Podium Logistics was founded by Navy Veteran, Roger Burdette, who began his career in logistics in 1995. He brings decades of experience in the many facets of transportation including LTL, Truckload, Flatbed, Van, Dedicated Service, Brokerage, 3PL, Over-Dimensional and much more. With multiple freight and logistics businesses to his credit, he then launched Podium Logistics in 2018.

Podium Logistics compiles factors of past success and takes it to a new level. As spoken by Roger; “Treat everyone like family, work hard, be safe, and provide a service that is second-to-none. Our people and our culture are everything to us. We call it the “Four E’s”. Empower, Encourage, Equip and Engage. If we take care of our people, our people will take care of our customers, and we are relentlessly customer focused.”

As a third-party logistics provider, Podium Logistics arranges transportation for shippers across the United States. With no limitations on domestic geography, commodity, or equipment, Podium Logistics can be sure to solve your shipping needs.  Leveraging Roger’s passion for auto racing, Podium Logistics draws upon the traditions and innovations of that deep heritage to put customers and employees in first place. For the win!

CEO and founder Roger Burdette started Podium in 2018 in a small office in Effingham County. With nearly 30 years in the logistics industry, his experience includes Asset-Based LTL, Truckload Flatbed, Van, Container, On-Site 3PL services, Brokerage, customized, Dedicated Service programs and more. He believes in extreme customer service, fostering long-lasting relationships and communication and sees drivers and staff as a strongly bonded, culturally-sound team of professionals.

Roger has proudly served Effingham County as District 2 Commissioner since 2018. He is a Navy Veteran and holds a BBA from Valdosta State University. He also received his MBA from Mercer University, while achieving highest honors and maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

He is the father of four and has resided in Effingham since 2003 with his wife Karima and their two youngest children, Zecharia and Priscilla. Karima volunteers in the Effingham school system and local charities and has operated a nearby nursing home ministry for many years.

Roger enjoys spending time with his family and attending church locally. When time permits, he is an avid hunter, amateur race car driver and has written and published his first children’s book. Roger and Karima believe that there are few things more important than pouring Godly wisdom and morals into the lives of our upcoming generation.