Our Values

We believe that to accomplish our goal of getting things right for our clients the first time, we need to build a strong foundation of values. Our flexibility, commitment to quality, and respect, all come together to create trust with ourselves and our clients.

Flexibility

We pride ourselves on our ability to customize our services to each of our clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Every day, 24 hours a day, we will go above and beyond to develop solutions to make it happen.

Quality

At The Custom Companies, Inc., we prioritize quality at every juncture. As a pioneering transportation solutions provider headquartered in Chicago and Los Angeles, we serve clients nationwide. Our commitment to innovation is evident as we continuously research and develop groundbreaking technologies, ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry. Unlike many others, we have unrestricted access to a diverse range of equipment, ensuring optimum service delivery. Being a privately held, family-run business, we take personal ownership of your needs, ensuring unmatched service quality. Our dedicated team, experts in their respective fields, are available 24/7, 365 days a year, guaranteeing friendly, timely, and efficient services whenever you need.

Respect

We understand and respect that every delivery, large or small, is crucial to your business, so we do whatever it takes to ensure timely solutions. It is our goal to build trust with each person we work with through continuous success and friendly customer service. Internally, we have built a company culture around career progression and growth, which all starts with a healthy work-life balance for our employees and drivers.

Meet Our Founder

From his time in the Marines to serving in a political office, Perry Mandera’s life experiences led him to a profound appreciation for logistics and its importance in keeping the world moving. In 1986, after spending 10 years in the industry, Perry Mandera founded The Custom Companies Inc. with plans of doing things a little differently.

Our History

1986

1986

The Custom Companies, Inc. founded by Perry Mandera, began in a modest two door facility in Elk Grove Village, IL

1988

1988

Custom moved to a 10 door, 48,000 square foot facility in Bensenville, IL

1990

1990

Custom moved into a 20 door, 90,000 square foot facility also in Bensenville, IL

1993

1993

The Custom Companies moved to Northlake, taking possession of a large service center formerly utilized by Montgomery Wards. This primary facility spanned an impressive 500,000 square feet.

2001

2001

Custom acquired DSI, which established Custom Global Logistics (CGL) and expanded our operation to Los Angeles

2015

2015

Custom moved from LA into Santa Fe Springs, CA

2019

2019

Custom moved into our current building in the west suburbs of Chicago – 135 N. Railroad Ave in Northlake, IL

2023

2023

Continuing to MAKE IT HAPPEN for our CUSTOMers!

Where We Are

The Custom Companies, Inc. is based in Chicago and Los Angeles and provides service to the entire country.