Griffith-based Bulkmatic Transport Company recently promoted Ryan Strauss, chief information officer, to president.

Strauss succeeds Chris Kravas, who has moved into a transitional role pending his retirement later this spring. Kravas has served as president since 2017.

Strauss joined Bulkmatic in 2018. He brings almost three decades of experience in trucking and logistics to his new role. Prior to Bulkmatic, Strauss served in leadership roles at Hub Group and Reinhart Food Service. During his tenure at Bulkmatic, he led initiatives to improve the company’s safety, quality and productivity through technology. 

“Ryan has been the driving force behind Bulkmatic’s technology evolution, improving our operations, sales and customer services to better meet our customers’ needs,” Kravas said in a press release. “His focus on safety, technology and business growth combined with his demonstrated strategic vision will continue to drive the company forward, and I have full confidence in his ability to accelerate our performance in the years ahead.”

Kravas has dedicated 37 years to the transportation industry with companies including BNSF Railroad and Hub Group. Under his leadership, Bulkmatic achieved year-over-year earnings growth, expanded its service offerings and invested in technology, safety and equipment.

“Chris has been a tremendous leader, guiding Bulkmatic through an important period of transition and expansion efforts,” Strauss said. “He’s leaving behind an incredibly strong foundation, and I’m honored to build on his legacy as we continue to evolve and grow.”

Founded in 1965, Bulkmatic Transport Company provides bulk trucking, rail logistics and warehousing throughout the United States and Mexico. The company serves truckload and railcar shippers of dry and liquid bulk commodities. A family-owned company, Bulkmatic operates a fleet of over 500 tractors and 1,500 pneumatic dry bulk trailers