In today's competitive logistics landscape where speed, reliability and efficiency are paramount, two subsidiaries of TFI International — last-mile delivery specialist TForce and transportation provider CFI Logistics — have announced a strategic partnership to create an integrated last-mile delivery network that promises to reshape industry standards.
The collaboration combines TForce's extensive final-mile delivery network with CFI Logistics' expertise in supply chain optimization and transportation management. Together, they aim to establish a dedicated last-mile delivery network supported by trucking assets and logistics expertise to enable time-definite supply chain operations.
Complementary Strengths Create Comprehensive Solution
TForce operates one of the most extensive last-mile networks in the U.S., with 60 distribution centers and nearly 4,000 dedicated delivery vehicles covering 92% of the country. The Dallas-based company specializes in residential and commercial deliveries of parcels, freight and oversized goods.
Joplin, Missouri-based CFI Logistics brings complementary capabilities in supply chain planning, network optimization and transportation management. While TForce excels in final-mile execution, CFI focuses on big-picture logistics strategy and asset utilization.
The integrated solution addresses a growing market need for providers that can seamlessly connect middle-mile and last-mile logistics through a single point of contact. Clients gain visibility and cost savings while eliminating the complexity of managing multiple vendor relationships.
Meeting Evolving Market Demands
The partnership responds to several key industry trends:
- E-commerce acceleration: Online shopping growth has dramatically increased demand for reliable residential delivery services
- Customer expectations: Consumers now demand flexible delivery options including time windows and installation services
- Supply chain pressures: Rising costs and capacity constraints require more efficient logistics networks
"We're seeing rapidly increasing demand for services that can accelerate supply chain velocity," noted Bill Carter, Vice President of CFI Logistics. "Combining TForce's last-mile network with our planning capabilities creates a unique market solution."
Strategic Benefits for Shippers
The partnership offers several advantages for customers:
- Simplified logistics management through single-point coordination
- Optimized transportation routes combining middle-mile and last-mile legs
- Enhanced visibility across the entire delivery process
- Reduced administrative overhead from managing multiple vendors
- Improved reliability from an asset-backed provider network
Leveridge emphasized that the collaboration isn't reinventing logistics but rather streamlining how clients access comprehensive transportation services. "This gives customers better control over costs and supply chain management through one relationship," he explained.
Industry Implications
The partnership signals several important trends in logistics:
- Service integration: Customers increasingly prefer providers offering end-to-end solutions
- Technology convergence: Advanced systems are becoming critical for network optimization
- Experience focus: Delivery quality now represents a key competitive differentiator
With over 100 combined years of industry experience, the companies believe their collaboration will drive innovation in last-mile logistics while addressing persistent challenges around cost, capacity and reliability.
Future Outlook
The partnership positions both companies to capitalize on growing last-mile demand while exploring opportunities in areas like:
- Expanded service offerings including warehousing and reverse logistics
- Technology investments in route optimization and delivery automation
- Sustainable logistics initiatives to reduce environmental impact
As e-commerce continues its rapid growth and customer expectations evolve, integrated solutions like this partnership may become the new standard for last-mile delivery excellence.