The Journey

Legacy of Leadership in Logistics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Mr. Milton L. Collier is a distinguished logistics executive, military veteran, and pioneering entrepreneur with nearly four decades of leadership experience in military operations, government contracting, freight transportation, and business development. From serving in the U.S. Army to making history with Amazon as one of the first-ever branded Delivery Service Partners (DSPs), Mr. Collier has continuously broken new ground and created lasting impact in every industry he’s touched.

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1986–1997 | Military Leadership & Government Contracting

• Enlisted in the United States Army in 1986, where he quickly rose through the ranks.

• By 1989, promoted to senior leadership, managing complex operations and leading diverse teams across logistical and operational functions.

• In 1994, while still in active duty, Mr. Collier negotiated his first government contract—marking the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey.

Serving as a Soldier and Entrepreneur (1994 onward)

• While still serving, Milton Collier negotiated his first government contract. That deal marked a turning point: the start of his entrepreneurial journey even while wearing a uniform.

• Over subsequent years, he founded and launched multiple small businesses, leveraging his military experience, operational discipline, and understanding of government procedures.

• He built a reputation for navigating the complexities of government and Department of Defense (DoD) freight, procurement, contracting, and logistics operations.

1997–Present | Entrepreneurial Growth & Fortune 500 Leadership

• Founded and led several successful small businesses, specializing in freight brokerage, logistics, and supply chain management.

• Became a master of Government & Department of Defense Freight, building expertise in federal and DoD logistics contracting.

• Held leadership roles with several Fortune 500 companies, where he contributed to supply chain transformation and revenue growth.

• Generated and processed over $200 million in total revenue through transportation and logistics ventures.

• Earned distinction as one of the Top Freight Revenue & Profit Producers, consistently recognized in the Million Dollar Circle.

• In 2018, Mr. Collier made history by being selected as one of Amazon’s first-ever branded Delivery Service Partners (DSPs)—ranked in the top 20 out of millions of applicants globally.

• Became a founding voice in Amazon’s DSP Community Advisory Group, offering insights that shaped the future of the program.

• Mentored and trained new DSP owners nationwide during the startup phase of Amazon’s logistics expansion.

• Featured in multiple public relations campaigns with Amazon Logistics and served as a speaker at the original Amazon Ignite event, where he shared successful recruitment and operations strategies.

Industry Recognition & Professional Affiliations

• Member of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA)

• Member of the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

• Member of Forbes BLK, a global platform celebrating Black leadership in business and innovation

• Author of "What You Need to Know: Becoming an Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP)", a practical guide for aspiring DSP entrepreneurs.

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