Founding principles move Kingsgate into the future

For more than 36 years, Kingsgate Logistics has grown from a small family business to a trusted company moving shipments to and from any point in the world. The founders’ principles remain relevant today: in business, the team must be open to a better way, passionate about finding a smarter way, and believe that there is always a right way. Kingsgate is rooted in this legacy and in family: in 2008, the second generation – Jeff and Julie Beckham, Amy Barnett and David Beckham – purchased the business from their parents. As an established innovative leader in the logistics space, Kingsgate has invested in and embraced technology to stand out from competition. Part of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the business is developing their own proprietary software and partnering with industry leaders – like FreightWaves, DAT, and Trucker Tools – to implement a multitude of tech. Sophisticated technology and training empowers employees to become better problem solvers, innovators, and decision-makers. Kingsgate is committed to helping their people learn and evolve from their first day on the job through years of service down the road. When customers call, they are ready to answer their questions and navigate their challenges with conviction and expertise.

To Kingsgate, fulfillment is more than just the completion of the process; it is a state of mind. At the end of the day, they want to have done right by their carriers and customers, so they feel right with themselves. They see their impact on the bottom line and understand how their work helps others prosper and thrive. Through the Kingsgate Gives Back program, they impact their community as well, supporting and sponsoring numerous organizations and events, including Make-A-Wish, Hoxworth, and UC Bearcat Food Pantry.

Employees are treated with kindness, inclusion, and understanding. Logistics is a difficult industry, so the organization wants to ensure their team feels appreciated for their hard work. They host in-person winter and summer events and enjoy stepping out of the office to have fun with the Kingsgate Family. Each year, Kingsgate participates in the “Best Places to Work Program,” which provides valuable anonymous feedback from their employees. After receiving feedback that employees sought opportunities to grow as professionals not only in their specific fields, but in new departments, Kingsgate invested in LinkedIn Learning. Employees could take courses ranging from creative, technology, business, and more. Their employees’ growth as professionals and individuals is a top priority for the company. It's their relationships that keep them in business, and it’s the integrity of those relationships that set them apart.

Featured image from left: Jeff Beckham (Partner/CEO), Julie Beckham (Partner), Amy Barnett (Partner), and David Beckham (Partner) of Kingsgate Logistics

The Goering Center is sharing this content as part of its 2022 Family and Private Business Awards celebration.