Denver, CO
9850 Havana Street
Henderson, CO 80640

(303) 534-6376 Main
(800) 369-6374 Watts
(303) 853-3377 Fax
(303) 853-3378 Dispatch Fax

In 1996 CAST relocated to its new more modern facility in Henderson Colorado, just outside of Denver. The new facility contains CAST’s Dispatch, Operations, Millwright, Safety and Executive offices. Adjoining the office is the shop area for all maintenance, as well as the truck wash bay.

The complex is located on 65 acres, of which 35 acres are lighted and secured. Adding to CAST’s versatility, the facility also has its own rail spur serviced by the BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad). From the rail siting, transloading services may be performed, rail to truck or truck to rail.

Carlsbad, NM

505-628-0468 Main
888-699-6262 Watts
505-628-0885 Fax

CAST Specialty Transportation, Inc. has its’ operations facility in Carlsbad, NM. The terminal is situated in Carlsbad’s industrial park on the Hobbs Highway (62/180). This secured facility is on one acre and has one bay. This location specializes in hauling Hazardous Materials such as Transuranic Waste for the Department of Energy. This office is within 40 miles from the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Washington Richland, WA
P.O. Box 98
Richland, WA 99352

Main 509-375-1751
Fax 509-375-1761

CAST Transportation has opened a new operation’s office in Richland, Washington to expand their market in the Western U.S. and to better serve the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford and Idaho Falls sites. CAST is offering a variety of equipment including flatbeds, low boys, cargo tanks, vans, roll-off containers, and belly dump trailers.

Management
Personnel

President/Owner – Rick Eshe

Since 1962, Rick has work experience in every aspect of the trucking and logistics industry from driving to financial management. Rick was an LTL common carrier regular route driver manager for 22 years, with an estimated 750,000 accident free miles. As the owner and President of CAST Transportation, Rick has a proven track record for running a safe and efficient trucking / distribution company. CAST has unparalleled levels of performance in this industry for safety, on time performance and has an overall unprecedented level of customer service. Rick takes great pride in the performance levels of all of CAST's divisions and departments.

Rick is the past chairman of the Colorado Motor Carriers Association (CMCA) and is a current member of the Board of Directors. Rick is involved with our communities and is very committed to the political environment for the trucking industry. Rick’s overall passion and involvement with this industry allows for CAST’s successes, continued growth and financial stability.

Executive Vice President – Rich DeFeyter

Rich DeFeyter brings over 20 years of Transportation management experience to CAST Transportation. Rich has experience in Over The Road, LTL Hazardous Materials, and Heavy Haul operations. For the past 3 years, Rich has worked as the Project Manager for CAST Specialty WIPP division.

Rich has two degrees from the University of Colorado in Production Management and Transportation Operations and also has numerous Management certificates.

Rich is currently seated as the Chairman of the Board for the Colorado Motor Carriers Association and is active with the American Trucking Association.

Vice President – Suzanne Kutsch

Operations Manager – Ralph Coats

Since 1971, Ralph has work experience in every aspect of transportation services, with 16 years of over-the-road driving experience totaling more than 1.5 million miles of zero accident driving. Following a four-year assignment as Dispatcher, Ralph has served as Operations Manager for the past 13 years.
During his career at J.C. Trucking and now with CAST, Ralph has more than 25 years of local delivery and national transportation.

Safety Manager – Kent Statham

Kent has been in the transportation industry since 1975, developing a rich experience in every aspect of transportation services. He has warehouse experience as well as extensive experience as an awarded driver. During his eight years as a driver, Kent accumulated approximately one million accident-free miles.

In 1983, Kent became the Safety/Claims Director for an LTL company in Montana. He was in charge of processing freight claims. He also trained drivers on safety and was involved in every aspect of equipment inspection procedures.

In 1988, Kent moved to Colorado to work with Westway in the Operations and Safety departments. He was also a member of the Fleet Services Group, which supervised the fleet management. Kent came to CAST in July 2001 as the Safety Director and since then he has assisted CAST in becoming the Number 1 highest ranked transportation company in the State of Colorado.

Sam has been with CAST for over 20 years. He started as a mechanics helper. At that time CAST had 5 tractors and 10 trailers. CAST now has over 100 tractors and 300 trailers. He has been the Maintenance Manager for 11 years. Sam feels he has worked with the best in the industry while working at CAST Transportation.

Al has been in the transportation industry for over 20 years, the bulk of that being spend as the Controller for a refrigerated carrier in the Denver area. Prior to that, he worked as an Accounting Manager for a bulk fuel distributor in North Dakota and Colorado. Al is a CPA and previous member of the National Accounting and Finance Council of the ATA. He has been with CAST for 1 ½ years.

Kim Peebles has been with the company for over 5 years. Kim started with CAST working in the Payroll/Accounts Payable Department and then transferred into CAST Specialty. Kim has over 15 years experience in the Accounting field and has held bookkeeping positions for various types of businesses including a grocery store, pharmacy, and CPA firm in Iowa where she was responsible for accounts ranging from a pig farm to a non-profit tourism organization.

Gaylon has been in transportation for 15+ years, and has been with CAST for over 3 years. He is a Certified Inspector for CVSA Level IV, Haz-Mat, and Cargo Tank. He is also a Certified DOT Instructor, and has attended over 300 hrs. of training, including Haz-Mat first responder, Rad Worker II, U.S. DOE General Employee Training, Trupact recovery and other DOE required training.