Pilot Freight Services opens two new locations to expand services in Austin, Texas and Omaha, Nebraska

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New sites offer full range of Pilot services including first, middle, and last mile via air, ground and ocean integrated with Maersk’s logistics and services.

 

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania – press release – November 10, 2022 – Pilot – A Maersk Company announced two new facility openings on November 7, 2022 in Austin, Texas and Omaha, Nebraska to serve growing logistics demand.

Zach Pollock, CEO of Pilot – A Maersk Company said “We’re working closely with customers to support their competitiveness and growth goals in Austin and Omaha. These new locations bring us ever closer to businesses and consumers in growing markets, and they are designed to be a catalyst for enabling our customers’ growth and high levels of service commitment.”

The Austin facility will be based in Kyle, Texas supporting customers in the Austin and San Antonio markets.  Austin is the fastest growing city in the United States in 2022 while San Antonio is the sixth fastest growing.  Being able to connect both cities via the I-35 corridor through one centrally-located site enables faster service and future growth of these business centers. The new locations increase Pilot’s Texas coverage to six facilities all connected via a dedicated middle mile hub in Dallas.

Omaha is the center of the eight county Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area with a combined population of over 1.5 million people in the delivery range of the new facility.  This facility will be serviced daily from Pilot’s 58 other facilities through a dedicated middle mile network providing greater speed to market, better quality of care, and Pilot first and last mile uniformed and dedicated drivers.

Both facilities will offer the full range of Pilot services including first, middle, and last mile via air, ground and ocean integrated with Maersk’s logistics and services.

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Thomas.h.boyd@maersk.com Charlotte, North Carolina +1 704-430 -3442

A.P. Moller – Maersk completes acquisition of Pilot Freight Services     

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Copenhagen, Denmark and Florham Park, New Jersey USA – 2 May 2022 – A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Pilot Freight Services, a leading U.S.-based international and domestic supply chain provider with cross-border solutions into Canada and Mexico.  Pilot Freight Services will be rebranded to Pilot – A Maersk Company.

The strategic and highly complementary acquisition will benefit customers by offering customized international, domestic and cross-border logistics to Maersk’s North America landside logistics capabilities for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) distribution models. Equally important, new supply chain capabilities for the big and bulky sector with white glove home delivery service are added.

Maersk is constantly working with its global supply chain to accelerate solutions for customers that support their strategic business ambitions. With Pilot – A Maersk Company, Maersk extends its end-to-end offerings deeper into the North America supply chain of its customers, adding important supply chain infrastructure capacity and scale. The combined Pilot and Maersk scale will offer customers approximately 150 facilities in the U.S., including distribution centers, hubs and stations.

“Our customers are looking for us to accelerate their supply chain speed, remove handoffs and constantly improve their end-to-end, omni-channel business model to reach their financial growth goals.  Pilot’s expertise and existing infrastructure enables us to achieve these goals by creating more agile, nimble supply chains to serve customers the way they want to be served,” said Narin Phol, Regional Managing Director of Maersk North America.

Pilot brings customized shipping and logistics expertise with a network of 190 global partners and a North American facilities-based network of 87 stations and hubs through which freight is transported and distributed to end customers. The company uses mainly third-party providers of trucking and has access to controlled capacity which includes full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) for both B2C and B2B distribution including heavy and bulky shipments with white glove service for expedited and time definite services.

“Teaming up with an industry leader like Maersk is a natural fit and will enable our company to tap into significant, new future growth opportunities for our customers and employees. We like Maersk’s continuous improvement mindset and active investment pattern in expanding supply chain solutions so we’re excited to work together in our expanded role,” said Pilot Freight Services CEO, Zach Pollock.

The transaction price of USD 1.68bn equals to an enterprise value of USD 1.8bn post IFRS-16 lease liabilities.

Maersk continues its ambitious plan integrating North American supply chain infrastructure and solutions for customers, adding new end-to-services and scale on an annual basis.

