Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Sept. 10, 2021:
A&R Logistics (CCJ Top 250, No. 78) announced Wednesday, Sept. 8 it has rebranded to Quantix.
The name unites the A&R Logistics family of companies into a single brand, the company says. The combination leads to the retirement of all existing names including A&R Logistics, Blue Water Plastic Transport, Plantgistix, First Choice Logistics, L.T. Harnett Trucking, Inc., Luckey Trucking and RJ's Transportation.
Since being acquired by private equity firm Wind Point Partners in May 2019, Quantix has more than doubled in size and now stands as one of the largest specialized supply chain platforms in North America with annual revenue over half a billion dollars.
"The rebrand to Quantix will continue to pay homage to A&R's 50-year history during which we became a leader in this industry," said Quantix President and CEO, Chris Ball. "It's that very legacy that propels us forward as we look to continue growing our capabilities and our footprint in service to our customers. We're combining some of the industry's most specialized and in-demand service offerings into one unified business, and it will make our company stronger and more scalable while simplifying operations for our customers."
The Truckload Carriers Association are seeking nominations for its annual “Best Fleets to Drive For” contest. Through Oct. 31, company drivers and independent contractors can nominate their companies that provide exceptional workplace environments.
By nominating a fleet, a truck driver is recognizing the things about the company’s culture that they like, such as compensation, safety practices, benefits, equipment, training and more. If the company accepts the nomination and agrees to participate, the survey then digs deeper into its policies and practices, bringing to light the areas that are innovative and/or successful.
