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Honoring William R. Knichel

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Knichel Logistics

Kristy and Bill-1It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of our founder, William R. Knichel.

Bill had a lengthy career in the transportation industry that spanned over 40 years. He initially worked at the Kansas City Southern Railroad and then went on to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT). Bill began his work in the Intermodal marketing business in the 1980's with National Piggy Back, and then went on to work with Fort Pitt Consolidators before starting his own agency with MCS in 1995, which ultimately became Cornerstone Systems. The formation of Knichel Logistics then followed in April of 2003.

Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting Bill got to know his larger-than-life personality and enthusiasm. Bill’s greatest accomplishment in life was starting Knichel Logistics, and having the ability to pass on this legacy to his children. Bill was very much loved and will be greatly missed by many - especially by his Knichel Logistics family.

He was very passionate about giving back to his community, so in lieu of flowers, please send donations to a nonprofit very dear to his heart; Defenders of Freedom Pittsburgh. https://defendersoffreedompa.us/donate

 

“Life is too short to not eat dessert first.” - Bill Knichel

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Our Recognitions

  • Kristy Knichel is a 2020 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Honoree! The Smart 50 Awards recognize the top executives of the smartest 50 companies in the Greater Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead savvy organizations.
  • The Pittsburgh Business Times has named Knichel Logistics a 2020 “Fast 50 Award” winner! With a 56.56% growth in sales between 2017 and 2019, Knichel Logistics ranked 7th in the category of businesses with $75 million to $125 million in annual revenue.
  • Knichel Logistics is a 2020 Great Supply Chain Partner! Thank you to SupplyChainBrain for this recognition and to our customers who nominated us. It is our goal to always be a valuable supply chain partner to those we serve, and we will do everything that we can to maintain that goal.
  • Knichel Logistics is a 2019 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation! Thank you to the Women In Trucking Association for this honor - we are committed to continuing to make the transportation industry a place where women can establish a career with opportunities for advancement!
  • Knichel Logistics is a Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50 winner! This year's rankings were based on rapid revenue growth between 2016 and 2018 for companies located within the Pittsburgh region. Our tremendous growth over the course of 2018 definitely helped seal the deal. Thank you to our awesome customers and employees for our growth!
  • Knichel Logistics has been named a 2019 Top Woman-Owned Business in Transportation! The list was created to recognize women in leadership and encourage more women to become proactive leaders in their organizations. Knichel Logistics made the list for the second year in a row!
  • Knichel Logistics has been named a 2018 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation! This award recognizes those who empower women in the transportation industry, which is a key part of WIT's mission. Thanks to everyone who voted for Knichel!
  • Knichel Logistics is honored to have won a 2018 Pittsburgh Business Choice Award! This award was designed for people to recognize their favorite Pittsburgh-area business by nominating them - thank you to all who voted for us!
  • Knichel Logistics was honored with a SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency!
  • Knichel Logistics is one of America’s Leading 3PLs of 2016! We made the Global Trade Magazine list of Top 3PLs To Watch due to our LTL division expansion as a BlueGrace Logistics franchise.
  • Kristy Knichel is a 2016 Honoree of the 18th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP. The program recognizes 40 individuals under the age of 40 whose creativity, vision and passion enrich the Pittsburgh region
  • Knichel Logistics is excited to announce that we have been named one of Global Trade Magazine’s Top Trucking Providers of 2016! This achievement was featured in their Aug/Sep 2016 issue.
  • Knichel Logistics is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We recognize the commitment to supplier diversity that is embraced by corporations and government agencies today and we can add diversity to your supply chain.
  • Knichel Logistics is one of America’s Leading 3PLs of 2016! We made the Global Trade Magazine list of Top 3PLs To Watch due to our LTL division expansion as a BlueGrace Logistics franchise.
  • CEO Kristy Knichel was interviewed by Supply Chain Digital about what it takes to be a great leader and how the implementation of her own agenda has led to the business’s success.

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