In 2022, Maersk invested in over 400 electric trucks to lead the sustainable transport sector in the U.S. with fleet orders from Volvo Trucks and Einride.  Also ahead in 2022, Maersk North America customers will tap into more transatlantic air freight cargo capacity when the acquisition of Hamburg, Germany-based  Senator International is completed in Q2 2022, pending all regulatory approvals.  In 2021, Maersk E-Commerce Logistics acquired Salt Lake City, Utah-based Visible Supply Chain Management – a leading U.S.-based E-commerce fulfillment provider to strengthen the company’s business model – with emphasis on B2C and B2B e-fulfillment.  In 2020, El Segundo, California-based Performance Team – A Maersk Company was acquired, operating over 60 distribution and fulfillment center locations and Transportation services. In 2019, Maersk Customs Services USA, Inc. acquired Vandegrift Inc., adding important U.S. Customs Brokerage services, expertise and scale to customers looking to optimize their Customs compliance and reduce financial risks.

 

PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES AND AMERICAN LINEHAUL CORPORATION ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND MIDDLE MILE EXPEDITED LTL CAPABILITIES

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GLEN MILLS, PA –8/23/21– Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide transportation and logistics services provider backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), has formed a strategic partnership by entering into an asset purchase agreement with American Linehaul Corporation (ALC), a non-asset based provider of expedited LTL (less than truckload) services in the United States. The transaction occurred on July 30, 2021.

 

This partnership provides enhanced service levels and offerings for time-definite shipments and the growing volumes of e-commerce products no longer handled by traditional expedited LTL networks.  “Bringing the capabilities of these two companies together represents an excellent opportunity to expand capacity and provide a stabilizing influence to counter the volatility in the linehaul and expedited LTL markets today,” said Zach Pollock, chief executive officer, Pilot Freight Services.

 

Operating as a separate entity under the American Linehaul name, ALC founders Enzo & Beth Vartuli will lead the partnership with their key management personnel. American Linehaul will continue to operate as a neutral linehaul provider for the freight forwarding community, like forwarder networks who have done so in the past.  “Pilot’s investment and partnership will enable us to expand capacity in support of our freight forwarder customers, as we stay focused on achieving our long-standing goal of being the best-in-class U.S. linehaul provider,” said Mr. Vartuli.

 

Pilot’s full mile solutions continue to benefit from the healthy e-commerce growth within the heavy, bulky product categories. Through this transaction, these segments can meet growing demand free of third-party LTL carrier capacity and other constraints.  “Pilot serves as a key partner to many shippers who are experiencing the rapid growth and increasing transportation requirements associated with e-commerce,” said Mr. Pollock.  “Our partnership with ALC is a natural fit and another successful step in Pilot’s e-commerce strategy.”

 

 

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

Pilot Freight Services is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 96 locations throughout North America. Pilot also has several locations in Western Europe and a presence in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. The company’s freight forwarding services encompass every mode of transportation, including air, ground, and ocean, serving all corners of the globe. Pilot’s full mile and final mile home delivery solutions for heavy and hard to handle goods include value-added service offerings such as white glove, assembly, and installation.  Pilot’s logistics programs offer a complete line of expedited and time-definite services, international shipping solutions, product warehousing and inventory management.

Learn more about Pilot Freight Services at www.PilotDelivers.com.

 

ABOUT AMERICAN LINEHAUL CORPORATION

American Linehaul Corporation is a non-asset-based provider in the expedited LTL logistics space. Founded in 2001, American Linehaul offers a scheduled airport-to-airport linehaul service from 66 origins to over 70 destinations in the USA, serviced through 7 regional hubs. ALC offers expedited LTL service to the freight forwarding community between each of these airport areas, as well as local pick-up, delivery, truckloads, consolidations, warehousing, and special handling.

