Growing a transportation business from $32M to $100M in revenue is no easy feat. CEO Kristy Knichel did it with grace and wants to empower other women to be leaders in the industry.
In this week’s Freight Famous episode, host Justin Bailie sits down with Kristy Knichel, CEO of Knichel Logistics. She shares her story of how she went from working in a pizza shop to taking the reins at her father’s company. After some tough business decisions, Kristy is proud to lead a team that boasts a 70% female workforce. She’s even expanded the business to include LTL & OTR.
Kristy emphasizes the importance of supporting and mentoring women in the transportation industry. Plus, she shares some tips on how men can better support and work alongside other women in the workforce.
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