The Mission at Spot On is to eliminate truck detention time! Call us to learn more.

Our Mission:

To exponentially reduce dwell / dock detention time from coast to coast!

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We've moved and increased our services to include Trailer Repositioning Services as well as Warehousing services
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Our Leadership Team

We’re proud to spotlight two key members of our leadership team.

Stay tuned for headshots coming soon!

Austin Boerckel

Operations Manager

Austin Boerckel has been with Spot On for 11 years, and his expertise continues to make a significant impact. In 2025, Austin will participate in the Missouri Trucking Association's Leadership Forum, culminating in a trip to Washington DC on March 31st to engage with industry leaders.

Phil Stuart II

KC area Spotting Services Manager

Phil Stuart II is another integral member of our leadership. With 10 years of dedicated service, Phil's hard work and commitment have earned him a promotion to Yard Manager for the Kansas City Region in 2025. His leadership will continue to guide Spotting Services to new heights.

Tim Utzinger

Director of Business Development

Tim leads strategic outreach, partner development, and regional operations across the Kansas City market. With more than 15 years in transportation and fleet management, he helps carriers and distributors cut dwell time, reduce yard congestion, and improve trailer flow through fractional spotting programs and drop-and-hook solutions.


He’s known for his clear communication, hands-on leadership, and focus on customer success. Tim brings a practical understanding of operations and a people-first approach that builds trust, drives accountability, and keeps teams moving forward.



Passionate about making logistics smarter, safer, and more connected, Tim is dedicated to helping partners grow efficiently — from the yard to the boardroom.

Mike Jackson

Spotting Services Manager Joplin, MO / Pittsburg KS

I’ve spent over two decades in trucking and logistics—starting as a diesel mechanic,then driving nearly every type of truck and trailer combination, and now managing full-site operations at NoDwell/Spot On in Frontenac, KS. I’ve led major improvements, including boosting productivity by 83%, cutting downtime by 95%, and reducing fuel use by 57%. My focus is on safety, process efficiency, and team development, with a track record of zero lost-time incidents. I bring hands-on experience across fleet management, operations, and training—whether behind the wheel, under the hood, or leading a team. I’m passionate about making trucking smarter, safer, and more efficient every day.


Client Feedback:


From the first load we ran with Spot On, I knew our customers' freight was in the right hands. Top notch communication and service. They do things the right way.

Thank you guys for the great service you have provided thus far.


-Zane

Account Representative / Employee-Owner | PFS Freight

Bryce

Heartland Logistics

The team over at Spot On is incredible to work with! They are always my first call for anything Kansas City related. They offer competitive rates and creative solutions for all my freight needs. 

Tom

Senior Logistics Planning Manager

Love working with Austin and Terri and the entire Spot On team. They always communicate very well and do a great job!

Stephanie

Sunset Logistics

Working with Spot ON has been an outstanding experience. Their team is professional, reliable, and always go above and beyond to ensure every load is handled efficiently and on time. Communication is always prompt and proactive which makes every Friday smooth and stress- free. We truly value our partnership with Spot ON and highly recommend them.

Terri Stacy

Dispatch Lead for all Trucking Operations

Lindsay Weathington

Controller / Accounting Manager

With over 15 years of experience as a business finance analyst Lindsay manages all aspects of bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll with precision and care. Throughout her career, she's worked in many different industries, but the trucking industry has truly become her home.


She's drawn to the fast pace, the constant movement, and most of all, the people—fun, genuine, and some of the hardest-working individuals she's ever had the privilege to work alongside. In addition to overseeing financial operations, Lindsay also assists with human resources, including onboarding, compliance, and employee support.



Her diverse background allows me to bring both structure and adaptability to our team, helping the company stay financially strong while supporting the dedicated people who keep our wheels turning. 

