Central Freight Lines has a rich history of providing transportation to emerging businesses and Fortune 500 industry leaders since 1925. Central’s founder, Mr. W. W. Callan, was inducted into the Transportation Hall of Honor by the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University. His selection was based on his leadership contribution to the Texas transportation system, which is recognized as one of the finest multimodal transportation systems in the world.
Central Freight Lines has sustainability, financial strength and an infrastructure designed to intelligently support the logistical needs of North America’s largest manufacturing, retail and distribution enterprises.
Central Freight Lines has made a significant investment in technology by instituting a state-of-the-art Digital Dispatch Management System. Our dispatchers are equipped with the most powerful and dynamic computer dispatch application available to the LTL environment. This system provides real-time information to our customers along with an automatically generated e-mail notification of both pickup and delivery. With the implementation of phase two, we have optimized our daily outbound routing process allowing us to create the most efficient delivery routes for our local drivers.
Central Freight Lines continues to look for growth opportunities without losing our focus of consistent, reliable service to our core area. Our CFL Network provides 49 state coverage through one of the most respected partnerships in the industry. Our network supports warehousing, inventory control and distribution capabilities for those corporations looking to outsource their supply chain needs.
Central Freight Lines 99.2% on-time service product allows our customers to confidently ship with us. When time is of the essence, Central’s Time Definite Services include both guaranteed and expedited options via First Ground and Priority One. Guarantee your shipment delivery by Noon or 5:00 PM.
Central Freight Lines claim ratio is 99.48%, well below the national average and one of the best in the industry. Our low claim ratio is a direct result of our commitment to continuous employee training in best practices in all phases of their jobs and our investment in new equipment and tools such as load tables and load bars to avoid potential damages.
Central Freight Lines investment in new 2014 CNG Tractors and 400 28’ pup trailers is based on our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and being an environmentally responsible member of the community. We have partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency in supporting the SmartWay Transport Partnership in their initiative to consider the environment in everything we do.
Central Freight Lines was judged to have the most complete and effective fleet safety programs among all Texas Motor Carriers and was presented the 1st Place 2012 P & D Fleet Safety Awad by the Texas Motor Transportation Association. Nationwide, the American Trucking Association presented Central Freight’s LTL, General Commodities Division with the 3rd Place Truck Safety Award
Central Freight Lines Central Freight Lines is home to the 2011/2012 Captain of America’s Road Team as selected by the American Transportation Association and the TMTA’s 2013 Texas Driver of the Year; Gary Babbitt.
Inbound Logistics editors have recognized Central Freight Lines as a 2012 Top 100 Motor Freight Carrier based on Central’s efforts to continue to help shippers gain a competitive edge through innovative solutions, cost-saving strategies and true partnerships.
Our web address is www.centralfreight.com. Our customers are provided with access to a customized site, eCentral which allows you to rate your shipments, create your bill of lading and order your pickups from one site. Use "My Quick Pick" to order your pickup on-line, no waiting.