KKW Trucking, Inc./Furniture Transportation Systems, Inc. is a privately owned company and was established in 1962. Our dynamic team of company officers not only serves as Board of Directors but they are also members of our Executive Staff. KKW/FTS is not only their business it’s their way of life! They have dedicated many years to the business and the associates of KKW/FTS.
Dennis Firestone, CEO/President Dennis has worked in the transportation industry since 1965. His long career began driving his 1951 Chevy Bobtail making home deliveries for retail furniture stores in the So California. He has been President of KKW Trucking, Inc and Furniture Transportation Systems since 1967 and his journey in the industry has included a term as Presidency of the California Trucking Association and as State Vice President to the American Trucking Association. His hobbies include an addiction to the game of golf and highlighted by spending 17 years racing formula cars with the last 8 in Indy Cars at Indianapolis and other championship race tracks.
Lynnette Brown, CFO, Secretary Treasurer Lynnette is a graduate of California State University, Northridge where she studied Accounting and received a Bachelor of Science in the field of Psychology. After graduation, Lynnette came to work for KKW starting off as a Programmer and working her way up through the organization over the last 20 years into her current position of CFO.
Steve Benninghoff – Vice President (KKW Trucking, Inc.)
Steve Benninghoff, an officer of KKW Trucking, Inc., currently holds the position of Vice President of Operations. Steve served in the United States Marine Corp for 6 years in Transportation Operations and then re-located to Southern California with his family. Steve immediately became involved in the transportation industry as a Fleet Dispatcher, joining KKW Trucking in 1988. Over the last 18 years, Steve has advanced through the organization and has been successful at each of the Operations position that he has held. In his current position, Steve oversees the activity of over 80% of our fleet including truckload sales, dispatch operations, driver recruitment and customer service.
John Naughton – Vice President (Furniture Transportation Systems, Inc.)
John Naughton is currently an Officer and Vice President of Furniture Transportations Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of KKW Trucking, Inc. John has over 30 years of experience in the transportation industry and has been with KKW Trucking, Inc. for 30 years. John has worked his way up through the ranks of KKW starting as a truck driver and now holding the position of Vice President. John has played an integral part in establishing the Dedicated Logistics division of the company. John currently oversees our Dedicated Logistics division, our Warehouse division as well as coordinating the companies Sales & Marketing efforts. John is a member of a variety of different transportation associations and is widely known for his expertise in all areas of the supply chain network.