About Us

Quality Driven Tradition,
Since 1941.

Bay and Bay is a trusted partner for multimodal and trucking transportation and is based in Minnesota.

Wherever your product is moving, we know it’s important that it arrives on time and on budget. Bay and Bay is your one stop transportation solution provider. We’ve established a strong presence as a trucking and logistics company and we’ll continue to do just that – get product safely transported and delivered on time.

We welcome you to explore our site and get to know the Bay and Bay Family!

Our Mission

We exist to help our customers get their products to those who need them. We matter to each other, to our customers, and to the U.S. economy.

Executive Team

Sam Anderson

Chief Executive Officer

Sam Anderson, has more than 20 years of experience leading fast growing dynamic trucking and logistics companies. Since assuming the CEO role in 2010, Sam is credited with re-inventing the company and its culture. Sam has led a transformation from a family trucking company to one of the top 10 refrigerated trucking and logistics companies in the U.S. Sam’s vision was to re-define the standard for how to deliver seamless trucking and logistics services through technology, processes and people. This is why Bay and Bay has become one of the fastest growing companies in the industry.

Sam is currently Chairman of the Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA). Additionally, Sam is affiliated with Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), Trucking Profitability Strategies Conference, and named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist.

Sam has a B.A. Degree in Business and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Outside of work, Sam enjoys his time with faith, family, exercising, traveling, fishing, outdoor concerts and playing golf. Sam’s favorite super hero as a kid was the Green Lantern.

Justin Johnson

President of Trucking

Justin Johnson, President of Trucking at Bay and Bay, has over 20 years of experience leading and being a part of fast paced teams. His strong sales and operations background has helped with the success of new and existing business development. Since joining Bay and Bay in 2006, Justin has held various leadership roles within multiple divisions of the organization including President of Logistics. He assumed his role of President of Trucking in 2024. One of Justin’s primary goals still remains unchanged, and that is to deliver on the promise that we have committed to our customers, drivers and employees.

Justin has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Sports Science from Iowa State University. He is currently an active member of the TIA, MTA, and other industry trade associations.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys hiking, muay thai, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

Justin Johnson, President of Logistics, Bay & Bay Transportation

Ross Spanier

President of Multi-Mode Logistics

Ross Spanier, President of Multi-Mode Logistics at Bay and Bay, brings over 20 years of industry experience with a proven track record of leadership and success. Since joining Bay & Bay in 2024, Ross has utilized his extensive background in logistics and transportation to drive growth, expand multimodal capabilities, and lead high-performing teams.

Prior to Bay and Bay, Ross held senior leadership roles at several prominent logistics companies, including one of the world’s largest providers of third-party logistics services. His experience includes scaling operations, developing strategic partnerships, and overseeing M&A integrations. Throughout his career, Ross has consistently delivered business results while fostering a winning, team-oriented culture.

Ross holds a degree in Business Management and Finance from Saint John’s University. He is passionate about leading and inspiring teams, drawing parallels between his competitive spirit in sports and his leadership in the logistics industry.

Outside of work, Ross enjoys spending time with his three kids, traveling with family and friends, and playing golf whenever he can find the time.”

Sue West

Chief Human Resources Officer

Sue West joined Bay and Bay Transportation in 2022. With over 30 years of HR experience in a variety of industries, Sue brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our company. She is passionate about inspiring employees to ignite their own passions to help organizations grow and succeed.

Sue enjoys giving back to her community; she has been a board member and charity organizer for several non-profits including CMRS and SMA. Sue is an active alumnus of the College of St. Benedict where she provides mentorship and career development support to current students, other alum, as well as local high school students. Sue’s memberships and affiliations include: Minnesota Trucking Association, Women In Trucking, Transportation Intermediaries Association, Society for Human Resource Management, and Employment Law Institute.

When she’s not in the office, Sue enjoys traveling with her husband and 2 kids, and learning more about their family history. Sue also loves spending time with her dog, Duke, as well as exploring new speakeasies in the twin cities.

Wade Anderson

Chief Information Officer

Wade Anderson, Chief Information/Technology Officer and head of Marketing at Bay and Bay has over 25 years of experience digitally transforming companies. Wade has direct experience in every technology function, with special emphasis on systems architecture, infrastructure and operations, software development, and project delivery. Prior to Bay and Bay, Wade served in numerous leadership roles in IT, Marketing, and Operations, across a variety of industries including manufacturing, retail, creative and marketing services, high tech, insurance, transportation and government.

Wade holds an MBA from Bethel University and a Bachelors Degree from the University of Northwestern. He graduated summa cum laude from both programs. Wade serves on multiple boards, is active in community organizations, and holds several certifications in various technology and process disciplines.

When not working, Wade loves spending time with his big family and friends, mountain biking, enjoying the water, shooting something, or listening to some good music, especially live.

Honoring the Legacy of Mike Westland

Bay & Bay Transportation honors the remarkable life and legacy of Chief Financial Officer, Mike Westland, who passed away on November 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike joined Bay & Bay in 2018, bringing over 15 years of executive leadership experience and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Known for his integrity, dedication, and collaborative spirit, Mike’s contributions were instrumental in shaping the company’s success.

Beyond his professional achievements, including being named Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s CFO of the Year in 2015, Mike’s life was defined by his love for family, mentorship, and community. He cherished his role as a husband and father, finding joy in coaching youth sports and spending time with his wife, Jasmine, and their sons, Declan and Hendricks.

Mike’s legacy is one of kindness, generosity, and unwavering passion. He will be deeply missed by his Bay & Bay family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Recognition

Affiliations

Rick Wampler

BAY AND BAY DRIVER

“Driving for Bay and Bay has been a positive change for me. From the first contact, my recruiter Tifani was extremely helpful. She was upfront, and had everything streamlined to get me on board. I appreciated that orientation was quick, and I was able to get out on the road in a timely manner. My driver manager Chris is a great asset to my team. He is easy to work with, he understands that I want to keep moving, and looks out for me overall. I am looking forward to seeing what my future holds!”