Pitt Ohio Express

PITT OHIO Deploys Maven as its P&D and ELD/Telematics Platform

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maven, a leading provider of cloud-based operations software to the trucking industry, announced that PITT OHIO is deploying Maven's unified P&D dispatching, driver workflow, line haul, and ELD/telematics platform across PITT OHIO's LTL fleet of over 1,700 trucks and 25 service centers.

Key Points: 
  • Maven's next-generation platform combines extensive input from PITT OHIO's dispatchers and drivers with efficiency-boosting AI/ML technology, benefiting PITT OHIO and other carriers across the industry.
  • Says Brad Caven, Vice President of Operations at PITT OHIO, "Maven's modernized LTL platform is providing PITT OHIO's employees with instant access to crucial information, enabling quicker and better decision-making.
  • Maven serves multiple PITT OHIO partners and other carriers, and the PITT OHIO deployment will be completed in 2023.
  • "We're proud to provide PITT OHIO with a premier P&D software platform to improve compliance, safety, and operations," says Avi Geller, CEO of Maven.

HaulSuite Hosts Webinar Panel on the Capacity Crunch with LTL Titans and Live Q&A

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

DALLAS, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HaulSuite , a leader in LTL optimization solutions, is hosting a Panel Discussion with LTL Titans from across the industry discussing "Dealing with Capacity Crunch in the LTL Industry" on Tuesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM CST.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HaulSuite , a leader in LTL optimization solutions, is hosting a Panel Discussion with LTL Titans from across the industry discussing "Dealing with Capacity Crunch in the LTL Industry" on Tuesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM CST.
  • When increasing capacity is not easy, LTL carriers must adapt to find the capacity hidden within the existing network operations.
  • In this free web panel, leaders from across the industry will discuss how they are approaching capacity challenges, and despite these challenges, they are advancing the industry.
  • A live fifteen-minute Q&A period will follow the panel discussion, where attendees can ask questions of the distinguished panelists.

Werner Enterprises Acquires Elite Regional Truckload Carriers ECM Transport Group

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

With 2020 revenues of $108 million, ECM consists of ECM Transport and Motor Carrier Services of Pennsylvania who are elite regional truckload carriers that operate nearly 500 trucks and 2,000 trailers in their network of 8 terminals and 18 drop yard facilities.

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  • With 2020 revenues of $108 million, ECM consists of ECM Transport and Motor Carrier Services of Pennsylvania who are elite regional truckload carriers that operate nearly 500 trucks and 2,000 trailers in their network of 8 terminals and 18 drop yard facilities.
  • The remaining 20% ownership interest in ECM Transport Group will be retained by Ed Meier, founder and President of ECM.
  • As previously mentioned, Werner Enterprises retains an exclusive option to buy the remaining 20% of ECM Transport Group after a period of five years.
  • ECM Transport Group (ECM), consists of ECM Transport, with approximately 450 trucks and headquartered in Cheswick, PA, and Motor Carrier Services of Pennsylvania, headquartered in Northwood, Ohio with approximately 50 trucks.

Circle Logistics Partners with MyCarrierPackets to Expedite New Carriers for Network of Shippers

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

-- MyCarrierPackets expedites set up time for new Circle carriers, making them available to load with shippers faster --

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  • -- MyCarrierPackets expedites set up time for new Circle carriers, making them available to load with shippers faster --
    FORT WAYNE, Ind., Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circle Logistics, an industry-leading provider of ground transportation solutions across the U.S., today announced a relationship with MyCarrierPackets to expedite set up time for new Circle carriers, making them available to load with shippers faster.
  • This partnership is a win for our entire businesswe can onboard new carriers faster and provide more capacity and loads for our shipper customers, said Andrew Smith, vice president, sales and operations, Circle Logistics.
  • Established in Fort Wayne in 2011, Circle Logistics is one of the fastest-growing transportation companies in the country, servicing more than $200 million in freight spend in 2019.
  • Circle Logistics was ranked #43 on Transport Topics list of Top Freight Brokerage Firms in 2020 and was named one of 2020s Top 100 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers by Inbound Logistics .

GlobalTranz Awarded 2020 Green Supply Chain Award

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

, a leading technology-enabled third-party logistics solutions provider offering award-winning technology, people-powered customer service, and extensive multimodal carrier relationships, was awarded the 2020 Green Supply Chain Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Key Points: 
  • , a leading technology-enabled third-party logistics solutions provider offering award-winning technology, people-powered customer service, and extensive multimodal carrier relationships, was awarded the 2020 Green Supply Chain Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
  • Supply & Demand Chain Executive is a leading industry publication for supply chain leaders, and the Green Supply Chain Awards recognize companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategies.
  • GlobalTranz incorporates green supply chain solutions as part of its offering to more than 25,000 shipping customers, along with its network of more than 120 LTL and over 50,000 best-in-class truckload carriers.
  • GlobalTranz works consultatively with customers to enable them to achieve their sustainability goals and optimize their supply chain and transportation operations.

Old Dominion Freight Line Provides Update for Fourth-Quarter 2020

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (LTL) operating metrics for November 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (LTL) operating metrics for November 2020.
  • Greg C. Gantt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion, commented, Old Dominions revenue results for November include increases in both our volumes and yield.
  • The increase in tonnage reflects the additional demand for our industry-leading service as well as further improvement in the domestic economy.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a leading, less-than-truckload (LTL), union-free motor carrier providing regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated organization.

Saia Provides Fourth Quarter LTL Operating Data

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, is providing LTL shipment and tonnage data for the first two months of the fourth quarter.

Key Points: 
  • JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, is providing LTL shipment and tonnage data for the first two months of the fourth quarter.
  • In October 2020, LTL shipments per workday increased 3.3%, LTL tonnage per workday increased 5.7% and LTL weight per shipment increased 2.4% to 1,316 pounds compared to 1,285 pounds in October 2019.
  • In November 2020, LTL shipments per workday increased 4.4%, LTL tonnage per workday increased 7.3% and LTL weight per shipment increased 2.8% to 1,341 pounds compared to 1,305 pounds in November 2019.
  • Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services.

Old Dominion Freight Line Recognized as the No. 1 National LTL Carrier for Quality by Mastio & Company for Eleventh Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

THOMASVILLE, N.C., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For an unprecedented eleventh consecutive year, Old Dominion Freight Line (OD) has earned the Mastio Quality Award for national less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers.

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  • THOMASVILLE, N.C., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For an unprecedented eleventh consecutive year, Old Dominion Freight Line (OD) has earned the Mastio Quality Award for national less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers.
  • Mastio & Companys annual survey collects LTL shippers responses and identifies the importance of performance factors upon carrier choice.
  • In a year that brought many challenges to our industry, we are incredibly honored to be recognized by Mastio and Company for our premium service, said Greg Gantt, President and CEO of Old Dominion Freight Line.
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    About Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
    Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a leading, less-than-truckload (LTL), union-free motor carrier providing regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated organization.