2023 Awards

PITT OHIO Recieves 2nd Supply Chain Sustainability Award from Customer Parker Hannifin

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (October 13, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced it has been awarded a 2023 Supply Chain Sustainability Award from their customer, Parker Hannifin (Parker). The award, PITT OHIO’s second in as many years, was presented to PITT OHIO in September.

Parker has recently implemented several supply chain initiatives to reduce their environmental footprint, including leveraging sustainable transport methods. To determine PITT OHIO as the recipient of their Supply Chain Sustainability award, Parker measured continuous improvement ideas, SmartWay Certification, year over year CO2 improvements, and PITT OHIO’s commitment to sustainable transportation.

“Our logistics partners are vital to Parker’s global environmental initiatives, and we collaborate closely to achieve our shared emissions targets,” said Reed Tepper, Manager of Corporate Logistics & Transportation for Parker. “This award reflects PITT OHIO’s commitment to continuously reducing their carbon footprint and advancing the future of sustainable transportation.”

“PITT OHIO is honored to be recognized by Parker Hannifin for our sustainability efforts,” said Geoff Muessig, Executive VP and Chief Marketing Officer at PITT OHIO. “We are committed to providing our customers with sustainable transportation and logistics solutions, and we are proud of the progress we have made in reducing our environmental impact.”

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 44 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, they employ over 3,500 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Named 2023 Top 100 Trucking Company by Inbound Logistics

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (October 3, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in regional and national logistics services, has been named a Top 100 Trucking Company by Inbound Logistics for the sixth year in a row. The list serves as a qualitative assessment of service providers the publication feels are best equipped to meet and surpass readers’ diverse supply chain and logistics needs.

Inbound editors selected this year's list from a pool of 400-plus trucking companies, evaluating surveys, conducting online research, and talking with shippers and truckers alike. This guide serves as a benchmark for the types of services transportation buyers’ value when looking for new partners or evaluating current ones.

Inbound Logistics recognizes PITT OHIO as a 2023 Top 100 Trucker because it consistently identifies and helps customers leverage end-to-end efficiencies while keeping customer service to the end customer at the highest levels. "In today's volatile business climate, companies need to partner with carriers that can help them serve their customers and grow. Inbound Logistics recognizes PITT OHIO as a 2023 Top 100 Trucker for consistently providing the premium service, reliability, scalability and technology solutions that readers need," said Felecia Stratton, Editor, Inbound Logistics.

“We are grateful to Inbound Logistics for recognizing PITT OHIO as a top trucker in North America,” said Geoff Muessig, PITT OHIO’s Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. “This award is a validation of our commitment to providing our customers with the highest level of service and support. We continue to expand our service offerings and create value for shippers in the Northeast and Midwest.”

For the complete list from Inbound Logistics, please visit https://www.inboundlogistics.com/articles/top-100-truckers/

TOP 100 SELECTION METHODOLOGY

Inbound Logistics' Top 100 Truckers list serves as a qualitative assessment of service providers IL editors determine are best equipped to meet and surpass our readers’ evolving motor freight transportation needs. Distilling the Top 100 is never an easy task. Each year, Inbound Logistics editors select the best transportation providers by carefully evaluating submitted information, conducting personal interviews and online research, and comparing that data to our readers’ burgeoning trucking and logistics challenges. IL editors selected this year's class of Top 100 Truckers from a pool of more than 200 companies. The service providers we selected are companies that, in the opinion of IL editors, offer the diverse operational capabilities and experience to meet readers' transformational supply chain and logistics needs.

ABOUT INBOUND LOGISTICS

Inbound Logistics is the leading content platform targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers. Its editorial mission is to help companies of all sizes better manage corporate resources by transforming their companies into demand-driven enterprises. More information is available at www.inboundlogistics.com.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Receives 2nd Encouraging Environmental Excellence Gold Level Award from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (September 25, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced today the Company received its second Gold Level Encouraging Environmental Excellence Award from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in as many years. PITT OHIO received its award on Monday, September 18 at the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Ohio EPA’s Encouraging Environmental Excellence program recognizes businesses and organizations for completing environmentally beneficial activities and serves as an incentive for organizations to commit to ongoing environmental stewardship. To earn the gold award, a business or organization must have a comprehensive environmental stewardship program, go beyond regulatory compliance requirements, and complete environmental stewardship activities that reduce waste and improve environmental performance.

