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Have you ever wanted to help people less fortunate and make a real difference in your community but felt your personal or professional situation was too overwhelming? This is an inspiring short story of a Cuban born American’s struggle against the odds to find purpose and true meaning in life. In 1961, Albert Puig’s family fled from the social-political upheaval caused by Castro’s communist revolution. The odds were stacked against their family and with many others they were forced to leave all they owned and flee for their lives as political refugees. By God’s grace, the United States offered them both safety and a brand new start in Miami, Florida. The Puig family settled there, and with the help of their new country and faith based organizations, they found new hope, freedom and unlimited opportunities. Out of these significant challenges, ARPCO Transport Services was launched and is now celebrating its 20th anniversary.
In the 1980’s, Albert and Patricia, his wife, moved to Grapevine, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. It was during a challenging time in their young professional and personal life that he met a man that shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ in such a way that he understood and believed. Since that day, his family and others have been blessed. In 1988, ARPCO Transport Services was started out of his home. It quickly outgrew his home offices and moved into a new, expanded business space. ARPCO became a unique "Business with a Mission". Their Business is dedicated to the trucking of domestic truckloads of dry food and related items nationwide. And their Mission is unique because it facilitates the transportation of domestic truckload donations between donor companies and recipient community charities nationwide. "There is no shortage of food in America, yet there is hunger there are wonderful companies across this country that are willing to donate food, clothing, and other commodities to help the needy and the poor, but many times the food and clothing are in a different part of the country from where they are needed." ARPCO has facilitated hundreds of goodwill loads through the hard work and dedication of their team members and partners. Albert believes that God has placed ARPCO in a position to help facilitate the transportation of donated goods between donor and recipient charities nationwide. According to biblical principle, we are to help those less fortunate: the homeless, widowed, orphaned and the aged. Loads are transported for all faith based and charitable organizations nationwide such as: Feed the Children, Harvesting International Ministries, Creation Evidence Museum, GRACE, The Potters House, Tarrant County Harvest, The Red Cross, Bread & Fish Ministries, Mike’s Kids, Shared Blessings, Global Assistance, Good Samaritan Ministries and many others. ARPCO is looking to partner with people and organizations who are also seeking to fulfill their higher purpose.
We live in the greatest nation on the face of the planet -- The United States of America, the land of the free and the home of the brave. It is the charity of our people that makes this Country great. The transportation industry has it within its ability to make a real difference in the lives of others. 
A.R. Puig President If you would like to contact ARPCO or have any comments, questions or ideas then please feel free to contact Albert Puig today at 1-800-237-4596 Ext.102 or email him at albert.puig@arpco.com | |||||||||
