GLEN MILLS, PA – July 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), was recently ranked among the Top 75 Green Supply Chain Partners by Inbound Logistics. The ranks were compiled by Inbound Logistics editors who select the top 75 supply chain partners leading the way in green logistic initiatives and sustainability.

Inbound Logistics’ G75 annual listing features providers who excel at ensuring their global supply chains are socially and environmentally friendly. As part of its ESG policy, Pilot continually works to develop and implement best practices to reduce the environmental footprint of its supply chain while providing essential logistics services. Pilot is SmartWay certified and also committed to increase the amount of freight shipped via the program’s carriers every year. Pilot has replaced the majority of fossil fuel-run warehouse equipment for electric equipment and uses COMPASS Dispatcher to create time and fuel-efficient routes. These initiatives reduce fuel waste and increase delivery efficiency.

In 2019, Pilot moved to a new corporate headquarters featuring several green initiatives. With nearly 100 locations throughout North America, many Pilot stations use occupancy and LED lighting, computer-controlled HVAC along with water supply refill stations, that have reduced the use of plastic bottles by 10,000 annually. Standard recycling protocols including cardboard balers have been integrated into daily operations. Pilot is committed to operating a paperless office that uses e-invoicing, P-Card, EDI and API for secure data transfer.

“As a global supply industry leader, it is important that we do our part to reduce waste and our carbon footprint while providing exceptional transportation services,” says Lisa Coyle, chief administrative officer. “Being named to the G75 list for the first time is truly an honor and something that should make our entire Pilot team very proud.”

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 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$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.

GLEN MILLS, PA – July 1, 2020 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, has acquired five franchise stations in strategic markets in the Midwest and along the US and Mexico border. Effective July 1, 2020, the franchises will be seamlessly integrated into Pilot’s corporate organization with no disruption in service offerings or senior management.

The franchises, located in Wisconsin, Texas and Mexico, were attractive assets due to strong historical growth and operational performance. They also serve to enhance client-focused solutions for the automotive, healthcare, home furnishings, industrial products and packaging industries. The acquisitions further enhance Pilot’s operational control over its nationwide network. By bringing the operations along the US and Mexico border in-house, Pilot further improves its ability to provide seamless trade solutions for cross-border clients. The leadership and employees of the franchises will join the Pilot organization as part of the transactions.

Backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), Pilot has acquired 25 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, nearly 90% of Pilot’s locations are company owned.
“So much of Pilot’s success is grounded in the strength and expertise of our team members. Acquiring franchises with a record of strong performance and growth, adds to the stability and growth trajectory for Pilot in both domestic and global sales,” explains Gordon Branov, chief executive officer of Pilot Freight Services. “We are happy to welcome long term franchisees to the Pilot corporate team, and we are confident they will play instrumental roles in the long-term growth of the company.”

Throughout 2020, Pilot’s business-to-consumer home delivery segment, which focuses on heavy and hard to handle (H3D) goods, has experienced significant growth driven by increasing consumer demand and e-commerce penetration as well as the addition of new clients seeking an elevated customer experience. As business activity has begun to scale back up both in the US and internationally, Pilot has seen domestic business-to-business volumes recover to exceed prior year levels and has experienced significant growth in global freight movements in recent months. Overall, Pilot is looking forward to a strong 2020 with growth across all product lines.

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 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$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.

GLEN MILLS, PA – June 25, 2020 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, was recently ranked among the Top 25 Air Forwarders by Air Cargo News and Top 50 US 3PL by Logistics Management. The rankings were compiled by Armstrong & Associates as part of annual market research.

Air Cargo News’ Top 25 Air Forwarders listed Pilot with a year-over-year change of 4.3 percent, moving up the rankings to the number 23 spot. Armstrong & Associates’ analysis estimated a market decline in the overall freight industry to be around 4 percent. Pilot’s ascent in the list demonstrates the level of growth during a year widely viewed by industry experts as difficult, with overall demand declining by 7.8% year-on-year to 15.4m metric tons. Pilot’s strong global sales team, an extensive network of air transportation, and placement of international field teams have enabled the company to provide efficient and reliable client-focused solutions during an uncertain global supply chain climate.

Pilot was also included in Logistics Management’s Top 50 US and Global 3PL for 2019 and was ranked as 46th by Armstrong & Associates based on gross logistics revenue. Pilot anticipates continued growth building upon successes in 2019 in the e-commerce sector and expertise in the H3D market.

“Last year was challenging for the entire industry but we are very proud of Pilot’s ability to provide creative logistics solutions for our customers,” explains John Hill, president and chief commercial officer. “The customized solutions that Pilot is known for has continued to be a vital part of our success as we’ve moved into the first half of 2020 and navigate through the unprecedented demand in disruptions in the global supply chain as well as manage surges in e-commerce and home delivery.”

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES
Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 83 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 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.

