Mr 110 per cent
George Eckel is one of those logistics specialists who like to go the “extra mile” in search of excellence. The North American native began his career at Kindersley Transport more than 30 years ago. Nine years later, he moved over to RSB Logistic and, after holding positions in operations, safety management and maintenance, became president of the company in 2010. George Eckel focused on gaining qualifications in the field of hazardous goods transportation, including the transport of radioactive goods. He currently also shares his knowledge in this area as a trainer.
Profile
- Specialisation: Road freight transportation in North America, transportation of hazardous goods including radioactive items, import/export regulations
- Qualifications: CIFFA Certificate in International Freight Forwarding, Radiation Safety Officer, Defensive Driving Instructor, Dangerous Goods Instructor, Class 1A licence
- Career: Transport Manager, Transportation Officer, Divisional Manager, President of RSB Logistic North America
- Languages: English, French
- Weakness: Always wanting to give 110%
- Motto: Yes, we can do that