John Sutton Named 2025 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain by Food Logistics
Food Logistics’ Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work, and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain
Sunset Transportation (“Sunset”), a premier third-party logistics (3PL) provider and leader in global supply chain solutions, announces that John Sutton, Director of Corporate Strategy, has been recognized as a recipient of the 2025 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award by Food Logistics. The award celebrates influential leaders in the cold chain industry who drive innovation, demonstrate strategic vision, and make a significant impact on enhancing and shaping the global cold food supply chain. Sunset is proud to celebrate John Sutton’s dedication and contributions to advancing the industry.
“At Sunset Transportation, our focus is on delivering dynamic, reliable, and safe supply chain solutions to our valued clients and carrier partners day in and day out. We’re proud to support the cold chain industry through innovative technology and dependable service that ensures food safety and supply chain transparency,” said John Sutton, Director of Corporate Strategy, Sunset Transportation. “I’m honored to be recognized among this year’s remarkable group of supply chain leaders.”

Sutton’s innovative approach and deep industry expertise, along with ability to leverage emerging technologies to address potential disruptions, has positioned Sunset ahead of industry trends. By leading a team of skilled analysts, Sutton has developed impactful solutions that enhance operational efficiency, streamline delivery processes, and strengthen carrier relationships across multiple sites. His commitment to driving success for partners, while proactively managing logistics challenges, has been instrumental in navigating today’s competitive market—qualities that made him a natural choice for this honor.
“From cargo fraud and Mother Nature to ever-changing food safety regulations and a new Presidential Administration that could bring an increase in tariffs, cost of goods and more, many of today’s supply chain leaders are faced with a number of challenges. But it’s their resilience, hard work, innovation and attention to quality that separates these rock stars apart from everyone else. Every year, this award puts a spotlight on the best of the best in the cold chain industry,” said Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
“Our comprehensive services are all driven by The Sunset Way—our core values that ensure exceptional service for our clients, carriers, and employees,” said Lindsey Graves, CEO, Sunset Transportation. “John truly exhibits our core values daily as he seeks to advance Sunset and the industry at large. We are beyond grateful for his dedication, relentless focus on innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence in food safety and transparency.”
Learn more about Sunset’s industry leading service offerings at www.SunsetTrans.com.
ABOUT SUNSET TRANSPORTATION
Sunset Transportation is a leading third-party logistics provider with family roots, global reach, and best-in-class customer service. Our culture allows customers to feel like family while offering a wide variety of transportation and logistics solutions, advanced TMS solutions, reporting, and shipment reliability. Sunset is privately owned with seven branch offices in the U.S. and Mexico. To learn more, visit www.SunsetTrans.com.
ABOUT FOOD LOGISTICS
Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software, and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics also operates SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to learn more.
ABOUT IRONMARKETS
IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content to its audiences through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, conferences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at https://www.iron.markets.