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VOTE: 2024 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 26.

What Providers Deliver on their Promise of Value and Service?

TOP Food Chain Providers logoThe 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 26.

Top Food Chain Pros

2024 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.

40 years in business servicing the perishable products industry. Has an exceptional on-time delivery record of 99% and 100% visibility. 

AJC Logistics

Delivers efficient global supply chain solutions ensuring personalized attention and timely deliveries. Partnered with SeaWide Express for specialized shipments to Hawaii and Alaska and Eagle Logistics Systems for Puerto Rican deliveries.

Allen Lund Company, LLC

Transportation broker and logistics provider with 37 nationwide offices. Works with shippers and carriers across the nation to arrange the transportation of dry, refrigerated (specializing in produce), and flatbed freight.

Arrive Logistics

Leading multimodal transportation and technology company delivering unparalleled service and custom strategic solutions. With more than 1,500 employees, 4,000 customers, and 40,000 carriers in its network, is one of the largest firms in the freight brokerage industry. 

Bay & Bay Transportation

Premier nationwide full-service logistics provider, asset-based trucking company, and intermodal marketing company (IMC) that works with shippers of all sizes. The world-class logistics division and fleet of trucks ensures that your supply chain needs are covered, no matter the mode.

Best Bay Logistics

Rapidly growing asset backed brokerage driven by a strategic mindset. Unique approach to the transportation industry stems from asset-based operations, which allows the company to combine the flexible capacity solutions of a brokerage with the unwavering reliability of a carrier. This combination provides shippers with unparalleled options, empowering them to optimize their supply chains. 

Brown Integrated Logistics

Whether it's trucking, warehousing, brokerage, or maintenance, their highly trained and certified employees go the extra mile to get the job done. With over 65 years of experience and a family-owned commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency, you can rest easy knowing Brown Integrated Logistics is getting the job done.

BWS Logistics

Your all-in-one source for experienced logistics solutions. From fragile loads and complex consolidation to multimodal transport and hot shot freight, the company delivers the comprehensive solutions that get your shipment where it needs to go.

Capstone Logistics

Your all-in-one source for experienced logistics solutions. From fragile loads and complex consolidation to multimodal transport and hot shot freight, the company delivers the comprehensive solutions that get your shipment where it needs to go. 

Circle Logistics Inc.

Leading provider of transportation and logistics services, prioritizing efficiency, customer satisfaction, reliability, and innovation to steadily grow while delivering quality service through advanced technology and a strong carrier network.

CJ Logistics America

As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, the company is responsible for leading warehousing, transportation and freight forwarding operations across the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, and others.

Covenant Logistics Group

Provides data-driven logistics and transportation solutions that ensure value-driven and efficient supply chains. With expertise in continuous improvement and operational efficiency, offers services in dedicated contract carriage, expedited transportation, distribution management, hazardous material transportation, raw materials, reefer, live haul, and much more.

Cowan Systems, LLC

With over 90 years of experience, excels in dedicated truckload, intermodal, warehousing, brokerage, and driver staffing. Proudly serves Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, ensuring effective freight transport with top-notch service.

CtrlChain USA, LLC

Innovative logistics provider in Chicago, Eindhoven, and Barcelona, specializing in FTL. Centralized system bridges communication gaps, streamlines operations, and reduces empty miles. Offers brokerage and managed transportation, leveraging modern tech for efficient, user-friendly solutions to modernize the logistics industry.

Dynamic Logistix

Third-party provider of shipping and freight solutions that combines a world-class technology platform with stellar customer service. Providing superior visibility, transparent processes, and comprehensive real-time reporting, clients save time and money through transportation management software.

Dynamic Transit Co.

Family-owned, WBENC-certified truckload carrier renowned for its reliability in regional, long and short-haul, and shuttle services, prioritizing strong relationships with both drivers and clients and providing top-quality equipment on the road. 

