Lima, PA – April 17, 2018 – As a featured exhibitor at the 2018 Home Delivery World Show (Booth #225) in Atlanta, GA, Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, has released preliminary first quarter numbers demonstrating significant growth not only in the e-commerce sector but also across all service areas. Pilot’s 2018 first quarter revenue has increased 22 percent over the same time period last year. Reflecting Pilot’s ongoing commitment to serve the ever-increasing e-commerce industry, revenue in this division has grown nearly 21 percent over Q1 in 2017.

While the H3D segment started with large screen television delivery as the primary product, the sector has evolved as home furniture delivery and set up is now the top consumer purchase. Attendees at the Home Delivery World Show reflect the current diversity in the H3D market as mass retailers offer online products ranging from dining room sets to sporting equipment and home spas. Pilot has enhanced its service offerings as the category has matured to better serve their clients with increased global focus with faster customs clearance and compliance, greater investment in larger logistic centers with customized solutions ranging from line haul services to inventory management and product disposition to last mile delivery in several markets across the country. As more countries embrace online ordering and home delivery of heavy weight products, Pilot has developed expedited shipping solutions for its e-commerce business, both locally and internationally, with faster delivery times and more transparency through the shipping process. While e-commerce has historically driven revenue growth for Pilot, the last two quarters, Q4 2017 and Q1 2018, have shown consistent gains across all product lines.

“Pilot is poised to anticipate and meet our client’s international and local shipping needs as consumer demand increases across the globe,” says John Hill, president and chief commercial officer. “This delivery model requires companies like Pilot to have fast transit times, hit exact appointment windows, and for the customer to have a courteous in-home experience.”

Pilot has expanded warehousing and inventory management capabilities across US markets with new services including El Paso’s authorization as a Foreign Trade Zone and new facilities in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Newark, NJ, as well as an increased presence internationally with a new station in Montreal, the company’s third location in Canada.

Lima, PA – April 12, 2018 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announces the expansion of their El Paso, TX (ELP) station to 40,000 sq. ft. and authorization as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. As a designated FTZ, Pilot ELP will be able to offer U.S.-based companies the option to defer, reduce or even eliminate customs duties on its products admitted to the zone – an attractive factor for its clients in the automotive, healthcare, electronics and aerospace industries.

In order to meet client and regulatory demands, Pilot ELP has established new inventory and security systems to document and track products and materials held on site until ready to be shipped to Mexico. The ability to warehouse raw materials or products that originated from around the globe in a central location before being shipped to Mexico for manufacturing will save clients time and money. In addition, the station’s close proximity to the Zaragoza Bridge allows for shorter transit times to the Mexican border, a factor that is appealing to many customers.

Since the freight is considered an in-bond shipment, Pilot clients will experience a significant cost savings of having product in close proximity to its final manufacturing destination and benefit by avoiding U.S. tariffs and duties. The experienced local Pilot team prepares goods for export as-needed and ensures proper documentation to expedite border clearance.

“El Paso’s FTZ authorization not only gives Pilot a competitive edge in the marketplace, but more importantly, it allows us to give our customers an additional level of service to provide cost effective warehousing and transit options to support their supply chain,” explains John Hill, president and chief commercial officer.

LIMA, PA – April 4, 2018 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, recently promoted two team members as part of Pilot’s continued growth and expanded advancements in international markets, e-commerce, and more. Liz Beck and John Pang have both been appointed regional vice presidents in Detroit and Los Angeles, respectively and will actively manage the regional managers within their territories.

In Detroit, Liz Beck will oversee Pilot’s central region managers. Beck started with Pilot as a local sales rep in San Francisco in 2002. She’s worked in Pilot’s Chicago station, bringing in major accounts before moving on to Detroit where she grew into the role of sales manager and ultimately district manager. During her time managing the Detroit station, it has been one of Pilot’s fastest growing stations in domestic and international freight earning Beck internal awards including the Chairman’s Circle and Diamond Station recognition.

John Pang has also been named a regional vice president overseeing the western region managers, based out of Los Angeles. Pang has been with Pilot for 19 years and has run their largest volume operation, LAX, as district manager since 2009. Under Pang’s management, the Los Angeles operation has grown yearly in one of the most competitive and expensive markets in the U.S. due to his solid operations performance and dependability. A Certified Cargo Screening Facility and located minutes from the airport, the 105,000-square-foot LAX warehouse serves 10 counties in California.