Winners are evaluated using the following environmental stewardship criteria developed by the Ohio EPA:

Sustainable materials and purchasing
Pollution prevention
Energy efficiency
Recycling programs
Organics diversion
Green building
Renewable energy

Management commitment
Employee involvement
Continuous improvement
Innovation
Life cycle assessment
Green infrastructure and storm water best management practices
Economic benefits

The goal of environmental stewardship is to reduce the impact of business or organizational activities on the environment beyond measures required by any permit or rule, producing a better environment, conserving natural resources and resulting in long-term economic benefits.

“We are grateful to the OHIO EPA for recognizing PITT OHIO with this stewardship award,” said Justine Russo, Director of Sustainability and Business Intelligence at PITT OHIO. “Receiving an award such as this from the EPA is a testament to the innovative manner in which our entire organization approaches sustainability.”

PITT OHIO recognized how miles per gallon directly impacts the company’s carbon emissions and therefore put more emphasis on improving miles per gallon through preventative maintenance, equipment upgrades, and driver training. “All of our drivers’ efforts while on the street are individually monitored daily, so can they see the previous days results of optimizing fuel efficiency (miles per gallon and idling),” said Justine Russo, Director of Sustainability and Business Intelligence at PITT OHIO.

Employees regularly participate in training initiatives about recycling and other ways to help the planet. On site in Cleveland, the company uses separate recycle bins for employees to discard used cardboard, paper products and scrap metals.

“Sustainability is a team effort throughout our company,” Russo, continued. “Our goal is to continue to educate our workforce while stressing to all employees that even the little things we currently do now for the environment regardless if we are at work or at home will make a big impact on helping save the planet over time and that is why the company invests in sustainability.”

ABOUT THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency was created in 1972 to consolidate efforts to protect and improve air quality, water quality and waste management in Ohio. Since then, air pollutants dropped by as much as 90 percent; large rivers meeting standards improved from 21 percent to 89 percent; and hundreds of polluting, open dumps were replaced with engineered landfills and an increased emphasis on waste reduction and recycling.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Wins 29th Logistics Management Quest for Quality Award

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (August 14, 2023) - PITT OHIO announced today the receipt of a Logistics Management Quest for Quality Award. The Quest for Quality Awards are the gold standard for customer satisfaction and performance excellence for carriers, ports, and logistics providers worldwide.

For the twenty-ninth time, PITT OHIO has earned a spot in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regional LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) category.

"We are proud to be named a recipient of a 2023 Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management magazine,” said PITT OHIO President, Chuck Hammel. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees, who are committed to providing our customers with the highest level of quality service. We are grateful to our customers for their continued support and vote of confidence in us. We will continue to invest in our people and technology, and we will always strive to exceed our customers' expectations.”

"On behalf of the entire team at PITT OHIO, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our customers for their continued support,” said Geoff Muessig, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at PITT OHIO. “We are honored to receive this Quest for Quality Award, which recognizes our commitment to providing our customers with the highest level of service and support.

“We know that our customers have many choices when it comes to logistics providers, and we are grateful that they have chosen us. We believe that our success is due in large part to the relationships we have built with our customers. We listen to their needs and work tirelessly to find solutions that meet those needs,” Geoff continued.

Logistics Management’s (LM) Annual Quest for Quality Awards are the culmination of a six-month research project conducted by Peerless Research Group (PRG). For more than three decades, LM’s Quest for Quality Awards have been regarded in the transportation and logistics industry as the most important measure of customer satisfaction and performance excellence.

These 2023 awards bring PITT OHIO’s overall grand total to 48 Quest for Quality Awards in the categories of Regional LTL, National LTL, Expedited and Truckload. PITT OHIO sister companies Ross Express and Dohrn Transfer Company were also awarded Quest for Quality Awards in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic and Western regional categories.

About the Quest for Quality Awards
To determine the “best of the best,” LM readers—logistics, transportation and supply chain decision makers—rate carriers, third-party logistics (3PL) service providers and U.S. port operators strictly on the basis of service quality. One of the most notable elements about the Quest for Quality Awards is that it calls these shippers to vote in the genre of services in which they are customers; therefore, they vote for the providers that they believe have best delivered on quality service in specific niches.

