PLS Logistics Services Announces Opening of New Jacksonville Office

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PLS Logistics Services ("PLS"), a leading provider of logistics solutions and truck brokerage services, today announced that it will open a new office in Jacksonville, FL on May 31, 2011.  The new office is consistent with management's strategy to penetrate new markets and further enhance market share in North America.

"PLS is excited about the opening of our new Jacksonville Branch," says Greg Burns, PLS' Chairman.  "We feel Jacksonville, with its growing port operations is a good fit with PLS' industrial shipper and carrier base.   Additionally, we believe Jacksonville has much to offer in terms of sales talent, and we look forward to expanding our presence there."

Board member, and local Jacksonville resident Ron Stanley added, "I am pleased to welcome PLS to Jacksonville, and I'm delighted to be working with PLS to build new relationships in the Jacksonville community and the Southeast."

The new office in Jacksonville will consist of nine experienced employees from the firm's Cranberry, PA location, combined with eight initial hires from Jacksonville.  PLS expects to hire an additional 100 employees from the Jacksonville market over the next two years.  Interested candidates can apply online by visiting http://plslogistics.com/careers.

About PLS

PLS Logistics Services is a leading provider of logistics management and truck brokerage services. Based outside of Pittsburgh, PA, PLS ships over one million loads annually utilizing a proprietary web based transportation management platform, PLS PRO.  The PLS PRO technology optimizes PLS' customers' supply chains while reducing costs and improving service levels.  The PLS transportation network includes over 10,000 motor carriers along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies.

SOURCE PLS Logistics Services