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William C. Huff Companies Welcomes Jaclyn Henderson to Naples Office
Jaclyn Henderson will be heading the marketing for the Florida office of the logistics and concierge service company. - October 10, 2011 - William C. Huff Companies
Jacobson Companies Names Chief Human Resources Officer
JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, announced today that Jim Stillings has been named Chief Human Resources Officer of the leading global third party logistics firm. Mr. Stillings joins Jacobson after a 20 year career with GE, and 15 years of Human Resources consulting. Brian... - September 13, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Jacobson Companies Acquires G-Link Express Logistics
Continues to Expand International Platform in Asia Pacific - August 31, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
For 12th Consecutive Year, Corporate Traffic Ranks Among America’s Top 100 3PLs
Corporate Traffic Inc., a Jacksonville-based third party logistics provider, was selected as one of Inbound Logistics Magazine’s top 100 movers and shakers in the 3PL industry for the 12th consecutive year. - August 04, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
Sunset Transportation CEO Jim Wiliams Awarded Highest Honor by Boy Scouts
Sunset Transportation’s Founder and CEO Jim Williams was honored with the Silver Beaver Award by the Greater St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. This is the highest award a local council can present to an adult volunteer of the Boy Scouts of America. - July 27, 2011 - Sunset Transportation
Trulos Transportation Launches New Easier Freight Search
Trulos Transportation launches new truckload search interface. Developed on the ASP.NET platform, the new search allows users to search for available truckloads by equipment type and location. This new search will allow users to find truckloads quicker and easier than ever before. - July 27, 2011 - Trulos Transportation
Trulos Truckload Posting Site Sees Record Freight Posting in July
Trulos Transportation announces all time high truckload posting activity already for July. Trulos Transportation provides a free freight matching service for brokers and owner operators and July has already been a record month for load postings. Freight activity is on the rise and transportation capacity is tightening up. Transportation managers and freight brokers are looking to use all resources for posting and managing freight. - July 26, 2011 - Trulos Transportation
AT&S Provides Disaster Relief and Preparedness Storage Equipment for Recent Tornados and Floods
American Trailer & Storage, Inc (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation solutions in 1994. AT&S provides mobile storage and transportation equipment for disaster relief related efforts, including tornados, floods and hurricanes. - June 28, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
AT&S Selected as Hyundai Translead Dealer
American Trailer & Storage, Inc (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation equipment in 1994. AT&S now offers the full line of Hyundai Translead Semi-Trailer products. - May 31, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
AT&S Opens Facility in Omaha
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation solutions in 1994. AT&S looks forward to expanding its presence in the Omaha market. - May 17, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
FreightCenter.com Launches New TMS Technology
FreightCenter.com, a nationwide provider of online freight and logistics services, announces the launch of their web-based transportation management system (TMS). - April 06, 2011 - FreightCenter.com
FreightCenter.com Receives 2011 Biztech Award for Best Website
FreightCenter.com, a web-based freight solutions company, is among six finalists to be honored for its achievement in the development of innovative web products. - March 20, 2011 - FreightCenter.com
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) Hires Range as Account Manager
AT&S hired Michael S. Range as an Account Manager in St. Louis - March 18, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Top Marks for Ellis Movers – Report by Moving Agent of BC Ministry of Citizens’ Service
The results are in! Ellis Movers was ranked among the highest in BC. The Ministry of Citizens’ Service satisfaction surveys for 2009 and 2010 have been compiled and Ellis received top marks. Ellis Movers has been regularly contracted to move households of government employees. Upon... - March 17, 2011 - Ellis Moving & Storage Ltd.
