DCA Spotlight on the Southwest - Interview with Cathy Monson, CEO, States Logistics Services, Inc
September 2011
View PDF FileCathy Monson, CEO of States Logistics, leads the company with a vision to be the "best of the best" within their customers' distribution networks. Since founded by her father, Richard May in 1958, States Logistics Services has understood that successful organizations depend on the high performance of their supply chain.
States Logistics Services, Inc announced as the winner of the 2010 -2011 Whole Foods Consolidation Center of the Year
August 2011States Logistics Services, Inc is announced as the winner of the 2010-2011 Whole Foods Consolidation Center of the Year award. This year's race was extremely competitive between the 2 regions and we are proud of our company's efforts in achieving the excellent levels of service that the consolidation program results reflect.
EPA Recognizes States Logistics Services, Inc. for On-Site Green Power Generation
July 2011 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services, Inc. today announced its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership. States Logistics recently installed on-site photovoltaic systems and is generating more than 1 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of solar power annually, equivalent to 21 percent of its electricity use.
States Logistics Services, Inc. Announces New Company Logo
June 2011 View PDF FileIn an effort to further solidify our position as a leader in third party logistics services, States Logistics Services announced today that it has launched a new corporate identity.
Food Logistics recognizes Green Supply Chain Providers
June 2011 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services, Inc. was recognized by Food Logistics in the top 20 in the nation as a "Green Supply Chain Provider".
SPG Solar to Power Distribution Facility
June 2011 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services, Inc. installed a 363 kilowatt DC solar power system on the roof of their distribution center in Buena Park, CA. which will produce up to 82 percent of the distribution facility's electricity needs. States Logistics is the premier third party provider on the west coast offering logistics, warehousing, transportation and packaging services.
Kanepi Lighting
January 2011 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services, Inc. worked with Kanepi Lighting to install a wireless system that allows us to have an adaptive lighting system to meet our ever changing warehouse configuration. States is only using 10% of their lighting fixtures during the day light hours and have zonal control and utilize ambient light. With the new lighting system we were able to achieve 15% more savings than estimated.
CaseStack 2010 Green Carrier Award
September 2010 View PDF FileCongratulations to States Logistics Service, Inc. for becoming a 2010 CaseStack Certified Green Carrier. States has demonstrated a superior commitment to sustainable transportation methods.
The Voice of VICS
July 2010 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services, Inc. - Regional 3PL Shipment Consolidation Saves Substantially.
States Logistics Services, Inc. Give A Day Get A Day
March 2010 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services, Inc. volunteers participated in the Give A Day Get A Day challenge by Disneyland inspiring One Million people to volunteer their time to their communities. At the Orange County Food Bank they built cases of food for Senior citizens.
States Logistics Services, Inc. joins Distribution Centers of America (DCA)
January 2010 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services, Inc. has assumed regional representation in both Arizona and Southern Californai markets for the national marketing cooperative, the Distributon Centers of America (DCA).
States Logistics Services, Inc. Partnering with Clif Bar & Company - In Good Company 2009 New Orleans
November 2009 View PDF FileStates Logistics, Inc. has been invited by our business partner Clif Bar & Company to participate in a community initiative called "In Good Company". This year States Logistics, Inc. will be sending two associates, Val Itula and Todd Christensen to join with Clif Bar & Company in this exciting project. The devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the spirit of the people of New Orleans have transcended the distance between communities, making New Orleans local to all of us. This is ideal ground for In Good Company, which promotes community on multiple levels at once by fostering relationships among employees, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local residents, as well as creating opportunities for collaboration and shared learning among companies.
States Logistics Services, Inc. Wins the Warehousing Excellence Award from PepsiCo
October 22, 2009 View PDF FileThe States Logistics Services Inc. Team at warehouse 510 in Tolleson, Arizona has been awarded the PepsiCo quarterly "Warehousing Excellence Award". The Warehousing Excellence Award is a new award program and States Logistics, Inc. is proud to be the first recipient of this award.
The EPA SmartWay Transport E-Update & States Logistics, Inc.
October 9, 2009 special edition of the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership E-Update that highlights the 2009 SmartWay Excellence Award recipients.States Logistics Services, Inc. Wins US EPA SmartWay Environmental Excellence Award
October 8, 2009 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services Inc. of Buena Park, California received an Environmental Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWaySM Transport Partnership for its leadership in conserving energy and lowering greenhouse gas emissions from its transportation and freight activities.
