Biography of Robert Snowdale
Robert Snowdale is the founder and CEO of Distribution Solutions, Inc (DSi), based in Plymouth, MA. With a solid background as the former Chief Operating Officer of DSI Freightways, LLC, he brings decades of experience in freight forwarding, less-than-truckload (LTL), and truckload operations His deep understanding of freight pricing has significantly contributed to his professional success.
Educated at Northeastern University in Boston, he spent many years honing his skills in management positions across leading roadway transportation firms in the U.S. His pivotal role
as COO of DSI Freightways saw him acquiring majority interests in the company in 1990, setting the stage for future ventures.
Today, under his leadership, DSi offers advanced management services to manufacturing and service industries. These services help companies select and collaborate with commercial freight shippers and interim warehousing providers His initiative to implement the innovative Transportation Spend Management (TSM) program has yielded substantial savings, enhancing the competitiveness of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the global logistics market
Shipping Services Sales Expert
Raised in Cohasset, MA, he was industrious from a young age, engaging in various jobs, from pumping gas to serving at the iconic Hugo’s Lighthouse. His career in the transportation and logistics sector began in 1974 as a Sales Representative at Springmeier Shipping Company, quickly rising to New England Regional Sales Manager.
1978 he joined Pacific Intermountain Express (PI E ) as a Sales Representative Here, he applied his expertise in inbound sales, significantly impacting the company's growth in outbound shipments His career continued to evolve after the Motor Carrier Act of 1980, which saw him founding Balanced Transport Systems in 1982 after acquiring a freight broker license
Transportation and Logistics Executive
He transitioned from Parker’s Express to focus fully on his brokerage, Balanced Transport Services (BTS) BTS serves the needs of New England-based SMBs with a straightforward pricing strategy that simplifies the complexities of LTL rating systems used by national carriers.
In 1991, he established DSi as a freight management consulting firm, leveraging his vast industry experience to assist business owners and manufacturing executives throughout New England The firm now handles significant logistics operations, emphasizing rate negotiations and contract management, managing over three hundred million dollars in logistics
Personal Life
Robert Snowdale is married with two children and is an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Delray Beach, FL, and the Episcopal Church of the Messiah in Woods Hole, MA His community involvement includes volunteer work at Big Dog Rescue Ranch and Damien's Food Pantry Residing in Pocasset, MA, he enjoys a winter home in Ocean Ridge, FL, and pursues hobbies like golfing, boating, and cooking Alongside, he invests in short-term rental properties in New Hampshire, reflecting his diverse interests and commitment to community and family.