Echo Global Logistics

Offers temperature-controlled warehousing and warehouse services as well as temperature-controlled transportation and cross-border logistics.

England Logistics

Third-party logistics company that offers a portfolio of non-asset based transportation solutions. Hosts locations throughout North America. Distinguished with several Stevie’s in the Customer Service category and prides itself on an outstanding client experience.

Fetch Freight

Fast-paced, fast-growing freight brokerage based out of Birmingham, Alabama, going the extra mile to serve customers of all sizes across North America. Committed to building strong relationships, delivering innovative solutions, and exceeding expectations.

FLO Trans

Trucking and logistics brokerage company that provides reliable, efficient, and customer-centric transportation solutions for a wide range of industries, prioritizing safety, sustainability, and innovative practices.

FreightPlus

Provider of data-driven transportation management, offering businesses fully tailored managed transportation solutions in a boutique environment. Combines first class customer service with innovative technology and industry best practices to help mid-size and growing companies work efficiently in the $800B domestic transportation market.

FST Logistics

Full-service third-party logistics provider headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with over 1.4 million square feet of dry and refrigerated warehousing space, temperature-controlled assets, and a full-service brokerage.

Genpro Inc.

Has been delivering innovative solutions to customers by leveraging industry expertise and superior technology to deliver real-time visibility and control. Provides a competitive advantage with high level of service, years of successful industry experience, visibility and reliability, in both the temperature-controlled specialized and dry freight markets.

Giltner Logistics, Inc.

Asset-Backed Third-Party-Logistics and Brokerage Provider delivering superior solutions for customers as a top 3PL in the country. Customers are some of the largest and most demanding shippers in the world. 

GLT Logistics

Third-Party Logistics Company. Transportation services present value proposition, which is to offer customers peace of mind, time savings, and an enhanced shipping experience in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Heyl Truck Lines

Family owned and operated carrier celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024. Operates over 525 trucks and 1250 reefer trailers. Debt-free, run majority company equipment, maintain terrific CSA scores, and service all the U.S. and Canada.

Hurricane Express, Inc.

Specializes in refrigerated trucking services, the company boasts a fleet of over 400 modern trucks and 550 trailers to efficiently transport goods across the country. With a focus on reliability and communication, caters to a diverse range of industries, including food processing, manufacturing, and more. The company is known for its commitment to safety, utilizing advanced technology and experienced drivers.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

Vision is to create the most efficient transportation network in North America. The company’s industry-leading solutions and mode-neutral approach generate value for customers by eliminating waste, reducing costs, and enhancing visibility. Operates one of the country’s largest company-owned fleets and is the leading intermodal provider in North America.

Keller Logistics Group

Full service 3PL based in Northwest Ohio, comprised of affiliates: Keller Trucking, an asset-based carrier, Keller Freight Solutions, freight brokerage, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, 4 million square feet of warehouse space with value-added co-packing services, and Keller Industrial Properties, an industrial property developer.

Kenco

Top-ranked, third-party logistics service provider. Team of experts help companies by providing best-in-class solutions, technology, and talent. Portfolio of integrated logistics solutions includes Distribution and eCommerce Fulfillment, Comprehensive Transportation Management, MHE Fleet Services, Engineering, and data-driven Supply Chain Solutions—all engineered for operational excellence.

KLB Sons

Parent for seven trucking companies, each of which is a dedicated outsourced private fleet for grocers and food companies all across the USA.

Knichel Logistics Inc.

Woman-owned IMC that provides intermodal, LTL, and truckload brokerage services. Certified WBE & WOSB that provides seamless transportation solutions throughout North America. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, 60 employees operate collaboratively with 20+ years of industry experience among them, using the best technology available.

Koch Companies

Family of ten transportation related companies specializing in private fleet conversions with dedicated management solving complex transportation issues from start to finish. These solutions include drivers, equipment, and management systems for the distribution of service sensitive products. Customer fleets range from 1 to 200 power unit.

Kottke Trucking, Inc.

