National Logistics Management Cuts Carrier Costs with New Program

Strategic partnership with DriverSource Inc. to help mitigate increasing driver turnover rates

 

DETROIT, May 2, 2006 – Expanding their unique cost-cutting program for carriers, National Logistics Management (NLM) announces a partnership with DriverSource Inc., the premier specialized staffing source to the transportation industry. Through this partnership, NLM, a non-asset based, third-party logistics provider, is offering carriers a five percent discount on long-term leasing of drivers and direct hire placement. The partnership will also help mitigate the effects of rising driver turnover rates, providing NLM carriers with an “on-demand” source for driver fulfillment.

 

“We are very pleased to work with DriverSource in expanding our suite of cost saving programs offered to NLM’s preferred carriers,” said Scott Taylor, CEO and founder of NLM. “As gas prices again climb significantly and with the driver turnover rate increasing, the DriverSource agreement helps our carriers navigate the difficult industry landscape. In the end, NLM customers also benefit, as any costs carriers save are transferred to the client.”

 

NLM and DriverSource will offer NLM preferred carriers industry-specific services around the clock, throughout the United States. In addition to their truck driver leasing program, DriverSource also offers SSP Placement Services, a logistics staffing service specializing in the recruitment and direct placement of critical employees such as upper level management and executive level positions. (For more information on SSP Placement Services, visit www.sspplacement.com.)

 

“Providing our customers with the most reliable staffing service in the transportation industry is our number one priority,” said Jinan Dalloo, CEO and co-founder of DriverSource. “Our relationship with NLM allows us to further employ our expertise to a diverse range of clients.”

 

NLM’s affiliation with DriverSource is a part of NLM’s Partnership Advantage, an effort promoting collaboration among carriers and loyalty to customers by providing cost-saving incentives to approved carriers. Other Partnership Advantage programs include a fuel consumption reduction program called the EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership, and SuperFleet, a fuel discount program. NLM also offers a number of discount programs on lodging and acquiring safety and compliance materials.

 

About National Logistics Management

National Logistics Management’s dynamic approach to freight shipments utilizing innovative, cost-effective technology, ensures the right solution for a variety of industries using a proven network of ground, air freight and air charter carriers. NLM’s techniques for Web-based bidding, scheduling, shipping, tracking and receiving payments for expedited freight have transformed the manner in which companies order urgent shipments, resulting in sharply reduced costs and improved quality of service. NLM is distinguished by the expertise of its event specialist team, its proprietary approach to quality and the proven technology applications the company creates and employs. An ISO-9001-2000 Certified business, NLM continuously seeks to create innovations in anticipation of clients’ needs. For more information, visit www.nlmi.com.

 

About DriverSource, Inc.

With four regional locations in Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago and Richmond, and leasing services in more than eleven states across the country, DriverSource Inc. services companies wherever the need for qualified commercial truck drivers may be, providing full-service logistics staffing to its customers nationwide ranging from large 3rd party logistics firms to smaller manufacturing companies producing their own products. Whether direct hire, permanent leasing or temporary time periods, DriverSource tailors the service to fit client needs. DriverSource meets all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for commercial truck drivers, emphasizing their ability to reduce overhead by maintaining and conducting costly DOT related employment tasks including recruiting. A certified minority business recognized by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, DriverSource is dedicated to finding great quality people and providing great reliable services to their clients. For more information, visit www.driversource.net.