Logistics

If transportation publications carried “Where are they now?” stories, last-mile delivery might be one of the first functions profiled.

Wabash National Corp. said it has signed an agreement with refrigerated carrier Prime Inc. to supply Prime with 4,000 trailers over three years.

Evans Distribution Systems, a third-party logistics operator, is adding new facilities in Lenexa, Kan., Houston and Memphis, Tenn.

Trailer orders in February reached the highest level in two years, fueling manufacturers’ hopes that their business momentum is improving after 2009 production sank to a 34-year low, industry officials said.

Consumer confidence grew this month after falling last month to the lowest level since April 2009, the New York-based Conference Board reported.

Two fleets said they are installing equipment intended to reduce drag and cut fuel consumption.

One year after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Greatwide Logistics Services is rolling out a major marketing effort to reassure existing customers and bring in new shippers, particularly medium-size firms.

I am writing in response to the letter with the opinion about telemarketers, which was published in the March 8 edition. As national sales manager for a third-party logistics provider, I would like the opportunity to counter some of the points the letter writer made and give a sales perspective to this issue.