ABOUT ATL PARTNERS

Founded in 2014, ATL Partners is a premier sector-focused private equity firm that invests in aerospace, transportation, and logistics companies.  ATL brings deep sector expertise to its investment approach with nine investment professionals and six Executive Board members who have decades of combined operating experience in each of ATL’s core sectors.  For more information about ATL Partners, visit www.atlpartners.com.

 

ABOUT BCI

With C$199.6 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2021, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, BCI is a long-term investor that invests across a range of asset classes: fixed income; public equities; private equity; infrastructure; renewable resources; real estate; and commercial mortgages. BCI’s clients include public sector pension plans, insurance, and special purpose funds. BCI’s private equity program, with C$20.7 billion of assets under management, has a well-diversified portfolio comprised of direct and fund investments. The team brings industry expertise with more than 40 investment professionals investing across financial and business services, healthcare, industrials, consumer, and TMT sectors. For more information about BCI, please visit www.bci.ca.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES APPOINTS DARREN DODSON VICE PRESIDENT OF GROUND OPERATIONS

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GLEN MILLS, PA – July 13, 2021 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), is proud to announce Darren Dodson as Vice President of Ground Operations. In his new role, he will develop, lead and manage all aspects of Pilot’s ground network to maximize efficiency, growth and profitability.

Dodson will oversee and be responsible for making sure freight is moving efficiently through Pilot’s ground network. In doing so, he has been tasked to determine the best way to move freight at peak season volumes. Dodson has implemented new systems to increase capacity by adding a mid-week sort at the company’s hub in Groveport, OH, and is evaluating the need for additional hubs to strengthen the ground network.

Prior to Pilot, Dodson was Head of Operations and Logistics at Arta Shipping. He worked with ARTA’s technology platform and a team of experts to connect users to a curated network of specialized shippers and helped streamline the company’s high-end logistics complexities. Before Arta Shipping, he was at DB Schenker, working his way through the ranks from Manager, Land Transport to Director of Ground Distribution.

“Pilot’s people, its reputation and the longstanding, trusting industry and customer relationships it has maintained over the years made this a perfect opportunity for me to join the team,” said Dodson. “I look forward to working with them and driving us forward.”

A graduate of Missouri Southern State University, Dodson holds a Bachelor’s degree with minors in Computer Information Systems and Network System Administration.

“Darren brings operational expertise to Pilot at a critical time in the growth of our company and as our industry is experiencing unprecedented volumes and capacity constraints. In addition, his deep industry knowledge and reputation as a motivating team member will be of tremendous value,” explains Zach Pollock, chief executive officer of Pilot Freight Services.

 

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 90 locations throughout North America. Pilot also has several locations in Western Europe and a presence in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. The company’s freight forwarding services encompass every mode of transportation, including air, ground and ocean, serving all corners of the globe. Pilot’s full mile and final mile home delivery solutions for heavy and hard-to-hand handle goods include value-added service offerings such as white glove, assembly and installation.  Pilot’s logistics programs offer a complete line of expedited and time-definite services, international shipping solutions, product warehousing and inventory management. In addition, Pilot’s online shipment navigator, CoPilot, makes online shipping fast, convenient and secure. In 2018, Pilot adopted Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as their national philanthropy partner raising funds company-wide for treatments and cures for children battling cancer. Learn more about Pilot Freight Services at www.PilotDelivers.com.

 

ABOUT ATL PARTNERS

Founded in 2014, ATL Partners is a premier sector-focused private equity firm that invests in aerospace, transportation and logistics companies.  ATL brings deep sector expertise to its investment approach with nine investment professionals and seven Executive Board members who have decades of combined operating experience in each of ATL’s core sectors.  For more information about ATL Partners, visit www.atlpartners.com.

