JF Express Fr8 LLC

JF Express Fr8 LLC is a woman-owned, family-run trucking company based in Marysville, OH.

It was founded in 2010 by Scott and Dennise Francis and their son, Josh Francis. Scott, a US Army Veteran, owned a successful construction company until the housing bubble swept across the country, and Dennise was working as a healthcare consultant and an office manager/bookkeeper for five group homes. Josh was also working in the construction industry.

Needing to replace Scott’s income, they called upon the experience of Scott’s family (specifically his parents) who had been in the transportation industry for over 40 years and applied for motor carrier authority. Scott began running the day-to-day operations (logistics, dispatching, mediation), Dennise handled the back-office operations (invoicing, audits, settlements, driver files, bookkeeping), and Josh obtained CDL-certification and became a driver and a dispatcher.

Over the years JF Express Fr8 has grown from one HotShot rig and driver to multiple HotShot rigs and drivers, and two Semis delivering millions of dollars of freight across the United States each year.

JF Express Fr8 has always specialized in HotShot trucking, but with more knowledge and experience we have changed our thinking over the years. When we started out we recruited only owner/operators that were “non-CDL.” This allowed us to get our feet wet and learn the ins and outs of trucking. We now focus mainly on recruiting owner/operators who are CDL-A certified drivers with equipment over 26,000 lbs. Even after 10+ years in business, we are still learning. We are always adapting and evolving to comply with the ever-changing regulations and technology.

Just as regulations and technology change, so does freight. It could change month to month or season to season. We make it a high priority to keep our drivers in the best freight lanes possible. We don’t believe in putting just “any load” on our trucks. We always keep our individual drivers’ goals in mind, so all loads and routes are carefully thought-out and scheduled.

We believe in fighting for our drivers. When loading or unloading is delayed, it’s the driver who loses, so we never hesitate to ask for detention or layover compensation. After seeing that drivers were often getting the short end of the stick where rates were concerned, we applied for, and now operate, a brokerage that allows us to cut out the middle man and give our drivers the best rates possible.

Our HotShots are all owner/operators with 1-ton or better trucks (dually or regular) with 30-40’ gooseneck trailers. We have expanded our fleet and now also own two Freightliner Cascadias with 53’ step-deck trailers. Staying in the best freight lanes, we operate throughout the continental US but most of our freight is in the midwest and east.

Although the transportation industry can be stressful and frustrating and the hours are long, we love what we do and are grateful that we can do it together. JF Express Fr8 hopes to be around for many years to come because we have a LOT of “miles” left in us.

JF Express Fr8 Dispatch Service

For owner/operators with their own authority, JF Express Fr8 offers a top notch dispatch service. Owner/operators with their own authority spend a lot of time finding and locating their next load which takes a lot of time that could be better spent on other necessary tasks.

If you find you are spending too much time locating loads or are having difficulty locating loads, JF Express Fr8’s dispatching service can help. Our skilled and dedicated dispatchers will help find, negotiate, and book loads while submitting invoices to the appropriate parties.

Additionally, we pride ourselves on finding and scheduling loads both directions so you aren’t wasting time and money deadheading. The best part is that you are only charged when our services are provided.

Our Dispatchers are the Best in the Industry

Our dispatchers are the best in the industry. And we don’t say that just because they are family. They work really hard at all hours of the day and night to keep their drivers loaded in the best freight lanes and with the best rates possible.

Dispatchers with our dispatching service are highly skilled in prioritizing drivers’ schedules and working in high-pressure situations. They coordinate loads, take calls, and manage routes all day all from their home office. They have over 25 combined years of experience in both dispatching and driving.

JF Express Fr8 dispatchers realize they are only able to work from their homes because you are away from yours and understand and appreciate the difficulties that entails. This is evidenced by our willingness to go the extra mile toward finding and securing the best loads and freight lanes for your situation.

At JF Express Fr8, our mission is to provide safe, timely transportation of goods, nationwide.

Our core values are to operate with honesty and integrity, and to respect others and the goods they entrust us with transporting. There are a lot of nationwide hotshot trucking companies and we believe our core values are what sets this successful, woman-owned, family-run hotshot trucking company apart from all the rest.

Shipping Services

We offer flatbed trucking as a common carrier, from short-haul to long-haul. Flatbed trailers are the answer if your cargo is larger than standard containers or enclosed-box trucks can carry. They are designed for cargo that needs to be loaded or unloaded from above, from the side or from the rear, using a ramp or crane. Due to the versatility of the platform design, flatbed trailers make it possible to transport almost anything by road.

Items typically shipped using a flatbed trailer tend to be large or wide, or need to be loaded by crane. As a result, flatbeds are commonly used for moving construction materials, tools, machinery, components and equipment.

Beyond these heavy-duty uses, flatbed trailers are often the most suitable shipping option for moving large quantities of well-wrapped and stackable products.

For general freight, we haul cargo up to 8’6” wide, up to 53’ long and up to 40,000 lbs in weight. We also haul over-dimensional (over-width or over-height) freight and obtain required permits and escorts.

We transport all types of freight including, but not limited to, heavy equipment, military equipment, shipping containers, lumber, steel coils/plates, or just about anything else you can think of. We do NOT transport household goods or hazardous materials.

Our experienced drivers have tarps, straps, chains, dunnage, coil racks, and ramps to help in loading and securing freight. The safety of your freight, our drivers, and all others on the road is our number one priority.

Our dispatchers will update the point of contact with the driver’s location and estimated time of arrival both at the origin and the destination.

Do you have an upcoming shipment? Let us offer you a quote!