Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Freight Transportation Services in Memphis
Cooper Freight Service was founded in 1975 with a commitment to service excellence rooted in family values. Our journey began with Henry Cooper delivering air freight from Memphis International Airport and has evolved into a nationwide truckload transportation leader operating across 48 states. We specialize in tailored freight solutions including truckload, short haul, and long haul services, supported by a 100+ truck fleet and state-of-the-art equipment. Our adherence to FMCSA compliance standards ensures industry-leading safety records, while our driver-centric approach guarantees weekends at home for 97% of our team. With three generations of Coopers at the helm, we maintain our founding principles of prioritizing Christ, customers, employees, and community.Our investment in technology enhances operational efficiency and sustainability, ensuring timely deliveries for essential goods. Recognized for exceptional organizational structure and employee care, weve retained drivers through personal challenges, reflecting our promise-keeping ethos. As a family-owned enterprise since 1975, we combine decades of logistics expertise with modern innovations to build lasting partnerships. Our mission remains unchanged: deliver every load on time, every time, while mentoring the next generation through Corporate Chaplains of America. This unwavering focus on reliability, safety, and values-driven operations positions us as trusted transportation partners for generations to come.
Services
Truckload Services
Short Haul
Long Haul
Yard Management
Expedited Pickup
Drop and Hook
Multi Stop
Team Driving
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- 100+ truck fleet capacity for reliable transportation solutions
- Maintains industry's lowest CSA safety scores
- 97% driver home-on-weekend guarantee
- Comprehensive online safety training programs
- Family-owned legacy of service since 1975
What people say
Great company to work for
Most organized and efficient
Staff are the best
Lowest CSA scores
Home weekends 97%
Services
Truckload Services
Our 100+ truck fleet delivers freight across 48 states with precision timing. Specializing in HVAC equipment, tires, and raw materials transport, we guarantee on-time deliveries using GPS-tracked vehicles. Experienced drivers handle urgent shipments with dedicated single-load capacity.
Short Haul
Specializing in deliveries under 500 miles, our regional network ensures timely local freight movement. Modern equipment and experienced drivers maintain cargo integrity for time-sensitive shipments within the Mid-South corridor and surrounding regions.
Long Haul
We handle cross-country freight movements exceeding 500 miles with multi-state compliance expertise. Our drivers utilize optimized routing software and rest strategically to maintain delivery schedules across all 48 contiguous states.
Expedited Pickup
Critical shipments receive immediate attention through our expedited service. Dedicated resources ensure straight-to-customer delivery without warehouse intermediaries, maintaining cargo control from pickup to final destination.
Yard Management
Daily yard checks maintain trailer organization at our Memphis hub. We coordinate loading/unloading spot checks and secure storage for efficient fleet operations, supporting seamless cargo transfers between transportation modes.
People
Don Cooper
President
Third-generation leader with 40+ years in freight logistics. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining family commitment to Christ-first business practices and customer service excellence.
Mark Cooper
General Manager
Manages daily operations with focus on technological innovation. Implements energy-efficient systems and driver support programs to maintain industry-leading safety standards.
Denise Grist
Accounting Manager
Financial steward with 25+ years ensuring fiscal responsibility. Manages payroll, budgets, and compliance while supporting company growth through strategic resource allocation.
Questions
What freight services do you offer?
We provide truckload, short haul, and long haul transportation across 48 states, including expedited pickup, yard management, and multi-stop deliveries using our 100+ truck fleet.
What are driver work schedules?
97% of drivers are home on weekends with regular Monday-Friday shifts. We prioritize work-life balance while maintaining delivery commitments.
How do you ensure safety?
We exceed FMCSA standards with online safety training, modern equipment, and maintain industry-leading low CSA scores through rigorous compliance programs.
What areas do you serve?
Our 48-state coverage includes all contiguous United States, with terminal operations in Memphis, TN, and regional hubs in Michigan and Mississippi.
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