ADS Logistics' Brokerage Division Successfully Bridges Truck Capacity Gap and Looks to Expand Service and Geographic Scope in 2007.Mills and OEMs are increasingly utilizing brokerage as a way to create additional capacity in the face of truck capacity shortages. HOMEWOOD, Ill. -- ADS Logistics, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control (ADS) announced today its plans to expand transportation services with the establishment of a new Brokerage division within its Area Transportation business unit. ADS is the leading North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. provider of integrated supply chain management services to the metals industry, and its Area Transportation business unit (AREA) is one of the largest providers of truck capacity to the metals industry. "Portions of the metals industry have been anxious in the past about "brokerage" due to potential concerns about delivery reliability and liability coverage in the absence of a direct trucker relationship," stated Tom Eatinger, Vice President and General Manager for ADS' Area Transportation division. "The fact is however, that AREA's high level of quality service and demonstrated ability to provide reliable brokered loads through our managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality over the last several years has successfully mitigated mit·i·gate v. mit·i·gat·ed, mit·i·gat·ing, mit·i·gates v.tr. To moderate (a quality or condition) in force or intensity; alleviate. See Synonyms at relieve. v.intr. To become milder. customer perceptions and concerns relative to brokerage. AREA has proven this capability to be a valuable addition to any freight manager's arsenal of solutions." Faced with the increased shortage of qualified drivers and the reduced number of available driving hours as a result of the Hours of Service regulation, AREA has increased its dependence in recent years on the brokered portion of their fleet. "Rigorous background checks and careful management of insurance coverage are key to responsibly moving brokered freight. The results have been rewarding, with more and more customers recognizing that brokerage is a creative way to increase capacity when managed properly," continued Eatinger. "AREA's 2007 goal is for metals shippers to think of AREA as their "First Call" for transportation services - be it our traditional trucking services (AREA), intermodal in·ter·mod·al adj. Relating to transportation by more than one means of conveyance, as by truck and rail: intermodal transport. transportation (Western Intermodal division) or transportation brokerage (ADS Brokerage division)." About ADS Logistics, LLC ADS (www.adslogistics.com) is the leading North American provider of integrated supply chain solutions to the metals industry. ADS' integrated services In computer networking, IntServ or integrated services is an architecture that specifies the elements to guarantee quality of service (QoS) on networks. IntServ can for example be used to allow video and sound to reach the receiver without interruption. include all-mode logistics, warehousing and material handling, distribution programs, and supply chain management technologies which maximize cost savings and service efficiencies for metals manufacturers, consumers and related industries. ADS provides truck transportation services through a network of company owned and leased equipment and brokered carriers; rail and intermodal services through a proprietary intermodal network, and distribution and material handling services through a North American network of specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. metals warehouses and transload facilities. For further information contact Dawn Thrasher thrasher: see mimic thrush. thrasher Any of 17 species (family Mimidae) of New World songbirds that have a downcurved bill and are noted for noisily foraging on the ground in dense thickets and for loud, varied songs. , Director Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most and Communications, 708-922-2024, dthrasher@adslogistics.com. |
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