John Wagner Jr

John Wagner Jr

Since joining the family business in 1976, John Wagner Jr. has done just about everything including sweeping the floors and loading trucks and boxcars. His job titles have evolved from Warehouse Manager, Traffic Manager, VP Operations, to his current role as President.   John is a graduate of the University of Kansas, received his transportation certificate from UMKC, and is a licensed ICC Practitioner. He is active in numerous civic and professional associations, including posts as past Chairman at Kansas City Smart Port, past President of the CSCMP Kansas City Roundtable, past President of KCTA, and he has been active in WERC. John currently serves on the Legal & Risk committee and Governmental Affairs Committees at the International Warehouse Logistics Association. He speaks on a regular basis across the country regarding issues of interest to the 3PL industry as well as the national economy. John also writes the Wagner blog, providing customers and other readers with timely, in-depth analyses of economic indicators and other important industry issues. This informative blog is becoming a must-read for leaders seeking to find meaning and value for their own companies behind the tsunami of numbers in the news every day. John focuses on the successful growth of Wagner Logistics by listening to customers and being their voice as solutions are shaped to fit their needs.   For additional information: John E. Wagner Jr., President Wagner Logistics 1201 East 12th Avenue North Kansas City, MO 64116 T: 816.421.3520 ext. 1303 M: 816.918.5308 E: john.wagner@wagnerlogistics.com

Dodging The Winter Blues

Feb 7, 2014
While the weather is doing its winter dance, making it hard to ship and meet schedules, the economy seems to be taking a breather after the fourth quarter grew at a 3.2 percent rate.

John Wagner Jr.'s take on 2014 so far

Jan 22, 2014
John Wagner looks at some of the latest transportation news and figures from 2014 so far

Cyber Monday Sales Dwarf Black Friday's

Dec 6, 2013
Online retailers see sales increases on Cyber Monday over 10% higher than those from Black Friday

Heating up just in time for winter

Nov 26, 2013
Article by John Wagner Jr from Wagner Logistics published on November 22nd 2013

Searching For Good News

Nov 11, 2013
Article by John Wagner Jr from Wagner Logistics published on November 8th 2013

JOC Conference News and More

Sep 23, 2013
Article by John Wagner Jr from Wagner Logistics published on August 20th 2013

Positive News Kicks Off September (But Keep an Eye on the Fed)

Sep 9, 2013
Article by John Wagner Jr from Wagner Logistics published on September 5th 2013

The opening of the fabled Northeast Passage presents new shipping options

Aug 19, 2013
Article by Cathy Morrow Roberson from Transport Intelligence - Published on August 14th 2013

Back to school, cautiously

Aug 15, 2013
Article by John Wagner Jr from Wagner Logistics published on August 14th 2013

The Game of Clue: Economics Version

Aug 6, 2013
Article by John Wagner Jr from Wagner Logistics published on August 1st 2013

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