YRC Worldwide Receives “STRONG” Carrier of Year Award from FreightCenter.com
FreightCenter.com recognizes the prominent freight transportation company serving North America and the world for their continuing improvements in service, efficiency and performance. - March 12, 2011 - FreightCenter.com
Corporate Traffic Opens New Office in Charlotte, N.C. to Service Burgeoning Business in the Region
Local office for existing and new Charlotte clients provides enhanced service opportunities and utilization of Charlotte’s air and less-than-truckload capabilities. - March 09, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Completes Consulting Assignment for Norco Corporation; Assists Milan Express in Selling to Vitran
Trucking and transportation management consultant, Andy Ahern receives strong praise for recent completion of consulting assignments. - March 09, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
Jacobson Companies Announces Agency Agreement with Farmers Grain Express
Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics company, is pleased to announce their establishment of an agency relationship with Farmers Grain Express (“FGX”), a licensed broker in liquid bulk commodities and general freight. This relationship presents significant... - March 04, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Corporate Traffic Launches Managed-Less-Than-Truckload (M-LTL) Service
Corporate Traffic created new department to direct this service, expecting it to double in 2011 - February 25, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
Ahern and Associates Sets the Industry Standard for Longevity; Employees Celebrating a Combined 60 Years of Service
Transportation consulting firm, Ahern and Associates harbors tenured employees and creates proactive work environment which launches long term careers. - February 16, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
Jacobson Companies Announces Julian Duerschmidt as President of Key Account Sales
Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics company, is pleased to announce it has hired Julian Duerschmidt as President of its Key Account Sales Team (KAST). Mr. Duerschmidt will join the senior management team and be responsible for key and strategic account development across... - February 10, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Teams Up with Trucking Industry; Completes Another Successful Food Drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates raises an additional $200,000+ worth of food during annual food drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank. - February 05, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
Jacobson Companies Expands to European Market Through Strategic Partnership with Rhenus Logistics
Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics provider, is pleased to announce that it has implemented a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics, one of Europe’s leading logistics service providers. This partnership allows Jacobson Companies access to an extensive... - February 02, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
FreightCenter Receives 2011 Florida Companies to Watch Award
FreightCenter, a web-based freight solutions company, is among 50 companies to be honored for its achievements in state economic growth and industry development. FreightCenter.com, a nationwide provider of online freight and logistics services, is recognized as a Florida Company to Watch for its... - January 28, 2011 - FreightCenter.com
Jacobson Companies Acquires Hong Kong Based CGL Ltd. -- Establishes International 3PL Platform in Asia Pacific
JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, a leading 3PL logistics provider, today announced the acquisition of Chimerica Global Logistics, Ltd. (CGL), a logistics service company headquartered in Hong Kong with subsidiary operations in mainland China. The acquisition is another... - January 22, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
AT&S Expands Delivery Fleet
AT&S Delivery Fleet Increases 25%. Established in 1994, American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) works with businesses of all sizes to provide storage, cartage and over the road semi-trailers and storage containers. - January 18, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
New Less Than Truckload Software Introduced by Trucking Acquisition Firm, Ahern and Associates and AMT
Ahern and Associates, in conjunction with Analytical Management Techniques offers new software to help LTL carriers accurately calculate profit and loss for each business segment. - January 15, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
Jacobson Goes Global, Establishes Jacobson Global Logistics, Ltd. in Hong Kong
Jacobson Companies, a leading 3PL in the United States, today announced that it has established Jacobson Global Logistics, Ltd. (JGL), in Hong Kong. JGL will be the foundation from which Jacobson plans to expand its logistics services in Asia. - January 07, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Partners with AMT; Announces New Freight Brokerage Software
New software for freight brokers analyzes revenues, expenses and bottom line profits in real time; provides a new tool for improving net profits. - January 05, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
FreightCenter.com Hires Ben Cross as New Vice President of Sales
FreightCenter.com, a third-party freight solutions company, hires Cross as newest executive, completing key changes to its corporate structure following a year of unprecedented growth. - December 19, 2010 - FreightCenter.com
Trucking Consultant, Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Announces Completion of Two Consulting Assignments; Hiring for Third
Trucking and logistics consulting firm completes distribution system restructuring, remodels business plan and accepts new client acquisition engagement. - December 18, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Companies Find Alternative Storage & Warehousing Methods
