Joe Carden
About Joe Carden
Joe Carden is a Terminal Manager with extensive experience in the logistics industry, having held positions at several companies including UPS Freight, TForce Freight, and XPO Logistics. He currently works at Saia Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and has a strong educational background with multiple degrees from the University of Phoenix and the University of Central Arkansas.
Work at Saia
Joe Carden currently holds the position of Terminal Manager at Saia Inc., a role he has occupied since 2024. He is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he oversees terminal operations and ensures efficient service delivery. His responsibilities include managing staff, optimizing logistics processes, and maintaining safety standards within the terminal.
Previous Experience in Freight Management
Before joining Saia Inc., Joe Carden accumulated extensive experience in freight management. He served as Terminal Manager at UPS Freight from 2014 to 2018 in the Little Rock, Arkansas area. Following this, he worked as Service Center Manager at TForce Freight from 2018 to 2021. He then transitioned to XPO Logistics, Inc. as Senior Manager Service Center 1 from 2021 to 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Educational Background
Joe Carden has a solid educational foundation in business and management. He studied at the University of Central Arkansas, focusing on Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 1986 to 1988. He later pursued a Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Human Resources at the University of Phoenix from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix between 2019 and 2020.
Human Resources Certification
In addition to his degrees, Joe Carden has been studying Human Resources Management and Services at the University of Phoenix since 2015. He is working towards achieving a Human Resources Certification, which complements his extensive experience in terminal management and operations.
Long-Term Experience in Freight Operations
Joe Carden has a long history in the freight industry, having worked for FedEx Freight as Terminal Manager for 19 years from 1989 to 2008 in the Orlando, Florida area. He also briefly worked at R+L Carriers as Terminal Manager in 2023 for three months in Aurora, Colorado. His career spans over three decades, showcasing his commitment to the logistics and transportation sector.