Women in Trucking Names Cardinal Logistics one of 2021’s “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation”

Women in Trucking Names Cardinal Logistics one of 2021’s “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation”

Concord, NC – October 25, 2021 – Women in Trucking (WIT) has selected Cardinal Logistics as one of its “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” in 2021. Done in combination with Redefining the Road magazine, this annual award program launched in 2018 supports an element of WIT’s mission: to promote the accomplishments of companies that are focused on the employment of women in the trucking industry.

To be considered, companies are nominated and assessed against criteria that include a corporate culture that fosters gender diversity, competitive compensation and benefits, flexible hours and work requirements, professional development opportunities, and career advancement opportunities. After an initial screening by WIT, nominations are validated by an industry-wide vote involving nearly 15,000 professionals in transportation – including executive management, operations and HR/talent management executives, and professional drivers. 

“We not only value diversity and inclusion, but we also know we are stronger because of it. While we are proud that the percentage of women that make up our driver force is greater than the national average, we are committed to bringing on more females and minorities into the Cardinal family”, said Holly Hardie, VP of Human Resources. “It is a great honor for Cardinal Logistics to be recognized as a leader in professional and career development opportunities for women in our industry.” Nicole Miller, Manager of Driver Recruiting added, “We are committed to fostering a flexible work environment to help balance work and home lives. Important family time is honored with our ‘home daily’ positions that apply to everyone but that greatly appeal to our women drivers. Our membership in WIT helps us stay at the forefront of hiring best practices and designing meaningful programs to support women in transportation roles at Cardinal.”

“As women rise through the ranks in the transportation industry, we are excited to feature the companies that make the extra effort to attract and retain a more gender-diverse workforce,” said Ellen Voie, President and CEO of WIT. “We applaud their efforts, and this distinction is our way of giving them the recognition they deserve.” 

Several Cardinal representatives will attend the upcoming Accelerate Conference on November 7 through 9 to accept this honor.

About Women in Trucking

The Women in Trucking Association is a non-profit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry. The organization builds a strong community among its members (primarily business professionals and professional drivers) who believe in and support its mission. More information is available at https://www.womenintrucking.org/.

 

About Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation

Headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, Cardinal is a leading third-party logistics provider focused on providing Dedicated Contract Carriage, Last Mile Delivery, and Transportation Management services to multiple industries across the nation. Cardinal’s logistics experts work directly with clients to optimize their supply chains by developing and implementing customized transportation solutions including specialized equipment and handling and integrated technology.

 

Cardinal Continues to Raise the Bar for Customer Experience in 3PL with Logistics Management Quest for Quality Award

Cardinal Continues to Raise the Bar for Customer Experience in 3PL with Logistics Management Quest for Quality Award

Concord, NC – September 2, 2021 – For more than three decades, the “Quest for Quality” Award has been regarded in the transportation and logistics industry as a key measure of customer satisfaction and performance excellence by Logistics Management. This year, Cardinal Logistics ranked second overall for excellence in the Third-Party Logistics category – Value-Add Warehousing & Distribution Solutions.

Cardinal Chairman of the Board, Vin McLoughlin commented, “This award reflects our commitment and dedication to excellence even in the face of a global pandemic. We aim to add value across our customers’ businesses by being a trusted partner dedicated to their success.”

Logistics Management’s (LM) Annual Quest for Quality Awards are the culmination of a six-month research project conducted by Peerless Research Group (PRG). The best of the best among qualified LM readers rate carriers, third-party logistics (3PL) service providers, and now US port operators, are rated strictly on the basis of service quality, making it the only survey of its kind in the market.

“It was impossible to avoid service disruptions over the past year—no matter the mode of transport,” said Michael Levans, group editorial director of Peerless Media, the publisher of LM. “However, this year’s Quest for Quality results show that the logistics sector proved to be extraordinarily effective in spite of these challenges. And shippers and their carrier partners are now using what they learned to lay the groundwork for more resilient, nimble supply chains.”

To read more about the categories and qualifications for Logistics Management Quest for Quality Awards, visit www.logisticsmgmt.com.

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.

This year, LM had 4,187 ballots cast from logistics and supply chain decision makers resulting in 142 transportation and logistics services providers that earned Quest for Quality gold.

 

Cardinal’s Focus on the Customer Anchors Recognition as an Inbound Logistics 2021 Top 100 3PL Provider

Cardinal’s Focus on the Customer Anchors Recognition as an Inbound Logistics 2021 Top 100 3PL Provider

Concord, NC – September 2, 2021 – Each year Inbound Logistics selects the top 100 3PL service providers that offer the most diverse operational capabilities and experience to meet their audience’s unique supply chain and logistics needs. Distilled from 300 companies, Cardinal Logistics has been recognized as one the top 100 3PL providers for 2021.

“Our goal is to provide outstanding service to our customers and do it in a way that is efficient and adds value to their business,” said Vin McLoughlin, Chairman of the Board at Cardinal Logistics.

“When choosing the 2021 Top 100 3PL Providers, we specifically targeted providers who offer the innovation, visibility, flexibility, speed and control that drive the supply chain solutions our audience needs to achieve their goals and meet customers’ evolving needs,” said Felecia Stratton, Editor, Inbound Logistics. Inbound Logistics is proud to honor Cardinal Logistics for innovative solutions empowering logistics, supply chain, and transportation excellence in 2021.

