A family-owned trucking company since 1979

At K&J Trucking, we are family. And just like you, we are loyal and devoted to our family

OUR CORE VALUES:

  1. We Go the Extra Mile

  2. We Do the Right Thing

  3. We Own it

  4. We Are Geared for the Community

Dave Koch started K&J Trucking in 1979 with the dream of becoming one of the industry’s top refrigerated carriers. Working together with his family, this dream became a reality.

Proud to be a Christian Trucking Company

As a company, K&J does not believe in cutting corners

Taking the quick and easy route almost never pays off. That is why we run the finest equipment, utilize the latest technology, and take care of our team. And customer service is still our number one priority.

A Better Way of Doing Things

Dave Koch started K&J because he believed there was a better way of doing things, and we hang on to this principle today. When asked why we do something, we strive to never have the answer be "because that is the way we have always done it."

We are always working to better our company, our team members, and the trucking industry in general. When we hear problems and suggestions from our drivers and customers, we dig deeper into the issues to find a better solution. If that means actively advocating for trucker rights and working with local and national legislators, then we will be there.

At the end of the day, we are driven by what is best for our drivers and the industry, not our pocketbook.

K&J Trucking is a 100-truck premier temperature-controlled and dry van carrier out of Sioux Falls, SD with a satellite terminal in Guymon, OK

We started in 1979 on a hope and a prayer and have grown to be a well-respected fleet known for our integrity and fairness to both customers and drivers. We’ve gotten to where we are because we don’t ride the market for quick wins; our goal is to build long-term, stable customer relationships.

Meet the Team

President

  • Michelle (Shelley) Koch

    President & Owner

Advisor

  • Brad Schipper

    Advisor

General Manager

  • Josh Schipper

    General Manager

Administration

  • Brenda Boese

    Administrative Assistant

  • Kathy Anderson

    Payroll Manager

  • Shannon Kroger

    Accountant

  • Kari Peterson

    Billing/Accounts Payable

  • Nicole Sandoval

    Front Desk & Processing

  • Rhonda Swier

    Billing/Accounts Receivable

Operations

  • Mike Bose

    Dispatch Manager

  • Tom Murphy

    Operations Manager

  • Heather Bopp

    Dispatcher

  • Janel Erickson

    Dispatcher

  • Dave Frank

    Dispatcher

  • Lee Ketcham

    Dispatcher

  • McKenzie Kruse

    Dispatcher

  • Nathan Kraayenbrink

    Dispatcher

  • Cynthia Pischke

    Dispatcher

  • Lisa Soto

    Dispatcher

Safety

  • Jennifer Raddatz

    Safety Director

  • Don (DJ) Knowler

    Safety Manager

Sales

  • Dan Schipper

    Marketing Manager

Communications & Recruiting

  • Carrie Anderson

    Director of Communications

  • Leslie Schipper

    Recruiter

Shop

  • Mack Pyle

    Shop Manager

  • David Baillie

    Lead Mechanic

  • Tobin Gramolini

    Mechanic

  • Justin Hamann

    Mechanic

  • Caleb Hoekstra

    Mechanic

  • Mark Lippert

    Trailer Mechanic

  • Chase Petrik

    Dry Van Maintenance

  • June Ries

    Shop & Parts Assistant

  • Ryan Sunderland

    Wash Bay

  • Keith Swenson

    Mechanic

Honorable Mention

  • Maggie Atkins

    Director of Affection

  • Jagerin Raddatz

    Director of Treat Acquisitions