BEST LOGISTICS - Key Persons
Best Logistics, Inc. originated from the San Francisco Bay Area where Bert Artlip, our original founder, served as foreman of operations in Northern California for the Santa Fe Railroad. In 1968, Bert was promoted to sales for the Santa Fe Trails. He was convinced that he could create opportunities for Santa Fe to backhaul imports from the Western US to the Midwest and East coast utilizing carrier onboarding and the rail system. Consolidating imports into trailers from the Port of San Francisco for what would be the first TOFC movements using Custom's house license #15, Bert was successful. In 1971, the rail industry made the decision to change their over the road and intermodal business models, and at that time, Bert became a key operator for a local IMC. Realizing his passion for serving customers and growing business, in 1973, Bert purchased his own trucking company in Berkeley. To better serve its' customers from a centralized Western US location directly located on Interstate 5 and within minutes of the major domestic rail hubs, Best Logistics moved to the Central Valley, where today is home for many large retail and manufacturing distribution centers.
Bert's children, Greg and Erin, have served the industry since the 1980's and have also served companies such as Viking Freight Systems (now Fedex) and Pepsico Foodservice.
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Greg is the eldest son of Bert and Charlotte Artlip. Born and raised in the transportation industry, his family has served the industry for 3+ generations. Greg has worked in the industry since the 1970's, serving such companies as M & L Trucking, Milne Truck Lines, Viking Freight Systems, Active Distribution and Building Material Distributors. He has filled many roles throughout his career including Dispatcher, Warehouse Supervisor, Safety Coordinator, Inventory Control Manager, Operations Manager and Sales. With over thirty-five years in the industry, Greg's professional experience provides the opportunity to share best practices in material and inventory management, transportation and distribution services. Greg is a member of various industry-related organizations such as IWLA, CTA, and Chamber of Commerce; he is an avid Nascar and Giants fan and especially enjoys spending time with family.