Specifically, Ms. Whitney prides herself on her ability to help major, high-profile businesses and corporations move their goods from state to state, as well as abroad.
WAHPETON, ND, March 05, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Susie K. Whitney, owner, president and chief executive officer of SMJ Freight Solutions LLC, was selected by Marquis Who’s Who for a prominent feature in the North Dakota regional edition of Forbes magazine.
Since she was a young girl, Susie K. Whitney was involved in the trucking business. Influenced by her father, who owned a trucking company, she desired to follow in her family’s footsteps and establish her own business. Working for several trucking companies early on in her career, she then served in the personnel department for St. Francis Hospital and did office work for Colfax Farmers Elevator. Later, she worked at Primewood Transportation, DTL Transport, before becoming a broker agent for Midnite Express in 1996. She remained in that role until 2008 when she started SMJ Freight Solutions LLC, for which she now serves as president, owner and chief executive officer. Ms. Whitney considers the establishment of the company to be her career highlight. As a woman in the industry starting from the bottom, the odds were stacked against her; however, through honesty and top-notch problem-solving skills, she has been able to reach success and build a team of talented people who rise to meet challenges head-on every day.
SMJ Freight Solutions LLC is notable for transportation logistics. Specifically, Ms. Whitney prides herself on her ability to help major, high-profile businesses and corporations move their goods from state to state, as well as abroad. Ms. Whitney attributes her success to her honesty, accountability and taking her actions in stride. She has always considered herself an individual who can handle the truth, and she has leveraged this ability to propel herself forward in her professional career.
To remain abreast of developments in the field, Ms. Whitney maintains membership with several organizations. She is a member of the Transportation Club and serves as a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Additionally, she is affiliated with the Order of the Eastern Star and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, with which she has been a member for more than 40 years.
Married to her husband William Whitney since 2005, she has four sons and one stepdaughter. Additionally, she has eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
As a testament to her resounding success in the industry, Ms. Whitney has accrued a plethora of accolades. Among these, she was named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women in North Dakota in 2010 and 2011.
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