Steve Truitt

Steve Truitt

Consultant

Steve Truitt is an accomplished transportation executive with diversified management experience spanning rail transportation, engineering, intermodal/automotive operations, labor relations, finance, and customer service. His core strengths include managing complex transportation networks, leading large teams across international boundaries, implementing efficiency initiatives, and developing strategic organizational structures that drive significant cost savings and revenue growth.

As a recognized rail operations and logistics expert, Steve specializes in strategic growth initiatives and operational optimization, bringing deep industry insight to every engagement. He offers strategic guidance on transportation efficiency, organizational leadership, and supply chain solutions, drawing from his extensive experience in the rail industry across the United States and Mexico.

Throughout his career, Steve has consistently delivered results by implementing innovative operational strategies and fostering collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external partners. His leadership was instrumental in the integration of US and Mexico rail operations at Kansas City Southern, where he successfully merged two national operations into a single efficient network while improving safety metrics and achieving productivity gains through strategic labor relations.

During his tenure as Vice President & Chief Transportation Officer at Kansas City Southern (2014-2021), Steve supervised over 3,700 employees across both countries and implemented Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) initiatives that drove record quarterly operation ratios for the company. His cross-border expertise enabled significant efficiency improvements in locomotive and crew management, contributing to the company’s impressive 60.7% operating ratio in 2020.

Steve’s experience extends beyond operational efficiency to safety leadership, as demonstrated during his role as Vice President Safety at Kansas City Southern (2013-2014), where he developed comprehensive training programs that decreased safety incidents by 50% for newly trained employees and reduced personal injuries by 30% through improved manager mentoring processes.

Steve holds a BS in Business Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and has built a reputation throughout his career for being a motivated, analytical, and creative leader who communicates effectively at all levels and builds high-performing teams that achieve timely results.