LIMA, Pa.—June 15, 2012—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announced today that their Washington D.C. station has achieved full international capabilities. The station, which is adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport, is now fully capable of handling government, logistics, special services and international shipping in addition to handling traffic in and out of the Greater D.C. area.

“Pilot has a strong history of experience and proven results in the international transportation and logistics arena and we are thrilled to announce the incorporation of these capabilities at our D.C. location,” said Gordon Branov, executive vice president of business development for Pilot Freight Services. “We remain committed to growing Pilot’s international business as evidenced in opening offices in Amsterdam and Toronto as well as Logistics operations in Mexico City and Mumbai. Adding international services to our 25,000 sq. ft. D.C. location marks another significant achievement for Pilot and we look forward to serving our customers with this added convenience.”

The D.C. station recently welcomed Paul Peterson to their team, who previously served for ten years in Pilot’s Detroit office. Peterson will be responsible for managing international operations of the D.C. station in conjunction with District Manager Brian Renzella.

Pilot recently celebrated their ninth consecutive quarter with year-over-year revenue growth and celebrated a 24 percent growth in their international business at the end of 2011. In addition to international transportation and logistics services, the Washington D.C. station will offer a full suite of services including air, ocean, ground and logistics capabilities. The station is located at 13884-13886 Park Center Rd., Herndon, Va., 20171.

LIMA, Pa.—May 10, 2012—Pilot Freight Services today announced that Chief Executive Officer Richard Phillips was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 program in the Greater Philadelphia region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Awards will be presented at a special gala on June 21 at the Terrace Ballroom of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia.

“I’m extremely honored to have been recognized alongside some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the Philadelphia region for this prestigious award,” said Phillips. “Ernst & Young has always chosen finalists and winners from companies that I admire, so I’m thrilled to have Pilot considered among those ranks.”

Now in its 26th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 17, 2012. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

LIMA, Pa.—May 1, 2012—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announced today that it has continued its pattern of growth, with $115.5 million in revenue for the first quarter, ending March 31, 2012. The company, which had a record-breaking year in 2011, continues to build on that momentum, shipping more than 149.8 million pounds over the quarter.

“While many of our competitors are struggling to stay afloat – with some going under completely – we’ve been able to not only stand our ground, but continue to grow,” said Richard Phillips, chief executive officer of Pilot. “We’re seeing moderate but steady growth in the economy, with the U.S. manufacturing and automotive industries really starting to rebound, so we’re expecting good things for Pilot in 2012.”

Phillips continued, “We’ve achieved broad-based growth across our product lines, as each of our business units steps up and continues to exceed customer expectations. This commitment to excellence, along with trends like increased near-shoring of manufacturing plants and warehouses to Mexico, has positioned us extremely well in the marketplace.”

Pilot saw tremendous first quarter growth in its special services business, which grew over 71 percent year-over-year from 2011, due in large part to a major competitor shutting down domestic operations, allowing the company to gain market share in that area. Additionally, Pilot’s government business saw a nearly 20 percent increase from last year, as it increased its work supporting U.S. armed forces domestically and abroad, particularly in Afghanistan and Africa.

LIMA, Pa.—February 27, 2012—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announced today that it has opened a station in Toronto, its first in Canada. The new location will handle shipments into and out of the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, working in conjunction with the company’s Canadian partner, Concord Transportation.

This new location is the second full-service station for Pilot outside of the U.S., following the announcement of its first European station in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company has continued to grow at a fast pace over the last two years, closing out a record-breaking year in 2011 and opening new locations, with more expected in 2012.

“As we looked to continue expanding our international footprint, Toronto was a natural choice,” said Gordon Branov, executive vice president of business development for Pilot Freight Services. “Canada is currently the United States’ largest trading partner, and Toronto is one of the largest import/export markets in North America. Positioning ourselves in this major transportation hub gives us the opportunity to provide more hands-on customer service to our customers in Canada, and expanded options for international export from Toronto to all of our North American customers.”

The Toronto station offers a full suite of transportation and logistics services, including air, ocean, ground and logistics capabilities, and will be managed by Andy Harris, a twenty-year veteran of the international freight forwarding industry. The station is located at 96 Disco Road, Etobicoke, ON M9W OA3 CANADA.

Lima, Pa.—January 24, 2012—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announced today that it broke company records for revenue, number of shipments, and total shipment weight in 2011. Pilot reported revenue of $491 million for the year ending December 31, 2011, an increase of nearly 16 percent from 2010. During that period, the company handled over one million shipments with a total weight of 595.5 million pounds. The year was closed out by a strong fourth quarter, with revenue of $141.5 million, up 10.5 percent year-over-year.

Pilot saw significant growth across all of its business segments, led by government (up a massive 64.6 percent year-over-year), special services (up over 33 percent), and international (up 24 percent). Government business has been a major part of Pilot’s growth over the past year, as the company continues to service agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of State and NASA, servicing the needs of our Armed Forces both domestically and in the Middle East and Africa.

“This was a remarkable year for all of us at Pilot, solidifying and building on our enormous growth in 2010,” said Richard Phillips, chief executive officer of Pilot. “But more important than just our revenue numbers is the fact that despite handling more volume than ever before, our performance numbers improved during the year. So not only were we able to build the business, but we did it while doing a better job for our customers – completing their deliveries on time and without damage.”

