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Heniff

Liquid bulk chemical and food-grade transport

Overview

Heniff Transportation Systems moves liquid bulk and food-grade chemicals for manufacturers and distributors in North America and Europe, handling hazardous and non-hazardous liquids. It operates an integrated logistics network with 100+ terminals, rail transfer sites, ISO depots, and a fleet of about 2,000 tractors and 5,000 trailers, plus services like rail transloading, ISO tank operations, tank cleaning, and maintenance. The company differentiates itself by offering end-to-end supply chain solutions backed by a broad footprint and technology, including in-cab tablets for tracking and routing, and a growth strategy driven by acquisitions in both North America and Europe. Its goal is to provide reliable, efficient, scalable bulk logistics and continue expanding its footprint through technology and strategic acquisitions.

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About Heniff

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Why Heniff is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & AgricultureAutomotive & TransportationIndustrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oak Brook, IL

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Heniff Dispatch on 2026-04-29 highlighted new leadership and expanded transloading locations.
  • Heniff reported North American Safety Champions and higher driver pay rates in 2026.
  • European expansion plus 100-plus locations gives Heniff cross-border customer stickiness now.

What critics are saying

  • FMCSA cited Heniff vehicles on 2025-05-28 for wheel and brake defects.
  • Heniff's 2026 safety profile shows repeated maintenance violations and crash exposure.
  • Olympus Partners controls Heniff; weak integration or leverage pressure can constrain 2026 acquisitions.

What makes Heniff unique

  • Heniff's 2024 TechnoPort and Combo Group deals built a Netherlands bulk platform.
  • Heniff Transportation Europe now spans Moerdijk and Born with cleaning, depot, and maintenance.
  • Heniff Food Grade rebrand on 2025-02-17 sharpened a specialized North American identity.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%
Transport Topics
Nov 2nd, 2026
Heniff to develop Ohio terminal for Cargill.

Heniff to develop Ohio terminal for Cargill. The facility will provide transload, storage and distribution services for sweeteners. November 2, 2026 3:30 PM, EST Heniff expects to provide product storage, rail transloading, bulk trucking and tank wash services at the facility. (Heniff Transportation Systems) Key takeaways: Heniff Transportation Systems will develop a sweetener transload facility in Ohio dedicated to serving Cargill Inc. and its customers, Heniff announced Nov. 2. Heniff Food Grade, an affiliate of Heniff Transportation Systems, plans to develop and operate the facility for the consumer packaged goods industry. The terminal will provide transloading, storage and distribution services for Cargill sweetener products. "This is a tremendous opportunity for the Heniff organization," Heniff founder and CEO Bob Heniff said. "Not only do we get to provide supply chain services to one of the largest food and agricultural companies in the world, we also gain the opportunity to showcase several of our core service offerings that further differentiate us from our competitors." The terminal will be located outside Jeffersonville, Ohio, between Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati. Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of the year. Heniff expects to provide product storage, rail transloading, bulk trucking and tank wash services at the facility. The terminal will be constructed to handle a large annual volume of sweetener-related products, although the release did not provide a specific capacity. The site will connect to Genesee & Wyoming's Indiana & Ohio Railway, a Class III short-line railroad with connections to Class I railroads. It also will have access to Interstate 70 and Interstate 71. "The new transload facility will allow us to continue seamlessly and reliably serving customers in the Ohio River Valley," said Sarah Jelken, Cargill's managing director of Food North America. "Heniff has proven to be a strong and trusted operator, demonstrating the high food safety, quality and service requirements that Cargill and our customers expect." Cargill ranks No. 26 on the Transport Topics list of the top agriculture and food processing carriers. Assisted by AI.

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC
Apr 24th, 2026
The Heniff organization named NTTC's 2025 North American Safety Champion.

The Heniff organization named NTTC's 2025 North American Safety Champion. Apr 24, 2026 Company Wins Prestigious Heil Trophy in the Harvison Division OAK BROOK, IL - April 23, 2026 - Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC announced that it has been recognized by the NTTC as the 2025 North American Safety Champion within the association's Harvison division. Each year, the NTTC awards a Heil Trophy to the grand champions of three carrier divisions: the Harvison division for large for-hire carriers, the Southerland division for small for-hire carriers, and the private fleet division. "This is a very proud day for the entire Heniff organization." said Bob Heniff, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC. "We've reached the top of our division three times in the past six years which really speaks to the company's ongoing commitment to safety. That commitment is our top guiding principle and one shared by our entire workforce." Heniff trucks travelled 113 million miles in 2025 and generated a division leading USDOT accident frequency of a meager .16 incidents per million miles. The company holds three Heil awards in its corporate headquarters which came to Heniff via varied acquisitions over the course of the company's history. "Given the scope of our operations, this recognition is a real team victory," said Leon Lupina, Heniff's Vice President of Safety. "Our safety culture rests upon the combined efforts of our professional drivers, our field personnel, our safety professionals, and our entire corporate team." About Heniff Transportation Systems LLC Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, the Heniff family of companies is North America's premier leader in liquid bulk transportation services. Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC operate approximately 2,000 tractors and 5,700 trailers through its network of over 100 locations with expertise in chemical transport, food-grade transport, rail transloading, ISO depot operations, equipment maintenance, tank cleaning services, and logistics. Its mission is to provide efficient supply chain solutions to its chemical and food grade customers in the safest, most responsible manner. From its high-tech tracking and state-of-the-art technology systems to its professional drivers and responsive customer service team, everything Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC do is focused on providing effective solutions to its customers' complex supply chain challenges. For more information about its Company and its integrated services, please visit www.heniff.com.

Yahoo Finance
May 5th, 2025
Premier Bulk Systems Acquires Canada East Coast Operator

Premier Bulk Systems has acquired fellow bulk liquid hauler Longhorn Transportation for an undisclosed sum. The deal gives Ontario, Canada-based Premier Bulk Systems a presence in the Maritime Provinces along Canada’s east coast. New Brunswick, Canada-based Longhorn provides bulk liquid truckload services, hauling petroleum products, asphalt and chemicals. The 21-year-old carrier also provides flatbed and dry van TL transportation. “The addition of Longhorn into Premier’s operating network is highly complementary and leaves us well-positioned for ongoing commercial success and future growth,” said Kevin Berry, Premier’s founder and president, in a news release. Premier’s fleet includes approximately 120 tractors and 250 trailers, specializing in the transportation of chemicals and food-grade products

Bulk Transporter
Dec 3rd, 2024
Heniff acquires Hagen Johnson Group

Deal includes Wisconsin-based group’s food-grade fleet, kosher tank-cleaning operation, and Liquid Freight brokerage

Newswire
Nov 2nd, 2022
Heniff Transportation Systems Acquires Coal City Cob Company

Combination Expands Heniff's Network and Multimodal Service Offerings. Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC announced today that it has acquired the corporate holding company of tank truck operator Coal City Cob Company, Inc. Through this most recent acquisition, Heniff continues to accelerate its industry-leading growth in the tank truck industry's chemical space. Coal City Cob ("CCC") operates with over 230 drivers and 500 trailers within its nationwide network of terminals, including a significant rail-to-truck bulk transfer yard and tank wash facility at its headquarters in Waxahachie, Texas. The existing Heniff and CCC teams will work closely to ensure a timely and efficient integration between the two networks, with a focus on combined customer, employee, and driver satisfaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed

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