Pitt Ohio Express
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Pitt Ohio Express is a $261.7 Million LTL
or less than truckload
carrier operating in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest United States. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pitt Ohio Express began operations in 1979 by the Hammel family. Pitt Ohio Express is owned by Charles L. Hammel, III. As of 2009, Pitt Ohio has more than 2,800 employees.
and have continued to open terminals in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.
Pitt Ohio Truckload, powered by ECM Transport, was formed in 2005 when Pitt Ohio Express acquired a majority interest in ECM Transport, LLC, a truckload company also located in the Pittsburgh area. ECM Transport maintains a comprehensive fleet with over 300 tractors and 1,200 trailers.
to create The Reliance Network (TRNET), a unified, across-the-continent coalition for all freight services. TRNET is a single source provider of freight forwarding for all of North America. The 7 carriers of The Reliance Network include:
Carrier, Assembly and Distribution, Warehousing, Driver Leasing, Technology Services, Dry Van Truckload.
In 2007, the company received first place for the General Commodities LTL, Local between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 miles. Pitt Ohio also received first place for the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Overall Winner of General Commodities over 15,000,000 miles. In 2008 Pitt Ohio Express received second place for the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Great West Safety Award for Outstanding Achievement in Highway Safety over 15,000,000 miles.
LTL
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or less than truckload
Less than truckload
Less than truckload shipping is the transportation of relatively small freight. The alternatives to LTL carriers are parcel carriers or full truckload carriers. Parcel carriers usually handle small packages and freight that can be broken down in to units less than . Full truckload carriers move...
carrier operating in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest United States. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pitt Ohio Express began operations in 1979 by the Hammel family. Pitt Ohio Express is owned by Charles L. Hammel, III. As of 2009, Pitt Ohio has more than 2,800 employees.
History
Pitt Ohio Express was founded in 1979 by the Hammel brothers Robert, Kenneth, and Charles III. The company began with 3 trucks, three drivers and one terminal. In 1982, Pitt Ohio opened its second terminal in Cleveland, OhioOhio
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and have continued to open terminals in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.
Pitt Ohio Truckload, powered by ECM Transport, was formed in 2005 when Pitt Ohio Express acquired a majority interest in ECM Transport, LLC, a truckload company also located in the Pittsburgh area. ECM Transport maintains a comprehensive fleet with over 300 tractors and 1,200 trailers.
The Reliance Network
In 2008, Pitt Ohio Express joined Lakeville Motor ExpressLakeville Motor Express
LAKEVILLE MOTOR EXPRESS or LME is a $80 Million LTL or less than truckloadcarrier operating in the Midwest United States. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota, LME began operations in 1921 by the Wren family. LME is currently owned by Roger and Shari Wilsey. As of 2009, LME has more than 700...
to create The Reliance Network (TRNET), a unified, across-the-continent coalition for all freight services. TRNET is a single source provider of freight forwarding for all of North America. The 7 carriers of The Reliance Network include:
| The Reliance Network |
|---|
| 1. Averitt Averitt Express Averitt Express is a privately owned transportation and supply chain management company based in Cookeville, TN. Averitt is owned by Gary Sasser who purchased the company from it original owner, Thurman Averitt in 1971 at the age of 21. At the time of purchase, Averitt operated 3 trucks and 5... |
| 2. Canadian Freightways/Epic Express |
| 3. Mountain Valley Express |
| 4. Lakeville Motor Express Lakeville Motor Express LAKEVILLE MOTOR EXPRESS or LME is a $80 Million LTL or less than truckloadcarrier operating in the Midwest United States. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota, LME began operations in 1921 by the Wren family. LME is currently owned by Roger and Shari Wilsey. As of 2009, LME has more than 700... |
| 5. Land Air Express |
| 6. Peninsula Truck Lines |
| 7. Pitt Ohio Express |
Business segment
Regional LTL or less than truckloadLess than truckload
Less than truckload shipping is the transportation of relatively small freight. The alternatives to LTL carriers are parcel carriers or full truckload carriers. Parcel carriers usually handle small packages and freight that can be broken down in to units less than . Full truckload carriers move...
Carrier, Assembly and Distribution, Warehousing, Driver Leasing, Technology Services, Dry Van Truckload.
Operations
Pitt Ohio Express operates 1,756 trailers, more than 670 tractors, 352 straight trucks, and 47 sprinter vans, all with an average age of less than 10 years. The company operates 21 service centers in the Mid-Atlantic.Safety
Pitt Ohio Express is a four-time recipient of the American Trucking Association’s President’s Trophy. This is the highest of Safety Awards presented to motor carriers in the transportation industry, recognizing the company for having the best overall safety program.In 2007, the company received first place for the General Commodities LTL, Local between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 miles. Pitt Ohio also received first place for the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Overall Winner of General Commodities over 15,000,000 miles. In 2008 Pitt Ohio Express received second place for the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association Great West Safety Award for Outstanding Achievement in Highway Safety over 15,000,000 miles.