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C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

July 14, 2012 at 6:17PM

Headquarters: Eden Prairie

History: Founded in 1905 to deliver fresh produce to grocers.

Employees: 8,350

Chief executive: John Wiehoff

Business: Matches ready-to-go freight shipments with global transportation.

2011 revenue: $10.3 billion

2011 earnings: $431.6 million

Ticker symbol: CHRW

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