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Our History as a 3PL Provider

Since 1999, IL2000 has helped manufacturers, retailers and other shippers gain visibility and control of their logistics operations. Through innovative technology, consistent communication and steadfast reliability, we’ve earned our clients’ trust as a 3PL provider, honoring their profitability as we do our own.

We continue to develop software applications and invest in tools that help our clients stay ahead of the competition. Our proprietary software applications are cutting edge and can be customized to fit a business’s specific needs.

We're also the proud winner of the Business Concept's Logistics, Warehouse and Supply Chain Awards 2022 for Most Engaged 3PL - USA.

IL2000 CEO Kraig Cesar works hard to stay on the fast track to success

Successful companies find their footing in many different ways. In the case of IL2000, it found its feet behind the perseverance and focus of an Olympic hopeful runner, Kraig Cesar.

Sitting breathless next to the track at Ted Gormley Stadium in New Orleans on an early summer day in 1992, Cesar knew he was at an important stage in his life. He had just competed in the 800-meter race, running against the fastest half-milers in the country.

Despite his best efforts, the Mississippi State graduate and multi-time SEC 800-meter champion had fallen short in his second bid to make the U.S. Olympic team.

“I was at my peak and had done all I could do as a runner,” Cesar remembered of that day in the early summer of 1992. “I knew it was time to move into the next chapter.”

That was the first step in a career in sales and management that took Cesar through a variety of industries. The journey provided constant challenges, opportunities and an outlet for both his fiery competitive spirit and his urge to provide clients with impeccable service and care.

It all came together in 1999 when Cesar founded IL2000, a full-service freight and logistics company based in Virginia Beach.

In the two decades since, Cesar has built IL2000 from a one-man shop into a robust company that employs more than 60 people and serves clients around the globe.

“From the beginning, my philosophy has been to take care of clients, take care of employees and take care of profits,” Cesar says. “If you do the first two really well, the third one takes care of itself.”

The same drive that pushed Cesar on the track has pushed him to assist clients with their freight and logistics needs. While helping clients save money is a key company focus, it’s just part of the equation.

“Providing our clients with stellar service is our primary goal,” Cesar says. “We work hard, and when you do that while also providing them with substantial cost savings, you will be successful.”

Delivering great freight and logistics service may seem like a world apart from sprinting around a 400-meter track. For Kraig Cesar, laser focus and work ethic will bring success no matter what the venue.

The Burkart Award

Values close to our heart

We started the Burkart award to honor the values embodied by our beloved colleague Robin Burkart, General Manager of LTL Operations, who passed away in June 2022. His unique attributes included a positive attitude, empathy, a caring attitude and the ability to help rally his team in the most challenging situations.

This non-performance-based award is selected based on the following:

Exemplifying a positive attitude and willingness to help others before themselves
Finding that silver lining in all situations and helping rally their team, even in the toughest situations
Showing a caring attitude to all IL2000 team members, not just their direct team
Exemplify empathy

Tammy Banks

GM of International

WINNER OF THE BURKART AWARD

Tammy upholds the meaning and importance of this award in every way.

When Tammy started working at IL2000, she quickly identified and took action to make her team more efficient. A year and a half later, she continues to guide her team in the right direction with empathy and the perfect balance of a firm and soft touch.

Tammy is an excellent resource to new employees, answering all their questions when they ramp up with IL2000 and a reliable resource to other teams regardless of the hour or day. Her conversations are informational and concise but also positive and fun.

She understands that if one of us succeeds, we all succeed and shares her knowledge, time and experience with others often.

Tammy is always there for you. She is hardworking and has that spirit that makes you want to laugh and smile all the time

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Nicole Rodriguez

Audit Manager

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH MARCH: Nicole’s passion and dedication are transparent in every aspect of her work. She handles her team with grace, has built trust in others and is a fantastic team member. Nicole has taken on revamping IL2000’s audit process with a champion mindset, running a grueling boot camp to set up the audit team to sustain the new volume of business set to onboard. Nicole has exemplified what it takes to be a true team player; long hours and pulling double duty while ensuring the day-to-day doesn’t suffer.

