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.
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LOGISTICS PLANNER
Mario consistently ranks in our top performing employees for number of tickets worked, managing calls and working with our TMS. He is a go-getter who jumps at the chance to manage new issues, with quality results.
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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.
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OPERATIONS ACCOUNT MANAGER
Jasmine was nominated for her dedicated work in LTL Operations and was singled out by ADS for exceptional Client Servicing and attention to detail.
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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.
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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.