ABOUT LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE

Now in its 59th year of publication, Logistics Management magazine and logisticsmgmt.com are the leading business-to-business information resources for logistics and transportation professionals in charge of the planning, management, and purchasing of freight transportation services.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

Uber Freight Names PITT OHIO Regional LTL Carrier of the Year

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (July 13, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services has been named Regional LTL Carrier of the Year by 3PL, Uber Freight. Awards were presented at the Uber Freight Annual Carrier Summit.

Selection for these awards was based on quantitative performance data, including factors related to customer service. Criteria included value added across a portfolio, volume and spend, primary tender acceptance, and real-time visibility based on check call compliance, commercial and operational relationships, and ease of doing business.

“PITT OHIO provides Uber Freight and our customers with consistent quality service that we have been able to rely on during various market conditions we’ve experienced over the past year,” said Director of Procurement at Uber Freight, Matt Lowery.

“We appreciate our partnership with Uber Freight and this recognition that our 3500 employees are delivering the level of quality service PITT OHIO strives for every day,” said Brian Bagley, PITT OHIO’s Director of 3PL Enterprise Sales.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 44 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, President Charles Hammel, III employs over 3,200 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Named 2023 Top Green Fleet by Heavy Duty Trucking

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (July 7, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, was honored as a 2023 Top Green Fleet by Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) Magazine, a leading trucking trade publication that provides the latest news and insights to supply chain professionals, for the fourth time. Ryan Lisek, Program Director at Drive Clean Indiana, nominated PITT OHIO.

HDT’s editors review the nominations each year and choose 20 or more fleets that are showing leadership in sustainability, based on fleet submissions as well as their own reporting throughout the year. Some of the ways these fleets are heading up the green revolution include electric vehicles, alternative fuels, excellent fuel mileage, freight efficiency, and green facilities. Initiatives in the past year are given more weight. The editors also look at a willingness to share their experiences with other fleets to help the entire industry be greener.

According to Lisek, “PITT OHIO has been a logistics leader in sustainable initiatives for over 40 years. Drive Clean Indiana, Indiana’s only Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition in the state of Indiana, was happy to nominate PITT OHIO for the HDT-Top Green Fleet Award. Drive Clean Indiana and PITT OHIO partnered on an EPA National DERA Project, “Midwest Climate Emission Reduction Initiative” in 2021 and were awarded funding for three all-electric box trucks at the Parma, OH terminal. PITT OHIO stands out as a frontrunner among fleets across America due to its exemplary efforts in decarbonizing its operations.

In addition to the electric truck deployments, the Parma Terminal is a LEED-certified building that encompasses solar panels and wind turbines that produce 540,000 kWh of renewable energy. This renewable energy can be stored onsite in the 1 MW microgrid. PITT OHIO continues to be a transformational leader in the logistics industry and we are proud to partner to assist them with meeting their sustainability goals while improving operations. PITT OHIO sets the bar for a company that is committed to reducing air pollutants in the community it operates in.”

“We are excited to receive our fourth Top Green Fleet award from HDT Magazine. We appreciate the partnership and nomination from Ryan Lisek at Drive Clean Indiana,” said Taki Darakos, Vice President of Vehicle Maintenance & Fleet Services. “We are able to bring sustainability and innovation to the forefront of what we do because of our people and partners like Drive Clean Indiana.”

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 44 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, President Charles Hammel, III employs over 3,200 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Named Green Supply Chain Partner for 2023 by Inbound Logistics

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (July 5, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced today that Inbound Logistics Magazine has named the company as a 2023 Green Supply Chain Partner. This is the 5^th time PITT OHIO has been named a Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics.

Inbound Logistics' annual G75 is an editors' choice list of 75 companies that go above and beyond to ensure their global supply chains are sustainable, and that their operations are socially and environmentally friendly. These companies are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices that leave a positive footprint on the world.

“PITT OHIO is honored to be recognized again as one of Inbound Logistics’ Green Supply Chain Partners,” said PITT OHIO’s Director of Sustainability and Business Intelligence. “Over the years, we have leveraged the Triple Bottom Line to align our focus on People, Planet, and Purpose. We have succeeded in taking many small actions to make a big difference and in the past 5 years, PITT OHIO’s carbon emissions per shipment have declined by 6 percent.

