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# Custom Co

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.customco.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.customco.com/blog/) - The Custom Companies, Inc. started as a two-truck operation bus have since grown to 2,000 pieces of equipment nationwide. Learn more about us.
- [The Custom Companies: Promising Shorter Delivery Times Thanks to Strategic LTL Billing Program](https://www.customco.com/the-custom-companies-promising-shorter-delivery-times-thanks-to-strategic-ltl-billing-program/) - Summary By trusting DDC FPO with their freight billing, The Custom Companies has seen a multiplier effect in operational efficiency. This has allowed them to keep their customers at the forefront of their customer-centric organization. After seeing positive results with their freight billing initiative, The Custom Companies is going green and implementing electronic bills and
- [The Custom Companies: Receiving Data Faster with DDC Sync](https://www.customco.com/the-custom-companies-receiving-data-faster-with-ddc-sync/) - Summary A leading third-party logistics provider needed better visibility into near real-time data, sourced from their nationwide fleets. DDC FPO built and implemented DDC Sync, an enterprise application that improved their data visibility by 6 hours. Improved access to bill of lading (BOL) data allowed leadership to make more efficient and profitable routing decisions, supported
- [The Custom Companies Reports Shortened Delivery Time Among Multiplied Efficiency Gains In Partnership With DDC FPO](https://www.customco.com/the-custom-companies-reports-shortened-delivery-time-among-multiplied-efficiency-gains-in-partnership-with-ddc-fpo/) - Full-service transportation and logistics provider expedites delivery and enhances service for customers in collaboration with business process partner DDC EVERGREEN, Colo., Sept. 9, 2020 -- The Custom Companies, a leading asset-light domestic and international transportation firm headquartered in Metro Chicago, is reporting a multiplier effect in operational efficiency, stemming from its partnership with business process
- [Five Takeaways From Our Interview with Joseph Klikas, CXO at The Custom Companies](https://www.customco.com/five-takeaways-from-our-interview-with-joseph-klikas-cxo-at-the-custom-companies/) - In the latest episode of the FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Joseph Klikas, Chief Experience Officer at The Custom Companies, Inc. He emphasized the role of technology as an element that helps in everyday business and the pride of being presented with a challenge and being able to create a solution for it. Thanks to this, they
- [The Custom Companies breaks ground on new 225,000-square-foot logistics facility in Northlake](https://www.customco.com/the-custom-companies-breaks-ground-on-new-225000-square-foot-logistics-facility-in-northlake/) - As a developer specializing in transportation infrastructure, CenterPoint Properties has held many groundbreakings, but one on April 17 at 135 Railroad Ave. in Northlake stood out to Brian McKiernan, their senior vice president. Soon, McKiernan said, a 225,000-square-foot “state-of-the-art logistics facility” will be The Custom Companies’ new Northlake home, describing a “commitment to stay in
- [How The Custom Cos. uses tech to raise the bar](https://www.customco.com/how-the-custom-cos-uses-tech-to-raise-the-bar/) - The Custom Cos. employs a wide suite of management tech and business process services to handle thousands of shipments each day. “Comprehensive” is how The Custom Cos. describes its wide range of transportation solutions, which seems to be an apt description. Consider, for example, that the company offers less-than-truckload and truckload services across North America, along with
- [Fleets Persevere Through Down Market With Care and Creativity](https://www.customco.com/fleets-persevere-through-down-market-with-care-and-creativity/) - Trucking Companies Survive on Lower Rates as Overcapacity Persists With an overabundance of freight-­hauling capacity, weak rates and higher operating costs all contributing to a challenging market for trucking companies, fleet operators have been increasing efficiency, embracing technology and collaborating with shippers to survive. “I can’t ask customers for more pennies right now. If I