Blake Lappan

Founder & CEO

Blake Lappan built his career on both sides of the dock — as a driver, a carrier owner, and now as founder of NoDwell. He still leads Spot On, an exception management company that keeps freight flowing through yard management, cross-docking, and short-haul trucking. Those years in the grind taught him one truth: wasted time is wasted life.


Blake founded NoDwell to change that — to eliminate the wait. Every feature, every partnership, and every decision comes from lived experience and a deep respect for the people who make this industry move. His leadership blends grit and empathy, turning frustration into innovation and chaos into predictability.



To Blake, progress isn’t just faster freight — it’s giving time back to drivers, confidence back to shippers, and pride back to an industry built on hard work. The purple light stands for freedom, and his mission is clear: when the dock turns green, everyone moves forward.

The ALL NEW APPROACH from NoDwell, Inc.

Tired of waiting on trucks at your facility? Give us 15 minutes to explain how we are changing this for the industry!


Servicing Kansas City Greater Metro with our Fractional Yard Management Solution

&

Anywhere you have two or more pickups and deliveries with our Fractional City Truck Solution!

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We’re Growing!

Big news—Spot On is expanding! We’re thrilled to announce our latest yard management services

in Pittsburg, KS and Joplin, MO!

Whether you're in the heart of Kansas or just a stone’s throw from the Ozarks, we’re here to keep your operations running smoother than ever. Ready to see what we can do? Let’s roll!

Local & Short Haul

Truckload and LTL

Spot On has a team of safe, kind, courteous, and professional drivers ready to take care of your supply chain needs. We operate with the highest level of integrity, and pride ourselves in our open and honest communication around all of the curveballs this industry can throw us. One of our main niches is our Local/Short haul trucking divison. We are looking to grow this niche with anything KC to our radius area, or our radius area back to KC, both Truckload and LTL. 


The metro's we have trucks in on a daily basis are, but certainly not limited to:

  • Joplin MO
  • Springfield MO
  • Rolla MO
  • Saint Louis
  • Hannibal MO
  • Milan MO
  • Columbia MO
  • St Joseph MO
  • Des Moines IA
  • Omaha NE
  • Crete NE
  • Salina KS
  • Wichita KS
  • Emporia KS
  • NE Oklahoma
  • NW Arkansas


just to name a few.

If you have something to or from those areas, coming from or going to KC, contact us to learn more about what we can do for you!


Experienced Professionals

In addition to serving Kansas City for over 12 years, Spot On's office staff have over 70 years of transportation experience and our drivers have a combined 200 years’ experience. Trust us when we say you can count on us for any transportation need you may have within our network of 300 air miles. This experience allows us to quickly put together transportation packages, think creatively to create, or at a minimum, enhance your current supply chain and transportation systems. 


We are always looking to add to our family. So join us and learn from experienced professionals who aim to help build your experience, expertise, and character, all while paying a great wage.


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Media Features

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Driving Forward live @ BCS: Building Bridges Between Brokers and Carriers

Join us for the Driving Forward Podcast, airing live on Thursday, October 24th at 1pm "ISH" during the Broker Carrier Summit.

Join host Nate Johnson for a solid lineup episode featuring Robert Bain, Kristy Knichel, Blake Lappan, Jamie Hagen, Matt Dahl, and Craig Zeller.

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Past Interviews with the Industry

TCA 2025: Join NoDwell and Spot On at the Truckload Carriers Association event,

March 15 - 18 2025

Look for us in the pastel purple blazers with Spot adorned on the back!

Broker-Carrier Summit:

Indianapolis, IN

April 28- May 2, 2025

NoDwell and Spot On will be co-hosting an expert panel focused on dwell time solutions.

Spot On Mission Statement

The Need

1. Reduced / Eliminated Dock Time: Spot On TMS LLC began as a specialized yard management provider, and quickly saw the industry was in need of more innovative, outside the box thinking with regards to the supply chains for all companies regardless of size or volume. 


