Bob Drake
VP of Logistics and Market Development

Bob Drake is responsible for coordinating our experienced staff in the transload, trucking, warehouse, and washbay operations. He also works to develop new service offerings, and handles pricing and contract negotiations.   Bob has over 35 years of experience in LTL trucking, with 20 years in executive posts with two major regional carriers.  He joined Safe Handling in 1999 and has been involved in all areas of the company.  Bob is a graduate of Boston University, and is a past member of many transportation organizations. He is a member of the American Truck Historical Society, and an active Shriner.

 
John Wolanski
VP Sales

John Wolanski is responsible for new business development in expanding markets. Prior to joining Safe Handling, John spent more than 20 years in Sales and Marketing with various specialty chemical and mineral companies including Hercules, Calgon, ECC International and Nalco. He also worked for USFilter and its parent, Vivendi/Veolia Environment, as a developer of large industrial outsourcing and capital projects. John is the Chairman of the Membership Committee for the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation and is on the Maine International Trade Center’s Board of Directors. He is a graduate of the University of Vermont and lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

By leveraging all of our services, some of our customers have cut their transportation costs by up to 50% and reduced emissions by up to 90%