Our Story

Brightway Transport Partners was founded in 2021, originally named KMK Transport, by Kaise Salah of St. Charles, Missouri. Kaise and his team of committed drivers set a standard of service St. Louisans came to love. With a focus on passenger safety, hands-on support, and friendly attitudes, KMK Transport grew quickly through 2024. 

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In 2025, as Kaise set his sights on new career adventures, he sold the business to Ben Paese.

 

Ben, a St. Louis native himself, left a career in corporate healthcare strategy in the hopes of finding an entreprenuerial journey of his own -- one that could make a measurable impact on the lives of others and the community he loved. 

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As Ben and the team continue on the legacy that Kaise built, the company's focus remains the same: show up on time with a smile, invest heavily in safety, spend extra time helping in any way we can, and prioritize frequent communication.