States Logistics Services on the Cutting Edge of Transportation Technology

March 2008   View PDF File

Near the close of 2007, States Logistics further enhanced its position as a leader in the application of transportation technology with its purchase of a TruckMate database system. This system provides powerful capabilities to support our wide variety of transportation products and services. Our core mission for the system is the production of timely and accurate billing, so we have maintained a measured and careful approach during the adaptation and implementation process. In addition to billing, the TruckMate platform has many sophisticated functions supporting rating, invoicing, customer service, truck load and LTL operations, dispatch, and back room services, such as OSD. The TruckMate software becomes the central nervous system for our Transportation operations and administration. The modular design allows us to tailor fit the system with top of the line hardware and complimentary software products to meet our customers’ needs. These add-ons include servers from Dell, rating software from Southern Motor Carriers, mileage computing software from MileMaker PC, and more. These products house and take direction from TruckMate to execute various tasks. We like to think of this approach as an “A” team of available components. These components are then implemented and maintained by our in-house staff of Information Technology experts. We have a number of key accounts “on-line” and have completed several rounds of successful billing activity. In addition, we have incorporated EDI functions which, for example, automatically transmit dispatched shipments from various locations directly into the TruckMate database. Our focus is now on creation of reports and invoicing methods that will provide the means to make the transition of additional customers a comparably routine task. Stay tuned.     

Casestack Warehouse of the Year

December 2007   View PDF File

In 2007 Casestack rolled out the inaugural Warehouse of the Year Award. This was a competition among warehouse partners based on excellence in providing Logistic and Customer services. Participating in the program were all four of the Casestack 3PL warehouse partners as well as our own Casetack facility. The warehouses were scored on eight operational and customer service categories. The award promoted strong competition between all the Regional Warehouses throughout the year. It was a pleasure for Steve Sezna and Dave Walden to announce to States Logistics that they are the winners for 2007. A banner was awarded with a plaque to follow. After a brief award ceremony we sat down enjoyed a meal with several of the States management and staff. Our congratulations to Ryan Donovan, Scott Monson, Eric Monson and Bob Barnhart along with their wonderful staff of administrative and warehouse associates for being the recipient of the inaugural Warehouse of the Year Award.  ;

Phoenix Facility Scores 980 on AIB Audit

February 8, 2007   View PDF File

Phoenix, AZ – States Logistics has reported that their Phoenix, AZ facility received a superior score of 980 on their AIB (American Institute of Baking) audit conducted earlier today.  As a food distribution center the facility is audited annually to ensure that proper procedures and necessary compliance is being followed.  The audit tested several aspects of the operation including: adequacy of the food safety program, pest control, operational methods and best practices, maintenance for food safety, and cleaning practices.  With a score of 980 the facility is deemed to have achieved the highest rating (Superior) issued by AIB.  Todd Myers, Phoenix Warehouse Manager, stated “This score indicates our continuous focus and commitment to operating a clean and secure facility.  I am very proud of all warehouse personnel who each play an integral role in achieving our goals toward food safety.” All States Logistics facilities are audited annually by AIB to make certain proper procedures are being followed in relation to food safety.  Currently, all States facilities are rated “Superior” by AIB, illustrating the organization’s dedication to maintaining clean and well-operated warehouses.     

States Logistics to Open California Arizona Transportation Lane

November 6, 2006    View PDF File


Phoenix, AZ – States Logistics Services, Inc. announced the expansion of their company operated transportation services with the addition of a California to Arizona transportation lane.  States will operate this lane on a daily basis with as many as five trucks completing the turn.  With facilities in Southern California and Phoenix, Arizona the expansion of transportation services will create synergies between the two regions and will open the door to future opportunities.  Kirk Hellofs, Vice President of Operations added, “We realized that this service would be of tremendous value to our customers looking to move their freight between our operating regions.  By us operating this lane, it is another way for us to provide fully integrated solutions to our customers while keeping their costs under control.” Along with the daily California to Arizona shuttles, States Logistics also operates local transportation, yard management, and brokerage services in the Los Angeles and Phoenix metro areas.  They hope to add even more transportation solutions to their current offerings in the near future.

States Logistics Announces New Biodiesel Initiative

October 26, 2006   View PDF File

Buena Park, CA – States Logistics Services, Inc. announced today the addition of biodiesel tractors to their transportation fleet operating in southern California.  The new biodiesel powered tractors run on B99 biodiesel fuel, which is comprised of a 1% diesel and 99% biodiesel blend.  Biodiesel is a clean burning alternative fuel produced from domestic, renewable resources.  It contains no petroleum, but can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend.  The alternative fuel can be used in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with little or no modifications.  Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.

The environmental impact of converting tractors to biodiesel is profound.  According to research conducted by the National Biodiesel Board, B99 biodiesel reduces harmful emissions by anywhere between 50-90%.  Just one States Logistics truck running on biodiesel is the equivalent of removing 18.6 automobiles from the road every day!  Ryan Donovan, Vice President of Business Development, commented that “we [States Logistics] have embraced our role as a socially responsible organization, and will continue to work on new initiatives for operating in a way that promotes long-term environmental sustainability.”  States Logistics has converted 14% of their current fleet to biodiesel, and has plans to transition 50% of their company operated tractors to biodiesel by 2011.

States Logistics Expands Ontario, CA Warehouse

January 16, 2006    View PDF File


Ontario, CA – States Logistics is pleased to announce the expansion of their Ontario, California operations to over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space.  This increase represents an enormous gain in storage space and will greatly benefit existing customers looking to store more product with States in the Inland Empire.  The expansion also makes room for new customers to take advantage of the high level of service States has to offer in a fantastic geographic region.  With this expansion States will operate a just under 1,000,000 square feet in Southern California, along with an additional 1,000,000 square feet in Arizona.