capacity with 100% tender accept and guaranteed service to cover short-lead-time or any unexpected events. This strategic relationship takes volatility out of spot pricing/service levels while ensuring on-time deliveries and business continuity.

Syfan Logistics

Serves the most demanding shipping needs for temperature-controlled, dry or ﬂatbed loads with on-time pickup and delivery throughout the continental United States, Mexico and Canada.

Taylor Logistics

24-hour coverage of all trucks. Problem-solver of all transportation needs weather it be last minute or Carrier breakdowns. From warehousing, both contract and public, freight brokerage, packaging, kitting, eCommerce, drayage, and trucking. All of which are customizable and technology-driven.

TOP Worldwide, LLC

TOP Worldwide provides transportation solutions for all industries and commodities. We can move your freight anywhere in a simple, effective way. Our technology provides you the data and insight to save you time and money on your shipping costs.

TransLoop

Battle-tested, technology-driven logistics company. Our team has created a one-of-a-kind logistics experience for both our shipper and carrier partners using transparency, reliability, and collaboration.

Transportation Insight

We rank amongst North America’s top 10 largest logistics companies. TI services more than 14,000 shippers and over 80,000 carriers through its proprietary Beon™ digital logistics platform – a single point of access to TI’s mode-agnostic network and services from port-to-porch.

Transportation One, LLC

Results-driven transportation company that offers full-service, multi-model logistics solutions. Our spirited team is dedicated to exceeding the demands of a continuously evolving environment for our shipper and carrier partners alike.

Tucker Freight Lines, Inc.

Our wide array of services includes dedicated, truckload, logistics, and heavy haul. We have built a solid foundation of customer satisfaction and service, all while focusing on providing the highest quality experience for our customers, employees, and strategic partners.

Uber Freight, LLC

A logistics platform built on the power of Uber to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. Since launching in 2017 and acquiring Transplace in 2021, it has built one of the world's largest, most comprehensive managed transportation and logistics networks.

Werner Enterprises

We deliver truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across North America. With 2021 revenues of $2.7 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleet, nearly 14,000 talented associates and our Werner EDGE technology, we serve customers who value supply chain integrity and require safe on-time service.

XTL Transport, Inc.

We create custom end-to-end supply chain solutions through asset-based transportation, logistics and warehousing and distribution. We offer dry- and temp-controlled OTR and intermodal services with 400+ trucks, 1200 trailers, and 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space.

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