First Class Services Inc.

First Class Services moves liquid and dry bulk commodities with a team built from the ground up. Behind every load is a deeply committed office staff and a dependable network of regional and local drivers. That reliability comes straight from Stroup’s guiding principle: hire the right people first, then let the company grow around them. Customers experience the difference that real dedication makes—a dedication Stroup learned early on, hauling jet engines from San Diego to Miami. “Customer satisfaction is the keystone to any successful business,” he says. “When I was driving, the pressure was more physical. As an owner, I’m much more involved in the decision-making process.”