Illinois-based Central States Trucking (CST), founded in 1980, and one of the fastest-growing trucking companies in the Chicagoland area, has acquired 20 acres in Joliet near the Burlington Northern
and Santa Fe Logistics Park Chicago (BNSF-LPC).
Now operating on the site formerly known as the Joliet Arsenal, BNSF-LPC is a multi-modal logistics venture that integrates, with surrounding communities, transportation, distribution and warehousing services.
"We are excited about this investment near BNSF-LPC since it will allow us to better serve our customers in a more efficient manner," said Doug Grane, President, Central States Trucking. "With this satellite location, Central States pro-actively embraces the opportunity to improve upon our delivery of world-class intermodal service in the marketplace."
The BSNF-LPC facility will allow Central States Trucking to serve new and existing customers in a more secure and economical manner, due the site's location near BNSF-LPC and the I-55 & I-80 interchange.
CST, headquartered in Bensenville, Ill., has 300 employees and operates in six Midwestern states. Central States Trucking serves customers in four specific areas of transportation: intermodal, dedicated contract, line haul and CFS warehouse (ocean and air freight break bulk).
CST will be developing the property this year and is looking to hire 10 to 15 new drivers. Interested parties should contact the company at (630) 595-9876.