TA Dedicated and Chiquita Mark 20 Years of Supply Chain Collaboration

Decades-long collaboration demonstrates the power of dedicated transportation, cold chain expertise and operational resilience.

EAGAN, MN, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — TA Dedicated, a TFI International (NYSE: TFII) company and one of North America’s largest dedicated transportation providers, and Chiquita Fresh North America L.L.C., one of the world’s most recognized produce brands, are celebrating more than two decades of success built on innovation, reliability, and supply chain excellence.

“We are pleased to recognize 20 years of working with TA Dedicated,” said Manrique Bermudez, Director of Logistics at Chiquita. “This milestone reflects two decades of supporting Chiquita’s transportation needs, and we’re glad to mark the occasion together.”

“Strong dedicated collaborations aren’t measured only in years. They’re measured in performance,” said Melissa Suedbeck, Vice President of Operations at TA Dedicated. “Our teams have worked side by side with Chiquita to solve problems, navigate disruptions and support their transportation needs. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together and are excited about what comes next.”

For more than 150 years, Chiquita has built a long history in the fresh produce industry, from introducing bananas to American consumers to advancing refrigerated shipping, specialized ripening processes and temperature-controlled transportation. For the last 20 years, TA Dedicated has supported Chiquita’s transportation operations in the U.S.

Over the past two decades, the companies have navigated a range of logistics challenges, including hurricanes, labor disruptions, changing transportation markets and broader supply chain disruptions, while supporting the movement of fresh bananas to grocery retailers across the country.

Today, TA Dedicated manages transportation operations that move Chiquita products from U.S. ports to grocery chains and supports reverse logistics operations for shipping containers. Dedicated fleets, onsite operations and cold chain expertise help support the reliable movement of Chiquita products through its U.S. distribution network.

About Chiquita
Chiquita is a leading global produce company that is committed to providing both consumers and customers across nearly 70 countries with the highest quality of fruit and service, making Chiquita^® the banana of choice. For more than 150 years, Chiquita has been proudly providing great-tasting, superior-quality bananas. The brand creates a positive impact by implementing the principles of sustainability throughout its business practices under the “Behind the Blue Sticker” initiative.

Chiquita’s iconic Blue Sticker has served as a seal of approval for high-quality fruit, and a celebration of fun, but it also represents an unwavering commitment to sustainable farming, biodiversity and giving back to the communities in which the banana plantations operate. Great-tasting and convenient Chiquita bananas are fat-free, and provide a source of potassium, fiber and vitamin B6. To learn more, visit www.chiquita.com and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Chiquita^® is a trademark or registered trademark of Chiquita Brands L.L.C in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Chiquita and its products, visit the company’s website at Chiquita.com.

About TA Dedicated
TA Dedicated is an asset-based, dedicated fleet provider specializing in customized fleet solutions, logistics, managed transportation, port services, and warehousing across North America. TA Dedicated’s fleet is strategically diversified to meet complex customer needs, with a mix of dry van, straight trucks, multi-dimensional lift-gate units, open deck capacity, curtain side trailers with moffett capabilities, and temperature-controlled equipment.

As one of the largest dedicated fleets in the U.S., TA Dedicated engineers optimize supply chains, enhance visibility and work to reduce CO2 through sustainability programs. The company ranks #21 on the 2026 Transport Topics Top Dedicated Contract Carriers list. TA Dedicated serves customers in the automotive, industrial and manufacturing, and building products sectors, providing dedicated fleet management, warehousing, and integrated logistics services. For more information on TA Dedicated, visit www.tadedicated.com

About TFI International
TFI International Inc. is a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry operating across the United States, Canada and Mexico. TFI International Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TFII. For more information, visit www.tfiintl.com.

Caitlin Powel
TA Dedicated
cpowell@tadedicated.com
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