Dynamex Announces Expanded Relationship with Sears Logistics - SLS -.Business Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2003 Dynamex Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :DDN (Defense Data Network) An Internet-based global communications network created by the U.S. Department of Defense. In April 1996, users were moved to the more modern Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) made up of NIPRnet (Non-classified IP Router Network) and ), a leading provider of same-day transportation and logistics services in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada, today announced an expanded relationship with Sears Logistics Services, Inc. Dynamex has been a Sears' strategic service partner since 2001 and was awarded Sears "Partner in Progress" award on April 8, 2003 in recognition of Dynamex's commitment to quality, innovation, performance and flexibility. The expanded relationship involves initiating service to Sears in twelve new markets throughout the Eastern United States from New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of to Florida, the upper Midwest The Upper Midwest is a region of the United States with no universally agreed-upon boundary, but it almost always lies within the US Census Bureau's definition of the Midwest and includes the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as at least the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. and from Colorado to California. The new markets as well as existing work in other markets are governed by a multi-year service agreement. "We are extremely excited about the expanded relationship," said Dynamex Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Rick McClelland. "Our field operations and national accounts team have done a great job of meeting or exceeding Sears' performance expectations. This event reinforces our commitment to the national accounts strategy and partnering with Fortune 100 companies. It also underscores the market potential of our strategy. As the only national provider of same-day transportation solutions in both the United States and Canada, Dynamex can provide large shipper SHIPPER. One who ships or puts goods on board of a vessel, to be carried to another place during her voyage. In general, the shipper is bound to pay for the hire of the vessel, or the freight of the goods. 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 1030. organizations with a broad and flexible same-day transportation capability. This gives large shippers access to a comprehensive, flexible service menu as well as a single point of contact vs. utilizing numerous local delivery entities. "Because of our performance record, our service menu and geographic reach we have a strong value proposition," added McClelland. "We have the sales and marketing resources we need to communicate our message to the marketplace. Our National Accounts program has been very successful and a key reason we have been growing the top line in a down economy." About Sears Sears, Roebuck and Co. is a broadline retailer with significant service and credit businesses. In 2002, the company's annual revenue was $41 billion. The company offers a wide range of apparel, home and automotive products and services to families in the U.S. through Sears stores nationwide, including approximately 870 full-line stores. Sears also offers a variety of merchandise and services through its Web sites, www.sears.com and www.landsend.com, and a variety of specialty catalogs Specialty catalogs are a promotion and distribution technique commonly employed by direct marketers. They describe, graphically and verbally, a limited range of products. Specialty catalogs are a good promotion/distribution choice for new products. . About Dynamex Dynamex is a leading provider of same-day delivery and logistics services in the United States and Canada. Additional press releases and investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. information as well as the Company's Internet e-commerce services package, dxNow(R), is available at www.dynamex.com. This release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve assumptions regarding Company operations and future prospects. Although the Company believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are subject to risk and uncertainty, including, among other things, the effect of changing economic conditions, acquisition strategy, competition, foreign exchange, the ability to meet the terms of current borrowing arrangements, and risks associated with the local delivery industry. These and other risks are mentioned from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of such risks and uncertainties, the Company's actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revision to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events and circumstances occurring after the date hereof here·of adv. Of this. hereof Adverb Formal or law of or concerning this Adv. 1. hereof - of or concerning this; "the twigs hereof are physic" or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Caution should be taken that these factors could cause the actual results to differ from those stated or implied in this and other Company communications. |
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