2005 - 1997
1993 - 1983
1980 - 1923
1919 - 1905

1985
CHR introduces a National Foodservice Procurement Program and creates a Corporate Foodservice Division.

1984
Robinson initiates its Contract Carrier Program.

1984
T-Chek Systems is acquired, CHR's fuel and cash management company, to service the motor carrier industry.

1980
Passage of the Motor Carrier Act deregulates transportation and allows CHR to act as a freight contractor for virtually any type of product.

1977
The Fresh1® label is first used to pack green onions and greens for Davis Packing Co., a CHR packing subsidiary in Phoenix, AZ.

1976
CHR employees buy out Nash Finch's shares of Robinson stock and the company becomes 100% employee owned.

1973
ROSS division is created to provide customers with 1 service contact.

1971
Robco Transportation, Inc., CHR's irregular route carrier, is formed by consolidating Meat Packers Express with 2 acquired carriers.

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