85-year-old, 3rd generation family owned, temp controlled trucking company that continues to grow and expand to the needs of its customers. Now expanded into warehousing, consolidation, cold storage, and LTL for produce out of the Southeast.

Leonard's Express

US-based, family-owned transportation provider that offers tailored solutions for diverse industries. With nationwide offices, dedicated staff and advanced technology ensure reliable, cost-effective, and flexible services to create individual plans to meet any and all supply chain needs.

Loadsmart

Combines cutting-edge technology with transportation services to optimize freight spend, increase efficiency, and enhance service quality. Whether through managed transportation services, freight management software, dock scheduling technology, truck management solutions, a dynamic freight brokerage, or tailor-made optimization solutions, empowers shippers, carriers, and warehouses to move more with less.

Mainfreight

Specializes in global supply chain logistics, dedicated to going the extra mile. Partners closely with customers, providing end-to-end freight solutions including international air and ocean services, secure warehousing facilities, and reliable domestic transport options.

MoLo Solutions

Provides best-in-class truckload brokerage services across North America, connecting shippers and carriers to deliver products when and where they’re needed — with an enhanced focus on the food and beverage industry vertical. Backed by ArcBest’s reliable asset-based system, offers the capacity to scale and keep supply chains moving.

NewCold

Rapidly growing global leader in advanced food logistics. Partners with some of the largest food companies in the world to drive innovation in the cold storage industry. With extensive in-house expertise, is redefining the design, development, and operation of automated cold storage.

Nexterus

Solves complex supply chain issues, applying expertise and technology to manage and optimize global supply chains. As America’s oldest private, non-asset-based, 3PL, helps SMBs better compete through the power of their supply chains. Helps clients build their businesses without being distracted by complex supply chain challenges.

NFI Industries

Top North American supply chain solutions provider generating over $3.5B in annual revenue.

ODW Logistics

3PL specializing in integrated logistics solutions. Helps companies make smarter choices about warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, and transportation to streamline costs and operate more efficiently. Strategic approach to logistics planning helps control costs and get your product to your customers as efficiently as possible.

Old Dominion Freight Line

One of the largest North American less-than-truckload (“LTL”) motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization. Service offerings, which include expedited transportation, are provided through an expansive network of service centers located throughout the continental United States.

OTR Transportation

Has grown year over year since inception and continues to grow and expand. Headquartered in Chicago with a strong team of professionals. Doesn’t just move freight, moves business with expertise and integrity.

Penske Logistics

A Penske Transportation Solutions company. The company is a leading 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 to keep the world moving forward.

Plains Dedicated LLC

Through network of asset and contracted co-op small carriers, is able to maintain a 100% tender acceptance and 0% give back ratio. Specialty of handling 3 plus stop loads gives customers the ability to maximize each load and reduce their overall spend while at the same time providing their customers with industry leading OTD.

PLS Logistics Services

Manages more than 1 million loads each year through all major freight modes: truckload, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean, and intermodal. Through innovative TMS and carrier network, makes efficiency and transparency a top priority for our customers.

Radiant Road & Rail

World class, multi modal, transportation, and logistics services provider whose “customer first mindset” inspired it to be the first ever, IMC, to offer customers refrigerated intermodal service over 85 years ago. This unprecedented decision to always provide customers the most carbon-efficient transport solution is who they are.

Redbone Trucking, Inc.

Wholly owned asset based sustainably operated refrigerated carrier based out of North Salt Lake, UT operating 165 late model tractors with a terminal in Phoenix, AZ. Specializes in food grade transportation in the protein, produce, dairy, and frozen sector and offer drop trailer capability for valued shippers.

RJW Logistics Group

Asset-based integrated retail logistics provider servicing global suppliers with 98%+ On-Time, In-Full and 100% inventory accuracy. With over 7.3 million square feet of warehousing in Chicagoland and Dallas, industry-leading consolidation program reduces costs by 10-30%, eliminates compliance fines, and accelerates CPG product delivery to retailer DCs.

