In his position, Alderete oversees all aspects of RKA's transportation division, including that of RKA's sister company, Rex Petroleum Cos. Inc.
Alderate's strong background in both the fuel and the transportation industries adds more than 15 years of experience to the [image-nocss] company. Most recently he served as vice president of supply and logistics for Fleet Card Fuels and Nikolaus Tank Lines in Bakersfield, Calif.
Alderate's resume also includes holding professional leadership positions at Pan Pacific Petroleum Co. Inc., Wholesale Fuels Inc., and USA Transport, all located in California.
"RKA required additional high-level management to meet the demands of our increasing transportation needs, to better serve our fast-growing customer base," said Rick Enright, president. "RKA is an extremely strong, customer-focused business, and this is critical to our continued success as a service organization."
Romulus, Mich.-based RKA distributes refined and renewable fuel products and provides fuel management solutions to commercial, industrial and government customers in 24 states. RKA serves the retail industry in Florida, Michigan and Ohio. Rex Carriers Inc., Romulus, offers logistics management throughout 24 states and Ontario, Canada. Land & Sea Petroleum Holdings Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., distributes refined fuel products in Florida.
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