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.customco.com/) - The Custom Companies, Inc. is a leading transportation solutions provider based in Chicago and Los Angeles with a fleet of over 500 trucks.
- [Forms](https://www.customco.com/forms/)
- [Jobs](https://www.customco.com/job-openings/)
- [Current Openings](https://www.customco.com/current-openings/)
- [Careers](https://www.customco.com/careers/) - Whether it be in the office or on the road, every role comes with career growth and advancement opportunities. Explore Custom Co careers.
- [Truckload](https://www.customco.com/truckload/) - We operate more than 350 power units nationwide with a claims ratio of 0.1%. These units include dry vans, refrigerated units, and flatbed equipment.
- [Celebrating 40 Years of Partnership](https://www.customco.com/40th-celebration/) - We are thrilled to share that The Custom Companies, Inc. will celebrate its 40th anniversary on February 14, 2026 — a milestone made possible by valued customers like you.
- [About Us](https://www.customco.com/about-us/) - The Custom Companies, Inc. started as a two-truck operation bus have since grown to 2,000 pieces of equipment nationwide. Learn more about us.
- [Less Than Truckload](https://www.customco.com/shippers/less-than-truckload/) - Our less Than Truckload (LTL) division services thousands of shipments daily with 33 distribution points, to deliver anywhere in the Continental U.S.
- [Perry Mandera](https://www.customco.com/perry-mandera/) - Founder of The Custom Companies Inc., Perry Mandera is a prominent figure in transportation logistics, as well as in his greater community.
- [Local Cartage Program](https://www.customco.com/shippers/local-cartage-program/) - Our local pick-up and delivery division operates in the Chicago and Los Angeles metropolitan areas, within a 80-mile radius, with 150+ power units.
- [FAQs](https://www.customco.com/faqs/) - We have the answers to your most frequently asked questions (FAQs). Find important information here, or contact us for more help.
- [Contact](https://www.customco.com/contact/) - We are open 24/7, 365 days a year to answer your most urgent questions. Contact us for more information.
- [Carriers](https://www.customco.com/carriers/) - We are experts at anticipating our customer’s needs through flexibility, respect, and a commitment to quality.
- [Specialized Services](https://www.customco.com/shippers/specialized-services/) - With our specialized services, when you hit a roadblock in your logistics, we have a solution. And when we don't have a solution, we create one.
- [Customized Solutions](https://www.customco.com/shippers/customized-solutions/) - Choice Direct Logistics provides comprehensive logistic management services for clients who need to streamline their operations.
- [Expedited](https://www.customco.com/shippers/expedited/) - With technology integrations and tracking, you can get your expedited delivery exactly when you need it, as early as the same day.
- [Shippers](https://www.customco.com/shippers/) - We combine innovative service models and customer-centric technology to deliver a personalized shipping experience.

## Job Openings

- [Corporate Account Executive (Field Sales Chicago)](https://www.customco.com/jobs/corporate-account-executive-field-sales-chicago/) - Apply Now Location: Northlake, IL 60164Pay Rate: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 AnnuallyOpen Positions: 5Department: SALESDivision: CorporateJob Status: Full-TimeWork Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PMDays Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.Hour Per Week: 50 Position DescriptionWe are seeking an accomplished and driven Corporate Account Executive (Field Sales) to be a key player in expanding our Chicagoland market presence and driving revenue growth.This role is ideal for
- [Corporate Account Executive (Field Sales LAX)](https://www.customco.com/jobs/corporate-account-executive-field-sales-lax/) - Apply Now Location: SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670Open Positions: 1Department: SALESDivision: CorporateJob Status: Full-TimeWork Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PMDays Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.Hour Per Week: 50 Position DescriptionWe are seeking an accomplished and driven Corporate Account Executive (Field Sales) to be a key player in expanding our Chicagoland market presence and driving revenue growth.This role is ideal for a sales professional who
- [Dockworker 2nd Shift](https://www.customco.com/jobs/dockworker-2nd-shift/) - Apply Now Location: NORTHLAKE, IL 60164Pay Rate: $21.00 - $25.00 HourlyOpen Positions: 5Department: OperationsJob Status: Full-TimeWork Shift: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AMDays Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Position Description The Master of the Move: Join Our Dock Operations TeamWe don’t just move freight; we deliver promises. We are looking for a Dockworker who views logistics as an art form—someone who understands
- [Sr. Human Resources Generalist](https://www.customco.com/jobs/sr-human-resources-generalist/) - Apply Now Location: NORTHLAKE, IL 60164Pay Rate: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 AnnuallyDepartment: Human ResourcesDivision: CorporateJob Status: Full-TimeDays Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Position SummaryThe Senior Human Resources Generalist/HR Manager serves as a key member of the HR team, partnering directly with leaders, managers, and employees across the organization to drive a people-first culture and deliver tactical and strategic HR support. This

## Categories

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