DRT Family of Companies Celebrates CEO Rob Kemp’s Appointment as Chair of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) Board of Directors

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DRT Family of Companies Celebrates CEO Rob Kemp’s Appointment as Chair of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) Board of Directors

Lebanon, PA – April 17, 2025 – DRT Transportation, LLC, along with its division DRT Cold Chain and sister company DRT Logistics, is thrilled to announce that our CEO, Rob Kemp, has been named Chair of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) Board of Directors. This prestigious appointment underscores Rob’s exceptional leadership and deep commitment to advancing the third-party logistics (3PL) industry.

As the premier organization for 3PL professionals in North America and beyond, TIA represents the $214 billion third-party logistics industry, serving as its trusted voice to shippers, carriers, government officials, and international organizations. Rob’s appointment as Chair reflects his proven track record of driving innovation, fostering ethical business practices, and promoting growth within the logistics sector.

We are incredibly proud of Rob and this well-deserved recognition. Rob’s vision and dedication have propelled DRT to new heights and will now shape the future of the 3PL industry through his leadership at TIA. We are excited to see the transformative ideas and initiatives he will bring to the organization.

Under Rob’s leadership, DRT Transportation, LLC has established itself as a leader in logistics, delivering innovative solutions. His strategic insight and passion for collaboration will guide TIA in enhancing member resources, advocating for industry standards, and addressing the evolving challenges of the global supply chain.

As Chair, Rob Kemp will lead TIA’s Board of Directors in advancing professional standards, supporting over 1,800 member companies, and reinforcing TIA’s role as the center of the supply chain. His appointment marks an exciting chapter for both DRT and TIA, as he brings fresh perspectives and a commitment to driving value for all stakeholders.

For more information about TIA and its Board of Directors, visit https://member.tianet.org/TIA/TIAnetOrg/About/TIA-Board-of-Directors.aspx.

 

About DRT Transportation, LLC

DRT Transportation, LLC is a leading logistics and transportation solutions provider offering comprehensive services. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, DRT delivers tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of its clients across North America.

About TIA

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the third-party logistics industry, exclusively representing transportation intermediaries in domestic and international commerce. Since 1978, TIA has been the trusted voice of the 3PL industry, providing leadership, resources, and advocacy to help members grow ethical, profitable businesses.

DRT Promotes Former Southwest Regional Sales Director, Terry Roberts, To Vice President of National Accounts

DRT Transportation, an asset-owning intermodal marketing company and third-party logistics provider, announces the promotion of former Southwest Regional Sales Director, Terry Roberts, to the position of Vice President of National Accounts. Roberts brings 40 years of experience in the transportation industry including 7 years with DRT to his new role.

“Terry’s depth of knowledge in the transportation industry and dedication to DRT will provide immense opportunities for the growth of DRT’s corporate and national accounts,” said President of DRT Transportation, Rob Kemp.

 

Roberts began his career with DRT in the Houston office, where he started and eventually grew the branch as Sales Agent. He also was involved in the integration and implementation of the Responsible Care® program, where DRT was named and received the New Company of the Year Award during the American Chemistry Council’s 2019 Responsible Care® Conference & Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida this past year.

 

“One of my goals as Vice President of National Accounts is to grow and strengthen the Responsible Care® program to create and expand upon DRT’s partnerships, as DRT places a large emphasis on maintaining strong customer relationships,” said Roberts. “We hope to expand and extend our customer base towards winning more chemical accounts to additionally support Responsible Care®.”

 

In his free time, Roberts enjoys traveling to some of his favorite places in the Carribean and going on adventures. He loves meeting new people and strives to be the best person he can be every day.

DRT expands on-demand capacity with new intermodal capabilities

LEBANON, Penn. – June 4, 2018 – Lebanon-based third-party logistics (3PL) company, DRT Transportation, announced today that they have expanded their Intermodal Division through the acquisition of the assets of an undisclosed regional trucking company. In this deal, DRT will add 120 Trailers, 16 drivers, and a staff of five. This will increase DRT’s intermodal division to over 500 pieces of equipment.

“We’re excited to add this new equipment increasing our capacity, but we’re more excited to add 21 new members to the DRT team,” Kemp said. “People by far are our most valuable asset.”

DRT will continue to operate primarily as a 3PL but will be able to call on the intermodal team to move cargo when capacity is scarce. Since the end of 2017, shippers have been continually wedged between capacity shortages and rising rates, which stems from an ongoing driver shortage.

“With the addition of 16 drivers, we are empowering all of our employees to bring new business solutions to our clients, and providing the reliability, flexibility and reassurance needed in today’s shipping environment,” Kemp said.

Although, DRT will continue to operate as a 3PL and asset owning IMC, the drivers will operate under a newly formed subsidiary, Latitude Intermodal Transport.

 

About DRT Transportation

DRT Transportation is a third party logistics company (3PL), as well as an asset-owning intermodal marketing company (IMC). DRT was founded in 2007 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and has expanded to additional offices in Houston, Texas, St. Paul, Minnesota and Kingsport, Tennessee. DRT is a five time Inc. 5000 honoree, and a member of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). DRT Transportation also been identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a Smartway Transportation Partner, and the American Chemistry Council as a Responsible Care Partner.

 

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