Mark Ford
About Mark Ford
Mark Ford serves as the COO Truckload and Chief Capacity Officer at BlueGrace Logistics, where he has worked since 2017. With over 20 years of experience in the freight brokerage industry, he specializes in building capacity teams and enhancing carrier engagement.
Work at BlueGrace Logistics
Mark Ford has served as the COO Truckload and Chief Capacity Officer at BlueGrace Logistics since 2017. In this role, he has played a significant part in developing a centralized carrier sales fulfillment arm that supports multiple sales channels. His responsibilities include enhancing carrier engagement, productivity, and loyalty. Ford emphasizes the importance of digital tools in logistics operations, notably through the integration of Trucker Tools' Book-It-Now® app, which facilitates automated one-click booking. His focus on providing a frictionless experience for drivers and carriers is central to his leadership at BlueGrace Logistics.
Previous Experience in Freight Brokerage
Before joining BlueGrace Logistics, Mark Ford held key positions in the freight brokerage industry. He worked at Coyote Logistics, LLC as Executive VP Carrier Sales from 2006 to 2015, where he oversaw the growth of sales from $0 to over $2 billion. Ford was also a founding member of Coyote Logistics, contributing to its recognition as the fastest growing non-asset based 3PL. Earlier in his career, he served as National Account Manager at C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. from 2000 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Mark Ford holds a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from the same institution, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in logistics, materials, and supply chain management, which he applies to his extensive experience in the freight brokerage industry. Ford specializes in lane pricing analysis, carrier selection and development, and process and technology automation.
Background
Mark Ford completed his high school education at St. Francis High School from 1988 to 1992. He has over 20 years of experience in the freight brokerage industry, focusing on creating scalable sales execution teams. His career has been marked by a commitment to building relationship-centric, regional capacity teams to fulfill customer commitments. Ford's long-term relationship with Trucker Tools, a digital freight management platform, reflects his dedication to enhancing logistics operations through technology.