“We pride ourselves on creating an environment that encourages growth and camaraderie. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to develop talent from within,” said Gordon Branov, CEO of Pilot Freight Services. “As we prepare for significant growth this year, I’m confident that both Liz and John will direct our regional managers with the same tenacity and commitment to Pilot’s success that have been characteristic of their own achievements in the company.”

LIMA, PA – (February 19, 2018) – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announces the opening of Pilot Montreal (YUL), their third corporate-owned station in Canada. Home to a number of aerospace manufacturers as well as aviation suppliers, opening a Montreal station was a natural fit for the company to expand in this vertical by enhancing customer relationships.

Pilot Montreal will be managed by Karen Trainor, a bilingual Quebecoise district manager who brings over 28 years in the industry, and vast knowledge of the Canadian shipping landscape.Most recently Trainor held a role with Canada’s largest supply chain company focused on the handling of temperature-sensitive products.

Pilot’s new Montreal station is just one step in the company’s large-scale investment in training and communications systems to support multi-lingual, multi-national sales and operations teams and overall international expansion efforts. Pilot’s international teams address all global inquiries by providing the best routes, shipping methods, and rates on worldwide freight delivery.

“We’re pleased to announce the opening of Pilot Montreal, our third Canadian station,” said Abe Achackzad, EVP, Transportation. “The addition of the Montreal station is part of our overall commitment to our customers in North America and international expansion efforts as we continue to grow as a global, value-added service provider in 2018 and beyond.”

Two additional staff members will join Pilot Montreal in the coming months who will be valuable assets to Pilot’s unified global logistics services. These services are designed to deliver value by combining the company’s existing strong domestic and international services which in turn, create a comprehensive and complete end-to-end solution.

LIMA, PA – February 12, 2018 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announces record breaking Q4 2017 revenues and their enhanced efforts in international sales and operations, e-commerce and logistics. Pilot reached $639 million in revenue in 2017, after ending the year with back-to-back record months. December revenues topped $65 million, marking the most profitable month in the history of the company. Overall revenues for the year were up 10 percent, with diversified gains across all categories.

“For the second month in a row, every Pilot product line saw double digit growth,” says John Hill, president and chief commercial officer. “In 2018, we expect our international product, driven by our new leadership team, will dominate our growth pattern, with e-commerce and logistics being strong vehicles for progress, as well,” he says.

Pilot’s increased global focus simplifies shipping, increases visibility and compliance with international freight forwarding, global trade management and customs clearance services. The company has made significant investments in training and communications systems to support global sales and operations teams. International focus will also include providing clients the ability to regulate their purchase order (PO) management and compliance. Pilot’s PO management increases transparency with real time control and processing of sales and purchase transactions. Pilot’s international growth will foster customer relationships, especially in the maritime, chemical, apparel and tech industries.

While the fraction of global purchasing done online still remains relatively small, Pilot sees an enormous opportunity to continue expanding in this vertical and provide even greater service and flexibility to its e-commerce customers. Pilot is working to create more expedited shipping solutions for its e-commerce business, both locally and nationally, with faster delivery times and more transparency through the shipping process. All of this is backed by their local customer service and national 24/7 customer service support.

As a value-added service provider, Pilot remains focused on logistics solutions as an extension of their business and is pleased to bring decades of knowledge and resources in logistics and transportation to continue serving clients from all angles. Building more multi-client warehouse facilities, like the one recently opened Piscataway, NJ and soon-to-open Las Vegas facility, is a strategic addition to Pilot’s strong domestic and global network of stations that move freight throughout the world.

Lima, PA – December 8, 2017 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announces the opening of a 65,000 sq. ft. multi-client warehouse located at 270 Old New Brunswick Road in Piscataway, NJ. This new venture is Pilot’s largest multi-client operation at opening and their first in the Northeast. It will serve to help Pilot’s network of Northeast clients meet the needs of their customers quickly and with flexibility.

