Chris Goss serves as VP, government and projects for Trailer Bridge, responsible for leading the company's government division and supporting the needs of the U.S. military and its allies. He works to craft creative solutions for all types of military cargo destined for places globally, and spends his days forging relationships with professionals within the various government agencies and service providers in key global markets to negotiate rates and offers. Goss is also a strong advocate for learning and development within the organization. This past year, he served as a mentor for Trailer Bridge’s internal mentoring program, Building Bridges, working with small cohorts each quarter to share his knowledge and support the career development of those within the organization.
Goss started at Trailer Bridge in October 2022 with a directive to grow the company’s government division, which was established in 2020. Since then, he's launched Trailer Bridge Europe, expanding the company’s reach into a new region of the world to support the commercial and defense transportation needs in that market. Under his leadership, Trailer Bridge’s Government Division has received three major government contracts, including its first single-source contract in company history.
Over the next 12 months, Goss aims to expand the Trailer Bridge Europe brand and grow its customer base; execute on the government contracts landed in 2024; broaden the company’s experience in government contracting and secure additional single-source contracts; and continue to serve as a thought-leader within the industry.
Food Logistics talked exclusively with Goss about securing single-source contracts, mentoring future transportation professionals and the importance of government contracting.
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