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    CFM Logistics (Central Freight Management)

    Supply chain management company specializing in food logistics

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    Company Overview

    CFM Logistics, officially known as Central Freight Management, was founded in 1995 by a group of supply chain professionals to create a cost-effective alternative to self-distribution and in-house freight management. The company primarily serves food manufacturers, grocery companies, and wholesalers, focusing on the entire supply chain with full truckload and less-than-truckload services for refrigerated, frozen, and dry goods. CFM Logistics operates as a comprehensive supply chain management company rather than a traditional NVOCC, utilizing its private fleet, partner carrier network, and multiple warehouses to provide customized logistics solutions. The company's core services include inbound and outbound freight management, freight consolidation, distribution, warehousing, and on-site personnel support for clients' procurement, production, and transportation operations.

    Leadership & Operations

    Headquarters
    Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States

    CFM Logistics is headquartered at 11500 Olive Blvd., Suite 276, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. The Director of Sales is John Conti, who can be reached at jconti@cfmlogistics.com. The company was founded by a group of supply chain professionals with expertise in transportation and logistics management.

    Equipment & Technology

    CFM Logistics utilizes cutting-edge technology for supply chain management, operating a private fleet of trucks for domestic transportation. The company leverages advanced logistics software and automation systems to respond to market disruptions and production fluctuations. Their technology infrastructure supports freight consolidation, distribution management, and real-time tracking capabilities for their clients.

    Global Network

    Countries Served
    United States and Mexico
    Port Locations
    Offices in Missouri (Creve Coeur, Earth City, St. Louis), Illinois (Sauget, Dakota, Rockford), California (City of Industry, Salinas), Texas (Laredo), Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson), and Mexico (San Miguel de Allende)

    CFM Logistics operates a network of facilities across the United States and Mexico, with multiple offices strategically located to serve major manufacturing and distribution centers. The company maintains warehousing and distribution facilities in key regions including the Midwest, West Coast, Southwest, and Mexico. Their network is designed to support domestic transportation and cross-border logistics for the food industry and related sectors.

    Service Portfolio

    CFM Logistics provides comprehensive supply chain management services including full truckload and less-than-truckload transportation, freight consolidation, warehousing, and distribution. The company specializes in handling refrigerated, frozen, and dry goods with a focus on the food industry. Additional services include inbound and outbound freight management, customs brokerage, intermodal freight solutions, and on-site logistics personnel. While some sources indicate air freight and ocean freight capabilities, the company's core competency lies in domestic trucking and supply chain optimization rather than traditional NVOCC ocean freight forwarding services.