History
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F.O.X. Intermodal is a third-generation family-owned business located in Kenilworth, New Jersey, just 15 minutes from the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal. We have been in business for over 30 years, and provide a dedicated team of highly trained and skilled employees who take pride in their work and place exceptional attention on safety and customer service.
Company Chief Executive Officer Lou Notaro got his start in the family’s trucking industry when he was just six years old. He began helping out at the Jersey City loading dock at age 11 and spent several years working in all aspects of the business, learning the ropes from his father, Phil. His father’s adventurous spirit caused many ups and downs in the business, which guided him to start his own venture, being sure to build a company upon a rock-solid foundation.
In 1994, Notaro partnered with his Uncle Bobby to found F.O.X. Intermodal. The company name is inspired by the CB handle of his mentor, Jim Arteca, whose handle was “The Silver Fox.” As Vice President of Operations at Lou’s father’s company, Centennial, Jim’s attention to detail and customer service inspired Notaro to be the leader he is today.
Notaro slowly and carefully built the business, working 80 hours a week for several years as a hands-on owner. He eventually learned the importance of not overextending yourself personally or professionally, and worked for a better work-life balance to spend more time with his family. To do this, he assembled a company of similarly dedicated, hard-working individuals who both embrace customer service excellence and can thrive in the ever-changing shipping and trucking industry.
What started as a small startup business with one truck has grown into an array of diversified companies and services, along with a unique reputation for service and reliability.