“PITT OHIO’s Sustainability strategy has enabled the Company to differentiate itself in a crowded marketplace. Our sustainability strategy has enabled the Company to strengthen its culture, improve our efficiency, grow our business, and give back to the communities where we operate.”

The updated G75 list appears in the June 2023 Sustainability edition of Inbound Logistics magazine in both print and digital formats.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 44 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, President Charles Hammel, III employs over 3,200 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Is Named Top Workplace in Cleveland, OH

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (June 26, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace in Cleveland, Ohio. The Top Workplaces program is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization.

“We credit awards like the Top Workplace to the outstanding efforts of our employees,” said Vice President of Operations, Brad Caven. “The award is possible in Cleveland because employees understand and support the mission and culture of our company. We’ve created and maintained a supportive work environment and appreciate that our Cleveland employees are engaged and focused on our mission.”

PITT OHIO’s Director of Central Region Operations, Dave Powell, said, “I’m extremely proud that the terminal has been named as a Top Workplace in the Cleveland area! The fact that our employees voted in this fashion speaks volumes to their thoughts of the company and terminal as a whole. The Cleveland terminal has a dedicated workforce that is genuinely proud of the environment that they work in and if you just look around at the new terminal, you can tell why. The building is second to none, with no details left to be desired. From a sustainability perspective, it is head and shoulders above the rest. I’m grateful to be part of the PITT OHIO and Cleveland terminal team, and the organization proves time and time again that it cares for our employees and their concerns. This is all reflected in this Top Workplace award.”

Cleveland Terminal Manager, Mike Todd, said, “It’s an honor and privilege to work for a company that has been voted Top Workplace by the employees, and I appreciate their vote of confidence. It’s good to know that the employees here in Cleveland enjoy working here as much as I do and appreciate the things that PITT OHIO does for all of us to keep us competitive and successful in our efforts to serve our customer base. Our culture here at PITT OHIO is what continues to make us strong in the industry, and I’m proud to be a part of such a great company.”

City Tractor Trailer Driver, Ken Costic, who has been with PITT OHIO for 29 years, was not surprised to hear the Cleveland terminal was named a Top Workplace. “Everyone here contributes to our positive culture by working together to achieve our common goal of providing professional top tier service to our customers. Our leadership is second to none. Their emphasis on safety and the excellent benefits they provide makes PITT OHIO a great company to work for. Management genuinely cares about everyone here and I’m proud to be a PITT OHIO employee.”

PITT OHIO's Cleveland terminal provides a range of transportation services including less-than-truckload and supply chain solutions. The terminal employs over 190 people and serves customers across a variety of industries.

This 2023 Top Workplace award is the fifth in Cleveland, having previously received the recognition in 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 44 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, President Charles Hammel, III employs over 3,200 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Is Named Top Workplace in Cincinnati, OH

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (June 8, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Top Workplaces program is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.

Published in The Enquirer Media, PITT OHIO employees shared their candid feedback and insights about their workplace in Cincinnati, Ohio. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization.

“The Top Workplace program gives us the opportunity to hear positive news straight from our employees,” PITT OHIO VP of Operations, Brad Caven, said. “We appreciate the opportunity to learn where we are fulfilling the expectations of our employees, as well as areas that we can improve. We are proud of the hard-working employees in Cincinnati and thank them for this recognition for the 5^th time.”

Cincinnati Terminal Manager for PITT OHIO, Peter Renwick, expressed his appreciation to all of the employees in Cincinnati for making PITT OHIO a Top Workplace. “Our employees work long days, work difficult shifts, and have physically demanding jobs,” Renwick said. “For them to vote us a Top Workplace is very special. I am proud to be part of a Team that understands the importance of working together in order to service our customers and allow us to enjoy the generous benefits PITT OHIO provides. Cincinnati employees have a lot of pride in the job they do and I am proud of the job they do daily.”

PITT OHIO Operations Director, Rich Hazelet credits the award to the employees in Cincinnati. “Thanks to all the Cincinnati employees for making PITT OHIO a top workplace,” Hazelet said. “We are a top workplace because of the hard work and willingness of our employees to give their best every day. This is something everyone can be very proud of. We also thank ownership for a top-notch wage and benefit package and going the extra mile to attract and retain the best employees in the industry.”