RLS Logistics

Family owned 3PL specializing in cold storage warehousing, transportation, and direct to consumer fulfillment services. In business for over 55 years, grows organically by continuing to listen to customers needs and developing the solutions for them to thrive.

RWB Trucking, LLC

Brokerage that was created to focus primarily on produce and other highly-sensitive food product shipments. Handles each shipment as a high-priority shipment with 24/7 coverage.

RWI Logistics

Solution-oriented logistics service provider that engages in long-lasting customer partnerships and specializes in cold chain capabilities. Acts with a sense of urgency and delivers customer driven insights that are enabled by best-in-class technology, process standardization, and continuous improvement.

RXO

Leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions. Offers tech-enabled truck brokerage services together with complementary solutions including managed transportation, freight forwarding and last mile delivery. The company combines massive capacity and cutting-edge technology to move freight efficiently through supply chains across North America. 

Ryan Transportation

Third-party logistics company specializing in freight brokerage services and managed transportation. For over 35 years, has coordinated the transportation logistics for shippers across multiple industries, including food and beverage, helping them take control of their supply chains by creating customized solutions.

Schneider

Premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services. Has been safely delivering superior customer experiences and driving innovation for nearly 90 years. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is one of the largest carriers in North America, with one of the broadest portfolios in the industry.

Soren Transport, Inc.

3PL with a strong focus on adherence to FSMA rules and regulation, as well as commodity-specific requirements. Within its network, handles both refrigerated and dry FTL, LTL, drayage, overseas, air, intermodal, and warehousing, throughout the continental US, Canada, and Mexico.

Stokes Trucking LLC

Drivers, owner-operators, and office personnel are the backbone of the company and provide excellent customer service. Prides itself on loyalty and respect for the many industries it serves, including cheese and dairy, frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, dry goods, and general freight.

Titus Transport

Specializes in refrigerated food transportation, playing a key role in the nation's food supply chain by delivering millions of meals annually.

Tive

Global leader in supply chain and logistics visibility technology. More than 700 global shippers, LSPs, and retailers use Tive to monitor real-time shipment location and condition, gain actionable insights, and ensure customer satisfaction. Helps reduce excursions and delays, minimize rejected loads, and decrease theft and spoilage.

Total Quality Logistics

One of the largest logistics firms in North America and specializes in creating greater supply chain efficiencies for its customers. Through a comprehensive portfolio of logistics services and network of 140,000+ carriers, moves over 3 million loads of freight annually.

TRAFFIX

Leading third-party logistics provider serving the North American transportation industry since 1979. Offers a suite of customizable services including truckload, flatbed, intermodal, drayage, expedited, LTL, specialized government services, and managed transportation. 

Triple T Transport, Inc.

Solution and service focused third party logistics provider based in Lewis Center, OH. Company has been 100% employee owned and operated since 2011. Specializes in delivering reliable transportation solutions for dry, refrigerated and frozen commodities across the lower 48 states and Canada.

Uber Freight

Reshapes the way food and beverage goods move around the world, ensuring on-time deliveries that keep shelves stocked and the food supply chain moving forward. Critical partnerships with shippers like Del Monte and BlueTriton leverage AI-powered tech and logistics expertise to push the industry towards an efficient future.

Werner Enterprises

Delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services in North America with a diversified portfolio of transportation solutions. Includes dedicated medium-to-long-haul, regional, and expedited van and temperature-controlled. Portfolio includes North American truck brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile services.

XTL Transport Inc.

Has been creating custom end-to-end supply chain solutions by combining the key strengths of its three distinct service offerings – asset-based transportation, logistics, and warehousing & distribution. Offers dry and temp controlled over the road and intermodal services with over 400 trucks, 1200 trailers, and approximately 2.3 million square feet of warehouse space.

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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 Remember: you do not necessarily need to have used their services.