 

ABOUT BCI

With C$171.3 billion of managed assets as of March 31, 2020, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is a leading provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector and one of Canada’s largest asset managers. BCI generates investment returns that help their institutional clients build a financially secure future.  With a global outlook, BCI seeks investment opportunities that convert savings into productive capital that meet their clients’ risk/return requirements over time. BCI invests across a range of asset classes: fixed income; mortgages; public and private equity; real estate; infrastructure; and renewable resources. BCI’s private equity program, valued at C$17.9 billion, is focused on direct investments in industrials, technology, consumer/retail, healthcare, as well as financial and business services. For more information about BCI, please visit www.bci.ca

PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES ENHANCES EMPLOYEE-FOCUSED PROGRAMS

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Logistics Company Eyes Expansion with Major Hiring Initiative

GLEN MILLS, PA – July 6, 2021 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), is rolling out new employee benefits as part of its Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) program, the anniversary of 143 celebratory employee milestones ranging from 5 years to 35 years, and with an intent to fill 150 new positions at stations across the country.

Pilot’s established strong connections to community provided inspiration for the expansion of employee benefits, which will match service hours with hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO) for team members who engage with local 501c3 charities. Moreover, Pilot will match donations to 501c3 organizations and will double the match if the employee volunteers and donates to the same organization. Pilot continues to invest in employees with professional development and training opportunities. In the spring, the company conducted a ten-week training program through a series of live and recorded 30-minute sessions to help drivers, dispatch and warehouse employees understand the critically important roles they play in the customer experience as brand ambassadors during the delivery process. Most recently, Pilot launched a leadership development program to help prepare a select group of exemplary Pilot employees for the next phase of management within the company.

On June 22, 2021, Pilot celebrated milestone anniversaries of over 143 employees across the country who have been with the company for over five years. The celebrations took place with a mix of virtual and in-person ceremonies depending on location. This annual recognition program is a testament to the logistics company’s deep bench of talent and industry expertise gained through years of client-focused transportation and logistics solutions.

As shipping volumes remain at peak season levels, Pilot is looking to hire about 150 new employees nationwide at stations across the country, including Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Las Vegas and Philadelphia, with opportunities ranging from sales to operations and warehouse agents to accounting and customer service positions.

“Pilot’s success is firmly grounded in the strength and expertise of our team members, from developing customer-focused logistics solutions to delivering products in a friendly and safe manner,” says Lisa Coyle, Chief Administrative Officer. “We celebrate the successes of Pilot’s employees, offer opportunities to participate in community-based initiatives and professional development and now we are looking to expand our team in a variety of positions across the country.”

 

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 90 locations throughout North America. Pilot also has several locations in Western Europe and a presence in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. The company’s freight forwarding services encompass every mode of transportation, including air, ground and ocean, serving all corners of the globe. Pilot’s full mile and final mile home delivery solutions for heavy and hard-to-handle goods include value-added service offerings such as white glove, and assembly and installation.  Pilot’s logistics programs offer a complete line of expedited and time-definite services, international shipping solutions, product warehousing and inventory management. In addition, Pilot’s online shipment navigator, CoPilot, makes online shipping fast, convenient and secure. In 2018, Pilot adopted Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as their national philanthropy partner raising funds company-wide for treatments and cures for children battling cancer. Learn more about Pilot Freight Services at www.PilotDelivers.com.

 

ABOUT ATL PARTNERS

Founded in 2014, ATL Partners is a premier sector-focused private equity firm that invests in aerospace, transportation and logistics companies.  ATL brings deep sector expertise to its investment approach with nine investment professionals and seven Executive Board members who have decades of combined operating experience in each of ATL’s core sectors.  For more information about ATL Partners, visit www.atlpartners.com.

 

ABOUT BCI

With C$171.3 billion of managed assets as of March 31, 2020, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is a leading provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector and one of Canada’s largest asset managers. BCI generates investment returns that help their institutional clients build a financially secure future.  With a global outlook, BCI seeks investment opportunities that convert savings into productive capital that meet their clients’ risk/return requirements over time. BCI invests across a range of asset classes: fixed income; mortgages; public and private equity; real estate; infrastructure; and renewable resources. BCI’s private equity program, valued at C$17.9 billion, is focused on direct investments in industrials, technology, consumer/retail, healthcare, as well as financial and business services. For more information about BCI, please visit www.bci.ca

PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES ACQUIRES DSI LOGISTICS TO FURTHER EXPAND FINAL MILE DELIVERY SEGMENT

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GLEN MILLS, PA – April 6, 2021 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide transportation and logistics services provider backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Corporation (BCI), has acquired DSI Logistics (DSI), a non-asset based provider of last-mile home delivery and installation for heavy and hard to handle goods. The transaction closed on March 31, 2021.

