About Us
Building a New Standard in Transportation Partnerships…
When the global pandemic transformed transportation networks overnight, we witnessed firsthand how our industry struggled to maintain vital supply chains. While carrier capacity strained and unprecedented workforce demands created a perfect storm of soaring costs and declining service, we saw an opportunity to be different. In a time when shippers desperately needed trustworthy partners who would prioritize reliable service over opportunistic pricing, we embraced this challenge with unwavering dedication.
100 +
Years of Experience
In 2021, a pivotal conversation about integrity sparked the creation of Project Cargo. Drawing on our years of shared leadership experience, we built a highly dependable transportation service that sets new industry standards. Our mission became clear: combine deep expertise with unwavering dedication to deliver bespoke solutions and meaningful results. We built our foundation on honest transparency, exceptional service, and lasting client relationships.
With headquarters in Bend, Oregon, we’ve built our success through an expert team that passionately navigates clients through dynamic market conditions. Our commitment to core values, transparent communication, and teamwork ensures exceptional results. We earn trust by delivering consistently dependable service as your comprehensive, multimodal transportation partner. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your business.
Our values make the difference
Experience
100+ combined years of multimodal industry experience for meaningful solutions.
Integrity
We honor our word by delivering on every commitment.
Relationships
As an extension of your team, we build success through mutual trust, respect, and effective collaboration – every step of the way.
Transparency
Delivering transparent communication and reliable partnership through every phase of service.
Passion
Driven by passion to deliver exceptional service to our partners every day.
Teamwork
Together we achieve what cannot be accomplished alone. Our combined expertise and seamless collaboration deliver optimal results for our partners.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Dan DeSpain
President | Founder
Dan has enjoyed an extensive career as an extremely well-liked leader across various successful companies over the last 35+ years, founding 8 separate companies. Ranging in duties from being a former hedge fund President, co-creator of Freight Lanes, RVP at a Top Industry 3PL as well as creator of Project Cargo, he knows this business and greatly values relationships.
Hobbies & Interests – Married 37 years, father of 2 great daughters and loves spending time with his grandsons. (2 more on the way!)
“I love business and continuously talking about how to make it better. Our team at Project Cargo is hands down the best in the industry, I am in awe daily of the talent pool we have on our team.”
Aaron Mason
Vice President of Growth | Managing Partner
Years in Industry – 16+
Education – Saginaw Valley State University, Semester at Sea Program
Hobbies & Interests – World Exploration, History, Boating, Detroit Sports, Hiking, Wine & Bourbon Tasting
Fun Fact – Pioneered the Semester at Sea program at his university at age 21 and has explored over 45 countries across 6 continents
“The world we live in today is ultra-fast and ever evolving. The harmonization of truly understanding our client’s specific needs, creating constantly evolving solutions with such a talented internal team and seeing the immense value we provide our clients through meaningful results daily is amongst the greatest things I have had the privilege of being a part of. There is nothing we cannot do with this team!”
Erica Krugh
Sr. Director of Business Development | Managing Partner
Years in Industry – 18+
Hobbies & Interests – Gardening, Movies, Classic Cars, Water Sports, Pool
Fun Fact – Owns three classic cars and has earned the nickname “pool-shark”
“I love being part of a company that I am helping grow from the ground up. It’s a rewarding experience that I never dreamed of. I work with some of the most amazing and talented people, and I enjoy meeting all kinds of new people all over the US and beyond.”
RJ Bonfiglio
Vice President of Operations | Managing Partner
Years in Industry – 16+
Hobbies & Interests – All Motorsports, Golf, Cincinnati Bengals, Oregon Ducks, Blazers
Fun Fact – Once did 183 mph during a ride along at Texas Motor Speedway
“Helping clients make the impossible possible, is the most rewarding feeling to me. I love what we do daily and my passion is to grow our grassroots business with our amazing team.”
Parker Wooldridge
Director of Operations | Managing Partner
Years in Industry – 8+
Education – Western Oregon University
Hobbies & Interests – Outdoor Activities, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Ski Biking, Golfing, Family Time
Fun Fact – Former baseball pitcher for the Bend Elks with a 92mph fastball
“My goal is to help build Project Cargo into an industry logistical leader through servicing our clients exceptionally.”
Tyler Perry
Vice President of Business Development | Managing Partner
Years in Industry – 10+
Education – Oregon State University
Hobbies & Interests – Sports, Boating, Rafting, Camping, Outdoors, World Travel
Fun Fact – Worked internationally as a multi-program educator for 7+ years
“I want to live life to the fullest every single day and surround myself with the most fantastic people I know both professionally and privately. Making clients happy is what drives me. Project Cargo allows me the perfect balance to accomplish all of these things and that is exciting to me.”