Justin Johnson, director of logistics and transportation at Associated Food Stores, has been named to Samsara’s prestigious 100 Fleet Operators to Watch in 2025. Samsara is a tech company that helps organizations manage physical operations (like trucks, construction equipment, and delivery fleets) using internet-connected devices and software. This recognition highlights both Justin’s exceptional leadership and how AFS continues to lead the industry through ingenuity, collaboration, and a relentless drive to innovate.
A tremendous example of this innovation is Project ROAR, a collaboration with automation partner Symbotic. The projects introduces AI-driven robotic systems to AFS’s Farr West Distribution Center. This initiative aims to streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and reduce manual labor. Justin’s hands-on approach and dedicated leadership have been pivotal to ROAR’s success.
Justin’s inclusion in Samsara’s 100 Fleet Operators to Watch in 2025 is a well-deserved recognition of his contributions and a reflection of AFS’s commitment to consistent improvement . Through initiatives like Project ROAR and leaders like Justin, AFS continues to prove that it’s not just keeping pace with the future—it’s shaping it.