Monday, July 31, 2006

ABF Implements Network for Expanding Next-Day and Second-Day Service

ABF Freight System,Inc., has implemented a regional transportation network to facilitate next- day and second-day delivery in the Eastern United States. Called the Regional Performance Model, or RPM, the network features enhanced flexibility and operational efficiency for short-haul freight transportation.
The RPM network creates additional next-day and second-day service that
reduces ABF's transit for nearly half of the available tonnage moving
within its boundaries. The RPM network also adds increased reliability to
ABF's current next-day and second-day service offerings. Operational
procedures introduced with the RPM network also free resources, creating
increased reliability within ABF's national line-haul network, even though
the networks operate in parallel.
"Tight capacity and evolving logistical standards mean customers are
looking for reliable solutions for all of their shipments, including
regional freight," says ABF President and Chief Executive Officer Bob
Davidson. "Customers from Maine to South Carolina will automatically get
consistent next-day and second-day service for regional freight simply by
choosing ABF as their carrier -- no special designations, no gimmicks. They
get the rapid response and dependable delivery they need from a regional
carrier, plus the flexibility, supply chain visibility, careful cargo care,
attentive customer service and reliability they've come to expect from ABF.
"Our Regional Performance Model runs side-by-side with our
best-in-class long-haul network allowing our customers the convenience of
one carrier that handles their regional, inter-regional, and long-haul
freight. We're simply walking and chewing gum -- simultaneously running
regional and long-haul networks. The separate over-the-road networks are
invisible to customers, who will benefit from common pickup, delivery,
sales and customer service capabilities," Davidson added.

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