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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Continuous improvement helps MTM Inc. create customized solutions in medical transportation services for clients across the country.
By Staci Davidson, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Publishing
It is well known that women play a key role in healthcare delivery in this country, and this is likely to continue because as of 2017, there are more women than men enrolled in medical school in the United States. MTM Inc. and its woman-led management team plays a role in the industry as well, known as one of the nation’s most experiences and qualified non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) brokers.
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Mesilla Valley Transportation’s founders turned a dream into reality that today spans many states.
By Knighthouse Editorial Staff
Royal Jones and Jimmy Ray turned their dream into a reality in 1982 when they founded Mesilla Valley Transportation. They started with a fleet made up of five trucks and hauled refrigerated and perishable goods. With hard work and determination Mesilla Valley Transportation has continued to grow year after year. Today the fleet is made up of 1,500+ trucks and 6,000 trailers and is known to be the most fuel-efficient company in the industry.
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Central States Trucking positions itself for more growth in intermodal drayage and warehousing logistics.
By Kat Zeman, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media
Already one of the largest intermodal drayage companies in the United States, Central States Trucking (CST) is positioning itself for further growth.
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UST never stops looking for ways to improve its services for customers.
By Alan Dorich, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media
Employees never rest on their laurels at UST, President and CEO Scott Ramsey says. Instead of being content, “We’re trying to find the next [innovation] to enhance what we’re currently doing,” he says. “We’re relentless about pursuing those opportunities.”
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Postal Fleet Services is growing into one of the largest contractors for the United States Postal Service.
By Kat Zeman, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media
Under his leadership, Postal Fleet Services has grown from a small startup company to one of the largest contractors for the United States Postal Service. “I had one driver and one temporary contract,” says Don Dorris, who founded the company in 2002. “Then I started getting more contracts and it just kept growing.”
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SOAR Transportation Group finds great success after rebooting its executive staff and culture.
By Jim Harris, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media
SOAR Transportation Group wants to be more than just a typical trucking company. “We want to be a full transportation and freight management provider,” says Cole Isaacson, vice president of operations for the Salt Lake City-based company.
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J.S. Helwig & Son succeeds with simple formula: service to its customers and respect for its drivers.
By Staci Davidson, Senior Editor at Knighthouse Media
J.S. Helwig & Son is a highly regarded operation, known as one of the most successful, competitive and reliable temperature-controlled trucking companies in the United States. It has gained this status by remaining dedicated to safe on-time delivery, on-time pick up and consistent communication with customers. Helwig & Son’s dedication to its drivers ensures this level of service, and has allowed it to deliver a rate of over 98 percent on-time performance.
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