Bensenville, Ill.-based Central States Trucking is projected to double its revenues in the past four years from $21 million to $42 million, based in large part to its dedicated contract carrier division.
CST, through the utilization of dedicated contract carrier services, provides solutions for a diverse range of consumers throughout Chicago and the greater Midwest.
The company operates with more than 200 drivers and 300 company-owned trailers.
Founded in 1980, Central States Trucking's dedicated contract carriage division works with a number of Fortune 500 companies, focusing on a reduction in transportation costs, an improvement in logistics/distribution operations, and the redirection of time and capital back into their client's core business functions. Outsourcing is often able to help business improve for both companies big and small because it provides the opportunity to focus on core areas of strength, while partnering with an experienced vendor that is also a market leader within their own trade.
With a family trucking history dating back to 1925, Central States Trucking operates in six Midwestern states and employs 300 people with its headquarters located in Bensenville, Ill. Central States Trucking serves customers in four specific areas of transportation: container drayage (intermodal), dedicated contract, line haul and CFS warehouse (ocean and air freight break bulk).
Central States Trucking Shows 100% Growth Since 2003
Bensenville, Ill.-based Central States Trucking is projected to double its revenues in the past four years from $21 million to $42 million, based in large part to its dedicated contract carrier division.
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