The Logistics of Logistics Winning at Football and Freight with Desmond Clark
Desmond (Dez) Clark and Joe Lynch discuss winning at football and freight, which is exactly what Dez is up to. Dez is the President of Bear Down Logistics, an asset-based transportation company based in Orlando, Florida. Dez played in the NFL for 12 years, 8 years with the Chicago Bears - hence the company name.
About Desmond (Dez) ClarkDesmond Clark is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of experiences. He is the President of Bear Down Logistics, a transportation company based in Orlando, Florida. In addition to his work in logistics, Desmond is also a Motivational Speaker and Leadership Trainer-Coach at Dez Clark Speaks. He has also held positions as an Associate Partner at Podium Risk Management, a Principal in Property and Casualty at The Insurance People, and a Financial Advisor at MassMutual. Desmond is also the former President of the Chicago Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association. Prior to his successful career in business, Desmond was an NFL athlete, having played for 12 years and with the Chicago Bears for 8 years. He graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication.
About Bear Down LogisticsBear Down Logistics is a highly experienced asset-based transportation company that has been operating out of Central Florida for over 30 years. With over 100,000 sq ft of Class-A, bonded warehouse space, the company provides storage, transload, and dry van services. Bear Down Logistics utilizes its company-owned assets for drayage and delivery services throughout the State of Florida, while its brokerage division serves all states and excess capacity needs for its customers. Partnering with 30-year-old company Quick Trip Express, Bear Down Logistics understands the importance of being dependable and producing at the highest level, both internally for its team and externally for its customers. The company's network of over 25,000 carriers allows it to serve a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, lumber, hotel, construction, food, medical, and more. Bear Down Logistics believes in the process of greatness, executing details in excellence consistently over time to deliver premium results.
Key Takeaways: Winning at Football and Freight- Bear Down Logistics is an asset-based transportation company operating out of Central Florida.
- The company has over 100,000 square feet of Class-A, bonded warehouse space, providing storage, transload, and dry van services.
- Bear Down utilize their company-owned assets for drayage and delivery services throughout the State of Florida.
- Their brokerage division serves all states and their excess capacity needs for their customers.
- The company serves a wide range of industries including manufacturing, retail, lumber, hotel, construction, food, medical, and more.
- Bear Down moves a wide variety of commodities including wood products, stone, machinery, metals, furniture, and more.
- The company has a network of over 25,000 carriers, allowing them to ship for a wide range of industries.
- They are trusted by 750+ happy clients and offer 24/7 ELD tracking, quick coverage, and on-time deliveries.
- Bear Down believe in being great and executing the details in excellence consistently over time to deliver premium results.
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