Aim Transportation Solutions and Dutch Farms reached a significant milestone this past year, celebrating an incredible 25 years of business together. The multi-decade full-service leasing partnership between Aim and the Chicago-based producer and distributor of top-notch dairy, deli, meat and bakery products underscores just that: a true partnership built on trust, reliability and mutual success.
Given their histories, the synergy between the two companies isn’t surprising. Like Aim, Dutch Farms has a long, rich history with humble beginnings. Dutch Farms launched in 1987 (just five years after Aim as we know it today hit the scene in Youngstown, OH). The egg and dairy business was hatched inside the basement of a house just outside Chicago with Brian and Bruce Boomsma at the helm. In those early years, their only commodity was eggs, which were distributed using just two trucks.
Aim Transportation Solutions, a family-owned and -operated leading provider of commercial fleet services, is inviting the local community of truck drivers and business representatives to a grand opening and job fair event at 403 Buckeye Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101, on May 16 from noon – 6 p.m.
Truck drivers with a CDL-A are highly encouraged to stop by and learn more about the rewarding career opportunities at Aim, one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®. The event will feature a BBQ lunch, swag, on-the-spot interviews and information about the benefits of driving for Aim.
Aim Transportation Solutions, a family-owned and -operated leading provider of commercial fleet services, has moved into the Warsaw, IN, area to better support its growing portfolio of full-service leasing, maintenance and dedicated fleet customers in northern Indiana.
Aim’s new commercial truck maintenance and service facility is located at 510 Main Street, Atwood, IN 46502. It features three truck bays and is fully staffed with expert diesel technicians equipped with state-of-the-art tools and diagnostic equipment. This new site will support Aim’s full menu of commercial transportation solutions, which includes full-service truck leasing, commercial truck rentals, maintenance, professional shop management, dedicated contract carriage, freight brokerage and pre-owned truck sales.
Aim Transportation Solutions, a family-owned and -operated leading provider of commercial fleet services, has moved into the neighborhood to better support its growing dedicated fleet partnership with local Parkersburg business Wincore Window Company, a leading producer of windows and doors. This expansion marks an exciting milestone in the growing relationship between Aim and Wincore as well as for Aim as it continues to grow and serve the needs of its customers at more than 100 locations and operations across the United States.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) plays a crucial role in promoting safety and compliance within the commercial transportation industry. One of its most significant annual events, the International Roadcheck, is rapidly approaching.
Beginning May 14, the three-day event’s objective is to improve road safety by conducting thorough inspections of commercial vehicles and their drivers. During this period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will perform inspections at weigh stations, roadside checkpoints and other locations. These inspections help identify and address potential safety issues before they lead to accidents or breakdowns on the road.
To further foster innovation, collaboration and professional growth for Aim’s award-winning software development team, Aim Transportation Solutions held its annual Development Summit.
Led by Aim’s Vice President of Software Development, Dan Kellgren, the two-day initiative was to get the team away from their day-to-day tasks to spend time learning and dreaming up big-picture ideas to better support Aim’s employees and customers.
The value Aim’s in-house software development team delivers to the customer experience cannot be overstated. Not only does the group develop technologies that address the challenges inherent in the transportation industry, but they also address the unique challenges inherent in a wide range of industries that Aim’s customers operate within.
NationaLease’s 14th annual Tech Challenge is underway! This multi-round competition tests the mechanical prowess of hundreds of diesel technicians to determine who’s worth of the title of Top Tech.
Aim Transportation Solutions is proud to share that two of our expert techs placed first in two of the nine competing regions for the written exam, their first steps in becoming the Top Tech.
Aim Transportation Solutions, one of Newsweek’s 2023 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®, hosted its third annual Women in Transportation Discussion Panel. This virtual discussion brought together an esteemed group of women who carry out vital roles in the industry—whether behind the wheel of a truck or behind the president’s desk leading a company—to discuss the importance of women in the commercial transportation industry and to address key challenges and opportunities facing women in the field.
Aim’s Executive Vice President of Maintenance, Chris Disantis, recently earned one of the truck maintenance industry’s most sought-after awards: the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) Silver Spark Plug.
“The Silver Spark Plug, our industry's highest honor, is given to individuals who demonstrate professional excellence in commercial vehicle maintenance,” said TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell. “Our winners this year represent the highest level of expertise and ability in our industry. We are pleased to recognize them with this award.”
Chris Disantis was presented with the Silver Spark Plug, which was established in 1968, during the opening of TMC’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Transportation Tehcnology Exhibition in New Orleans.
The presence of women is steadily increasing in the traditionally male-dominated commercial transportation industry. As more women join the ranks of truck drivers, dispatchers, managers and executives, their impact is being felt in various aspects of the industry. Their influence has helped drive innovation, safety, and efficiency, highlighting the importance of gender diversity in this crucial function of our country.
Women in the transportation industry diversifies the workforce. Why is this important if not necessary? Women bring different perspectives, experiences and skills to the table, enriching the industry and promoting a more inclusive environment. Incorporating this diversity at every level of the industry—from leadership, to drivers, to mechanics and everything in between—can lead to better problem-solving, increased creativity and improved decision-making. Ultimately, these benefits amount to higher efficiency, enhanced productivity and increased profitability for businesses operating in the transportation sector.