by logisticsplus | Mar 2, 2017 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Logistics Plus Recognizes 2016 National and Regional LTL Carriers of the Year
FedEx Freight Presented with National Award and Dayton Freight Presented with Regional Award.
The LP team presents Monica Fronzaglio, worldwide account manager for FedEx Services, with its National LTL Carrier Award
ERIE, PA (March 2, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, recently recognized two of its less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers for superior results and performance in 2016. The annual awards were presented to the following carriers in each of two categories:
- FedEx Freight was named the 2016 Logistics Plus National LTL Carrier of the Year (Estes Express and UPS Freight were both runners up in this category)
- Dayton Freight Lines was named the 2016 Logistics Plus Regional LTL Carrier of the Year (Ward Transport & Logistics and New Penn Motor Express were both runners up in this category)
The LP team presents Patty Ash, corporate account manager for Dayton Freight, with its Regional LTL Carrier Award
Performing as a top North American freight brokerage firm, Logistics Plus LTL services are delivered through its proprietary eShipPlus™ transportation management system (TMS) – a complimentary online platform made available to all of its LTL customers. Its annual LTL carrier awards are based on internal and external assessments of the following performance criteria:
- Annual Share of Business and Growth
- Price Competitiveness
- Service Performance
- Billing Accuracy
- Customer Service
- Account Representation
“Logistics Plus has been buying, managing, and delivering LTL services to our many customers for 20 years. Although today we provide many other logistics solutions, LTL remains one of our core offerings,” said Scott Frederick, vice president of marketing and LTL carrier relations for Logistics Plus. “Having great, cooperative LTL carrier partners is critical to our LTL services program. We looked at annual performance reports, we polled our internal operations and accounting stakeholders, and we surveyed our end customers; and FedEx Freight and Dayton Freight both came out on top. I am grateful for the support we receive from all of our LTL carrier partners, but I would especially like to thank and congratulate FedEx Freight and Dayton Freight for their excellent performance in 2016.”
About FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight is the largest LTL carrier in North America with service throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, and to the U.S. Virgin Islands. FedEx Freight offers two reliable options: FedEx Freight® Priority, with the fastest published transit times of any nationwide less-than-truckload (LTL) service, and FedEx Freight® Economy for basic LTL freight shipping needs.
About Dayton Freight Lines
Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight is a private LTL freight carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. With 50 Service Centers in the Midwest region, Dayton Freight offers shippers 1 or 2 day service to thousands of points throughout a 13 state area. With our Strategic Alliance Network, we can serve all of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guam.
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 20 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 400+ employees put the “Plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Alma, AR; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Madison, WI; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; South Sudan; Turkey; UAE; and Uganda; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
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Media Contact:
Scott G. Frederick
Vice President, Marketing
Logistics Plus Inc.
(814) 240-6881
scott.frederick@logisticsplus.com
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by logisticsplus | Mar 1, 2017 | News
The Logistics Plus (LP) S.W.A.T. team recently completed “Phase 2” of the WeWork London Fields office installation. Situated at the epicenter of East London’s creative hotbed Hackney, this is London office space with a twist. Steps from the park, WeWork London Fields spans four stories of co-working space, with plenty of private offices and common areas, not to mention a private roof terrace. Blocks away from neighborhood gourmet hub Broadway Market, the London Fields Overground stop, coffee shops, and galleries, establish your company with East London at your fingertips. Perfect for startups and creatives, as well as established businesses, WeWork London Fields is a true breath of fresh air.
by logisticsplus | Feb 27, 2017 | News
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by logisticsplus | Feb 23, 2017 | News
The Logistics Plus Project Cargo Team continues to be busy helping our customers move their big, bad, and ugly cargo shipments. Here are some recent projects completed by the team:
- Dismantle, truck and ship four complete V66 vestas turbines from site in Wieringerwerf to Uddevalla, Sweden. Towers and hubs via Amsterdam, nacelles and blades by trailer direct.
- Deliver extremely wide skid and parts from factory in Jiaxing to shipyard on Zhoushan island by truck and coastal vessel.
- Deliver two identical shipments each comprising of two deck tanks, platforms and foundations, from Shanghai direct to Hanjin Heavy Industry Shipyard in Busan.
The animated image below contains a short slideshow of photographs from these three projects.
by logisticsplus | Feb 21, 2017 | News
Thank you to everyone who attended the Logistics Plus Annual Holiday Party in Erie, PA last Friday. This year’s party was extra-special for us since we’re also celebrating our 20th anniversary – a milestone we reached in August of last year. The Logistics Plus Annual Holiday Party is just a small way for us to show our appreciation to many of our dedicated employees, supportive partners, and awesome customers! To both our repeat and first-time attendees, we sincerely hope you enjoyed your evening with us. Here is a slideshow of photographs taken at this year’s event. You can also view or download them individually from the Logistics Plus Flickr album. All photographs below were taken by Katie Mihalak Photography.
by logisticsplus | Feb 8, 2017 | News
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When it comes to setting yourself up for success, New York office space right on Billionaires’ Row can only be a good omen. WeWork W. 57th Street features five floors of modern private offices and co-working space in the Metropolitan Tower, steps from Carnegie Hall and the Russian Tea Room. From its conference rooms to its kitchens, WeWork has designed this location with an eye for sophistication befitting the Class-A building. Blocks away from Central Park, Bergdorf Goodman, and The Plaza, this spot is all about the classics. Turn your business into a landmark when you join WeWork W. 57th Street.
