Leon, the founder of Johnsrud Transport Inc., started the company with one truck in the early 60’s. His passion has always been the people of Johnsrud and the trucking industry. A lot of things have changed since he first started the company, but professionalism and quality service will always be the core values of the company he founded. He enjoys talking with the older drivers, reminiscing about trucking years ago and the challenges they faced when air conditioning and dependable heating were a luxury.
Leon grew up in Schley, Iowa, where his father owned a cheese factory. It was during his time working there where he got his start in trucking, hauling milk to the cheese factory. Working with his father in the cheese factory taught him the importance of sanitation in the food industry and the food-grade standards that need to be met.
Jackie has been working with Johnsrud all her life, but has technically been on the payroll since 1989. After graduating with degree in Finance, Jackie came to Johnsrud to help out and grew to love the industry. She has held most positions at Johnsrud and now serves as the President and CEO of Johnsrud Transport, Inc. She enjoys the challenge of collaborating with the team and finding new ways to make Johnsrud better and better. Her favorite part about Johnsrud is having great customers and working with great people who help carry on the legacy her father Leon started. She learns something every day from the employees she calls family. Her favorite part about the trucking industry is how important trucking is to the American public. Jackie is a current member of Iowa Motor Truck Association Board of Directors and a former Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Doug has been working for Johnsrud since 1984 making him the longest serving employee, next to the founder. He has held almost every job possible on our team, including Driver, Tank Wash Manager, Service Manager, Dispatcher, Sales Manager, Chief Skid Loader Operator, and today he carries the title of General Manager. In every position, Doug has loved working with the Johnsrud team to create new ideas that will help the ever changing needs of our customers. The customers and the people at Johnsrud are who make him come into work every morning because he considers them family after so many years. Doug also prides himself in working with the Johnsrud drivers because he finds that they are true professionals who debunk the trucker stereotype every day with their skills and professional attitude.
