Minneapolis, Minnesota(August 31, 2016) — C.H. Robinson continues to grow its global presence and today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire APC Logistics, a leading provider of freight forwarding and customs brokerage services in Australia and New Zealand. The two companies have had a long-standing exclusive agent relationship for business in […]
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Monthly Archives: August 2016
Averitt Associates Contribute $25,000 to American Red Cross Flood Relief Efforts
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (August 30, 2016) — In the wake of recent flood disaster in Louisiana, the associates of Averitt Express recently made a $25,000 donation to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund. The Red Cross is currently using the funds to provide food and shelter to thousands who have been affected by the […]
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XPO LOGISTICS RECOGNIZES SEVEN PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FOR SURPASSING TWO AND THREE MILLION SAFE DRIVING MILES
GREENWICH, Conn. – August 30, 2016 – XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) today announced that two of its professional truck drivers have surpassed three million safe driving miles, and five additional drivers reached the two-million-mile mark. The drivers, who operate in long-haul service for XPO’s truckload business, were honored this month during a ceremony at the […]
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Old Dominion Wins Big in 2016 Quest for Quality Awards
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Logistics Management named Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. a top multiregional LTL carrier in its 33rd annual Quest for Quality awards for the seventh consecutive year. In addition, Old Dominion’s Expedited services took home the award for best expedited motor carrier. These honors are awarded to companies that display […]
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C.H. ROBINSON AND WESTERN GROWERS CELEBRATE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Minneapolis, MN (August 25, 2016) — Ten years ago, C.H. Robinson and Western Growers formed the Western Growers Transportation Program to provide supply chain solutions for fresh produce growers in North America. To celebrate the anniversary of this program, C.H. Robinson and Western Growers hosted a Giving Day on August 24, 2016, across the country, […]
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Southeastern Freight Lines’ Valdosta Service Center Celebrates 35 Years of Service
Four original employees celebrate 35 years with company LEXINGTON, S.C. (August 24, 2016) Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 35 years of quality without question service from its Valdosta, Georgia service center this August. Located at 2126 West Hill Avenue, the Valdosta service center originally opened for […]
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C.H. ROBINSON STRATEGICALLY EXPANDS FOOTPRINT WITH NEW OFFICE IN SLOVAKIA
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (August 23, 2016) — C.H. Robinson continues to build upon its commitment to Europe with a recently opened transportation office in Bratislava, Slovakia. This office continues to build the company’s European presence and add to its growing office network in the region. In addition to opening the office, C.H. Robinson has also […]
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ABF Freight, Panther Premium Logistics Earn Quest for Quality Awards
• Logistics Management includes both carriers in expedited motor carrier category FORT SMITH, Arkansas, August 22, 2016 — ArcBest Corporation® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is pleased to announce that ABF Freight® and Panther Premium Logistics® have been honored with 2016 Quest for Quality Awards by Logistics Management Magazine. ABF Freight and Panther Premium Logistics are among winners […]
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PITT OHIO Named 2016 Top Workplace in 3 Cities
Pittsburgh, PA (August 19th, 2016) – PITT OHIO, a leading transportation and logistics company, today announced that it was ranked as a Top Workplace in three of its cities where terminals are located, including: Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH and Cincinnati, OH. This year’s recognition marks the sixth consecutive year PITT OHIO has made the list in […]
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ABF Freight Driver A.J. Kelly Earns 2nd Place at National Truck Driving Championships
Kelly earned the right to compete by winning Wyoming state driving championship He competed in the Twins class at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis FORT SMITH, Arkansas, August 19, 2016 — ABF Freight®, an ArcBestsm company (Nasdaq: ARCB), congratulates A.J. Kelly, an ABF Freight road driver from Cheyenne, Wyoming, for earning second place in […]
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