GLEN MILLS, PA – June 3, 2020 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, reports an evolving geographic and production trend for personal protection equipment. As countries resume manufacturing, Pilot has noted a significant move to increase the production of medical gowns and gloves. The manufacturing base has also shifted from China to Southeast Asia and Turkey.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Pilot has been a reliable supply chain partner for clients that require innovative solutions to move medical supplies and equipment, ranging from surgical masks and thermal temperature scanners to ventilators and oxygen tanks both domestically and globally. Global demand for PPE remains strong as the overall production and supply increases. Continuing to meet current needs for medical supplies as well as preparation for a potential second wave of the pandemic are factors in the steady market. Pilot’s extensive network of air transportation and placement of international field teams enables the company to provide clients with efficient solutions to ship critical medical supplies.

“During crucial moments, we can leverage the local knowledge and expertise of Pilot’s global partners to provide essential logistics and supply chain support,” said Tom Pelliccio, executive vice president, international of Pilot Freight Services. “We continue to monitor the state of the global supply chain as the manufacturing of PPE remains steady in the shifting international market.”

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES
Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 83 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 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.

GLEN MILLS, PA – May 11, 2020 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, now has immediate availability in multi-client warehouses in Chicago, Columbus, Orlando and Salt Lake City to meet retailer and e-commerce product storage and forward staging needs. As a result of store closures, retailers have a growing need to warehouse unsold products as well as ship and introduce new seasonal goods. Pilot’s multi-client warehouse stations are strategically located to major population centers and position goods closer to customers.

Pilot’s multi-client warehouses enable clients to move product efficiently through the company’s extensive ground transportation network closer to retail locations where the goods will be sold as well as position e-commerce freight in advantageous locations to shorten home delivery time. Pilot operates eight multi-client warehouses throughout the country which offer client-focused flexible storage solutions and can accommodate 20 to 10,000 pallets or more without a minimum timeframe commitment. Pilot’s warehouse management system technology provides complete transparency for remote inventory control.

“We’re adapting Pilot’s existing services to meet our clients’ unique needs during this uncertain time. Our goal is to provide transparency and help generate cashflow faster by storing and staging our clients’ products closer to retailers and consumers,” explains John Hill, president and chief commercial officer.

As states begin to adjust restrictions over the coming weeks, retailers and e-commerce companies are shifting inventory to adapt to curbside pick-up, shifts in demand for seasonal products as well as up-ticks in home delivery for outdoor goods. Pilot’s warehousing and inventory management solutions provide tailored systems to ship goods to final destinations saving time and money while providing transparency every step of the way.

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES
Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 83 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 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.

GLEN MILLS, PA – April 21, 2020 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, recently updated its client-focused COVID-19 Resource Center, to assist and inform as Pilot continues operations during this critical time. The Resource Center lists air and trucking schedule changes, the company’s response to the pandemic, CDC guidelines, and state government responses.

Linked through the Resource Center, Pilot’s business continuity site serves to advise customers of the current situation and updates to help them with the best practices to ensure continued services. Messages from Gordon Branov, chief executive officer and John Hill, president and chief commercial officer, are posted to provide clarity and re-enforce Pilot’s commitment to their customers.

Inside Pilot’s preparedness, response and recovery plan, clients can find the most current information regarding delivery and performance updates, including steps taken to protect drivers and customers. Pertinent information regarding ongoing actions that Pilot is taking including potential changes in demand for services and impacts on operations. Updates are posted as Pilot continues to follow guidance from the CDC, TSA, and DHS on providing essential services.

Pilot continues to ship cargo across the globe, including critical medical supplies and equipment. The Resource Center enables customers to find updates on airline schedule changes from Air Canada, America Airlines, Delta many other domestic and global air freight carriers. Trucking timetable from major airports are also provided.

“Our entire industry has always relied heavily on responsiveness, being prepared and the ability to communicate efficiently and quickly as we move freight for our customers,” says Zach Pollock, chief operating officer of Pilot Freight Services. “As Pilot continues to deliver goods across the globe in this current climate, it’s our responsibility to keep our customers updated with the most current information and resources they may need during the ongoing pandemic.”

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES
Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 83 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 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 batting cancer. Learn more about Pilot Freight Services at www.PilotDelivers.com.

Company Predicts Spike In Delivery of Outdoor Furniture, Barbeques and Backyard Games

 
GLEN MILLS, PA – April 16, 2020 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, is providing consumers with recommendations on how to safely receive packages into their homes as well as what to expect from delivery drivers.  As a company that specializes in delivering large e-commerce items, Pilot’s guidelines follow both the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) safe handling protocols.

“Pilot is sharing the most up to date information and resources to ensure the health and safety of our customers, their families’ and the workers who are delivering goods to our homes,” explains John Hill, president and chief commercial officer of Pilot Freight Services.

