Hermes inspires innovators of tomorrow at first Hackathon

The UK’s next generation of innovators have gone head-to-head to create a range of exciting solutions that could enrich the home delivery industry at a Hackathon organised by Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist. A multi-platform live chat application and an enhanced GPS tracking solution designed to drive down fuel consumption were among ideas concocted by […]
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Update on Atlanta-Area road Closures

March 31, 2017 – Atlanta-area road closures due to a collapse of parts of I-85 on March 30 are requiring a re-thinking of delivery schedules in and around the Atlanta area. A significant fire under the I-85 overpass collapsed a large portion of the interstate and has also severely damaged the road in both directions, […]
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Making a Grandmother’s Day

[03.29.17] From Reddaway Today: The play structure was installed and ready to use in Sabrina’s Templeton, CA backyard. To avoid any bumps and bruises on her grandkids, she ordered four tons of crumb rubber to scatter under the structure. However, when the Reddaway truck pulled up in front of her house, and Sabrina was faced with […]
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R+L CARRIERS RELOCATES SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE SERVICE CENTER

Chattanooga, Tenn., 3/28/2017 – Wilmington, Ohio-based R+L Carriers announces the latest expansion of their rapidly growing, nationwide network of Service Centers. Increased business and demand to broaden and streamline accessibility has prompted the relocation of the Chattanooga, Tenn., Service Center. Located directly off of HWY 153 at 2217 Polymer Drive, the new Service Center in […]
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DHL and Gatwick open new waste management plant – becoming the first airport in the world to turn Category 1 airline waste into energy onsite

03/24/2017 – Gatwick Airport and DHL Supply Chain today formally open a new waste management plant, becoming the first airport in the world to turn airport waste, such as food and packaging, into energy onsite. DHL’s new £3.8million waste plant not only disposes of Category 1 waste safely onsite, but converts it and other organic […]
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Estes Receives Two Carrier of the Year Awards from The Home Depot

RICHMOND, VA—Estes Express Lines has been recognized by The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, as its LTL Carrier of the Year. In addition, Estes’ Level2 Logistics division was named the company’s Carrier of the Year in the Store Delivery category. The Home Depot selected its winning partners by evaluating Carrier Score-carding […]
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