Our Staff
Adam B. Lindsay
CEO
Adam has an M.B.A. from the University of Utah. Under his leadership, Alpha has had a considerable expansion of the Alpha brand, and he continues to grow the capabilities and services of the company. Adam has a long and distinguished history with Team Alpha, joining the company in 1995 as a driver and working through many key positions before being promoted into a corporate leadership position. Few others have an in-depth knowledge of how a transport company should work, which translates into his approach to operations, relationships, and innovation. One of his favorite quotes is “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader” – John Quincy Adams
Eric Nielson
Controller
Eric began working for Team Alpha in 2009. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University, majoring in accounting. Before working for Alpha, he was the Assistant Controller for Walker Oil Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Alpine Homes Draper, Utah.
Brent Arent
Director of Operations
Brent has been involved in the Petroleum Industry since 1994, and has considerable industry skills that he applies to the position, with extensive experience in lubricant distribution and Commercial Operations industries.
Ben Johnson
Fleet Maintenance
Ben joined Alpha Transport as our Fleet and Shop Maintenance Manager in April of 2018. Ben has spent over 35 years in the tank, trailer, fabrication, and repair industry. He has worked as a journeyman tank and trailer mechanic, an ASME certified welder, registered inspector, and quality control manager. He has held multiple supervisory, sales, and management positions in Utah, Nevada, and California. His knowledge and experience in the industry have made Ben an asset to the Alpha team.
Brent Cunningham
Director of HSE (Health, Safety, Environment)
Brent joined Alpha Transport in December of 2022 as our Director of Health, Safety and Environment. Brent has been in the trucking industry for over 26 years and has held many different roles. Before Joining team Alpha, he served as a Regional Safety Manager for Navajo Express, a Terminal Safety Consultant for Swift Transportation, as well as worked as a driver for many years. Brent proudly served in the Utah Army National Guard, including a tour of duty in Afghanistan. His many diverse roles in the trucking industry, coupled with his military experience, are a welcome addition to the Alpha Transport team.
Adam B. Lindsay
CEO
Adam has an M.B.A. from the University of Utah. Under his leadership, Alpha has had a considerable expansion of the Alpha brand, and he continues to grow the capabilities and services of the company. Adam has a long and distinguished history with Team Alpha, joining the company in 1995 as a driver and working through many key positions before being promoted into a corporate leadership position. Few others have an in-depth knowledge of how a transport company should work, which translates into his approach to operations, relationships, and innovation. One of his favorite quotes is “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader” – John Quincy Adams
Eric Nielson
Controller
Eric began working for Team Alpha in 2009. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University, majoring in accounting. Before working for Alpha, he was the Assistant Controller for Walker Oil Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Alpine Homes Draper, Utah.
Brent Arent
Director of Operations
Brent has been involved in the Petroleum Industry since 1994, and has considerable industry skills that he applies to the position, with extensive experience in lubricant distribution and Commercial Operations industries.
Ben Johnson
Fleet Maintenance
Ben joined Alpha Transport as our Fleet and Shop Maintenance Manager in April of 2018. Ben has spent over 35 years in the tank, trailer, fabrication, and repair industry. He has worked as a journeyman tank and trailer mechanic, an ASME certified welder, registered inspector, and quality control manager. He has held multiple supervisory, sales, and management positions in Utah, Nevada, and California. His knowledge and experience in the industry have made Ben an asset to the Alpha team.
Brent Cunningham
Director of HSE (Health, Safety, Environment)
Brent joined Alpha Transport in December of 2022 as our Director of Health, Safety and Environment. Brent has been in the trucking industry for over 26 years and has held many different roles. Before Joining team Alpha, he served as a Regional Safety Manager for Navajo Express, a Terminal Safety Consultant for Swift Transportation, as well as worked as a driver for many years. Brent proudly served in the Utah Army National Guard, including a tour of duty in Afghanistan. His many diverse roles in the trucking industry, coupled with his military experience, are a welcome addition to the Alpha Transport team.
Our Founders
Jack White
In 1989 Jack purchased the company, formally known as Johnson Oil, and changed the name to Alpha Transport in 1990. Jack is a graduate of the University of Utah, majoring in Business Management and Accounting. Before purchasing Alpha, Jack worked for Kenworth Sales Co. Salt Lake City, Utah, Fife Construction Ogden, Utah, and Advanced Paving Ogden, Utah. He is the former President of the Utah Trucking Association.
