text: "What we do is meaningful… Who knows how many families are helped by these products we are moving? These things don't just go on a shelf. They aren't just 'things.' They fulfill a purpose that could even go on to save a life."
  Charlie's department oversees the documentation required for transporting items between the US and Puerto Rico. This includes the Bill of Lading (BOL), which details the shipment information with commodity, weight, shipper, consignee, and several other critical pieces of information.
  Charlie Sanchez with his shipmates on the USS John F. Kennedy during a Mediterranean Sea deployment.
  Now, looking ahead at 24 years of marriage this upcoming April 23, 2021 and 3 beautiful children (now successful adults and kind members of society) and the addition of 2 new granddaughters, Charlie still says "itwas the right thing for both of them."
  Despite that leadership experience in the Navy and his experience working in distribution at several different companies,one a leading car manufacturer, Charlie didn't envision himself as a leader. In fact, when he first applied to join the #TBfamily it was in a temporary role, he understood there would be little to no opportunity for advancement, and that was just how he wanted it—status quo. Even so, he eagerly applied for the position knowing that it offered him more stability than his current role with a credit union company. What mattered most was his ability to provide a good life for his wife and their children, a son and two daughters.
  Charlie Sanchez celebrating #TeamAlicia with his daughter Alicia Montero at Trailer Bridge.
  Trailer Bridge's internal leadership development program and unwavering commitment to positive culture have improved employee retention and earned the team various accolades including recognition as an Inc. Magazine 'Best Workplace for 2020' and the #1 Place to Work in Jacksonville.
  "We don't see what's inside the container; we see it through the eyes of our customers and theirs."
  Nearly two years ago, the oldest of Charlie's two daughters was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Treating it involved a series of surgeries. Following the second of these, while Charlie was waiting for his daughter to wake up, he noticed that the IV bags were manufactured by Baxter, one of Trailer Bridge's customers. All at once it hit him and he was able to see how vital the services provided by the company were to those receiving the goods.
  It's important to Charlie that all Trailer Bridge employees do their job with love and care. Rather than seeing it as an obligation or just about the money, they should do it because they see how much it matters to their customers and to others. After all, those containers are more than just boxes. That's why the right kind of leadership is crucial; when you show that you care for your employees, they pass that right on to customers.
  It's an experience Charlie wanted to share with his son-in-law, too. "I'm very careful about who I'll refer because I take my reputation very seriously," he explains. Having observed his son-in-law come to the States after losing everything back in Venezuela and work hard in the lawn business, he knew that Reuben would be a good fit in an organization that values dedication. Since his son-in-law joined the company, he is living up to the recommendation, providing for Charlie's daughter and building his American dream.
  "You cannot possibly imagine the effect that introducing a culture of love will have. Our family is so blessed because of this one company that changed its culture."