As many as 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030 if current workforce trends continue. According to Jerry Polkhovskiy, SVP of Operations at RSS Inc., that projection reinforced the urgency behind building a structured, scalable staffing solution designed to support essential sectors nationwide.
In the late 2010s, leadership at RSS Inc. (Regional Supplemental Services), a staffing company specialized in providing CDL drivers, warehouse workers, and manufacturing/production workers for labor shortages and labor disputes, recognized what they framed as a widening gap in the American labor market. Industries reliant on these positions were experiencing mounting pressure as experienced workers retired and fewer younger professionals entered skilled trades.
"We saw a tremendous need for drivers, warehouse workers, and manufacturing professionals across the country," Jerry says. "Instead of waiting for the problem to resolve itself, we decided to build infrastructure that could respond to it."
Founded as a family venture focused on solving logistics and staffing challenges, RSS Inc. has since expanded to deploy workforce solutions across the US. The company operates as an employer of record for temporary labor, managing payroll, workers' compensation, benefits administration, compliance, background checks, DMV verifications, and medical clearances. From Polkhovskiy's perspective, this integrated structure allows clients to focus on operations while RSS manages the regulatory and administrative complexity behind each placement.
Polkhovskiy believes that the organization's operating model emphasizes responsiveness and operational reliability. "We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year," he says. "If a client contacts us in the middle of the night with an urgent workforce need, our team moves quickly to coordinate deployment. That level of responsiveness is embedded in how we operate."
According to Polkhovskiy, RSS emphasizes a long-term workforce pipeline built through experience and familiarity. He explains that over time, the company has developed a proprietary database of thousands of workers who have previously completed assignments through RSS. From his perspective, these individuals are known quantities, with verified skill sets and demonstrated reliability.
"Every worker in our database has worked with us before," he notes. "We understand their capabilities, and our clients benefit from that familiarity. It reduces uncertainty and helps maintain operational continuity."
Polkhovskiy explains that this model supports multiple sectors nationwide, including logistics, warehousing, food processing, vehicle manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing environments such as aerospace and defense. He adds that CDL driver deployment remains a significant component of RSS's work, particularly as regulatory scrutiny around licensing evolves. Recent reporting has highlighted increased enforcement tied to commercial driver licensing compliance, reinforcing the importance of thorough vetting and credential verification within the transportation workforce.
He observes that compliance oversight forms a critical part of RSS's structure. "Beyond background checks and motor vehicle record reviews, the company coordinates documentation and verification processes designed to meet client-specific and regulatory requirements," he says. "For certain projects, RSS also provides on-site oversight to support workforce management and accountability."
Training represents another layer of collaboration. According to Polkhovskiy, RSS prepares screened talent to align with client protocols before deployment, after which client-led operational training ensures seamless integration into the work environment. "Our role is to make sure the foundation is solid before that worker ever steps on-site," he says. "Preparation reduces disruption."
While RSS now serves large national organizations, Polkhovskiy emphasizes that the company's family-operated foundation continues to shape its client relationships. Decision-making remains direct and agile, without the layers often associated with large corporate structures. From his perspective, that flexibility enables faster problem-solving and closer communication.
"Our size allows us to move quickly and maintain direct relationships with clients," he says. "That combination of structure and accessibility is important in time-sensitive industries."
Looking ahead, RSS Inc. is pursuing additional growth initiatives. The company looks forward to acquiring security licenses across all 50 states and is exploring expansion into Canada. According to Polkhovskiy, the company is also planning to broaden service segments while maintaining focus on core workforce solutions.
"We are always evaluating where our capabilities can add value," he explains. "Expansion has to make operational sense and support our clients' evolving needs."
As labor market forecasts continue to highlight long-term skilled workforce shortages, RSS positions itself as a structured partner within that landscape. By combining compliance oversight, nationwide deployment capacity, and a vetted worker network, Polkhovskiy notes that the company continues to refine a model designed to meet operational demands without sacrificing responsiveness.
For Polkhovskiy, the mission remains grounded in reliability. "At the end of the day, our responsibility is simple," he says. "When a client needs people, we show up with qualified professionals who are ready to work."
