With over a decade of progressive leadership in operations, Nolan Newell brings a deep expertise in Automation Engineering, driving system efficiencies, reducing manual processes, and delivering scalable solutions across the transportation and supply chain industries. A graduate of North Carolina State University with a B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Nolan has consistently integrated automation and technology to transform operational performance and customer outcomes. Starting his career at Schneider electric, he sold automation and controls equipment across a variety of industries.
As the former Brokerage Division Director at C&L Logistics, Inc., Nolan championed automation initiatives that led to record-breaking growth in shipment volume, revenue, and gross margin—boosting margins by up to 38% in a single year. He led the development and implementation of automated workflows across carrier sales, customer support, and after-hours operations, significantly improving speed, accuracy, and service levels.
At XPO Logistics, where he advanced from Carrier Sales Representative to Carrier Sales Manager over seven years, Nolan introduced data-driven process automation and a “Regional Accountability” model that streamlined team performance. He managed over $25 million in shipments and delivered $6.5 million in gross margin while also serving as a subject matter expert in freight market dynamics systems integration.
Highly skilled in various CRM platforms and technical programs, Nolan has a passion for automation strategy and continuous improvement. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, snowboarding, fishing, hunting, and cooking.
