Vision
To Become The Transportation Industry’s Premier Small Business Software Provider, Offering Innovative Solutions To The Challenges That Threaten The Success Of American Small Businesses.
Mission
Our mission is to make owning a small to medium sized trucking company (particularly Independent Service Providers or ISP's) easier by providing software and data management systems that turn ordinary business data into easy to understand, actionable information.
We think it is fun to tackle a specific, unique challenge, and then develop specialized tools, that un-complicate things. Doing this saves our clients’ time and money while generating new awareness and increased knowledge.
We value being a great company to work for by providing our team members the ability to grow as our business grows. We also offer the flexibility to have lives that are on the move by working remotely, much like that of our clients.
We are focused on growing our business because we know this will allow us to offer more to our clients, which, in turn, will fuel more growth.
We think it is fun to tackle a specific, unique challenge, and then develop specialized tools, that un-complicate things. Doing this saves our clients’ time and money while generating new awareness and increased knowledge.
We value being a great company to work for by providing our team members the ability to grow as our business grows. We also offer the flexibility to have lives that are on the move by working remotely, much like that of our clients.
We are focused on growing our business because we know this will allow us to offer more to our clients, which, in turn, will fuel more growth.
Our Story
Our founder, Jeff Walczak, started working loading trucks while in college in Columbus, Ohio in 1986, for Roadway Package System (RPS). He would begin work at 4:00 in the morning, at an old Roadway open-air dock, in the winter, while it was -14 degrees. Oh yeah, he was loading 53' trailers bound for Miami.
So, how does this get in your blood? Well, this was just the start of a 16 year period that saw Jeff do everything from the loading trailers to being a dock coordinator, linehaul coordinator, sort manager, terminal manager and national manager of loss prevention. Being around a lot of great, hard-working, hard-playing people is addictive. After FedEx Ground, Jeff worked in other industries such as the banking industry, but he longed to return to the thing that he knew and loved. What better way to do it than to find some hard working people (see below), mix in our favorite hobby (technology), and create something that helps people working in this "not-for-wimps" business? |
Who is eTruckBiz?
Jeff Walczak, Founder and CEO of eTruckBiz.com
Jeff leads the company’s vision, strategy and growth. The Trucking Industry got into his blood early while working his college job at what was then RPS (Roadway Package System). This led to a 17.5 year stay at FedEx Ground, holding many varied management positions. He then owned a small trucking company and spent 10 years in the Banking industry, mainly with Bank of America. Jeff's FXG experience includes:
Ultimately, Jeff could not deny his passion for helping small businesses, like those at FedEx Ground and elsewhere grow and prosper. This is the driving force behind eTruckBiz’s success. Jeff has a B.S.B.A from The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business. He also co-founded The Autism Resource Foundation with his wife and is active in their community. When not working on his various projects or spending time with his family, you’ll find Jeff on the golf course. |
Ken Kibler, Director PRO Client Services
Ken began his small package career, spending 4 years as a package handler and part time supervisor at UPS. After graduating college (Kent State University), he joined RPS (FedEx Ground). Rising through the ranks from entry level coordinator up to District Manager. He gained both hub and P&D experience in several locations across the country:
His diverse experience in multiple locations allows him to bring extensive experience in helping FXG Contractors build a better business. |
Carey Manders, Chief Operating Officer
Carey has over 28 years of accounting and finance experience with Prestolite Electric, a global manufacturer, serving the heavy duty truck and government markets. She has held many positions over the years in the accounting/finance departments extending into the sales/market analysis and customer support areas. During her career there, she was instrumental in developing and maintaining numerous financial reporting tools for organizational decision making. Carey is community oriented, volunteering as:
In her spare time, Carey likes to work outdoors in her garden or go running. She just started running two years ago and is currently training for her first half marathon. Carey has a B.B.A. with a major in accounting from the University of Toledo and an M.B.A. from Bowling Green State University focusing on global strategic management with “best practices” recognition. |
Seneca Bowers, Business Analysis Manager
Seneca has 25+ years of accounting, tax and management experience with several service businesses, including actively running her own vending company. Having this hands-on point of view has been invaluable with increasing her know-how in customer support and employee administration.
Seneca graduated from the University of Toledo with a BBA (Accounting major) and passed the Ohio CPA exam. Highly proficient in Quickbooks, Seneca understands the financial perspective of the small business owner/manager. Seneca extends her great love of dogs by fostering for a local rescue, Planned Pethood. She also volunteers for Mobile Meals. In her free time, Seneca enjoys exercising and being outdoors. |
Becca Manders, Sales Representative
Becca has over 10 years’ successful experience in the customer service sector. She has a proven track record as a high energy, results driven professional meeting customer service initiatives. Her background also includes early childhood education which cultivated communication, planning and interpersonal skills.
Becca enjoys bike riding, gardening and the outdoors, when she can find the time. Becca earned her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree at the University of Toledo. |
Ellen Jones, VP Systems Engineering
Ellen’s background combines both governmental and commercial software development projects. Her experience includes positions with: Intergraph Corporation, NASA and The Weather Channel. After college, Ellen joined the NASA where she programmed simulations for spacecraft avionics systems and participated in research for artificial intelligence components used on the Space Station. She then spent 9 years at The Weather Channel in Atlanta, GA, where she joined a team that launched weather.com. This work included real-time data system feed processing, software for interactive television, as well as the leading the corporate intranet development team. Ellen then returned to Huntsville as a NASA contractor in 2002 on the prime IT support contract where her work again varied from on-line learning systems, to meteor event database creation, to CIO office Enterprise Architecture support systems. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening on her farm, spending time with her family and fishing and canoeing the Elk River near her home. |
Gary Wade, Director, Client Support, Engineering & Training
Gary has over 30 years of management experience, overseeing development and implementation of systems and processes across various locations. His history ranges from small businesses to large corporations, with the vast majority of that experience coming with FedEx Express. His background includes customer service, all aspects of HR and people management, DOT and FAA compliance, both small and large client interface, compliance and audit oversight, budget development and cost control management, along with developing and managing workplace procedures and various employee training programs. Gary has a BS in Business Management and Marketing from James Madison University, and free time tends to involve golf and travel in some capacity. |
Scott Kolling, Safety Specialist
Scott brings 40 years of transportation company experience to eTruckBiz. Scott started his transportation industry career as a District Safety / Maintenance Manager at McLean Trucking Company. He then spent time at Roadway Express and Eagle Expediting where he was responsible for Fleet Management. He joined RPS (Roadway Package System- FedEx Ground) in 1998 and enjoyed a successful 21 year career which included running Linehaul operations in the FXG network. Scott's FXG experience includes: Region Safety / Maintenance Mgr. Toledo Linehaul Sr. Mgr. LH Contractor Relations Mgr. Toledo Linehaul Sr. Mgr. Central Region Linehaul Advisor Notable FXG Awards include: 2 Time Company Linehaul Operation of the year 3 Time Division Linehaul Operation of the year Many District awards over the years FedEx Distinguished Five Star award 2006 FedEx Purple Promise Award Region of the Year as LH Sr. Manager 2002 Linehaul Challenge Winner Scott earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Toledo and served in law enforcement for several years afterwards. |