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History

 

 

  • 1962 Falcon Express is incorporated August 24th, 1962.

  • 1975 Falcon Express is purchased by its current owner Kent Bobb. Falcon Express was located in Riverdale, Illinois, and operated fleet of two trucks performing expedited services.

  • 1981 Falcon Express purchased three acres of land and a small truck terminal in Markham, Illinois. The original terminal had one dock door to support our seven trucks.

  • 1987 Falcon Express expands the terminal to provide cross dock services and 18 dock doors. Our 25 drivers provide LTL and expedited delivery services.

  • 1991 Falcon Express expanded into a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation. Falcon Express began providing intermodal and regional flatbed services.

 
  • 1995 Falcon Express purchased adjacent 15 acres for future expansion

  • 2000 Falcon Express builds its current 44,200 square foot, 68 door, state of the art cross dock facility.

  • 2002 Falcon Express starts providing pool distribution services for some of the national retail chains

  • 2003 Falcon Express plans for 50 door expansion of current facility, with the help of over 100 dedicated employees.