The strategic purchase of DSI will further expand Pilot Last Mile Home, the company’s national final mile home delivery solution.  This acquisition positions Pilot as the second-largest last-mile delivery provider for big and bulky goods in the United States.

Pilot’s full mile and final mile home delivery solutions continue to benefit from the strong growth of e-commerce in the big and bulky product categories, and with the addition of DSI, these segments represent over half of Pilot’s revenue.

“Pilot serves as a key partner to many shippers who are experiencing the rapid growth and increasing transportation requirements associated with e-commerce,” said Zach Pollock, CEO of Pilot Freight Services.  “The acquisition of DSI was a natural fit and another successful step in Pilot’s e-commerce strategy.”

Pilot will integrate the entire DSI Logistics leadership team and employee base, consisting of more than 200 individuals, into its corporate structure to support and enhance Pilot Last Mile Home and National Customer Service teams.

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

Pilot Freight Services is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 96 locations throughout North America. Pilot also has several locations in Western Europe and a presence in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. The company’s freight forwarding services encompass every mode of transportation, including air, ground and ocean, serving all corners of the globe. Pilot’s full mile and final mile home delivery solutions for heavy and hard to handle goods include value-added service offerings such as white glove, assembly and installation.  Pilot’s logistics programs offer a complete line of expedited and time-definite services, international shipping solutions, product warehousing and inventory management. In addition, Pilot’s online shipment navigator, CoPilot, makes online shipping fast, convenient and secure. In 2018, Pilot adopted Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as their national philanthropy partner raising funds company-wide for treatments and cures for children battling cancer. Learn more about Pilot Freight Services at www.PilotDelivers.com.

ABOUT ATL PARTNERS

Founded in 2014, ATL Partners is a premier sector-focused private equity firm that invests in aerospace, transportation and logistics companies.  ATL brings deep sector expertise to its investment approach with nine investment professionals and seven Executive Board members who have decades of combined operating experience in each of ATL’s core sectors.  For more information about ATL Partners, visit www.atlpartners.com.

ABOUT BCI

With C$171.3 billion of managed assets as of March 31, 2020, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation is a leading provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector and one of Canada’s largest asset managers. BCI generates investment returns that help their institutional clients build a financially secure future.  With a global outlook, BCI seeks investment opportunities that convert savings into productive capital that meet their clients’ risk/return requirements over time. BCI invests across a range of asset classes: fixed income; mortgages; public and private equity; real estate; infrastructure; and renewable resources. BCI’s private equity program, valued at C$17.9 billion, is focused on direct investments in industrials, technology, consumer/retail, healthcare, as well as financial and business services. For more information about BCI, please vis

PILOT FREIGHT SERVICE ACQUIRES KANSAS CITY FRANCHISE

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GLEN MILLS, PA – April 1, 2021 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide transportation and logistics services provider backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Corporation (BCI), has acquired the company’s Kansas City franchise. The station and employee base will be seamlessly integrated into Pilot’s corporate organization effective April 1. Over the last three years, Pilot has acquired 29 franchise locations and now manages over 90% of the stations in the Pilot network.

The Kansas City franchise is an attractive asset due to its strategic location and the station’s service-first and customer-focused reputation. All employees and leadership will join the corporate team and continue to support operational efforts and local, national and global sales teams. The acquisition will further enhance Pilot’s operational control over its nationwide network.

“We are happy to welcome the Kansas City franchise to the Pilot corporate team and are confident they will continue to play an instrumental role in the long-term growth of the company,” Zach Pollock, chief executive officer of Pilot Freight Services.

