From humble beginnings, a trucking industry leader.

CFI was founded in 1951 in Joplin, Missouri with two trailers and generated revenues of a mere $12,000 during its first year. That entrepreneurial start-up evolved into North America's truckload leader.

Recognizing the need to serve customers in a global economy, CFI expanded services to Mexico, and in 1985 through-trailer service to that country began. Monterrey, Mexico became the location for our first international office that opened in 1987. This was soon followed by another international office in Toronto, Canada. Not long after this expansion, CFI purchased its first 48-foot trailer.

Since 1993, a 300-acre site in Joplin has been home to the company headquarters, maintenance buildings, wash bay, and local drivers services.

More than a half century since its founding, CFI is still a privately held company. We have grown tremendously from a single tractor and two trailers to a leader in the industry with over 2,600 tractors and more than 7,000 trailers.

In addition to our Joplin headquarters and terminal, *we operate four other terminals and 37 sales offices. Each day, CFI transports goods throughout North America – an integral part of this continent’s commerce.

Through the years CFI has received many awards and recognitions. CFI is the only trucking company to receive the prestigious President’s “E” and “E-Star” Awards, which are awarded by the US Department of Commerce for the company’s commitment to excellence in export service. 

In 1995, CFI was recognized for being the first US dry van truckload carrier to be ISO 9002 certified. We are committed to continuous improvement and in 2003, CFI earned the ISO 9001-2002 certification.

*CFI and its subsidiary CFI de Mexico