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Josh DeKoninck

GM of LTL Operations

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY: Josh is always available to help out and has an immensely positive attitude. He goes above and beyond to explain the interworkings of LTL operations and does what he can to make the company successful, including running training across various teams from ops to sales. Josh provides a high level of knowledge, keeps the teams engaged, and treats everyone equally. No matter what the issue is, he jumps in and assists.

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Tiffany Partridge (Default - Blue Canvas)

LOGISTICS PLANNER

Tiffany has been a true leader in her operations team, jumping in to help train and develop new employees while still giving our customers stellar customer service. She is a great team player, and her work ethic is a force to be reckoned with! It is a pleasure to have her on the team.

Jacob Kubit (Default - Blue Canvas)

LTL OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT TRAINER

Jake always has the client's best interest at heart and goes above and beyond to support others within the organization. His diligent work has been instrumental in training new employees. Jake has also been key to maintaining one of our key client accounts.

Patricia Remond (Default - Blue Canvas)

AUDITOR III

When Tricia joined our team a few months ago, she hit the ground running, taking on some of the most challenging tasks. She shows keen attention to detail and is not afraid to make recommendations on how to fix issues for the team and our clients. Some have referred to this employee as a rockstar! We are so happy to have her on our side!

Liesel Borovsky (Default - Blue Canvas)

DIR OF CLIENT SERVICES

Liesel has handled the flawless onboarded two large clients simultaneously. Even while investing countless hours and endless meetings to ensure these implementations went smoothly, she guided other departments, answered questions, and jumped in to help others at any opportunity.

Greg Tucker (Default - Blue Canvas)

CFO

Greg has taken the Finance & Admin department by storm with his efficiency and ability to lead projects with precision - everything from improving financial reporting accuracy for the international team to across-the-board accounting improvements. He has the uncanny ability to anticipate and avoid a situation even before it occurs. He is an amazing addition to the IL2000 family in all departments.

Ashley Baggett (Default - Blue Canvas)

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR

Ashley has been a true asset to the international team, constantly helping our customers with difficult issues and going above and beyond to get things done. Our customers call her an absolute godsend and a superstar and know they can count on her, even helping a client in need locate cargo with a shipment that wasn't routed with IL2000.

Craig Ponton (Default - Blue Canvas)

VP, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & IT

Craig jumped in to help and assist the integration team with accounting on the new ERP System. He provided countless hours of trouble shooting and being the “know all” of Il2000!

Lynne Vogl (Default - Blue Canvas)

MANAGER OF B.I. & REPORTING

Lynne Vogl is always willing to help IL2000 employees as well as our clients. She volunteers to take on additional projects without hesitation. She gives us the tools with her custom business intelligence reports to identify potential issues and opportunities to create volume for the clients.

Nicole Rodriguez (Default - Blue Canvas)

AUDIT MANAGER

Nicole has rallied her team! She has been a true inspiration to the audit team, motivating them to achieve their goals, and always encouraging her staff to do their best every day. She is always positive and that reflects in her work and with all her peers.

Jeremy Maguire (Default - Blue Canvas)

OPERATIONS ACCOUNT MANAGER

Jeremy is the very definition of Stunning Client Service. Using his knack for training, he quickly scales up Logistics Planners, delivers quality and ensures high functionality of the teams.

Whitney Dilger (Default - Blue Canvas)

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Whitney shows true dedication around the clock, both in the office and out. She helps with onboarding, jumps in whenever needed and shows true commitment to the organization.

Chelsie Jackson (Default - Blue Canvas)

SENIOR DATA PROFILING ANALYST

Chelsie was recognized for outstanding performance when she stepped into a new role in the Pricing/Profiling Department, including creating a new process and formula for profiling fuel and training new employees.

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Our History as a 3PL Provider

We continue to develop software applications and invest in tools that help our clients stay ahead of the competition. Our proprietary software applications are cutting edge and can be customized to fit a business’s specific needs.

We're also the proud winner of the Business Concept's Logistics, Warehouse and Supply Chain Awards 2022 for Most Engaged 3PL - USA.

IL2000 CEO Kraig Cesar works hard to stay on the fast track to success

Successful companies find their footing in many different ways. In the case of IL2000, it found its feet behind the perseverance and focus of an Olympic hopeful runner, Kraig Cesar.

The Burkart Award

Values close to our heart

Tammy Banks

Employee Spotlights

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Nicole Rodriguez

Josh DeKoninck

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