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

Pilot Freight Services is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 96 locations throughout North America. Pilot also has several locations in Western Europe and a presence in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. The company’s freight forwarding services encompass every mode of transportation, including air, ground and ocean, serving all corners of the globe. Pilot’s full mile and final mile home delivery solutions for heavy and hard to handle goods include value-added service offerings such as white glove, assembly and installation.  Pilot’s logistics programs offer a complete line of expedited and time-definite services, international shipping solutions, product warehousing and inventory management. In addition, Pilot’s online shipment navigator, CoPilot, makes online shipping fast, convenient and secure. In 2018, Pilot adopted Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as their national philanthropy partner raising funds company-wide for treatments and cures for children battling cancer. Learn more about Pilot Freight Services at www.PilotDelivers.com.

ABOUT ATL PARTNERS

Founded in 2014, ATL Partners is a premier sector-focused private equity firm that invests in aerospace, transportation and logistics companies.  ATL brings deep sector expertise to its investment approach with nine investment professionals and seven Executive Board members who have decades of combined operating experience in each of ATL’s core sectors.  For more information about ATL Partners, visit www.atlpartners.com.

ABOUT BCI

With C$171.3 billion of managed assets as of March 31, 2020, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation is a leading provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector and one of Canada’s largest asset managers. BCI generates investment returns that help their institutional clients build a financially secure future.  With a global outlook, BCI seeks investment opportunities that convert savings into productive capital that meet their clients’ risk/return requirements over time. BCI invests across a range of asset classes: fixed income; mortgages; public and private equity; real estate; infrastructure; and renewable resources. BCI’s private equity program, valued at C$17.9 billion, is focused on direct investments in industrials, technology, consumer/retail, healthcare, as well as financial and business services. For more information about BCI, please visit www.bci.ca.

 

 

 

 

 

PILOT FREIGHT SERVICE ACQUIRES FRANCHISES IN MEMPHIS & ST. LOUIS

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PILOT FREIGHT SERVICE ACQUIRES FRANCHISES IN MEMPHIS & ST. LOUIS

 

GLEN MILLS, PA – March 4, 2021 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide transportation and logistics services provider backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Corporation (BCI), has acquired the Memphis and St. Louis franchise locations. The stations, which are a part of the Pilot network, will be seamlessly integrated into Pilot’s corporate organization effective immediately. The two stations have been Pilot franchises for nearly thirty years, making them a stable and integral part of its growth.

The acquisitions will enhance Pilot’s operational control over the company’s nationwide network. The Memphis station is strategically located to support fast-growing e-commerce and last-mile service offerings, while the St. Louis franchise is an attractive asset due to strong historical growth in B2B and global services. Memphis and St. Louis franchises’ leadership and employees will join the Pilot organization as part of the transition.

Pilot has acquired 28 franchise locations over the last three years and completed the acquisition of last mile logistics provider, Manna Freight Systems, in 2018. As a result of these acquisitions, over 90% of Pilot’s locations are company-owned.

“Pilot’s vast expertise and local market knowledge combined with our solution-focused model are key components of our continued growth. These strategic acquisitions along with further investments in technology will bring Pilot to the next level of growth and increased customer satisfaction,” explains Zach Pollock, chief executive officer of Pilot Freight Services.

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

Pilot Freight Services is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 96 locations throughout North America. Pilot also has several locations in Western Europe and a presence in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. The company’s freight forwarding services encompass every mode of transportation, including air, ground and ocean, serving all corners of the globe. Pilot’s full mile and final mile home delivery solutions for heavy and hard to handle goods include value-added service offerings such as white glove, assembly and installation.  Pilot’s logistics programs offer a complete line of expedited and time-definite services, international shipping solutions, product warehousing and inventory management. In addition, Pilot’s online shipment navigator, CoPilot, makes online shipping fast, convenient and secure. In 2018, Pilot adopted Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as their national philanthropy partner raising funds company-wide for treatments and cures for children battling cancer. Learn more about Pilot Freight Services at www.PilotDelivers.com.

