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 gears up for new standards of speed in the 2017 FIA Formula 1 World Championship™
03/27/2017 – DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, is looking to drive new records for speed both on and off the Formula 1 track in one of the most highly anticipated seasons for many years. The company will once again be working closely with Formula One Management to ensure that the behind-the-scenes race operation runs […]
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FedEx and JA Worldwide Tee-Up Inaugural “FedEx Junior Business Challenge”
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 27, 2017 —FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide are set to launch the FedEx Junior Business Challenge, a program in conjunction with the PGA TOUR to help empower the next generation of entrepreneurs across the country. The FedEx Junior Business Challenge, an extension of the JA Company Program, will […]
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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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ATS Fuel Surcharge(Effective Dates: from 2017/03/20 to 2017/03/26)
Updates will be posted on the TForce Integrated Solutions web site every Friday and become effective the following Monday for a period of 7 days. Please note: Benchmark Price Index ONE Ground Courier (up to 299 lbs) Benchmark Price Index TWO Ground LTL (300 lb and over) Diesel Motor Fuel Diesel Motor Fuel Cents per […]
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Online Retail Strategies and Warehousing
[03.22.17] From Reddaway Today: Online shoppers love the selection, the convenience of shopping from home, and the lower prices they typically pay. The biggest dislike for most online shoppers? Having to wait several days for their purchase to arrive. Online retailers are striving to overcome that issue by positioning their products closer to consumers. This trend […]
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FedEx Express to launch Liege-Memphis flight
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 21, 2017 — FedEx Express (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company and a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), will begin operating a new flight linking TNT’s European air hub in Liège (Belgium) to the FedEx World Hub in Memphis (U.S.) beginning in early April 2017. From Memphis the aircraft will […]
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