Shawnee Trucking Company, with Assistance of NJEDA and Connect One Bank, Brings Transportation, Logistics Jobs to Area

Local and state officials, as well as representatives of ConnectOne Bank, made a visit to Clifton Friday to celebrate the recent relocation of Shawnee Trucking Company, a   “one-stop,” full-service transportation and logistics company that provides trucking and delivery services between Virginia and Maine. Saying they had outgrown their former space in Carlsdadt, company founder Chris Lall praised the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the bank for making the move possible, ensuring the company will continue to grow in New Jersey. “We chose to base our operations in the Garden State because of its strategic location at the center of the Northeast Corridor, its proximity and easy access to ports throughout the region, its first-rate infrastructure and its dynamic workforce within the state,” Lall said. “We’re grateful that NJEDA and ConnectOne Bank support has enabled us to grow our business and expand our customer base.