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Richard Johnston

President &amp; CEO at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">White River Transportation</span>
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Richard Johnston, a seasoned transportation executive with 13 years of experience, holds a BS from Hanover College, and excels in freight, supply chain, and customer service management.
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Willowbrook, Illinois, United States, US
Skills
  • Freight
  • Container
  • Transportation
  • Trucking
  • Truckload
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Richard Johnston is a seasoned transportation executive with 13 years of experience as President & CEO of White River Transportation, where he oversees 60 power units and a team handling drayage for Intermodal Rail Reefers. Prior to this, he held senior leadership roles at Alliance Shipper, Inc, National Piggyback-Brae Corp, and Renner Express, where he developed expertise in sales, operations, and logistics. Johnston's extensive background in freight, transportation, and supply chain management has equipped him with a unique understanding of the industry. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Hanover College and has been recognized as a Little All American selection in football. As a respected leader in the transportation sector, Johnston brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his current role, driving business growth and success through his exceptional customer service and operational management skills.

Experience

  • White River Transportation
    • Burr Ridge, IL
    • President & CEO
      • Dec 2010 - Present
      • Burr Ridge, IL

      Company has locations in Burr Ridge, IL,.Operates 60 power units, Stockton, CA operates 12 power units, L A Basin (SNB 14 power units, CI 6 power units) exclusively handling drayage for Intermodal Rail Reefers for various Bi-Modal Motor Carriers and Third Party operators. Current annual volume ex...

  • Retired
    • Clarendon Hills, IL
    • None
      • Jan 2006 - Nov 2010
      • Clarendon Hills, IL
  • Alliance Shipper, Inc
    • Chicago, IL
    • Executive Vice President
      • Jun 1985 - Dec 2005
      • Chicago, IL

      Primary Responsibility COO of Alliance's Reefer Division 1600 units

  • National Piggyback-Brae Corp
    • Indianapolis, Evansville, Columbus, Chicago
    • Senior Vice President
      • Jun 1972 - Jun 1995
      • Indianapolis, Evansville, Columbus, Chicago

      Responsible for Sales and Operations East of the Mississippi, Started Reefer Inter-modal Operation 1973 Salinas CaliforniaPresident Cargo, Inc Reefer Carrier

  • Renner Express
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • Operations Manager
      • Jul 1967 - May 1972
      • Indianapolis, IN
  • Midwest Emery
    • Chicago, IL
    • Dispatch Cordinator
      • Jun 1963 - Jun 1967
      • Chicago, IL

      Piggyback Operations

  • Highland High School
    • Anderson, IN
    • Teacher Coach
      • Jun 1959 - Jun 1963
      • Anderson, IN

Education

  • 1955 - 1959
    Hanover College

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