Today I’m joined by TSG Fleet, the one-stop-shop for large private fleets.
TSG, part of the Transportation Services Group of companies, is a leader in outdoor industrial storage for Southern California and North Texas. And, as a full-service center for local, regional and national private fleets and intermodal carriers, TSG also provides maintenance and repair to dry vans, containers, chassis, refrigerated trailers, and straight truck vans.
Today, Trace Haggard, Founder and CEO at TSG Fleet, joins me to talk all about his founder journey; about TSG and what they do; the current landscape of trucking; and the incredible benefits that TSG are delivering to customers, by providing a range of much-needed solutions all under one roof.
Guest bio:
Trace Haggard is an accomplished entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple industries. He operates TSG Fleet Services, a prominent transportation services firm with operations in California and TX; and oversees Intermodal Shippers Group Inc., a trucking company with strategic locations in California, Texas and currently expanding to other metro intermodal hubs. Beyond transportation, he is a dynamic real estate entrepreneur active in both California and Texas markets. Trace also leads Asama Solutions, a company specializing in international business process outsourcing based in Bucaramanga, Colombia. His business philosophy centers on creating employee-centric companies that uphold their commitments to customers, ensuring excellence and reliability in every venture. Residing on the coast in South Orange County, Trace is deeply involved in his community as an active father supporting youth sports, he enjoys playing golf and long walks on the beach with his wife Nanda and their two Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
[06.45] Trace’s entrepreneurial background, and the journey that led him to found TSG Fleets.
“I came from an agricultural family, and I wanted to get off the farm!… By coincidence, I did an internship at a 3PL… The general manager asked if I’d be interested in coming back for a job, and that sounded much better than law school!”
[14.10] An overview of TSG – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.
[16.09] The ideal client for TSG.
“I prefer relationship-based customers… When things happen strategically, or when economics aren’t working out, you can sit down and have a discussion and accomplish something. Transactional customers come and go.”
[19.11] The current landscape of trucking and the biggest challenges, from theft to over-capacity.
“The pandemic sent a tidal wave of capacity out there, we all thought the world was going to change… And it did for about 18 months… then everything snapped back. And that wave of capacity crashed.”
[23.01] The opportunities in US-Mexico trade, and why TSG is well placed to help clients maximize those cross-border opportunities.
[26.56] TSG’s terminal operations solutions and how they’re helping brands optimize their logistics processes, especially when combined with maintenance and repair services.
[32.36] TSG’s 24/7 secure storage, and how it helps to combat the rising issue of security and theft.
[37.45] Real-life examples of how TSG proactively monitors a range of factors for clients, from temperature and fuel to maintenance, to keep trucks on the move, avoiding delays and saving money.
“When minor issues happen, they cause big delays – and that costs money.”
[42.40] Trace’s perspective on what’s to come for the industry.
“Things are still unpredictable… the rate of motor carriers closing their doors is insane… but I’m cautiously optimistic.”
RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:
Head over to TSG Fleet’s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with TSG and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, or you can connect with Trace on LinkedIn.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about trucking, check out 404: Parking Your Truck Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3, with Truck Parking Club, 360: Deliver A Great Trucker Experience, with DCLI or 429: Women In Supply Chain, Kameel Gaines.
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