John Ferguson

About John Ferguson

As Founder & CEO of Pivot Supply Chain Solutions, I bring more than 20 years of experience across sales, freight transportation, logistics, and 3PL leadership — with one consistent focus: delivering measurable results for customers.Throughout my career, I’ve built and scaled high-performing teams, led organizations through accelerated growth, and partnered with shippers to solve complex supply chain challenges. My background combines frontline sales execution with deep operational leadership, including strategic planning, P&L management, and building disciplined processes that protect service quality as companies scale.Clients don’t need another broker. They need a partner who understands margin pressure, service expectations, carrier dynamics, and the realities of execution. At Pivot, we build solutions that are scalable, resilient, and aligned with our customers’ long-term objectives — not just today’s shipment.What differentiates my leadership is a commitment to alignment and accountability. Growth only matters if it’s profitable, repeatable, and supported by strong relationships across customers, carriers, and internal teams. We prioritize transparency, responsiveness, and operational discipline to ensure our partners can rely on us when it matters most.Our mission at Pivot is straightforward: build supply chain partnerships that scale efficiently, perform consistently, and operate with trust at the center.Core Focus Areas:• Strategic customer partnerships built for long-term growth• Revenue expansion through disciplined sales execution• Operational rigor that strengthens service reliability• Team development that creates leaders, not just employeesI’m passionate about helping customers win — by protecting their freight, improving performance, and building partnerships that drive sustained competitive advantage.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Pivot Supply Chain Solutions, Inc

   Jan 2020 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

   When your freight absolutely has to arrive on time, Pivot Supply Chain Solutions delivers.We’re more than a freight brokerage — we’re a logistics partner committed to helping shippers move smarter, faster, and more profitably.Our team combines decades of supply chain expertise with hands-on industry experience to:Cut costs without cutting cornersMaximize efficiency across your supply chainSimplify shipping so you can focus on growing your businessAt Pivot, your success drives ours. That’s why we take the complexity and stress out of freight, turning logistics into a competitive advantage for every customer we serve.

Education

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2008 — 2011

• Northern Illinois University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2016 — 2016