Claims Prevention Coordinator, Nicole Phillips has worked at the Cincinnati terminal for 11 years. “It has always felt like home to me. The benefits, management and family atmosphere are part of what makes Cincinnati a top workplace. It truly is an honor to be a part of such a unique team.”

PITT OHIO's Cincinnati terminal provides a range of transportation services including less-than-truckload and supply chain solutions. The terminal employs over 155 people and serves customers across a variety of industries.

This 2023 Top Workplace award is the fifth in Cincinnati, having previously received the recognition in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 44 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, President Charles Hammel, III employs over 3,200 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Is Named Top Workplace in Indianapolis, IN

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (May 15, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Top Workplaces program recognizes companies based on employee feedback and satisfaction surveys.

"We are delighted to be recognized as a Top Workplace by our employees in Indianapolis," said James Fields, PITT OHIO's Chief Operating Officer. "At PITT OHIO, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and engagement. We appreciate our employees for recognizing the ways we try to support them and promote diversity and inclusion.”

As PITT OHIO celebrates this achievement, it remains committed to fostering a culture of excellence and engagement. The company is constantly exploring new ways to support its employees, promote diversity and inclusion, and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

IndyStar partners with research company Energage for the survey annually. Energage surveyed PITT OHIO employees in Indianapolis on several factors including company culture, leadership, benefits, and work-life balance. The survey results reflect the collective experience of PITT OHIO employees, who shared their candid feedback and insights about their workplace.

PITT OHIO’s Indianapolis Terminal Manager, Shawn Morford, said, “It all starts with working for a world class company. Our ownership provides us with industry-leading equipment, and recently remodeled our terminal here in Indianapolis.”

City Straight Truck Driver, Bill Nealy who has been with PITT OHIO for 8 years, agreed and shared his appreciation for PITT OHIO’s ownership and management. “PITT OHIO is the best place to work. The owner takes good care of his employees and is more than generous with pay, profit sharing, and healthcare. He is always investing in equipment to make sure we remain safe. I also appreciate the family atmosphere we have here in Indianapolis and the supervisors who help with any challenges that may come up.”

“The people here at PITT OHIO are what really makes the difference,” Morford continued. “The quality of the Indianapolis employees and their work ethic is second to none. It takes a lot of moving parts pulling in the same directions to make this such a great place to work. The Indianapolis team comes to work every day with great attitudes and ready to provide top notch customer service. I am proud to see everyone at our terminal recognized for their hard work and daily effort,” said Shawn Morford, PITT OHIO’s Indianapolis Terminal Manager.

PITT OHIO's Indianapolis terminal provides a range of transportation services including less-than-truckload and supply chain solutions. The terminal employs over 130 people and serves customers across a variety of industries.

Director of PITT OHIO Midwest Operations, Richard Hazelet, said, “Thanks to all the Indianapolis employees for making PITT OHIO a top workplace. We are a top workplace because of the hard work our employees and the culture they have helped us build. This is the fourth time Indianapolis has won this prestigious award. This is something everyone can be proud of and your willingness to promote PITT OHIO into this elite class of employers is much appreciated. And I am very proud to be part of it.

This 2023 Top Workplace award is the fourth in Indianapolis, having previously received the recognition in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 44 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, President Charles Hammel, III employs over 3,200 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Named 2022 Innovation Carrier of the Year by GlobalTranz

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (April 17, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced today it has been named Innovation Carrier of the Year by GlobalTranz, a leading technology-enabled shipping solutions provider that is part of the Worldwide Express family of brands. This is the second year in a row GlobalTranz chose to recognize PITT OHIO's outstanding performance and commitment to excellence.

The GlobalTranz awards recognize carrier partners in the GlobalTranz network for their distinction in customer service, collaboration, technological innovation, shipment and revenue growth, and overall excellence.

“We are pleased to honor PITT OHIO as our 2022 Innovation Carrier of the Year,” said Mike Grayson, Executive Vice President and CRO for the Worldwide Express brands. “PITT OHIO has recently worked with Worldwide Express and the Digital LTL Council to create an electronic BOL standard that is being adopted by the LTL community. Creativity and innovation are emblematic of the culture at PITT OHIO and the reason they were selected as our carrier of the year in the innovation category.”

