About ODS Transportation
Moving People Safely Since 2014
ODS Transportation was founded with one mission: provide safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation for every person we serve.
About ODS Transportation
Built From One Van. Driven by Purpose. Moving Communities Forward.
ODS Transportation began with a vision, one van, and a $5,000 loan from our founder's late aunt. What started as a small transportation company with limited resources has grown into an organization operating more than 100 vehicles and serving communities through multiple areas of transportation and mobility.
For Christopher C. King III, President and Founder of ODS Transportation, that first $5,000 represented far more than startup capital. It represented someone believing in his vision before there was a fleet, a team, or a track record. That belief became part of the foundation on which ODS was built.
From the beginning, our purpose has been bigger than simply moving people from one destination to another. Transportation creates access. It connects a student to an education, an employee to an opportunity, a traveler to a destination, an individual with disabilities to greater independence, and communities to the people and places that matter.
School transportation became the foundation of ODS and taught us the importance of safety, consistency, compassion, accountability, and trust. Today, we are building on that foundation to create a comprehensive transportation and mobility company serving schools, universities, businesses, hotels, airports, healthcare organizations, individuals with developmental disabilities, families, corporations, events and communities.
Our expanding services include student transportation, university and employee shuttles, executive and black car transportation, airport and hotel transportation, charter and motor coach service, microtransit, paratransit, ADA and wheelchair-accessible transportation, corporate and event transportation, and supplemental transportation solutions.
But our vision reaches beyond vehicles.
Through initiatives such as IMPACT 360, our commitment extends to helping young people discover purpose, mentorship, career opportunities and pathways toward a stronger future. Through our developmental-disabilities services, we are working to provide transportation and support that promote independence, dignity and greater access to the community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to build ODS into one of the country's most respected privately owned transportation and mobility companies while never losing the entrepreneurial spirit and personal commitment that started with that first van.
We envision an ODS where technology makes transportation easier to access, where customers can seamlessly request and manage transportation, where organizations can depend on us as an extension of their operations, and where our team has opportunities to build meaningful careers.
We intend to grow—not simply by adding vehicles, but by building infrastructure, developing people, embracing technology, entering new markets and creating transportation solutions that solve real problems.
From a $5,000 loan and one van to a growing fleet of more than 100 vehicles, our story is still being written.
And as ODS enters its next chapter, the mission remains simple:
Move people. Create access. Build opportunity. Strengthen communities.
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What Drives Us
Our Mission
At ODS Transportation, we believe every child deserves a safe, comfortable, and on-time ride to school. We partner with school districts, families, and community organizations nationwide to deliver transportation solutions that put students first — every single day.
Safety First
Every vehicle is inspected daily. Every driver is background-checked, CPR-certified, and trained in special needs protocols.
Reliability
On-time pickup and drop-off, every school day. Families and schools count on us — and we deliver.
Compassion
We treat every student with dignity and care, especially those with special needs or developmental disabilities.
Accountability
Samsara GPS tracking and in-vehicle video surveillance on every route keep students safe and families informed.
The People Behind ODS
Meet Our Team
Dedicated professionals committed to safe, reliable transportation across Northeast Ohio — every route, every rider, every day.
Christopher C. King III
President & Founder
It started with one van and a $5,000 loan from his late aunt. That single act of belief became the foundation of ODS Transportation — now operating more than 100 vehicles and serving communities across Ohio and beyond.
Deb Roth
Director of Transportation
With over 33 years of dedicated service in school transportation, Deb brings the operational expertise and compliance knowledge that keeps every ODS route running safely and on time.
Tim Wright
Assistant Operations Supervisor / OBI
Tim brings energy, discipline, and a deep commitment to operational excellence — supporting the day-to-day coordination that keeps every ODS route and program running at its best.
Charnise Wells
HR Manager & Lead Administrative Assistant
With 12 years of HR experience and 3 years in transportation, Charnise builds the people-first culture that powers every ODS route, every driver, and every safe ride.
Amira Thomas M.Ed
Director of Community Engagement & Family Partnerships
A former K–12 principal with a Master's in Education and over a decade working with children and families, Amira is the bridge between ODS and the communities we serve.
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