2. Operational Integrity: We have also learned that the transportation industry could use more carriers that put their people, their customers, and their service level above profits. We are the solution to both! 



The Mission

Our goal is to be your carrier that once your order is in, you don't have to think about the mechanics of the supply chain because it just happens. We do our part to raise the transportation industry averages in every way, inspiring our team, as well as other companies to do the same. We realize that we are one of nearly a half million choices for your needs, so we aim to be different. Spot On comes with a desire to provide cutting edge solutions to an industry wide issue. We genuinely work to learn our customers' business from the inside out, then pair that with a high level of innovative solutions with integrity, transparency, and communication. Taking time for these important cornerstones enables us to reduce initial mistakes and build a service package catered to the company's individual needs. Then we follow that up with top notch communication throughout, all for a fair rate. 


The Model

Spot On believes in the “First Who, Then What” approach to business, and understands that customers will never love a company unless its employees love it first. We are currently raising culture standards, taking the best care of our people by providing wages that also raise the industry standard, while providing PTO, health benefits, and bonuses. This builds a very strong work family fabric because they know that they are supported and appreciated greatly, thus raising employee morale on a daily basis, creating a culture of kindness and respect from the top down.


Our customer model is simple. After showing our ability to provide exponential supply chain improvements, Spot On will send safe, polite and kind humans to them to haul their freight, and communicate the heck out of everything with the highest integrity. We have redundancy in our equipment, and our drivers to exponentially reduce the equipment issues that cause service failures, thus making it possible to provide the highest level of service. Spot On plans to grow with these core values, with people, product and purpose in mind first, then profits. 

FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • Why Spot On?

    Spot On is a locally-owned and operated company providing innovative supply chain solutions including: trucking, yard management, warehousing services and more.

    Serving the Kansas City area since 2011, we provide our trucking services within 300 air miles of Kansas City. No matter how big or small your trucking needs are, our dependable staff is able to provide professional service using an outside the box approach to tried-and-true solutions to improve the efficiency of your shipping and receiving operations. 


    We have an office staff with a combined 70 years of experience, who uses its vast knowledge to optimize our management systems to your benefit. That experience is also used to train new employees at Spot On to be proactive with safety and avoid mistakes. 


    We are here to discuss any trucking needs you may have regarding all aspects of your trucking supply chain! 


    O: 816-293-2770


    E: sales@spotontms.com


  • What services does Spot On provide?

    Spot On provides a variety of services to meet the needs of its clients. If it's supply chain related, we're here to help! 


    Spot On also provides fully customized yard management services no matter the volume! Ask us how. 


    Given the opportunity, using our proven management solutions and dedicated personnel, we will improve the efficiency of your shipping and receiving operation.

  • What areas does Spot On serve?

    The metro's we have trucks in on a daily basis are, but certainly not limited to:


    Joplin MO

    Springfield MO

    Rolla MO

    Saint Louis

    Hannibal MO

    Milan MO

    Columbia MO

    St Joseph MO

    Des Moines IA

    Omaha NE

    Crete NE

    Salina KS

    Wichita KS

    Emporia KS

    NE Oklahoma

    NW Arkansas

    just to name a few.


    If you have something to or from those areas, coming from or going to KC, contact us to learn more about what we can do for you!

  • Is Spot On DOT Compliant?

    Spot On is committed to safety, thus abiding by the United States Department of Transportation's safety guidelines. All of our equipment meets state and federal safety requirements. Additionally, our company keeps up with changing regulations and we update our equipment to abide by the local, state, and federal safety laws.


    We operate trucks with dash cams both outward and inward facing for full accountability and transparency for our professional drivers. 


    View our safety score here: https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx

    DOT# 3182918

    MC# 127864

  • How should I contact Spot On?

    You can contact us via email or phone. Our office number is  816-293-2770. Alternatively, you can email our owner at dispatch@spotontms.com. Contact us about our rates and we will get back to you as fast as possible.

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