“We are honored that GlobalTranz freight management solutions group has recognized PITT OHIO as a safe and on-time partner,” said Geoff Muessig, PITT OHIO’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “We are committed to consistency in performance and maintaining our reputation for quality and reliability. We appreciate this award, which affirms that PITT OHIO employees are providing GlobalTranz and their customers with exceptional service.”

ABOUT GlobalTranz and Worldwide Express:

Worldwide Express, LLC is a full-service, non-asset-based logistics provider offering more than 121,000 customers access to industry-leading small package, truckload and less-than-truckload shipping solutions. With an annual systemwide revenue approaching $5 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations, Worldwide Express, combined with its sister brands GlobalTranz and Unishippers, is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage in the country. As the largest non-retail UPS® Authorized Reseller in the US, the company is a local partner for the global supply chains for shippers of all sizes, from small- to medium-sized businesses to enterprise organizations. This, coupled with a selective portfolio of more than 75 LTL and tens of thousands of truckload carriers, provides clients with an unmatched range of options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. To learn more about GlobalTranz and its customized logistics solutions, please visit www.globaltranz.com.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 44 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, President Charles Hammel, III employs over 3,200 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Is Named Top Workplace in Columbus, Ohio

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (April 3, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace in Columbus, Ohio. The award is a testament to the company’s commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment for its employees.

“We are thrilled to be named a Top Workplace in Columbus,” said Brad Caven, PITT OHIO’s Vice President of Operations. “This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to foster a workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee development. We believe that happy and engaged employees are the foundation of our success, and this award reinforces our commitment to their well-being.”

The Top Workplace award is based on a survey administered by Energage that measures employee satisfaction across various aspects of workplace culture, including leadership, communication, and benefits. The survey results reflect the collective experience of PITT OHIO employees, who shared their candid feedback and insights about their workplace.

“It’s an incredible feeling to know that we work for a Top Workplace,” said PITT OHIO City Driver, Steve Johnson. “From day one, I have felt supported, valued, and challenged in my role. The company culture is truly unique, and it’s evident that the leadership team cares deeply about our well-being and growth. This award is a testament to the great work that we do here, and I’m proud to be a part of this team.”

“Thank you to all of our employees in Columbus for making PITT OHIO a Top Workplace,” said PITT OHIO Director of Operations, Rich Hazelet. “We are a Top Workplace in Columbus because of your hard work and dedication to the culture you have helped us build. PITT OHIO is committed to ensuring employees are happy and engaged and awards like these make us very proud.”

The Top Workplace list can be found in the April issue of Columbus CEO magazine.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 44 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, President Charles Hammel, III employs over 3,200 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Named 2022 LTL Regional Carrier of the Year by Echo Global Logistics

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (March 30, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced today the receipt of the Echo Global Logistics 2022 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year. The award recognizes PITT OHIO's outstanding performance in meeting the criteria of service, communication, and overall value.

PITT OHIO’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Geoff Muessig, “We value our long-standing business relationship with Echo Global Logistics. It is an honor to be recognized by Echo for our consistency in performance. We are proud that our employees have delivered on our promise of quality service and excellence.”

Echo selects one regional LTL carrier that best measures up to their quality standards, as well as being a carrier that Echo’s nationwide personnel most enjoy doing business with and trust with their freight. “PITT OHIO has consistently risen to high levels with both our customers and teammates – especially in 2022,” said Marty Martin, VP of LTL Sourcing at Echo. “PITT OHIO’s impressive numbers across the board on growth, on-time performance, and ratings by different departments within Echo earned PITT OHIO this award.”

This is PITT OHIO’s second Regional Carrier of the Year Award from Echo, previously winning in 2019, in addition to four Platinum Awards in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018.

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-based transportation and supply chain management services.

ABOUT ECHO GLOBAL LOGISTICS:

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO) is a leading Fortune 1000 provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Headquartered in Chicago with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes, including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal and expedited. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 50,000 transportation providers to serve 35,000 clients across a wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved in transportation management. For more information on Echo Global Logistics, visit: www.echo.com.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

PITT OHIO has been providing the best value in transportation and logistics solutions to our customers for over 43 years, reaching over $900 million in revenue last year. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, PITT OHIO services the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions. In addition to their legacy LTL freight solution, PITT OHIO provides supply chain and logistics solutions including expedite, freeze protection, truckload, warehouse and distribution, container transloading, dedicated and more. To make this happen, and to fulfill PITT OHIO’s Purpose, they employ over 3,200 employees who are committed to doing the right thing every day. Explore their website to see how PITT OHIO is dedicated to the safe and sustainable motor transport of products, doing right by their employees and their customers, and making a positive impact on the environment. To contact PITT OHIO, schedule service, or apply for employment, please visit their website at www.pittohio.com.