ABOUT ATL PARTNERS

Founded in 2014, ATL Partners is a premier sector-focused private equity firm that invests in aerospace, transportation and logistics companies.  ATL brings deep sector expertise to its investment approach with nine investment professionals and seven Executive Board members who have decades of combined operating experience in each of ATL’s core sectors.  For more information about ATL Partners, visit www.atlpartners.com.

ABOUT BCI

With C$171.3 billion of managed assets as of March 31, 2020, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation is a leading provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector and one of Canada’s largest asset managers. BCI generates investment returns that help their institutional clients build a financially secure future.  With a global outlook, BCI seeks investment opportunities that convert savings into productive capital that meet their clients’ risk/return requirements over time. BCI invests across a range of asset classes: fixed income; mortgages; public and private equity; real estate; infrastructure; and renewable resources. BCI’s private equity program, valued at C$17.9 billion, is focused on direct investments in industrials, technology, consumer/retail, healthcare, as well as financial and business services. For more information about BCI, please visit www.bci.ca.

ZACH POLLOCK APPOINTED CEO OF PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

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GLEN MILLS, PA – January 12, 2021 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), is proud to announce Zach Pollock as Pilot’s new chief executive officer after the recent retirement of Gordon Branov. As chief executive officer, Pollock will work to grow Pilot’s operational success, work with senior leadership to develop and execute operations blueprints to meet Pilot’s business goals, create solutions to support current product offerings and encourage new opportunities.

“As Pilot begins the next chapter, I am honored and excited to take on this new role. I have worked for 16 years to help grow Pilot by providing solutions that meet customers’ needs, and I am committed to working with our incredible leadership team to continue this mission,” says Zach Pollock, chief executive officer. “Our greatest asset is our hard-working and dedicated team, and together we will deliver on our commitments to our customers and continue to cement Pilot’s role as a leader in B2B, e-commerce, global, last mile and logistics services.”

Pollock joined Pilot in 2005, where he climbed the ranks from district manager to regional vice president and then executive vice president, corporate stations and most recently as chief operating officer. Pollock provides a deep understanding of every aspect of Pilot’s organization and is a top expert in the logistics industry.

“Zach has demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities, drive and character. His success within the company and advancement is a testament to the significant opportunities available to Pilot employees,” says Jerome Lorrain, executive chairman of Pilot Freight Services.

 

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 90 locations throughout North America. Pilot also has several locations in Western Europe and a presence in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. The company’s freight forwarding services encompass every mode of transportation, including air, ground and ocean, serving all corners of the globe. Pilot’s full mile and final mile home delivery solutions for heavy and hard to handle goods include value-added service offerings such as white glove, assembly and installation.  Pilot’s logistics programs offer a complete line of expedited and time-definite services, international shipping solutions, product warehousing and inventory management. In addition, Pilot’s online shipment navigator, CoPilot, makes online shipping fast, convenient and secure. In 2018, Pilot adopted Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as their national philanthropy partner raising funds company-wide for treatments and cures for children battling cancer. Learn more about Pilot Freight Services at www.PilotDelivers.com.

ABOUT ATL PARTNERS

Founded in 2014, ATL Partners is a premier sector-focused private equity firm that invests in aerospace, transportation and logistics companies.  ATL brings deep sector expertise to its investment approach with nine investment professionals and seven Executive Board members who have decades of combined operating experience in each of ATL’s core sectors.  For more information about ATL Partners, visit www.atlpartners.com.

ABOUT BCI

With C$171.3 billion of managed assets as of March 31, 2020, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is a leading provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector and one of Canada’s largest asset managers. BCI generates investment returns that help their institutional clients build a financially secure future.  With a global outlook, BCI seeks investment opportunities that convert savings into productive capital that meet their clients’ risk/return requirements over time. BCI invests across a range of asset classes: fixed income; mortgages; public and private equity; real estate; infrastructure; and renewable resources. BCI’s private equity program, valued at C$17.9 billion, is focused on direct investments in industrials, technology, consumer/retail, healthcare, as well as financial and business services. For more information about BCI, please visit www.bci.ca.

