Key facts
- Founded 2007 · headquartered in Itasca, IL
- Subsidiary
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-160172)
- Gross revenue: $0.055B (est.) per Transport Topics 2024
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van
About CJ Logistics America
CJ Logistics America is a freight brokerage and logistics company founded in the United States in 2007 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, operating as the North American arm of CJ Logistics Corporation, a Korean-headquartered global supply chain company with operations across more than 40 countries. CJ Logistics America brings the backing of a large multinational parent to domestic freight brokerage, offering shippers access to a wide carrier network alongside warehousing, fulfillment, and managed transportation services.
The brokerage specializes in dry van truckload, LTL, and refrigerated freight, with particular depth in the automotive and retail verticals. Its Korean parent's global reach gives CJ Logistics America meaningful advantages for shippers that source internationally and need coordinated domestic distribution, including cross-docking and fulfillment capabilities near major port markets. The company's Midwest hub in Itasca positions it well for serving the dense manufacturing and retail corridors that connect Chicago to Detroit, Indianapolis, and the broader Great Lakes region.
For shippers evaluating CJ Logistics America as a freight broker, the clearest value proposition is the combination of domestic truckload capacity and the operational infrastructure of a global logistics enterprise. Shippers in the automotive, retail, and consumer goods sectors who move high volumes between major distribution centers tend to be the best fit. Smaller or regional shippers may find that CJ Logistics America's service model is optimized for higher-volume, relationship-driven accounts rather than transactional spot freight.
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Coverage
48 contiguous states with particular strength in Midwest automotive corridors and major retail distribution lanes
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Backed by CJ Logistics Corporation, a global supply chain enterprise with operations in 40+ countries, providing financial stability and multinational coordination capability
- Strong depth in automotive and retail verticals, with carrier relationships and lane expertise tailored to high-volume manufacturing and distribution freight
- Offers warehousing, fulfillment, and managed transportation alongside brokerage, enabling a single-provider solution for shippers with complex supply chains
- CJ ONE technology platform provides real-time tracking and reporting with EDI and API integration options for TMS connectivity
- Refrigerated and LTL capability alongside dry van TL rounds out the service offering for shippers with mixed freight needs
- Service model is oriented toward high-volume contract accounts; transactional spot shippers may receive less attention or competitive pricing
- FMCSA broker authority details are not publicly confirmed in this profile; shippers should verify current licensing directly before tendering loads
- As a subsidiary of a Korean parent company, corporate decision-making and service evolution may not always align with North American market cadence
- Limited publicly available reviews make it difficult to benchmark service quality against more established domestic brokers
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FAQ
Is CJ Logistics America licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Yes. CJ Logistics Freight America LLC holds active broker authority under MC-160172 / USDOT 215575 with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Verify current status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov before tendering.
What types of freight does CJ Logistics America move?
Per Transport Topics, CJ Logistics America primarily brokers dry van truckload, with secondary refrigerated and LTL. Vertical strength is in automotive, retail consumer goods, and manufacturing, supported by integrated warehousing and fulfillment.
How do CJ Logistics America's rates compare to other freight brokers?
CJ Logistics America's rates are most competitive on contract freight in its core automotive and retail verticals where volume and lane consistency allow optimized pricing; spot rates may be less predictable. Use ShipperGuide to benchmark CJ quotes against 50+ brokers.