Tim Richards of States Logistics Services, Inc. and CSCMP's Young Professionals Committee
September 2009 View PDF FileThe son of a son of a warehouseman, Tim Richards is helping to guide CSCMP's Young Professionals Committee into the future. "Going into the family business" doesn't usually conjure thoughts of supply chain management. Yet, that's exactly the career path that third-generation SCM professional Tim Richards is traveling.
States Logistics Services, Inc. & Biodiesel Magazine
August 28, 2009 Why Do Shippers Ask Carriers to Use Biodiesel - Biodiesel Magazine September 2009States Logistics Services, Inc.
May 1, 2009 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services, Inc. newest warehouse facility located in Arizona has achieved LEED Silver Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Rating System for New Construction.
States Logistics Services, Inc. Partners with Dogswell for the Bow Wow Bailout
April 21, 2009 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services, Inc. partners with Dogswell for the Bow Wow Bailout a program providing up to 10,000 free bags of Dogswell dry dog food to those who have lost their jobs, took a pay cut or had their hours cut due to this economic downturn.
Seventy Tons of CO2 Saved by Using Biodiesel
April 1, 2009 View PDF FileFreight carriers can now easily demonstrate their lifecycle carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction by using biodiesel fuel. The National Biodiesel Board has teamed up on an over-the-road demonstration with Chicago-based Indigenous Energy, LLC, developers of emissions tracking systems, and Los Angeles based States Logistics, a fleet and logistics company using clean technology.
CaseStack Warehouse of the Year 2008
February 25, 2009 View PDF FileCaseStack announces Carrier & Warehouse Provider Awards for Honorees chosen for Outstanding Performance in 2008. The CaseStack Logistics Services team awarded States Logistics with the Warehouse of the Year Award for 2008.
Clean and Green Fuel PTC Challenge
December 2008 View PDF FileBiodiesel seems to be the growing trend across the country as trucking companies and owner-operators seek ways to cut their costs.
The Biodiesel Benefits for Truck Fleets
November 2008 View PDF FileStates Logistics Inc., uses B5 and B99 in seven 2007-model trucks, running approximately 27,000 miles a month. The pilot program takes into account several areas to measure carbon footprints including vehicle distance traveled, number of gallons used, percentage of biodiesel used, and biodiesel feedstock type.
States Logistics Services Inc. Green Mention in Heavy Duty Trucking
October 2008 View PDF FileStates Logistics Inc. in the Green News. The National Biodiesel Board, Chicago-based Indigenous Energy and Los Angeles-based States Logistics have teamed up for a 6 month study quantifying the emissions and crabon dioxide reduction from using biodiesel.
States Logistics Services Inc. Goes Green
October 2008 View PDF FileStates Logistics Inc., a provider of third party logistics services, has just made a number of environmentally-conscious changes to its business practices, including switching to biodiesel fuel, reducing its overall energy consumption and recycling unused plastic and corrugate.
States Logistics Services partnership with the Indigenous Energy & National Bio-Diesel Board
August 2008 View PDF File"Many of our Customers on the west coast and other areas of the country are looking to reduce carbon footprints and emissions," said Ryan Donovan, VP of Operations and Development of States Logistics.
States Logistics Services on the Cutting Edge of Transportation Technology
March 2008 View PDF FileNear 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.
Casestack Warehouse of the Year 2007
December 2007 View PDF FileIn 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.
States Logistics B99 Fuels
October 2007 View PDF FileStates Logistics Services, based in Buena Park, Calif., is a family-owned business that is in it for the long haul. The third-party packaging and transportation company has taken a giant step into the future by deciding to fuel its Class 8 trucks with B99, a blend of 1% diesel and 99% biodiesel.
EPA SmartWay Focuses on BioDiesel with New "Grow & Go" Program
August 2007 View PDF FileEPA SmartWay Focuses on BioDiesel with New "Grow & Go" Program - BioDiesel featured to help Truckers and Shippers reduce carbon footprints, lessen dependence on Foreign oil..
Phoenix Facility Scores 980 on AIB Audit
February 8, 2007 View PDF FilePhoenix, 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.
States Logistics to Open California Arizona Transportation Lane
November 6, 2006 View PDF FilePhoenix, 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 Logistics Announces New Biodiesel Initiative
October 26, 2006 View PDF FileBuena 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.
States Logistics Expands Ontario, CA Warehouse
January 16, 2006 View PDF File
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.