Established in 1994, American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) works with businesses of all sizes to provide storage, cartage and over the road semi-trailers and storage containers. - December 16, 2010 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Improves Partnership Program; Offers New Benefit to Distressed Trucking Companies
Partnership program for trucking and logistics companies recently approved for financing of trailers, further easing strain on cash flow. - December 12, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Hired by Miller Transfer to Find Trucking Acquisition Target
Transportation acquisition firm to aid Miller Transfer’s expansion into the Southeast. - December 02, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
FreightCenter Offers Freight Shipping Solutions for Online Retailers
FreightCenter, a web-based freight solutions company, announces freight shipping calculator tools to display instant shipping prices when dealing with heavy and large items. - November 26, 2010 - FreightCenter.com
Trucking Executive, Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Calls on Transportation Industry for Annual Food Drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank
Ahern looks to add to his remarkable feat of donating over $1,000,000 worth of food through last decade of food drives. - November 19, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
AT&S Opens New Sales Office in St. Louis
American Trailer & Storage, Inc (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation solutions in 1994. AT&S looks forward to expanding its presence in the Saint Louis market. - November 13, 2010 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Trucking Industry Newsletter, “Ahern Advisory” by Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Surpasses 225,000 Subscribers
“Ahern Advisory” transportation centric newsletter tops over 225,000 subscribers; delivers free information on trucking, logistics and the economy. - November 11, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Andy Ahern, CEO of Ahern and Associates Invited as Panel Member for December Conference on CSA 2010
Benesch, Attorneys at Law invite nation’s top transportation analyst as panelist for an in depth examination of Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010. - November 04, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern and Associates’ CEO Andy Ahern Leads Trucking Industry in Use of New Media to Bring Parties Together; Provide Guidance
Trucking consulting firm champion’s the use of new, web based media platforms to open lines of communication and deliver valuable advice to struggling trucking companies. - October 28, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern and Associates Hired by JAMCO International to Expand Freight Brokerage and Logistics Division
Transportation consulting firm, Ahern and Associates to work with JAMCO International in acquiring custom freight brokers and freight forwarders that meet expansion criteria. - October 21, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern and Associates Launches New Trucking Company Crisis Hotline
Trucking consulting firm introduces new service aimed at providing viability options to distressed trucking and logistics companies. - October 15, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Nation’s Largest Privately Held Drayage Company Hires Ahern and Associates to Facilitate Agent Acquisitions
The Evans Network of Companies engages trucking consulting firm, Ahern and Associates to spearhead expansion efforts. - October 07, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern and Associates Releases Details of Updated Partnership Programs to Aid Trucking Companies Struggling with Cash Flow
Trucking and Logistics companies struggling with receivables and slow growth have new options to turn to. - September 30, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ryder Supplies First Wave of New Vehicles for Babcock International Group’s Defence Division
The first batch of vehicles supplied by Ryder Europe, one of the UK’s leading transportation companies, to Babcock International Group PLC have been delivered under a contract hire agreement to the Group’s defence division to support MoD contracts in Kent and Hampshire. - September 27, 2010 - Ryder Europe
Ahern and Associates Announces Engagement Details of Three Additional Acquisition Clients Within Trucking and Logistics Industries
Leading transportation acquisition and consulting firm contracted to deliver acquisition targets for three additional buyers; brings total to thirteen open assignments. - September 22, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
FreightCenter Awarded Service Industry of the Year Award by Pasco Economic Development Council
FreightCenter.com, a third-party freight and logistics company, has won the Service Industry of the Year Award in recognition for their growth and innovation in the past year. - September 12, 2010 - FreightCenter.com
Ahern and Associates Hired by National 3PL, ParcelPort for Dual Acquisition Duties
Third party logistics provider, ParcelPort has engaged Ahern and Associates to further their logistics and warehousing acquisition strategy. - September 10, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Jacobson Companies Expands Business with PepsiCo in the Pacific Northwest
Jacobson Companies is pleased to announce that PepsiCo has awarded Jacobson the operating contract to run a brand new 450,000 square foot distribution center in Tacoma, WA. As part of PepsiCo’s efforts to consolidate their supply chain, they recognized the need to expand their network by... - September 03, 2010 - Jacobson Companies
Top Trucking Industry Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Praised by Corporate Peers
Industry clients and beneficiaries of Ahern and Associates express deep satisfaction with level of service Ahern provides. - September 02, 2010 - Ahern and Associates