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

Safety Company, MSA, Names PITT OHIO Carrier of the Year

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (March 28, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services has been named Carrier of the Year by safety company, MSA Safety.

To determine their Carrier of the Year, MSA leadership reviews characteristics of their partners, including safety/people, sustainability, quality, delivery performance and collaboration. MSA selects one transportation partner each year who they believe performed the best at the following:

focuses on the well-being of their employees and has a passion for what they do
demonstrates safe practices and has safety programs in place
focuses on continuous improvement with their sustainability efforts
delivers high quality service with a positive customer service experience
shares information and is agile ability to identify the root cause and provide actions for claims
executes operation excellence and delivers on time delivery efficiently
operates within budget and provides proactive solutions to reduce costs

“MSA and PITT OHIO are two companies that have such a large presence and meaning to the Western PA community, that it is with great pride we were able to provide this recognition to PITT OHIO,” said Chris Cerutti, Global Transportation Manager at MSA Safety. “Not only did they meet the standards within our Safety/People, Quality, Delivery and Cost KPI’s, but they went above and beyond in true partnership fashion. Our sales representative has been instrumental in developing and growing the relationship and is always available to work on solutions together.”

“When it comes to aligning with businesses who share our same values and commitment to safety, MSA is at the top of our list,” PITT OHIO’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Geoff Muessig. “We value our partnership with MSA and appreciate their acknowledgement of how we run our company and how it benefits their business.”

ABOUT MSA SAFETY:

Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products and software that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, software, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The Company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including fire service, the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, construction, industrial manufacturing applications, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, utilities, mining and the military.  MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2022 revenues of $1.5 billion, MSA employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide.  The Company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit MSA's website at www.MSAsafety.com.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Wins Safety Awards in Maryland

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (March 3, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced today the receipt of the Maryland Fleet Safety Award in the Over 1,000,000 miles category.

The contest, sponsored by Great West Casualty Company, recognizes those companies in various mileage classes with the lowest accident frequency rate. PITT OHIO also received the Grand Champion award for having the lowest accident frequency rate among all winners.

PITT OHIO’s Vice President of Safety, Jeff Mercadante, said, “I would like to congratulate the Maryland drivers for winning this prestigious award. Their dedication to making our highways safe is much appreciated. There are areas of Maryland that have high volumes of traffic and our drivers are able to stay focused, keeping them and the motoring public safe. Our goal each day is to keep our employees safe and also the motorists operating around us.”

Awards were presented on January 26, 2023 at the MMTA annual Safety Awards Banquet.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO’s Ricky Kahl Named Maryland Truck Driver of the Year

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (March 3, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced today that its driver, Ricky Kahl, has been selected by the Maryland Police as the states’ Driver of the Year.

On January 26, 2023 PITT OHIO Driver from Cumberland, Maryland, Ricky Kahl, was named the states’ truck driver of the year. Kahl was one of 12 drivers recognized by Maryland Motor Truck Association as the 2022 Drivers of the Month, with the State Police choosing him from among the 12 winners as the Driver of the Year.

Kahl has driven for 33 years accident free in his career, traveling over 3 million safe miles. Since 2014, Kahl has served as a driver trainer for the company passing along his skills and insight to new PITT OHIO drivers.

“When I’m not working, I am committed to making my community a better place,” said Kahl. In 2013 Kahl became a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and the Shriners Society. “My involvement in these organizations has given me the opportunity to help many children and families in need of medical assistance. I was able to provide free medical transportation to patients of the Shriner’s Hospital and their families in 2018 and 2021.”

With Shriner’s Hospital, Kahl served as Vice Boss of the Clown Unit. He took on the position of Boss Clown from 2019-2021 and was responsible for setting up fundraisers for Shriner’s Hospital. “As a member of the Clown Unit, I am able to bring joy to children in the tri-state area with parades, parties and assisting the circus when they are in town,” said Kahl. “My experience as a truck driver has allowed me the flexibility to be an active member of my community. I am fortunate to have a job as a driver with PITT OHIO who believes so strongly in supporting our communities.”

