JB Group

JB Group is a food-focused third-party logistics and distribution company headquartered in St. Michael, Minnesota. Founded in 1979, the company employs approximately 700 associates and operates out of a 480,000-square-foot facility. JB Group primarily serves customers in the foodservice and retail sectors, with a particular focus on protein products including beef, seafood, and other perishable goods.

On the transportation side, JB Group offers nationwide LTL and truckload services with temperature-controlled trucking for both refrigerated and frozen freight, as well as dry freight. The company operates an asset-based fleet and also coordinates pool consolidation and direct store delivery (DSD). Warehousing services include SQF-certified public cold storage, a 47-door temperature-controlled shipping and receiving dock, cross-docking, re-palletizing, sorting, and redistribution — all with USDA on-site presence and food safety and quality assurance expertise.

Shippers in the food industry — particularly those distributing protein, frozen, and refrigerated products to retail and foodservice customers — commonly use JB Group for temperature-controlled transportation paired with cold storage and distribution services. The company's integrated model, combining manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation under one roof, makes it a practical choice for food shippers who need end-to-end cold chain support.