10/14/2020

NFI Named a Top Family Owned Business for 2020 by Philadelphia Business Journal

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CAMDEN, N.J.

 NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, was recently named a Top Family-Owned Business by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ranked by number of employees in the Greater Philadelphia market, NFI ranked fourth out of 49 companies.

NFI was founded in 1932 by the Brown family in Vineland, N.J. and has continued to grow organically and through strategic acquisitions, making it one of the largest and oldest privately owned 3PLs in North America. With over 13,100 employees and 350 operations, NFI employs 1,500 individuals in the Greater Philadelphia area across its distribution and transportation locations, as well as its corporate office in Camden, N.J. just outside Philadelphia, which opened in June 2019.

“NFI’s core value of family remains at the forefront of our operations,” said Sid Brown, CEO of NFI. “We welcome every employee and community member as part of the NFI family, and we remain committed to supporting our people. Our dedication to going above and beyond to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our customers and associates, rising above the challenges presented during COVID-19, has been a testament to our core values.”

Most recently recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation for 2020 for the second consecutive year, NFI remains committed to fostering a diverse workplace across the organization. In addition to also being recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation in 2019, NFI was also named an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company for 2020 and received the Delaware Valley Top Workplaces 2019 Award by the Philadelphia Inquirer.

NFI’s suite of supply chain solutions spans dedicated transportation, distribution, brokerage, transportation management, port drayage, intermodal, global logistics, and real estate. NFI will be hiring 5,000 people over the next few months as the logistics industry continues to experience demand. Explore NFI’s diverse career opportunities in the Philadelphia area and beyond, including drivers, warehousing associates, and corporate personnel.


About NFI

NFI is a fully-integrated North American supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Camden, N.J. Privately held by the Brown family since 1932, the company generates more than $3.9 billion in annual revenue and employs over 16,800 associates. NFI owns and operates more than 70 million square feet of warehouse space alongside a dedicated fleet of 5,000 tractors and 14,300 trailers. By 2023, NFI will operate the first 100% zero-emission drayage fleet, leading the transition to zero-emission goods movement in the United States. NFI’s relentless innovation and unparalleled service deliver logistics solutions that transform the way business gets done. The company’s business lines include dedicated transportation, warehousing and distribution, ecommerce fulfillment, brokerage, transportation management, port drayage, intermodal, global logistics, and industrial real estate. For more information about NFI, visit www.nfiindustries.com or call 1-877-NFI-3777.