About Inbound Logistics

Inbound Logistics, the demand-driven logistics magazine, is the leading multi-channel content provider targeted toward business logistics and supply chain managers. Inbound Logistics’ mission is to help companies of all sizes better manage corporate resources by speeding and reducing inventory and supporting infrastructure, and better matching demand signals to supply lines. More information is available at www.inboundlogistics.com

  

About Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation

Headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, Cardinal is a leading third-party logistics provider focused on providing Dedicated Contract Carriage, Final Mile Delivery and Transportation Management services to multiple industries across the nation. Cardinal’s logistics experts work directly with clients to optimize their supply chains by developing and implementing customized transportation solutions including specialized equipment and handling, and integrated technology.

Going Big: Cardinal Logistics Expands Heavy Goods Last-Mile Home Delivery Capability with NRX Logistics Acquisition

Going Big: Cardinal Logistics Expands Heavy Goods Last-Mile Home Delivery Capability with NRX Logistics Acquisition

CONCORD, NC – Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation, a leading national provider of transportation and logistics solutions, today announced that it has acquired last-mile delivery specialist NRX Logistics.

The deal nearly doubles the number of final-mile deliveries that Cardinal will handle annually – from 550,000 to 1.1 million – and substantially upgrades its delivery proficiency in the furniture, appliance, bedding, and exercise equipment categories.

“This acquisition is part of Cardinal’s growing commitment to serving the last-mile space and providing the marketplace with a full-service delivery alternative for every type of big and bulky product,” said Cardinal Chairman Vin McLoughlin. “In addition to complementing the kinds of heavy goods we already deliver, it significantly expands our ability to perform complex last-mile services like white glove, product assembly, and installation, all of which are must-haves for many online retailers.”

Established in 1989, NRX is best known for making high-quality, high-touch deliveries for leading furniture, appliance, bedding, and fitness retailers in major markets throughout the United States. Prior to the acquisition it reported $35 million in annual revenues.

“All of us at NRX are looking forward to being part of Cardinal. We share a common philosophy of running a business, including making sure that we’re an agile, hands-on, and highly responsive partner for every client we serve, and a commitment to putting every client’s last mile first,” said NRX President Geoff Chasin, who will remain on board along with the rest of the NRX leadership team. 

McLoughlin agreed: “We’ve admired NRX’s service record and customer focus for a long time, and believe its capabilities are an ideal fit for both our company and last-mile business. We’re looking forward to combining our two companies’ final-mile capabilities with Cardinal’s national scale to offer shippers a more well-rounded, national residential delivery option.”

About Cardinal

Privately held Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation (a top 10 dedicated carrier and top 25 logistics provider) is a leading third-party logistics provider focused on supplying Dedicated Contract Carriage, Final Mile Delivery, and Transportation Management services to multiple industries across the nation. Cardinal’s logistics and industry experts work directly with clients to optimize their supply chains by developing and implementing customized transportation solutions including specialized equipment and handling, and integrated technology.

For further information, please contact:  Amanda Pelfrey, 678/942-3032, apelfrey@cardlog.com

If you are currently an NRX customer, please contact info@cardlog.com with questions or for more information.

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Transport Topics’ recognizes Cardinal as a Top 10 Dedicated Contract Carrier and Top 25 Logistics Company

Transport Topics’ recognizes Cardinal as a Top 10 Dedicated Contract Carrier and Top 25 Logistics Company

Cardinal is recognized as a Top 10 Dedicated Contract Carrier and Top 25 Logistics Company by Transport Topics

Cardinal Logistics was recognized as a Top 10 Dedicated Contract Carrier and Top 25 Logistics Companyby Transport Topics. Criteria for the recognition included the breadth of transportation management services offered, annual net revenue, number of employees, and key customers. To read the announcement click here.

Cardinal’s line up of transportation services considered for this recognition included its hallmark dedicated contract carriage service, freight brokerage, intermodal and drayage, inventory management and packaging, order fulfillment, supply chain consulting, warehousing, and distribution.

“We are pleased for the continued recognition of our leadership position in dedicated fleet and logistics services. Our hard-working employees and management team across our business units are unwavering in their commitment to delivering value and excellence to our customers every day,” said Vin McLoughlin, Cardinal Chairman of the Board.

 

The Home Depot Store Delivery Carrier of the Year 2019

The Home Depot Store Delivery Carrier of the Year 2019

Cardinal is named 2019 Store Delivery Carrier of the Year by The Home Depot

Cardinal Logistics was recognized as the 2019 Store Delivery Carrier of the Year by The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the world. This annual award measures The Home Depot’s delivery carriers on responsiveness, managing their dynamic capacity needs, building and growing a long-term partnership, and supporting response efforts to disasters and emergencies. To see the video announcement, click here.

Cardinal’s 2019 performance included:

  • Strong on-time delivery performance across 14 markets
  • 97% on-time all-day delivery window percentage
  • Achieved best-in-class delivery experience consistently putting The Home Depot customers first
  • Performed against shared goals creating synergies across the companies

“We are honored to receive this award from The Home Depot. There is no higher compliment for our hard-working, passionate team of operators and drivers. Our people are proud to work with The Home Depot and understand our role in being excellent brand ambassadors for them and all our customers,” said Vin McLoughlin, Cardinal Chairman of the Board.