Our consultative approach stems from the strong relationships we’ve developed with our carriers - and the mutual trust and respect upon which they’re built. Likewise, we provide customers with the best service and the most modern, cost-effective shipping and logistics management by getting to know their supply chain inside and out.
By building and maintaining great relationships with everyone our business touches, we make it easier for manufacturers and distributors to make happy customers - a good profit margin.
Collaboration
We communicate openly, listen actively, and work toward shared goals—celebrating the wins and learning from the losses together.
Integrity
We’re transparent about our direction, honest about results, and accountable to one another.
Family First
We show up for our people—coworkers, customers, and families alike—with empathy, respect, and understanding.
Vulnerability
Openness isn’t weakness. It’s how we stay curious, humble, and human.
Resilience
Challenges fuel our creativity and push us to find smarter, faster, and more flexible ways to serve our customers.
Surus' founder Brett Dekkenga began his career in manufacturing and distribution managing both sales and logistics operations. He witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by distributors who negotiate, coordinate, and manage transportation on their own, often without access to modern tools, reliable partners, or strategic guidance.
Recognizing a gap in the market, Brett set out to build a logistics provider centered on the customer experience—one that delivers superior service, leverages advanced technology, and drives measurable cost efficiency.
Today, Surus is a trusted logistics partner for manufacturers and distributors across North America. Through responsive communication, software integration and automation, full transparency, and expert negotiation, Surus delivers the reliability, control, and strategic insight that modern supply chains demand.
Surus was the last and most resilient war elephant in Hannibal’s army—a symbol of strength, endurance, and strategic mobility. These elephants weren’t just instruments of war; they were essential for transporting supplies across treacherous terrain, enabling armies to move further, faster, and more effectively than ever before.
Much like Surus, our company embodies resilience, reliability, and the ability to navigate complexity. The name represents our commitment to being a powerful force in logistics—moving goods with strength, intelligence, and strategic purpose across any distance or challenge.
Surus isn’t just a historical reference. It’s a symbol of what we stand for: dependability under pressure, unwavering performance, and transportation as a strategic advantage.
Connect with our team to discuss your goals and discover how Surus can help you improve performance, reduce cost, and gain a competitive edge.
