ATLANTA, GA – February 25, 2016
The Independent Steel Alliance (“ISA”) has signed a transportation partnership agreement with PLS Logistics Services (“PLS”), a leading logistics management services provider. This agreement will allow ISA’s purchasing members to receive freight transportation services at competitive rates while earning loyalty rebates in exchange for selecting PLS as their preferred carrier.
Said ISA Executive Director Chris Casey, “Traditionally, our rebar fabricator members place an order with a supplier and simply use the carrier designated by the supplier. With the PLS partnership, ISA Members will be able to shop the supplier’s freight rates with PLS and receive competitive pricing. When our Members select PLS as their freight carrier, PLS will pay a rebate to the Members. It’s a win-win for both parties.”
“In today’s competitive environment, cost effective transportation solutions are critical to long-term survival, and PLS is pleased to further enhance the competitive position of ISA Members,” said Greg Burns, President and CEO of PLS Logistics Services. “The fabricated rebar industry is a freight-intensive one, and this agreement enables ISA Member companies to realize significant cost savings by leveraging the buying power of the largest flatbed network in North America.”
PLS currently has branch offices nationwide in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Jacksonville, FL, Tampa, FL, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, St. Louis, MO, Seattle, WA, Las Vegas, NV and Charlotte, NC. In 2015, Inc. Magazine ranked PLS Logistics Services among the 5000 List of Nation’s Fastest Growing Companies.
About Independent Steel Alliance
Atlanta-based Independent Steel Alliance is a member-owned purchasing cooperative of independent rebar fabricators in the US and Canada. ISA’s mission is to achieve measurable and significant financial returns for its members by leveraging collective purchases for patronage rebates from suppliers. In its first three years of operations, ISA Members have earned significant rebates by supporting ISA Supplier-Partners. ISA is also a leader in providing unique content and networking opportunities tailored specifically for the independent rebar fabricator community.
For more information about ISA, including information about joining the cooperative, visit the ISA website at https://www.IndependentSteelAlliance.com.
About PLS Logistics Services
PLS Logistics Services is a leading provider of logistics management, brokerage and technology services for shippers across all industries. PLS handles millions of loads annually across all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail and barge, air and ocean. The PLS carrier network consists of over 20,000+ trucking companies along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies. To learn more, visit www.plslogistics.com or call (724) 814-5194.
Contacts
For Independent Steel Alliance
Chris Casey
Executive Director
(404) 577-0207
Chris@IndependentSteelAlliance.com
For PLS Logistics Services
Caitlin Kelly
Content Marketing Manager
(724) 814-5194
publicrelations@35.231.226.164
