Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Freight and Logistics Solutions
Since 1969, Nova Freight has evolved from a single-truck operation into a global leader in freight solutions, delivering customized transportation services with unwavering reliability and technical expertise. Our success stems from a dedicated team, many with over two decades of experience, who prioritize seamless logistics processes tailored to client needs. With state-of-the-art facilities in Carson and Compton, Californiaincluding a 260,000 sq. ft. CFS and a 100,000 sq. ft. export hubwe combine advanced technology with U.S. Customs-approved security systems to ensure cargo safety and operational efficiency. Our employees, many of whom have spent decades with the company, embody our commitment to excellence in handling ocean, air, rail, and oversized freight. We invest in cutting-edge systems for real-time inventory management and shipment tracking, empowering clients with transparency and control.As pioneers in Foreign Trade Zone services, we help clients reduce costs through duty deferral and streamlined customs entries. Our drayage operations, supported by Clean Truck Program-certified fleets, reflect our environmental responsibility and deep port expertise. With a national network of intermodal partners and specialized equipment for over-dimensional cargo, we address complex logistics challenges across industries. Our warehousing solutions integrate e-commerce fulfillment, cross-docking, and reverse logistics, backed by a proprietary management system for accuracy. Nova Freight remains family-owned, blending generational insight with innovation to maintain its reputation as a trusted partner in global supply chains.
Services
CFS Services
Export Loading
Foreign Trade Zone
Harbor Drayage
Inland Distribution
Overweight Transportation
Warehousing
Rail Consolidation
Air Freight Handling
Customs Clearance
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in freight logistics since 1969.
- Our team includes employees with 10-20+ years of industry expertise.
- We operate U.S. Customs-approved, fully alarmed facilities with DVR monitoring.
- Our proprietary system enables real-time shipment tracking and inventory management.
- We maintain a national CFS network with 70+ intermodal partners.
Associations and certifications
- C-TPAT
Services
CFS Services
Nova Freight's Container Freight Station services specialize in ocean and air cargo breakdown, storage, and consolidation. Our 260,000 sq. ft. facility in Carson, CA, offers 60 dock doors, customs-compliant security, and immediate air freight recovery. With C-TPAT certification and a national intermodal network, we ensure timely, secure processing for import/export shipments.
Export Loading
We optimize export shipments through space maximization, weight distribution, and compatibility checks. Services include rail container blocking, reefer handling, and multi-vehicle loading with scaffolding. Our port proximity and equipmentlike flat racks and cranesensure efficient loading of machinery, boats, and oversized freight.
Foreign Trade Zone
Our FTZ program reduces costs by delaying customs duties until goods enter U.S. commerce. Clients benefit from weekly entries instead of daily filings, inverted tariff savings, and secure storage. This service integrates seamlessly with our CFS operations for streamlined logistics.
Overweight Transportation
Nova Freight handles over-dimensional freight requiring permits, cranes, or custom rigging. Capabilities include military equipment transport, vacuum packing, and multi-car loading with on-site carpentry. Our experienced team manages permits, route planning, and specialized equipment like flatbeds and open-top trailers.
Inland Distribution
We provide cost-effective rail solutions through a 70+ CFS network and partnerships with top intermodal carriers. Services include weekly ocean consolidations, hazardous material transport, and CMS-based tracking. Our experienced staff ensures competitive pricing and consistent transit schedules nationwide.
People
Kraig Frymier
Vice President
With decades of logistics leadership, Kraig Frymier oversees strategic operations at Nova Freight, leveraging industry expertise to maintain our reputation for technical innovation and customer service excellence.
David Warren
General Manager
David Warren manages NCFS facilities, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs standards while optimizing warehouse operations and client relationships through 20+ years of hands-on logistics experience.
Dan Chu
General Manager
Dan Chu leads NTSI division operations, specializing in export solutions and facility security, with a focus on maintaining Nova Freight's technical and service quality standards since joining in 2010.
Michelle Bullock
Export Coordinator
Michelle Bullock manages export logistics with precision, utilizing her 15+ years of experience in customs compliance and client communication to streamline international shipping processes for Nova Freight's clients.
Roberto Marmolejo
FTZ Supervisor
Roberto Marmolejo oversees Foreign Trade Zone operations, ensuring efficient duty-deferred storage and processing while maintaining regulatory compliance through his expertise in customs-licensed facilities.
Questions
What freight services does Nova Freight Freight offer?
Nova Freight provides ocean and air CFS handling, export consolidation, FTZ services, harbor drayage, inland rail distribution, and specialized transport for overweight/over-dimensional cargo.
Do you handle customs clearance and documentation?
Yes, we offer full customs compliance services including FTZ entries, manifesting, and documentation through our bonded, licensed facilities.
Can you transport oversized or specialized cargo?
Our team specializes in over-dimensional freight, military equipment, machinery, and vehicles using flatbeds, open tops, and custom crating solutions.
What technology tools are available for tracking shipments?
Clients access our proprietary system for real-time cargo tracking, inventory management, document sharing, and online quote requests.
Are your facilities secure and compliant?
Both locations feature C-TPAT compliance, U.S. Customs-approved security, 24/7 DVR monitoring, and bonded storage with insurance coverage.
