The CFL Team is backed by decades of experienced, true grit, determination and the innate ability to diversify – to move with and be a part of the evolution of trucking. The relationships we build with customers, vendors and co-workers are long-lasting with good reason. We appreciate good people and commit ourselves to providing continuous quality service.
Cherokee Freight Lines continues to be a family-owned and operated business.
At the helm is Leanne Scannavino, wife of founder Gary Scannavino, making Cherokee Freight Lines a proud woman-owned business. Leanne has been a part of Cherokee Freight Lines since 1971. She is dedicated to providing great service with a commitment to safety. Since becoming President, one of Leanne’s greatest achievements has been tripling our Safety staff and requiring more stringent training amongst our driving team. Her dedication to this cause has resulted in a reduction of incidents and a proven score, which surpasses many of our competitors.
WBE and WBENC Certified
Cherokee Freight Lines Logistics is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the US.
As a member of the Scannavino family, Adam is committed to preserving the company's enduring legacy of safety and exceptional service. Married to Angela Scannavino Karp, daughter of the founders Leanne and Gary Scannavino, Adam possesses a profound understanding of the family's unwavering commitment to excellence.
Bringing a unique blend of professional sports, technology consulting, and business strategy to the table, Adam's diverse background enriches our team with a valuable perspective. His experience playing professional racquetball instilled in him the importance of discipline, problem-solving, and precision execution - qualities vital for surpassing our customers' evolving needs. In the realms of technology consulting and business strategy, Adam has played a pivotal role in enhancing our internal systems, streamlining operations, and positioning Cherokee Freight Lines for sustained growth and success.
We are confident that Cherokee Freight Lines will continuing delivering safe, reliable, and exceptional service, maintaining its position as a longstanding leader in the transportation industry for generations to come.
In 1966, Gary Scannavino started Cherokee Freight Lines. Although Cherokee’s early roots were in transporting winery-related products, it has grown over the years to become a diversified carrier of food-grade commodities serving some of the largest companies in the nation.
Gary Scannavino built Cherokee Freight Lines into a solid company with a reputation for superior service at competitive rates and an enviable record of on-time deliveries. He took great pride in adapting transportation service to the demands of our customers. With stability in management and flexibility to meet the formidable challenges of the industry, Cherokee has maintained successful long-term relationships with customers that can be measured over decades.
It is now in its 4th generation of the Scannavino Family, Cherokee Freight Lines is a family owned and operated trucking business led by Leanne Scannavino. This company has been built on hard work, dedication, and an eye toward the future. They have embraced green technology whenever possible including new trucks with emission friendly engines. Their entire fleet is equipped with the latest technology, resulting in Cherokee having one of the best safety records in the industry.