Transportation Review: Specials magazine

What challenges arise from improper axle alignment in multi-steer heavy equipment vehicles? Multi-steer cranes, concrete pumps and other heavy specialty rigs rely on precise axle alignment to maintain proper steering geometry. Even small deviations can cause uneven tire wear. Alignment Specialists, an expert in multi-steer alignment, addresses complex steering geometry problems for fleets across the U.S. The company was founded by three partners with only a truck and a trailer. Jake Johnson and Jim O’Connor bring decades of experience in alignment and suspension work, while Kelly Johnson has significant accounting and office operations expertise. With more than four decades of combined experience, the three took every alignment and suspension work that came their way and built relationships with fleets and equipment operators nationwide. Over time, the company garnered a trusted reputation that continues to draw fleets and equipment operators from across the country. “The partnership between the three of us is really special. It’s built on trust and vulnerability, and that’s what allows us to work so well together,” says Kelly Johnson. Root-Cause Diagnosis How does the company approach diagnosing alignment issues beyond standard measurement adjustments? “Fixing it right the first time” guides the team’s work. In heavy equipment, a misdiagnosis can mean early tire wear, repeated shop visits and equipment pulled from active job sites. Alignment Specialists’ technicians listen to driver feedback and identify the root cause of the issue. They correct the steering geometry instead of simply adjusting measurements until an alignment screen shows acceptable readings. The work takes place both in the company’s Boise, Idaho shop and in the field. In Boise, Alignment Specialists uses dual Hunter HawkEye Elite alignment systems for semi-trucks. For specialty vehicles such as multi-steer cranes and concrete pumps, the team uses a mobile laser alignment system at customer locations across the U.S. and Canada. “These vehicles have expensive tire systems and require expertise beyond that of conventional alignment facilities. We travel nationally to help fleets,” says Jake Johnson.

Moving services are typically designed around structured processes, with the expectation that customers will be fully prepared and timelines will hold. However, in reality, customers juggle work, family and competing priorities, resulting in delays and last-minute changes that place pressure on both customers and service providers. Ken Coffey, CEO and owner of Coffey Bros. Moving, has been part of the moving industry for over two decades, learning the complexities and unpredictability that impact operations. He built Coffey Bros. Moving around the realities customers face during relocation—tight timelines, incomplete preparation and unexpected disruptions. Rather than expecting customers to fit into rigid moving processes, the company is structured to adapt quickly when schedules shift, packing remains incomplete or last-minute complications emerge. It manages challenges in real time to ensure moves stay on track. “We go above and beyond using all available resources to deliver complete moving solutions even at the last minute,” says Ken.

A missed cold-chain appointment can disrupt an entire supply chain before the next shipment even leaves the dock. In modern logistics, speed matters, but precision, accountability, and rapid response matter even more. Retailers, manufacturers, restaurant suppliers, and distribution centers all depend on transportation partners that can protect product integrity under pressure, adapt quickly when freight issues arise, and keep operations moving without costly delays. Momentum Logistics entered this environment with a clear objective: deliver dependable transportation and third-party logistics solutions built around operational discipline, flexibility, and trust. Founded in 2018 by service-disabled veteran Victor Jemison, the company built its operations around military-style precision, rapid-response execution, and accountability under pressure. Today, Momentum Logistics has grown into a nationwide provider of refrigerated freight, dry transportation, warehousing, freight brokerage, and supply chain support, serving clients that require consistency across every stage of the logistics process. Recognition as a Top Temperature Controlled Freight Solutions provider reflects the company’s ability to maintain disciplined execution when logistics failures place product integrity and delivery timelines at risk. “As a service-disabled veteran-owned business, we bring military-grade discipline, strong attention to detail, mission-focused execution, and a deep commitment to accountability and trust,” says Jemison.