Phoenix Facility Scores 980 on AIB Audit
February 8, 2007 
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Phoenix, AZ – States Logistics has reported that their Phoenix, AZ facility received a superior score of 980 on their AIB (American Institute of Baking) audit conducted earlier today. As a food distribution center the facility is audited annually to ensure that proper procedures and necessary compliance is being followed. The audit tested several aspects of the operation including: adequacy of the food safety program, pest control, operational methods and best practices, maintenance for food safety, and cleaning practices. With a score of 980 the facility is deemed to have achieved the highest rating (Superior) issued by AIB. Todd Myers, Phoenix Warehouse Manager, stated “This score indicates our continuous focus and commitment to operating a clean and secure facility. I am very proud of all warehouse personnel who each play an integral role in achieving our goals toward food safety.”
All States Logistics facilities are audited annually by AIB to make certain proper procedures are being followed in relation to food safety. Currently, all States facilities are rated “Superior” by AIB, illustrating the organization’s dedication to maintaining clean and well-operated warehouses.
States Logistics to Open California Arizona Transportation Lane
November 6, 2006 View PDF File
Phoenix, AZ – States Logistics Services, Inc. announced the expansion of their company operated transportation services with the addition of a California to Arizona transportation lane. States will operate this lane on a daily basis with as many as five trucks completing the turn. With facilities in Southern California and Phoenix, Arizona the expansion of transportation services will create synergies between the two regions and will open the door to future opportunities. Kirk Hellofs, Vice President of Operations added, “We realized that this service would be of tremendous value to our customers looking to move their freight between our operating regions. By us operating this lane, it is another way for us to provide fully integrated solutions to our customers while keeping their costs under control.”
Along with the daily California to Arizona shuttles, States Logistics also operates local transportation, yard management, and brokerage services in the Los Angeles and Phoenix metro areas. They hope to add even more transportation solutions to their current offerings in the near future.
States Logistics Announces New Biodiesel Initiative
October 26, 2006 View PDF File
Buena Park, CA – States Logistics Services, Inc. announced today the addition of biodiesel tractors to their transportation fleet operating in southern California. The new biodiesel powered tractors run on B99 biodiesel fuel, which is comprised of a 1% diesel and 99% biodiesel blend. Biodiesel is a clean burning alternative fuel produced from domestic, renewable resources. It contains no petroleum, but can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend. The alternative fuel can be used in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with little or no modifications. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.
The environmental impact of converting tractors to biodiesel is profound. According to research conducted by the National Biodiesel Board, B99 biodiesel reduces harmful emissions by anywhere between 50-90%. Just one States Logistics truck running on biodiesel is the equivalent of removing 18.6 automobiles from the road every day! Ryan Donovan, Vice President of Business Development, commented that “we [States Logistics] have embraced our role as a socially responsible organization, and will continue to work on new initiatives for operating in a way that promotes long-term environmental sustainability.” States Logistics has converted 14% of their current fleet to biodiesel, and has plans to transition 50% of their company operated tractors to biodiesel by 2011.
States Logistics Expands Ontario, CA Warehouse
January 16, 2006 View PDF File
Ontario, CA – States Logistics is pleased to announce the expansion of their Ontario, California operations to over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space. This increase represents an enormous gain in storage space and will greatly benefit existing customers looking to store more product with States in the Inland Empire. The expansion also makes room for new customers to take advantage of the high level of service States has to offer in a fantastic geographic region. With this expansion States will operate a just under 1,000,000 square feet in Southern California, along with an additional 1,000,000 square feet in Arizona.