Highland Heights, OH—June 8, 2009—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced that its logistics facility in the Cleveland area has earned two ISO registrations, ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003. ISO registrations are a family of standards for quality management systems maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization.

Pilot began the process of obtaining these registrations in 2008, putting together internal processes and procedures in preparation for audits required to receive registration. The Highland Heights facility’s primary customer is Philips Healthcare, who requires their business partners to be ISO registered.

“Philips is an important customer for Pilot, so we were more than happy to obtain ISO registration to comply with their requirements,” said Lisa Coyle, Vice President of Quality and Administration for Pilot. “The ISO standards are vital to effectively managing a consistent business result when there can be many variables in the process.”

The ISO 9001 standard provides a number of requirements that an organization needs to fulfill to achieve customer satisfaction through consistent products and services which meet customer expectations. This includes a requirement for the continual improvement of the quality management system. The ISO 13485 standard specifies requirements for quality management systems where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Lima, Pa. — January 1, 2009 — Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced that Abe Achackzad has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations and Transportation.

A 22-year industry veteran, Achackzad has been with Pilot Freight Services for more than 10 years, most recently serving as Western Region Vice President, where he has been extremely successful in taking on operational challenges. Prior to joining Pilot, Achackzad held a wide array of positions in the transportation industry, ranging from warehouse supervisor to operations manager.

“Abe has a long history in the industry, and with Pilot, particularly on the operations side of the business,” said Lou Cortese, president of Pilot Freight Services. “His experience in various different roles gives him a unique perspective that will help him to maintain the operational excellence that Pilot is known for.”

Lima, Pa. — January 1, 2009 — Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced that Heinz Lange has been promoted to Vice President of International Sales. Effective immediately, Lange will be responsible for international sales, sales training, and developing a network of sales directors overseas.

A 20-year industry veteran, Lange has been with Pilot Freight Services for three years, most recently serving as Western Region International Sales Director, where he played a key role in the growth of Pilot’s international business.

“During his tenure with Pilot, Heinz has shown his ability to work closely with both company and franchise stations, and has been integral in closing business with several major national accounts,” said Lou Cortese, president of Pilot Freight Services. “His experience within the industry, and with Pilot, will help him to continue to develop our international business.”

Lima, Pa.—October 14, 2008—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, today marked the 10th anniversary of its Albuquerque, NM station. The facility, which opened its doors on Oct. 15, 1998, has steadily grown to serve more than 375 regional and global customers from its 17,000 sq.-ft. location. In its 10 years, the Albuquerque office has won multiple company awards for exceptional performance.

“For a decade, our customers have depended on our expertise to help them move into the ever-widening global markets with their products,” said Melanie Trujillo, manager and co-owner of the Albuquerque station. “We are committed to ensuring that each and every shipment is successful, and have built loyal customer relationships as a result.”

The management at Pilot’s Albuquerque station holds more than 50 combined years of transportation experience. The station serves customers from all 50 states and around the globe, across an array of industries, including government and defense-related businesses, heavy equipment suppliers and electronics manufacturers. Over 425 shipments and 500,000 pounds of freight are handled monthly.

“Pilot’s Albuquerque station reached this milestone thanks to highly dedicated employees who share the common goal of meeting and beating the expectations of each and every customer, and keeping them coming back for more,” says Richard G. Phillips Jr., CEO of Pilot Freight Services. “We look forward to this station’s ongoing success, as Pilot continues to deliver the highest quality service, value, and customized solutions to companies and partners worldwide.”

Lima, Pa.—September 08, 2008—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced that it has been named a SmartWaySM Transport Partner. The SmartWay Transport program is an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution.

Pilot’s selection as a SmartWay Transport Partner reflects its commitment to strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility. To qualify as a partner, Pilot was required to benchmark their current freight operations and has committed to increase the percentage of freight shipped through SmartWay carriers by at least 10% a year.

“We are very happy to have the opportunity to join the SmartWay Transport program,” said Joe Perez, Director of Ground Transportation for Pilot Freight Services. “The transportation industry has an obligation to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, and Pilot is proud to be a part of that effort.”

The SmartWay Transport program, launched in 2004, aims to increase the availability and market penetration of fuel efficiency technologies and strategies that help freight companies reduce costs while also diminishing adverse environmental impacts.

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Lima, Pa.—July 01, 2008—Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced the company has been honored with the 2008 Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management, the distinguished monthly magazine for supply chain professionals. This marks the 19th time Pilot has earned the esteemed Quest for Quality Award. This year’s award recognizes overall service excellence in freight forwarding reader-based ratings in five areas: performance, value, information technology, customer service, and equipment and operations.

“We are honored to receive Logistics Management’s Quest for Quality Award for the 19th time,” says Richard Phillips Jr., CEO of Pilot Freight Services. “This award has become one of the industry standards for rating customer satisfaction and performance excellence. Furthermore, the fact that this award is chosen by the readers proves that we have continued to demonstrate our ability to sustain a high standard of performance over time, with the highest quality service, value, and solutions. We look forward to providing yet another great year of quality freight-forwarding solutions.”