C.H.
Robinson Worldwide
Transportation and
logistics provider.
Headquarters:
8100 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Employees: 6,700
CEO: John Wiehoff
Stock Symbol: CHRW
Website:
http://www.chrobinson.com
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C.H. Robinson Worldwide is the largest
provider of third party transportation logistics services in
North America. C.H. Robinson is also the world's largest transporter
and trader of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The company serves 25,000 customers and
delivered 5.2 million shipments in 2006, with trucking being
its specialty. However, it can manage product shipments by either
truck, train, air or sea. It also provides air, ocean and customs
services.
The company works with Fortune 500 and
major companies to develop logistics plans and provide the
people and execution to make the plans work.
The company has 214 offices worldwide.
It works with over 45,000 carriers worldwide.
In 2006, total revenues were $6.55 billion
and net income was $266.9 million.
History
The company was founded in 1905 by Charles
Robinson as a produce company partnered with the Nash Brothers,
who operated and supplied grocery stores under the name Nash
Finch. It was incorporated in North Dakota.
In 1976, C.H. Robinson became independently
owned when Nash Finch shares were bought out by employees. The
company would go public in 1997.
Benefits
- Base Salary and Bonus Potential
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits/Vision Plans
- 401(k) and profit sharing
Updated August 4, 2007
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