Kahl enjoys helping children in his community. He has spoken during career day at local schools, sharing the importance of truck drivers in their community. He also assisted in coaching a youth bowling league, where he takes great pride in the influence he can make on the future generation to become vital members of our community. The bowling league gave Kahl the opportunity to teach kids leadership skills and teamwork.

When asked about Ricky Kahl, PITT OHIO’s Senior Safety Specialist, Kevin Matsey, commented on Kahls’ positive attitude, friendly demeanor and professional work ethic. “Rick’s genuine, uplifting attitude resonates well with all of his co-workers and customers,” Matsey said. “He is the type of driver any company would want their employees to emulate.”

ABOUT PITT OHIO

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Named 2022 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year by IL2000

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (February 14, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced today the receipt of the IL2000 Regional Carrier of the Year. IL2000 honors one regional carrier per year.

The award is both comprehensive in scope and exacting in its criteria, assessing national and regional carriers across a demanding spectrum of indicators, including the carriers’ on-time performance, rate of growth, claims track record, and demonstrable customer service.

“The Regional Award recipient this year was PITT OHIO, a relentlessly energetic carrier servicing supply chains across the Midwest,” said IL2000. “PITT OHIO’s volume increased by more than 100% last year, an astounding rate of growth given the company’s quickfire responsiveness and consistently low claim ratios.”

PITT OHIO’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Geoff Muessig, said, “Awards such as these from IL2000 signify we are delivering on our promise to collaborate with our customers to improve their supply chains. We are committed to helping our customers grow with claims free, on-time service and the best value in LTL. We are honored to receive the only Regional LTL Carrier award from IL2000 and look forward to helping them grow in 2023.”

Ken Nadler, IL2000 President, said, “When it comes to supply chain optimization, good partners aren’t just ‘good-to-haves.’ High-performing carriers will continue to be crucial to IL2000’s delivering outstanding service to our customers. The Carrier of The Year Award reflects our belief that we, our carriers, and our customers all succeed together.”

ABOUT IL2000:

Founded in 1999, IL2000 is a third-party transportation and logistics service provider. IL2000 uses a proprietary transportation management system, customer collaboration, comprehensive logistics engineering, and a robust carrier procurement and partnership process to create seamless and optimized supply chain performance. IL2000 operates the following business segments: freight management; truckload brokerage; international freight forwarding; and freight bill audit & pay. Modes supported include LTL, FTL, parcel, and international LCL, FCL and airfreight.

ABOUT PITT OHIO

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313

PITT OHIO Named 2022 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year by Leaf Home

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:25 GMT

Pittsburgh, PA (February 09, 2023) - PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced today the receipt of the 2022 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year award from its customer Leaf Home. This is the second year in a row Leaf Home is honoring PITT OHIO. Leaf Home™ is a leading technology-enabled provider of home solutions for safer, easier, and more comfortable living every day through its core brands; LeafFilter® Gutter Protection, Leaf Home Safety Solutions™, Leaf Home Water Solutions™, and Leaf Home Enhancements™.

PITT OHIO was selected from among Leaf Homes base of trucking carriers. In addition to feedback from Leaf Home team members, criteria taken into consideration include: shipment count, growth, delivery and pickup performance, claims, customer service, and invoicing.

“For a second year in a row PITT OHIO has continued to answer the phone when called upon to handle our freight,” said Logan Armaro, Logistics Manager at Leaf Home. “With an increasing volume of loads year over year and posting some of the best service levels against our core network of regional carriers, selecting PITT OHIO as our 2022 recipient was an easy one.”

PITT OHIO’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Geoff Muessig, said, “We are honored that Leaf Home has recognized PITT OHIO for the second year in a row. When customers acknowledge us as a reliable, safe, and on-time partner, it is a testament to our dedicated employees. We remain committed to helping our customers while maintaining our reputation as a carrier who delivers your shipments on time and intact.”

ABOUT PITT OHIO

For more information, please contact:

Candi Cybator
Director of Marketing, PITT OHIO
cacybator@pittohio.com
412-232-3015, ext. 6313