White Transfer and Storage Company

The year was 1900. With a horse drawn carriage and an idea, Art White was in business and White Transfer and Storage Company was born. In the new age of mobile phones and laptop computers, it seems so hard to think White Transfer’s first telephone number was 123. With a will to succeed Art White also opened a branch in Seattle Washington relying mainly on the railroad system to transfer goods back and forth. Art also opened a furniture store on the first floor of the warehouse that sold household furniture and small appliances. Unfortunately, Art was tragically killed in an automobile accident, which forced Frank Croden, a nephew to spring into the family business.

Frank Croden successfully proceeded to steer the company in the right direction. White Transfer became one of Allied Van Lines 50 original agents in 1928. The affiliation would help White Transfer be able to expand their household moving into new markets with the support of Allied and fellow agents. In an attempt to diversify, the Croden family also made and sold clay pottery. The torch was passed yet again to Bob Croden, a son to Frank.

Our Mission
To achieve total customer satisfaction through innovation, integrity, and most importantly service. We strive for continued growth with our customers in the ever-changing marketplace as a premier 3rd party service provider.

Scope and Goals

Grow at a consistent and reliable pace with our customers. Control and continued improvement of existing job functions. White Transfer promotes safety and education to existing and new employees through synergy, helping our company stay competitive and a leader in the market.

Advantages of 3PL

Allows customers to focus on core business
Cost beneficial-overhead, administration, labor
Risk absorption-real estate, equipment
Specialization-primary focus on projects
Increased lead time, decreased down time

Logistics & Transportation
Transportation is a key component to the supply chain. This is another task White Transfer has mastered and can provide at a very competitive rate. We transport freight for both large and small customers throughout the midwest, always looking for new opportunities.

We have multiple drivers with many years of experience. We also have a fleet of semi tractors and air ride trailers fully equipped with the proper equipment to complete trips timely and safely.

Warehousing & Distribution
Operations are performed out of 5 different geographic locations. White Transfer boasts over 700,000 square feet of warehouse space from 5 different warehouses. We can offer short or long term storage as well as distribution. White Transfer has the capability to completely manage a company’s entire supply chain needs. Through value-added services, transportation, and warehouse availability, infrastructure has allowed us to manage inventories and flow through integrated technology. White Transfer is also USDA and FDA approved to store medical, agricultural, and food grade goods.

Services Offered

Just in Time inventory
Supply chain management
Cross docking
Value added services
Rail access
Bar coding
Reverse distribution
As a 3PL, White Transfer prides itself in keeping clean, safe, customer friendly warehouses. White transfer is constantly updating and upgrading lift trucks, computers, scanners, and software systems to ensure accuracy in inventory management.