Phillips continued, “We’re expecting to see continued growth in 2012, as we focus on not only continuing to secure large national accounts, but on growing our business on the local level throughout the country. This projected growth, coupled with new logistics and warehousing locations expected to open this year, gives us a lot to be excited about.”

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LIMA, Pa.—December 7, 2011—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announced today that it has opened a station in Washington D.C., adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport. The new location will support Pilot’s existing station in Baltimore, which currently handles all traffic in and out of the D.C. area.

This new location marks the second new station opening of the year for Pilot, following the announcement of its first European station, located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company has seen strong growth through 2011, with significant year-over-year gains in each quarter.

“Over the past several years, our business in the D.C. area has grown tremendously, thanks to both government and non-governmental customers,” said Richard Phillips, CEO of Pilot Freight Services. “The Baltimore station has done a great job of handling this vital market in the past, but with the addition of the new location, we’ll be able to better serve Washington, as well as the surrounding areas of northern Virginia and portions of south and western Maryland.”

The Washington D.C. station offers a full suite of transportation and logistics services, including air, ocean, ground and logistics capabilities. The station will be managed by Brian Renzella, and is located at 13884-13886 Park Center Rd., Herndon, Va., 20171.

Lima, Pa.—October 15, 2011—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, reported revenue of $122.2 million for the third quarter, ending September 30, 2011. This growth marks the seventh consecutive quarter of rising revenue numbers for the company. Pilot shipped more than 153 million pounds of freight in the quarter.

Pilot saw growth across all of its business segments, led by its government (up more than 46 percent year-over-year) and special services groups (up over 44 percent). Both business segments grew as a result of the addition of major new customers, as well as further penetration of existing business. Additionally, home delivery was up almost 10 percent for the quarter. As the company enters the fourth quarter, it is preparing for a major increase in revenue in its home delivery business, thanks to holiday deliveries of electronics and other consumer goods.

“Congratulations to everyone at Pilot who drove yet another successful quarter,” said Richard Phillips, chief executive officer of Pilot. “As we continue to grow, we remain committed to offering our customers a solid partner who is dedicated to solving their most difficult transportation and logistics problems.”

LIMA, Pa.—July 13, 2011—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announced today that it has opened a station in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This new location marks the first company-owned station for Pilot in Europe, and will service new and existing customers sending shipments through the region. This opening comes on the heels of Pilot’s record-setting revenue in 2010, with its international shipping sector marking a dramatic 60 percent year-over-year growth compared to 2009.

“After years of working with customers and partners throughout Europe, we are thrilled to be opening the first official Pilot station abroad,” said Richard Phillips, CEO of Pilot Freight Services. “This is a big milestone for our company, as we continue to grow and expand our footprint both domestically and internationally.”

The Amsterdam station offers a full suite of transportation and logistics services, including air, ocean, ground and logistics capabilities. The station will be managed by Pilot veterans Gilles Auzanneau and Alexandra Ryan, who will be responsible for all sales and operations.

“Amsterdam was a logical choice for our first European station,” said Gordon Branov, executive vice president of Pilot Freight Services. “Strategically, it’s a great location to access major European and Asian markets. The Schiphol airport and the Port of Rotterdam, are among the largest cargo airports and ocean ports in the world, respectively.”

Lima, Pa.—July 12, 2011—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, reported revenue of $112.5 million for the second quarter, ending June 30, 2011, up 18.5 percent over the same period in 2010. This double digit growth marks the sixth consecutive quarter in which the company has seen skyrocketing revenue numbers.

Pilot saw significant increases across all of its business lines, with the largest growth coming from its government business (up 80.9 percent year-over-year) and international shipping (up 32.4 percent). The massive growth in the government sector reflects not only Pilot’s continued commitment to serving American armed services, but also a host of government agencies with unique transportation needs. It is also due in large part to the company expanding its customer base of defense contractors. Pilot’s national account, automotive, and logistics divisions also grew at a fast clip.

“While continuing to see strong revenue numbers is always an important benchmark, this quarter we have much more to be excited about,” said Richard Phillips, chief executive officer of Pilot. “From the opening of our station in Amsterdam—the first for us in Europe—to the expansion of all our business lines, old and new, we continue to break new ground and make significant moves that I’m confident will foster long-term growth throughout the company. Pilot people have a lot to be proud of, but most of all we are proud of the work we do for our customers. Our continued growth reflects that pride.”

Lima, Pa.—June 29, 2011—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announced today that it has received a 2010 Ryder Transportation Management Carrier Quality Award in the category of North American Freight Forwarder. The awards program recognizes the top-performing carriers who provide outstanding service to their customers.

“We are so pleased to receive this prestigious award for the 6th consecutive year,” said John Hill, executive vice president of sales for Pilot. “Pilot had a record-breaking year in 2010, thanks to our outstanding team across the country and around the world, and we are extremely gratified to be recognized by Ryder for that hard work.”

The Ryder awards recognize excellence through a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value and innovation. Ryder places more than $3.7 billion of its customers’ freight on selected carriers in all modes of transportation.