Teddy’s Transportation System, Inc.

Specialties

Founded in 1932, Teddy’s Transportation System, Inc. is one of the top 50 ground transportation companies in the U.S. today.

Teddy’s has redefined «professional transportation solutions» by forging a strategic network of premium global partnerships and utilizing innovative technology that provides corporate purchasers, event planners and travelers with access to immediate, real-​time information.

Teddy’s commitment to excellence ensures reliability, efficiency and comfort, which translates into the most productive mode of transportation available, as well as value for its clients. Sales growth earned Teddy’s a place on Inc. magazine’s inaugural list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2007, and on each succeeding annual list (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013). In 2012 Teddy’s won LCT Magazine’s national Operator of The Year Award (31 – 50 vehicles), the industry’s most prestigious recognition; Teddy’s had been selected as one of 3 Finalists for the award in 2011. In 2007 Teddy’s ranked as a Finalist in Limo Digest’s Operator of the Year competition and was honored as one of the top 3 large fleet operators nationwide; Teddy’s was also recognized as a Finalist in the 2007 Connecticut Family Business of the Year competition.

History

Established in 1932.

While most of Theodore «Ted» Wisniewski’s jobs had been driving trucks, there was a stint driving the greatly-​stretched Chryslers of the firm that would later become Connecticut Limousine. In the mid-70’s Ted drove for a Greenwich chauffeured service, where he observed tremendous growth in that fleet as many of New York City Fortune 500’s moved up to Stamford during that city’s big growth spurt. Ted learned that «Teddy’s Taxi» was for sale and in addition to the taxies, the company had a permit to operate five limousines and operated one of Fairfield County’s highest volume Avis Rent-​a-​car franchises. The cherry on top was that the company was located only 1.3 miles from the house. The couple bought Teddy’s in 1978.

Meet the Business Owner

Charles W.

Business Owner

Early in 2009 Shelly Wisniewski retired and turned over Teddy’s ownership to the next generation: Charles, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Vice Presidents Linda Bento and Ted Wisniewski. The company by now managed a fleet of 33 vehicles, 63% of which were either hybrid or Flex-​fuel models.