TERESA FINLEY JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

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Ms. Finley Brings Over Thirty Years of Financial & Marketing Experience

Within the Transportation & Logistics Industry

 GLEN MILLS, PA –December 9, 2020 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), announced today that Teresa M. Finley has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Ms. Finley brings over 30 years of distinct experience as a CFO for multiple global businesses, most recently as CMO & Business Services Officer, a member of the Executive Leadership Team at UPS. Levering this expertise, she offers a deep understanding of how finance, marketing and revenue development intersect in the transportation and logistics industry.

CEO Gordon Branov said, “We are pleased to have Teresa join our Board of Directors and believe she brings a valuable and diverse perspective from her financial experience and vast knowledge of our industry that will benefit Pilot as we continue to grow and expand in the market.”

Ms. Finley said, “As a leading provider of transportation and logistics services, Pilot has a proven record of delivering superior customer experiences and customized solutions for global freight, business-to-business and business-to-consumer home delivery. I am energized to be working with the Pilot Board, the Pilot team, and the team at ATL Partners to execute on our goals of excellent customer service and continued growth.”

Ms. Finley’s impressive career spans three decades serving in a wide-ranging set of executive roles in the logistics and transportation industry. She is the retired Chief Marketing & Business Services Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team for UPS, a global package delivery company and leading provider of specialized transportation logistics services.  As CMO of UPS, she was responsible for the advancement of global marketing capabilities, including priority growth strategies, product innovation, pricing, communications and brand management. During her more than 30 years of experience with UPS, her prior roles included CFO for multiple global businesses, Corporate Controller, Treasurer & Vice President of Finance, and Vice President of Investor Relations. Ms. Finley currently serves as a Senior Advisor to the Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm, where she provides transportation and logistics expertise.  She is a member of the Board of Directors of TriMas, a global manufacturer and provider of products for customers predominantly in the consumer products, aerospace and industrial end markets.

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 90 locations throughout North America. Pilot also has several locations in Western Europe and a presence in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. The company’s freight forwarding services encompass every mode of transportation, including air, ground and ocean, serving all corners of the globe. Pilot’s full mile and final mile home delivery solutions for heavy and hard to handle goods include value-added service offerings such as white glove, assembly and installation.  Pilot’s logistics programs offer a complete line of expedited and time-definite services, international shipping solutions, product warehousing and inventory management. In addition, Pilot’s online shipment navigator, CoPilot, makes online shipping fast, convenient and secure. In 2018, Pilot adopted Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as their national philanthropy partner raising funds company-wide for treatments and cures for children battling cancer. Learn more about Pilot Freight Services at www.PilotDelivers.com.

ABOUT ATL PARTNERS

Founded in 2014, ATL Partners is a premier sector-focused private equity firm that invests in aerospace, transportation and logistics companies.  ATL brings deep sector expertise to its investment approach with nine investment professionals and seven Executive Board members who have decades of combined operating experience in each of ATL’s core sectors.  For more information about ATL Partners, visit www.atlpartners.com.

ABOUT BCI

With C$171.3 billion of managed assets as of March 31, 2020, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is a leading provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector and one of Canada’s largest asset managers. BCI generates investment returns that help their institutional clients build a financially secure future.  With a global outlook, BCI seeks investment opportunities that convert savings into productive capital that meet their clients’ risk/return requirements over time. BCI invests across a range of asset classes: fixed income; mortgages; public and private equity; real estate; infrastructure; and renewable resources. BCI’s private equity program, valued at C$17.9 billion, is focused on direct investments in industrials, technology, consumer/retail, healthcare, as well as financial and business services. For more information about BCI, please visit www.bci.ca