According to the CDC, the coronavirus is spread through coughing and sneezing; therefore, the risk of transmission through packages is very low. Preliminary studies by the National Institute for Health (NIH) suggest the virus can live on various surfaces, including cardboard and plastic from 24 hours to several days. Taking precautions like disinfecting packages’ exterior with either a sanitary wipe or spray and then washing hands for at least 20-seconds is considered a best practice according to the WHO.

Follow these steps to safely manage packages delivery: 

1. Avoid direct contact with the delivery person
2. Leave the package outside or in a secure location for a few hours and/or disinfectant before handling
3. Dispose of all outer packaging immediately
4. Wash your hands thoroughly for 20 seconds or more
5. Disinfect any high-touch surfaces you had contact with after handling
6. Avoid touching your face, including your mouth, eyes and nose

Drivers delivering packages should continue to follow CDC recommendations, including frequent and thorough hand washing, and consistent sanitization of phones and tablets. Pilot’s drivers no longer request physical signatures to prevent the sharing of pens, tablets or phones but instead seek verbal verification to maximize social distancing. Pilot has also taken extra steps to ensure safety for its drivers and customers by suspending in-home deliveries or pickups. All deliveries are made to a secure location outside the home or in the garage. Basic Signature Release service has been implemented, whereby goods are pre-approved to be left without a signature eliminating direct contact between driver and consumer.

What you should expect from a delivery driver:

1. Contactless delivery
2. Maintain social distancing
3. All goods should be placed in a secure location by the driver who then notifies the consumer
4. If required, verbal confirmation of receipt of package

According to Pilot’s internal data, stay at home orders along with anticipated warmer seasons will spur an increase in online shopping and delivery requests for large outdoor items. While seasonality traditionally influences the products delivered to homes, Pilot predicts a higher than normal volume for the delivery of patio furniture sets – either lounge groupings or dining, firepits and barbeques. In addition, outdoor activities and sporting equipment like trampolines and basketball hoops and backboards will continue to surge and remain a popular item among suburban consumers. Whether residents will need to continue to shelter in place and follow social distancing recommendations or if the bans are lifted, Pilot forecasts consumer buying will remain strong for outdoor lifestyle and entertainment products through the summer.

“The anticipated increase in delivery requests for outdoor products should supersede previous seasons as consumers either seek greater comfort in their surroundings or are hosting long-anticipated gatherings of family and friends. Pilot’s delivery protocols will continue to put the safety of our clients and drivers first while maintaining the highest possible customer service standards,” explains John Hill.

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES

Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 83 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 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.

 

GLEN MILLS, PA – February 12, 2020 – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announces the promotion of Rochelle Wilson to vice president, field sales. In this newly created role, Wilson will be responsible for growing local sales. Additionally, she will work closely with the regional vice presidents and local sales team to increase productivity and results.

As vice president, field sales, Wilson will focus on customer relationships and strengthening engagement on a local sales level by using Pilot’s vast network to create client-focused solutions. Wilson served the past two years as a member of Pilot’s international team as director of global business development. Leveraging her expertise in domestic and global sales, and operations, she fostered relationships with new clients for truck brokerage, contract logistics, customs brokerage and domestic B2B as well as global air and ocean products.

“Rochelle demonstrates a deep understanding of how to leverage Pilot’s range of transportation and logistics services to create unique client-focused solutions,” said John Hill, president and chief commercial officer of Pilot Freight Services. “She will be instrumental in supporting Pilot’s regional and local teams in helping to build new client relationships and reinforce existing with a fresh perspective.”

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES
Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 83 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 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

GLEN MILLS, PA (January 17, 2020) – Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announces a significant expansion in El Paso, TX (ELP) and Boston with the addition of new warehouse locations and an increase in its Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) capacity in El Paso.

Pilot’s warehouses now total 167,000 square feet in El Paso with the addition of a new location at 1320 Henry Brennan Drive. The second property will double the size of its previous location to 80,000 square feet. Pilot is dedicating 48,000 square feet within this facility to significantly increase its Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) capacity.

Pilot El Paso’s expansion will bolster company efforts to meet growing client needs and regulatory demands. Pilot ELP FTZ offers US- based companies the option to defer, reduce or even eliminate customs duties on its products admitted to the zone. The station’s close proximity to the Zaragoza Bridge allows for shorter transit times to the Mexican border and has the ability to warehouse raw materials and products in a central location before being shipped to Mexico.

Pilot has expanded and relocated their Boston warehouse facility to 13 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA. The relocation provides Pilot Boston with a facility that over doubles the size of the previous warehouse and office space to 48,000 square feet. The new location reflects Pilot’s ongoing commitment to serve the ever-increasing e-commerce industry.

“Our new warehouse expansions in El Paso and Boston enable us to enhance our services and capacity to provide client-focused solutions,” says John Hill, president and chief commercial officer. “Our increased FTZ is a response to the growing demand to provide cost-effective supply chain and transportation options to Mexico.”

ABOUT PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES
Pilot Freight Services, Inc. is an award-winning full-service transportation and logistics provider with 83 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 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