October 2, 2022. U.S. Gain, a leader in the development and distribution of alternative fuel and renewable energy, is excited to welcome John E. Smith as their new business development manager for Midwest and Northeast territories.
Within this role, Smith will help transportation fleets evaluate their fueling options, build out transition plans, and identify or construct fueling or charging locations along their routes. He will be the liaison for the fueling needs of shippers and carriers in medium- and heavy-duty fleet applications.
“Specific to shippers, we’re seeing an increased interest in developing their national alternative fuel footprint as sustainability prioritization heightens,” noted Scott Hanstedt, Vice President of Business Development for U.S. Gain. “The addition of this role enables us to continue supporting fleets in these regions early on in their transitions—connecting them with the resources and perspective needed from the start.”
Smith’s tenure in the transportation industry began at Comdata where he managed a portfolio of fueling optimization technology and helped fleets track and optimize their fuel spend. After seven years, Smith made a strategic move to Breakthrough Fuel where he became their director of energy solutions. In this role, he worked directly with shippers and carriers to reduce, manage, and optimize fuel purchases. During his time at Breakthrough, Smith played an integral role in helping U.S. Gain’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station come online in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Most recently, Smith comes to U.S. Gain from his various roles at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. where he focused on regulatory compliance. For eight years, Smith led their business development team—working closely with fleets and handling their DOT Safety and Compliance needs. It was during this time that Smith earned his Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) accreditation through the National Private Truck Council (NPTC).