Suzanne Bennett

About Suzanne Bennett

With over 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, I specialize in emergency solutions, sales, and business development within transportation and warehousing. My team specialize in the rapid deployment and execution of disaster relief logistics. We oversee complex transportation solutions, working hand-in-hand with a network of vendors to deliver essential resources and power continuity when infrastructure has failed. Core Logistics & Operational Expertise: 24/7/365 Emergency Transportation: we ensure immediate mobilization and continuous service for critical events like Hurricanes, Ice Storms, and Fire Season. My focus is on minimizing transit times and maximizing the speed of aid delivery. Specialized Fleet & Resource Management: Overseeing the strategic deployment of specialized assets, including Drop Refrigerated Trailers and Power Only transports linked with high capacity Mobile Generators for immediate energy restoration. Multi-Vendor Coordination & Optimization: Expertly managing the logistics flow across multiple vendors, ensuring resource availability and supply chain resilience in chaotic, high stakes environments. Full Operational & Sales Oversight: We ensure that all logistical efforts are executed safely, swiftly, and meet the urgent demands of our clients and affected communities. We are committed to providing reliable, transportation solutions that bridge the gap between disaster and recovery.

Experience

1. Owner of Smb Transport Agent of Armstrong Transport Group

   Armstrong Transport Group

   Jan 2025 — Present · Northwest Arkansas, AR, US

   I am a logistics and transportation professional with over 26 years of extensive leadership experience in expedited freight, emergency response, and complex supply chain operations. Throughout my career, I have served in senior leadership roles including Vice President of Expedited Freight and Director of Emergency Management, where I led cross functional teams responsible for time critical freight, disaster relief logistics, and continuity of operations during large scale emergencies.My background includes overseeing 24/7 operations, coordinating rapid response deployments, managing carrier networks, and ensuring compliance and execution under high pressure conditions. I have led teams supporting disaster relief efforts by mobilizing assets quickly, securing capacity in constrained markets, and maintaining service reliability when failure was not an option.I am currently the Owner of a logistics agency, where I manage all aspects of the business including sales, operations, and account management. My company specializes in OTR, Partials, Import/Export, and Expedited Freight, delivering customized solutions with 24/7 operational support. I bring a hands-on, ethical, and solutions driven approach to every shipment, ensuring customers receive dependable service even in the most demanding situations.

Skills

• Warehouse Management Systems
• Warehouse Management
• Ltl
• Account Management
• Truckload
• Supply Chain Management
• Ltl Shipping
• Operations Management
• Negotiation
• Third-Party Logistics (3pl)
• Transportation
• Fleet Management
• Sales
• Freight Forwarding
• Reefer
• Logistics Management
• Ocean
• Warehousing
• Ftl
• Warehouse Operations
• Supply Chain
• Shipping
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Reverse Logistics
• Customer Service
• Business Development
• Sales Management
• Container
• 3pl
• Truckload Shipping
• Contract Negotiation
• Transportation Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Management
• Team Building
• Dispatching
• Process Improvement
• Flatbed