Denver International Airport takes a team-minded approach to maintaining its extensive fleet of snow removal and other equipment.
By Jim Harris
Denver International Airport (DEN)’s fleet management staff takes an active role in the department’s operations. “Our people on the floor are the one who are bringing up a lot of ideas about how we can improve. They will test those ideas, and then we fine-tune and implement them,” Director of Fleet Management Jeffrey Booton says. “Our operations are a total team effort; we have a pretty open and engaged culture.”
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KBG provides strong support for its customers and its employees.
By Alan Dorich
For Samael Gutierrez, the CEO of KBG Logistics, the key to personal success has been perseverance and a refusal to quit that he maintains to this day. “I continue to strive through all our challenges,” he asserts.
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The city of Durham Fleet Management department finds a balance between cost and supporting public services.
By Tim O’Connor
Municipalities needs vehicles to deliver the services residents have come to expect, but they also need to keep budgets in check. With the average cost of a fire engine nearing $500,000 – and sometimes more – a one-time purchase can make a significant dent in a municipal budget. Cities such as Durham, N.C., are increasingly relying on their fleet management departments to balance equipment and vehicle needs with available funding.
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Tiger Cool Express focuses on building brand awareness to become the largest refrigerated intermodal carrier in the United States.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers
Tiger Cool Express shipped its first temperature-controlled refrigerated intermodal container in 2014. In just four years, the company has grown quickly into one of the country’s leading cold chain carriers. “I believe one thing that would surprise people is that we are already a top 25 refrigerated transportation company by revenue,” CEO Steve Van Kirk says. “Because we’re a young company, a lot of people wouldn’t realize that.”
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Steelman Transportation expects growth as a result of its recent merger.
By Kat Zeman
Delivering freight on time and within budget are top priorities for Steelman Transportation. The Springfield, Mo.-based company prides itself on customer service and the long-term relationships it has built with its clientele.
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Tri-State Generation & Transmission makes money-saving changes.
By Kat Zeman
Terri Marranzino-Ray loves power. As senior manager of support services for Tri-State Generation & Transmission, delivering power to the rural West is her No. 1 responsibility. “At the end of the day, our goal is to provide outstanding customer service and keep the lights on,” she says.
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Modern Transportation’s creative approaches reduce driver turnover.
By Alan Dorich
Although most transportation organizations list safety and their people as their top priorities, Pittsburgh-based Modern Transportation has built a culture of safety and engagement that is turning a nationwide driver shortage into a competitive advantage. “First,” shares Modern’s President, Patrick Cozzens, “if you’re not safe, you’re going to be out of business. And secondly, if you don’t want drivers to leave, create a work environment that makes them want to stay.” Modern is thinking outside the box to meet both of those challenges.
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Fuel efficiency is a high priority for Kuperus Trucking.
By Jim Harris
Myles Kuperus knew the risks of starting his own trucking company when he incorporated the business in 1987. “This industry has a high failure rate because it’s capital-intensive,” he says. “I knew going into business that I had to operate efficiently, so I became passionate about fuel economy.” To help him in this journey, he made a point to listen and learn from equipment vendors, West Michigan transportation industry leaders and respected past employers.
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