Why us
Our Story
My name is Robert Meehan, CEO and founder of Direct Traffic Solutions.
This is how it all began….
A reflection
One afternoon while coaching my daughter’s Travel Softball team I received a call. The game was on its eight inning and the team was trailing 6-5. Still I had to take the call, it was my duty as a CDL Class truck driver who had over 20 years in the Logistics Industry. Minutes later I found myself backing up the 53-foot tractor-trailer at 11 p.m., waiting for the red dock light to turn green, I asked myself one question: “How did this happen?”
Understanding the problem
I was determined to get an answer, therefore. Apparently, “Our regular freight broker bailed on us last-minute, and they weren’t upfront about it,” explained the manager on duty. The “leading” 3PL broker gave the client one reason: “the truck didn’t show up, and the driver called and gave a conflicting reason.”
The opportunity
The incident inspired me to work closely with the shipping manager to learn more about the pains, struggles, bottlenecks, processes, volume and issues associated with distribution. I helped to develop an agile, simple and systematic approach that was easily scalable to multiple plants across the country achieving excellence in service.
Let’s do it
For two years I worked on tailoring and tweaking a system that I was preparing to implement while coaching, spending time with my family, and working on a greater vision to bring commitment, passion, and above all purpose to the billion-dollar logistics industry. In 2012, the vision became a reality, Direct Traffic Solutions was born.
Our Mindset
Agility
A vision to bring a more agile and responsive logistical approach to
customers’ many shipping needs
Unique culture
A passion to bring a unique culture and work experience that enhances
personal, company and community successes through dynamic training methods
Innovation
A tactical approach to technology that brings communication and clarity
into supply chains of all shapes and sizes
Adaptability
Adaptability to the shifts, swings, crunches and global issues affecting the day-to-day of the
logistics industry to help avoid seasonal capacity issues and
weather-related incidents
Openness
Respect and sincerity in interactions with clientele regardless of positions, titles, beliefs,
race – and even favorite sports teams.
Team
Our leadership
