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Trident Makes Inc. 5000 List for Sixth Year in a Row
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies – the Inc. 5000
ST PETERSBURG, Florida August 15, 2023 – Inc. magazine revealed Trident ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in the nation for their sixth consecutive year. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
“It’s no easy feat to earn a coveted spot on this list for six years in a row. This accolade is a testament to our employees who work diligently every day to contribute to Trident’s overall success,” said Heath Haley, CEO of Trident.
Companies on this list generated $358 billion in 2022 revenue and created 1,187,266 jobs. Nowhere else will you find a list of companies with a greater impact on the U.S. economy. Trident, specifically, saw a 437% 3-Year growth from 2019 to 2022 – a testament to their tenacity during the pandemic.
“We started this company to be different,” said Mark Harrell, COO of Trident. “Anytime. Anywhere. No Matter What. It’s what this company lives by. It’s Trident’s promise to our customers, our carriers, our employees, and to the communities Trident resides in.”
Trident Transport is a full-service logistics company that provides personal, reliable, and trustworthy relationships to anyone they work with, eliminates supply chain problems, and offers solutions to meet the demands of their customers.
Trident strives to consistently improve the quality of their work and are committed to keep getting better. They want to further develop and maintain their position as one of the leading full-service logistics companies in the nation and ensure supply chain solutions to their valued customers and carriers.
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