Pilot is pleased to bring their decades of knowledge and resources in logistics and inventory management to continue to serve their clients, from all angles. Using Pilot’s shared warehousing reduces the risks and costs involved in opening a private, dedicated facility or using a public warehouse. Pilot opened their first multi-client operation in Chicago in 2010 followed by warehouses in Dallas, Toronto, Los Angeles and Orlando. This new multi-client warehouse gives clients of all sizes and scope located in the saturated Northeast market the ability to store, distribute and manage transportation operations, all under Pilot’s trusted name. Clients can fully customize the experience to fit their needs by outsourcing distribution, packaging and transportation management to highly trained Pilot employees. Pilot also has the ability to operate as a 3PL, managing customers’ transportation providers and their contacts.

Strategically located in Piscataway, the new warehouse is in proximity to multiple major airports and accesses the Port of New Jersey. As the largest multi-client warehouse opened by Pilot, the location was also influenced by specific customer needs and demands. In early 2018, Pilot will open a new 140,000 sq. ft. facility expanding their multi-client warehousing in Las Vegas by 40,000 sq. ft. to accommodate multi-client operations.

In addition to providing services and warehousing for retail and B2B industries, the Piscataway station is also outfitted to handle sensitive materials for clients that fulfill medical device orders. The building and staff have met rigorous documentation requirements to ensure quality processes and procedures. Upon opening, the warehouse will operate five days a week with after-hours and holiday on-call capabilities. Hours of operation will change to meet customer requirements and volumes and Pilot plans to operate 24 hours, seven days a week during peak seasons to meet client demands timely and efficiently.

“Our experience and dedication to providing full-service, turnkey solutions across the country makes this a next natural step,” said John Hill, president and chief commercial officer. “We’re excited to expand our offerings in the Northeast and give our clients unsurpassed flexibility and customization in their warehousing needs.”

LIMA, PA – December 5, 2017 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announces the opening of a new 70,000 sq. ft. warehouse at 7015 Corporate Plaza Drive in Las Vegas, NV. Conveniently located near McCarran International Airport and the Las Vegas Strip, Pilot’s new warehouse is ideal for not only the ever-increasing demand for long and short-term storage solutions for trade show, gaming and concert related freight ranging from elaborate booths to the massive stage and lighting systems to video display equipment. The warehouse is set to open on January 20, 2018 and will add five new employees.

The new facility boasts 32 ft. ceilings, 20 dock doors and sophisticated climate control. A combination of brand-new construction and a roof made of Polar-Ply Radiant Barriers offer a unique pure aluminum foil sheet which prevents 97 percent of summer radiant heat from entering the building, reducing temperatures by up to 50 degrees. This climate technology will sustain the entire warehouse at a constant temperature regardless of exterior temperatures. These features are beneficial for storing products and technology that are sensitive to extreme temperatures including medical devices like imaging machines as well as consumer electronics and gaming industry merchandise. State-of-the-art security with round-the-clock motion, audio and camera sensors offer complete interior and exterior monitoring with live personnel.

The inventory in the facility will be managed by Pilot’s eWMS, which allows maximum flexibility and system interaction in the warehouse. The system is completely customizable and able to integrate with customers’ systems. Through this, Pilot is able to better manage the supply chain processes and significantly improve employees’ workflows, equating to large increases in productivity, efficiency and increased quality.

“Pilot is excited to open a new top-tier warehouse in Las Vegas,” said John Hill, President & Chief Commercial Officer for Pilot Freight Services. “This warehouse will provide excellent benefits to clients in the Las Vegas area with its prime location to tradeshow warehouses – the space is adjacent to GES and Freeman, and only 5 miles from the airport.”

The Las Vegas facility is a strategic addition to Pilot’s strong domestic and global network of stations that move freight throughout the world and provide custom shipping and logistics services through the entire supply chain. High level customer service is from live, local personnel 24-hours a day, 365-days a year.

Lima, PA – October 25, 2017 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, introduces a new cost-effective service to transport ground cargo across the border to Mexico. Freight originating from the east coast will go through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFG), and Midwest and Western US origins will go through Pilot’s Los Angeles (LAG) gateways. The aviation alternative freight shipping is available weekdays at one of three Mexican destination airports: Guadalajara (GDL), Mexico City (MEX) or Monterrey (MTY).

