About Meiborg

About

Family-owned. Rockford-based. Nationwide reach. Eight specialized brands under one roof.

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Our Journey

Built one truck at a time.

From a single Cabover Pete in 1979 to eight specialized brands serving all 48 states. Every milestone, every truck, every team member is part of the story.

  1. 1979

    First Truck Bought

    1979 Cabover Pete 252, leased on with Pirkle.

  2. 1981

    Company Inception

    Bill Meiborg, our founding father and chairman of the board, started with a single truck hauling produce from the West Coast to the Midwest.

  3. 1982

    First Load

    Load of cream cheese from Kraft Foods in Beaver Dam, WI to Kraft Foods, Buena Park, CA.

  4. 1983

    First Big Customer

    US Post Office — contract hauling mail from Rockford to Chicago.

  5. 1994

    Meiborg Becomes a 10-Truck Company

    A milestone in fleet growth and operational capacity.

  6. 2005

    Started Meiborg Enterprises

    The parent organization that would grow to house eight specialized brands.

  7. 2010

    Zach Takes the Wheel from Dad

    Second-generation leadership steps in to drive the company forward.

  8. 2012

    Acquired Silver Arrow Express

    Expanding the family of brands with a dedicated freight carrier.

  9. 2015

    Started Brokerage

    Launching freight brokerage services to connect shippers with carriers.

  10. 2015

    Fleet Hits 100 Trucks

    From a single truck to a fleet of 100 in just over three decades.

  11. 2017

    Expanding into Warehousing

    Adding warehousing capabilities to the Meiborg logistics ecosystem.

  12. 2019

    Rockford Warehouse

    Opening a major warehousing facility in the company's home city.

  13. 2020

    Meiborg Racing

    Taking Meiborg's competitive spirit to the track.

  14. 2021

    Houston Warehouse

    Expanding warehouse operations to the Texas Gulf Coast.

  15. 2022

    New Headquarters

    A purpose-built headquarters to match the scale of the operation.

  16. 2024

    Acquired Midwest Express

    Continuing to grow the family of brands through strategic acquisition.

  17. 2024

    Navigated the Trucking Recession

    Came through the most challenging trucking downturn in a generation with the fleet and team intact.

Honest work. Reliable service. No runaround.

01

Family-Owned Operation

Every decision is made by people who care about the outcome. No corporate red tape, no shareholder pressure. Just honest work done right.

02

Eight Specialized Brands

From freight brokerage to diesel repair, fuel delivery to 4PL warehousing. Each brand is purpose-built for its segment of the supply chain.

03

Nationwide Reach

Based in Rockford, IL with coverage across the United States. Local accountability with the capacity to handle national freight programs.

Our People

Zach Meiborg
“Zach takes great pride in the work we do at Meiborg and believes strongly in building the best logistics company to work with; for our customers, employees, and vendors. Beginning his driving career in 2004, Zach developed a strong interest in economics, public policy, and Kaizen philosophy. He actively collaborates with customers, vendors, policymakers, and regulators to help improve the logistics industry and the communities we serve. Zach lives in Roscoe, Illinois, with his three children: Luke, Becca, and Wes.”

Zach Meiborg

President and CEO

James Cooper
“James Cooper is an operations leader with a 24-year track record of successfully growing revenue, improving profitability, and developing all levels of team members. Throughout all stops along his path, his career has been defined by a deep appreciation for the value of associates as the most valuable asset within any organization. James's tenure in leadership roles has enabled him to cultivate a management style that prioritizes teamwork, growth, empowerment, and employee well-being. James has been a part of the Meiborg family since 2020 and is excited for our future growth together as a company!”

James Cooper

Chief Operating Officer

Nick Gibbons
“Nick Gibbons is the General Manager and Principal of Meiborg 3PL Warehousing, a division of Meiborg Brothers Inc., a Houston-based provider of integrated logistics and supply chain solutions. With over 15 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, Nick has held roles with industry leaders including Home Depot, H-E-B, Coca-Cola, and McLane Company. He brings expertise in operations, sales, and process optimization, with a strong focus on delivering customer-driven solutions. Nick has played a key role in Meiborg's growth through facility expansions, operational improvements, and the development of tailored, high-quality service offerings across a wide range of industries.”

Nick Gibbons

General Manager & Principal Meiborg 3PL (Houston)

Tony Askins
“Tony is driven by a simple principle: turning strategy into measurable growth. With over 15 years of marketing experience, Tony has built and scaled brands across both global powerhouses like Burger King and International Truck. At Meiborg, he brings that same high-performance mindset, blending creativity with data, aligning sales and marketing, and building systems that don't just generate attention, but deliver results. Known for his ability to connect big-picture strategy with day-to-day execution, Tony focuses on unlocking new market opportunities, strengthening brand presence, and driving sustainable growth across the organization.”

Tony Askins

Chief Marketing Officer

Built for the Road Ahead

We're investing in what's next without forgetting what got us here.

Meiborg is growing. We're expanding our fleet, adding service capabilities, investing in technology, and building out our logistics network. But the things that matter most haven't changed: honest work, fair prices, and people who actually care about doing a good job.

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Built on trust. Powered by people.

From our very first truck to a full fleet of specialized brands, every milestone has been driven by the same values.

Visit Us or Call Anytime

We're right here in Rockford, and we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Us

Whether you need to schedule a repair, get a freight quote, or just want to talk through your options, give us a call or stop by the shop.

2210 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61104
Phone: 815-398-1111
Email: info@meiborginc.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-10:30PM, Sat-Sun 8AM-6PM

We do not just promise world class. We show up and prove it every single day.

On time, on rate, on the phone when you need us. Tell us what you need moved.

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