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Dallas College Receives $1M Job Training Grant From Texas Workforce Commission

by Lance Murray | Dec 7, 2023

A Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $1,009,383 to Dallas College by the Texas Workforce Commission in partnership with Mint Dentistry, Kpost Company, Kpost Roofing, On-Target Supplies and Logistics, and The Richards Group was announced Thursday by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Dallas College will provide over 600 new and current workers with customized training in administration, project management, roofing, dental hygiene, material handling, and desktop support through the grant....

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Delivering 1 Day Faster: J.B. Hunt and BNSF Launch Quantum to Expand Intermodal Marketplace

by Lance Murray | Nov 7, 2023

Designed to offer 95% on-time delivery that's around a day faster than traditional intermodal service, Quantum aims to be a "breakthrough" supply chain solution. Its team will be based at a new Intermodal Innovation Center at BNSF's Fort Worth HQ.

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Aurora Opens Driverless Truck Terminal in Houston to Bookend Its I-45 South Dallas Terminal

by Lance Murray | Nov 1, 2023

Aurora Innovation—which aims to begin rolling totally human-free trucks between Dallas and Houston by late 2024—said nearly half of all truck freight in Texas moves along I-45 between Dallas and Houston, making the corridor an ideal route for Aurora’s commercial launch.

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Irving’s Neovia Names New CEO and CFO to Accelerate Its Global Transformation Program

by Lance Murray | Oct 13, 2023

Irving-based global contract logistics services provider Neovia Logistics has added two executives to its leadership team, naming Mike Fahy chief executive officer and Fernando Martinez as chief financial officer.

“I am excited to have proven industry leaders like Mike and Fernando join our team,” Neovia Board Chairman Carlos Rodriguez said in a statement....

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Amazon Hiring 13,000 New Workers in DFW for Coming Holiday Crush

by Lance Murray | Sep 20, 2023

The DFW hires will be part of the 250,000 employees the company aims to bring on board throughout the U.S. in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles across its operations network. Amazon has roughly 20 facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and said that more than 28,000 of the new workers will be in Texas.

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Turvo, Optym Forge Strategic Partnership ‘To Revolutionize Collaborative Logistics’

by Lance Murray | Aug 15, 2023

Dallas-based Turvo and Dallas- and India-based Optym say their collaboration will help supply chain companies efficiently match available freight with their asset-based fleet's capacity. "Our goal is to unify and automate the global supply chain," says Turvo CEO Billy Sarracino.

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Dallas’ Omni Logistics To Merge with Forward Air After Companies Earned $3.7B Revenue Over 12 Mos.

by Lance Murray | Aug 10, 2023

A strategic alliance of the two industry leaders isn't just a merger; it's a calculated move to dominate the $15 billion expedited less-than-truckload market.

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Dallas’ Omni Logistics Names its First Chief Digital Officer

by Lance Murray | May 19, 2023

Before joining the privately-owned, multibillion-dollar global logistics solutions provider, Paul Gaffney was Kohl’s chief technology and supply chain officer.

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Frisco-based Freight Think Launches to Help Shippers Cut Costs, Boost Profits, Help Environment

by Lance Murray | Mar 21, 2023

Two North Texas supply chain veterans—Reid Klosowsky and Bill Maroney, in partnership with Frisco-based NT Logistics— have founded and launched Freight Think, a logistics-oriented advisory group. "We strive to improve profit margins for our clients—everyday shippers—who, for lack of time or expertise, cannot manage their transportation costs like the Fortune 100," Klosowsky says.

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Omni Logistics Names New CMO; Promotes Execs to Transformation and President Positions

by Lance Murray | Mar 14, 2023

Coppell-based Omni Logistics has appointed Tania Garcia as its new chief marketing officer and announced two internal promotions.

The technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services said that Andy Tribble has been promoted to president of North America Operations and Megan Sledge has been named chief transformation officer....

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Trinity Industries Acquires RSI Logistics in Deal Valued at $70M

by Lance Murray | Mar 10, 2023

In a deal valued at $70 million, Dallas-based Trinity Industries Inc. has acquired RSI Logistics, a data-centric provider of proprietary software, logistics services, and terminal management solutions to the North American rail industry.

“We are excited about the acquisition of RSI Logistics. It is another step as we seek to expand our service offerings with complementary solutions that make rail a more compelling mode of transportation....

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Omni Logistics Adds Human Resources Executive to its Board of Directors

by Lance Murray | Feb 15, 2023

Claudia Saenz Amlie has been appointed as an independent board member by Omni Logistics, a Dallas-based technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services....

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Jean Savage, CEO and President of Trinity Industries Inc.

League of Railway Women Names Trinity Industries CEO Railway Woman of the Year

by Lance Murray | Jan 11, 2023

Trinity Industries Inc. CEO and President Jean Savage has been named as the League of Railway Women 2022 Railway Woman of the Year, the company announced.

The award recognizes Savage’s drive for operational excellence, her commitment to enhancing the safety and sustainability of the railroad industry, her dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and her passion for volunteerism, the company said....

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Lonny Warner is the new CEO at Reddy Ice.

Reddy Ice Taps Veteran Business Leader as CEO, President and Board Member

by Lance Murray | Jan 10, 2023

Dallas-based Reddy Ice LLC, the largest manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice in North America, announced the appointment of Lonny Warner as chief executive officer and president and as a member of its board of directors....

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Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport Named a Top 20 U.S. Cargo Airport by the FAA

by Lance Murray | Oct 11, 2022

The airport moved up three spots to No. 20 in the FAA rankings. It landed more than 2.4 billion pounds of cargo in 2021, a volume increase of nearly 46% from the previous year.

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Innovative Spaces: Omni Logistics Opens New Dallas HQ

by David Seeley | May 23, 2022

Omni Logistics' new 52,000 square foot headquarters in the Cypress Waters development "strikes a balance between collaboration and privacy," the company says. Its 85 Dallas-based employees have a semi-open seating plan, outdoor decks for collaborating and socializing, and "wellness rooms" for nursing babies or chilling out. And oh yes—lots of high-tech business features, too.

Designed by HKS Architects, the new HQ will be 100% renewable energy-powered, the company says.

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