Craters & Freighters

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was the owner of a commercial industrial construction company, which I sold 4–5 years ago.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Craters & Freighters?

I needed a set of handrails shipped from Canada to the US.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I hired Craters & Freighters to ship a set of handrails from Ontario, Canada to Pogue Creek Canyon in the US. We were planning on picking the handrails up ourselves, but because of the pandemic, we were unable to cross the border. Craters & Freighters arranged for a truck to pick up the handrails and worked with me to get them across the border. They handled all of the paperwork and helped me throughout the entire shipment process.

What is the team composition?

I worked with two people from Craters & Freighters.

How did you come to work with Craters & Freighters?

I’d known Russ (Owner) for some time, so I knew what their business model was and what they did. I reached out to them to help me with this project.

How much have you invested with them?

I spent around $1,000–$1,800 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from December 2020–January 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The whole process was very smooth. They had the right people to guide me in the right direction.

How did Craters & Freighters perform from a project management standpoint?

Craters & Freighters performed well in terms of project management. We primarily communicated through email and phone calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were great to work with, and they went above and beyond despite the situation.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. They were spot on.