DELAFIELD, Wis. – Evans Transportation, a full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for a diverse range of North American shippers, celebrates another year of breakthrough growth in 2024, fueled by market expansions and continued dedication to exceptional service. Following a year of marketwide challenges, Evans projects another year of 20%+ growth in 2025.
“Our business was founded on the Evans Experience – the idea of listening and doing the right thing for our customers,” said Ryan Keepman, CEO of Evans Transportation. “Forty years later, we continue to live by this idea and find success in a model built on prioritizing our clients’ evolving needs and delivering excellence across North America.”
Operating in an ever-evolving market, Evans achieved various industry recognitions in 2024, acknowledging both its business resilience and strong workplace culture. The company’s accolades highlight its commitment to responsible growth and positive impact on both its community and employees.
Evans Transportation celebrates significant industry recognitions in 2024, including:
- Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2024 C-Suite Stars, honoring Ryan Keepman as a 2024 Top Executive (October 2024)
- BizTimes Milwaukee 2024 Future 50, recognizing the fastest growing privately-owned companies in southeastern Wisconsin (September 2024).
- Deloitte Wisconsin 75, recognizing the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin contributing to the local economy and community (September 2024).
- Inc. 5000, recognizing the fastest growing companies in the United States, based on percentage revenue growth (August 2024).
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces, based on associate feedback (April 2024)
- Supply Chain Executive 2024 Pros to Know, recognizing Brian Broadhurst, Vice President of Parcel Solutions, in the Top Shippers Category (March 2024)
- BizTimes Notable Sages Under 65, recognizing Evans Founder and Chairman Charlie Keepman (January 2024)
In 2024, Evans expanded its reach with a new service offering in Mexico, a region rapidly rising as the United States’ largest trading partner and a major player in the global supply chain. Evans aims to streamline logistics for clients with new inbound, outbound and intra-Mexico shipping solutions.
“Our success stems from our team’s dedication to doing more than simply responding to industry challenges,” said Keepman. “We’re always exploring ways to enhance our value and strengthen our culture. As we navigate the ups and downs of the industry, our focus remains on fostering internal talent and building trusted relationships with clients through the Evans Experience.”
About Evans Transportation
Founded in 1985, Evans is a family-owned, full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for a diverse range of North American shippers. A private company based in Wisconsin fueled by 40 years of industry experience and an uncommonly dedicated team, Evans is a single-source, end-to-end transportation management provider. Taking a collaborative, customer-first approach, Evans invests the time and energy to understand customer needs, creating innovative, strategic solutions that help customers become better shippers. Evans works with customers in a range of industries, including automotive, chemicals and plastics, energy and oil, food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and electronics.
