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TA Services’ Managed Transportation Experts Interviewed: How 3PL Providers Support Growing Fabricating Companies
The metal fabricating industry is dominated by individuals that have a belief in doing things themselves. But as metal fabricating companies grow, their maverick leaders might have to take into account new perspectives. Trying to do it all might not be the right approach. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers can help fabricating companies with their transportation…
Read MoreFrom Flatbed to Full Service 3PL – The Evolution of TA Services
To be in business for 35 years is no small feat. It’s something TA Services is very proud of. The journey has been a team effort and culture is something that Scott Schell, TA Services’ CEO, attributes much of TA’s success to. This quarter we have been reflecting on a few of the company’s milestones…
Read MoreHumble Beginnings: A Q&A with TA’s Founding Members
To gain a better understanding of the origin of TA Services and the freight brokerage solutions the company brings to North America, we spoke with two of the four founding members of TA Services (formerly known as Team America), Jackie Askelson and Dale Hughes. If a company is akin to a child, think of Jackie…
Read MoreThe Long-Lasting Value of True Partnership: TA Services and Gerdau
Demand for quality drivers to move freight is at an all-time high. In this post-pandemic economy, manufacturers are witnessing record backlogged supply chains as baby boomers retire, fewer young recruits are entering the trucking industry, and technology continues to advance. The driver shortage has caused issues across the industry, due to record high trucking demand…
Read MorePutting Its People First: In Celebration of 35 Years of Success, TA Services Gives Back
Ask any TA Services team member what makes this full service 3PL provider stand apart from others and the answer will be uniform: the people. The TA Services culture is special. It’s challenging, exciting, and fulfilling, but also warm and inviting – some call it familial. To be a part of the TA culture is…
Read MoreThe TA Difference: Lessons from TA Leadership – Chris Bahr, VP, Brokerage Operations
The last stop on our Lessons from Leadership series is a Q&A with Vice President of Brokerage Operations, Chris Bahr. In this final interview, we chat with Chris about our achievements over the last 35 years and get a glimpse of what is to come for TA Services. Q: Chris, during your journey to TA…
Read MoreThe TA Difference: Lessons from TA Leadership – David Bowers, VP Warehouse Operations
Next in our Lessons from Leadership Q&A series, we catch up David Bowers, Vice President of Warehouse Operations for TA Services, to talk about TA’s growth from freight brokerage to full service 3PL and the innovation TA Services brings to the Warehousing and Fulfillment world of the supply chain industry. Q: David, during our Q&A…
Read MoreThe TA Difference: Lessons from TA Leadership – Brady Thames, VP Sales & Marketing
Following on the heels of our Q&A with CFO, Charles Dismuke, as part of our Lessons from Leadership series, we had the opportunity to sit down with VP of Sales and Marketing, Brady Thames, to discuss how TA Services has sustained long-lasting customer relationships and carrier partnerships for 35 years running. Q: Brady, you have…
Read MoreThe TA Difference: Lessons from TA Leadership – Charles Dismuke, CFO
As part of our reflection on our journey to 35 years serving the logistics industry, we recently had the chance to catch up with President and CEO, Scott Schell to discuss our 35-year milestone achievement. Up next in our Lessons from Leadership series, we chat with CFO, Charles Dismuke, to see what he thinks about…
Read MoreThe TA Difference: Lessons from TA Leadership — Scott Schell, CEO
TA Services recently reached a huge milestone – our 35th Anniversary! We are celebrating by highlighting some key achievements on our journey throughout the years. Throughout Q4 of 2021 we will be sharing stories with topics ranging from customer appreciation stories to the evolution of our transportation modes and technology to fun facts about our…
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