THE HOPLITE STORY

In the annals of Ancient Greece, the formidable citizen-soldiers known as Hoplites stood as the epitome of unity and strength. With spears and shields, they carved out legendary tactics that allowed them to outperform vast armies, not through sheer strength, but through unwavering unity. They stood shoulder to shoulder, a collective force, each individual dedicating themselves to the group’s cause.

It is from this historic ethos that our brand, “Hoplite”, emerged.

Embracing their spirit, we prioritize collective effort and unwavering commitment in confronting the logistics industry’s unique challenges. Our philosophy mirrors the Hoplites’ strength in leadership, performance, and core values. Driven by innovation, we aim to redefine industry standards while maintaining transparency and commitment to our customers and carriers alike. We look to blend ancient wisdom with modern technology to offer efficient solutions and foster strong relationships. At Hoplite, we’re not just a service provider; we’re your trusted ally in navigating an ever-changing supply chain landscape. Join us on this journey as we look to unite timeless principles with contemporary innovation.

Welcome to Hoplite.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

A Central Michigan University alumnus with majors in Logistics Management and Marketing, Rich began his logistics career in 2010 at Crane Worldwide Logistics in Los Angeles, progressing rapidly through various roles including international operations and outside sales. He relocated to Chicago to begin at Coyote Logistics in 2012, ultimately showcasing his leadership prowess while overseeing the department growth and development of several hundred reps and managers across the country. Later, as the Vice President of Carrier Sales at Traffic Tech, Rich achieved impressive growth, increasing monthly volumes dramatically in 18 months while also overseeing several critical divisions including Mexico Cross-Border operations and sales.

A graduate of Kalamazoo College with a major in Economics, Bryan began his journey in Chicago at Coyote Logistics in 2010, operating briefly in Carrier Sales before finding extended success in Outside Sales where he eventually transitioned to a Sales Specialist role focused on growing the Mexico department. Leaning on his skills and relationships, Bryan helped scale the department that included bringing on major clients, opening and growing a Mexico office, and integrating Coyote Mexico with UPS Supply Chain Southern Border group. Shortly thereafter, Bryan joined Traffic Tech as the Director of Mexico where he oversaw successful growth of customer account volume and profitability before joining Bison Transport as a Director of Logistics assisting and advising in the growth strategy for their North American Service offerings.

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