Ground service typically benefits clients over air service, as air service is traditionally more costly but not necessarily quicker. Additionally, ground cargo arriving at airports clears customs faster and avoids border congestion because the freight stays on the same trailer. This process translates into overall faster transit time and savings. Pilot counsels shippers through complicated requirements, formalities and paperwork typically involved in shipments to Mexico.

Based on Pilot’s operational footprint, the company also has the ability to consolidate cargo from various stations across the country to the closest gateway – DFG or LAG – and then through Mexico to the final destination within the country. The services between the DFG and LAG gateways cut travel time by two to three days, increasing access to the Mexico market and providing greater consistency and predictability within the supply chain. Specifically, aviation and automotive industries have benefitted dramatically from Pilot’s new airport-to-airport ground services through consistent, dependable cost savings of cargo transfer of up to 50%.

“We’re pleased to announce the addition of these services from our DFG and LAG gateways to better serve our current clients and also expand with new customers,” said John Hill, president and chief commercial officer. “Streamlining and consolidating efforts will further allow us to better serve our expanding customer base and continue to create the reliability and value our company has been delivering for nearly five decades.”

With offices in Mexico’s industrial and transportation hubs, Pilot is expanding their footprint and leveraging business in Mexico through bi-lateral sales to better serve their portfolio of customers doing business domestically and internationally. Pilot’s team in Mexico lends itself to more seamless transitions via technology and know-how on the ground. Products going into Mexico include electronics, machinery, vehicles, minerals and plastic goods.

LIMA, Pa.—June 19, 2017— Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced the promotion of Gordon Branov, a 20-year Pilot veteran, to chief executive officer, and John Hill to president after 23 years with the company. Richard Phillips, who has served as chief executive officer for 10 years, will move into the role of chairman of the board, and Lou Cortese, former president, will retire after more than 30 years of service.

These changes, effective July 1, bring forth a lineup of Pilot leaders who have helped the company achieve decades of continuous growth and have the experience, drive, and leadership skills to maintain Pilot’s success.

“We are very fortunate to have such a strong leadership team step up from within the company to raise Pilot to new heights,” says Phillips. “John and Gordon have been, and will continue to be, successful strategic partners in our organization who ensure the needs of the market, customer, and our employees are paramount. They will form the backbone of the team to lead Pilot to many more years of growth.” Phillips added, “In my own new role, I will be in a position to guide the company, and am excited to work hard to ensure its successful future.”

Founded in 1970, Pilot provides expedited and time-definite domestic and international freight forwarding, e-commerce and home delivery, and value-added logistics services through a network of over 75 stations in North America and Western Europe and 87 core international partners.

LIMA, Pa.—May 15, 2017— Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced that Todd Soiefer will serve as Vice President of Corporate Development, with an emphasis on acquisition strategy.

In October, Pilot secured a controlling investment from ATL Partners, a leading aerospace, transportation, and logistics-focused private equity firm, and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (“bcIMC”), one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. The investment from ATL and bcIMC allotted Pilot the resources to pursue sophisticated opportunities, expanding its role as a best-in-class service provider. The addition of Soiefer to the Pilot team marks the next step in Pilot’s global evolution, positioning Pilot to continue international growth through both acquisition and the development of its existing stations, while adding to its current stable of products and services.

“Pilot’s people, the reputation it carries, and the deep and longstanding industry relationships it has cultivated, made this an ideal opportunity for me to join the team,” said Soiefer. “The recent partnerships with ATL and bcIMC have placed Pilot in the best possible position to secure a global leadership role in the logistics sector. After admiring the team’s forty-five-year success in an ever-changing industry, I look forward to assisting in taking Pilot to the next level.”

Having most recently served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at Ferrellgas Partners, LP., Todd comes to Pilot with an extensive background in corporate finance and financial management, with an expertise in deal sourcing and structuring.

“With critical support from our partners at ATL and bcIMC secured, Pilot is poised to grow exponentially,” said Richard Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of Pilot. “Having completed more than $1 billion in acquisitions across several prominent transactions, Todd has an understanding of the logistics industry that will serve him well at Pilot, where he will play a major role in the execution of our ambitious development plans. We welcome him to the Pilot family with great enthusiasm.”

Founded in 1970, Pilot provides expedited and time-definite domestic and international freight forwarding, e-commerce and home delivery, and value-added logistics services through a network of over 75 stations in North America and Western Europe and 87 core international partners.