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New Hampshire Union Leader Monday, May 21, 2007 Northeast is covered: From six terminals, trucking firm blankets the region. By KRISTEN SENZ Union Leader Correspondent HARTFORD, Vt. -Ross Express, a Boscawen, N.H.-based shipping company, recently completed construction of a docking terminal here and is on pace to reach $18 million in revenue this year. The 16-bay Vermont terminal provides access to the entire Green Mountain State and to parts of New York by ferry across Lake Champlain, giving the next-day shipping company full coverage of the Northeast. Ross Express owner Steve Brown said that when he bought the family-owned company in 1999, his vision was to expand coverage to all New England states, a goal that has now been realized. "We've completed the entire coverage area, so now were just going to focus on doing what we do best, and that's picking up and delivering the next day," Brown said. Ross Express focuses on general commodity business-to-business deliveries. And the company is dedicated to keeping its promise of next-day service. "If we pick up something at a business today,, we're going to drop it off tomorrow," Brown said.
"We've completed the entire coverage area, so now were just going to focus on doing what we do best, and that's picking up and delivering the next day." STEVE BROWN Owner, Ross Express
Since 1999, Ross Express has nearly tripled in size and now has 167 employees, including 113 truck drivers. The company operates from six locations, including its headquarters in Boscawen, a terminal in Connecticut, one in Massachusetts, and two in Maine. Started by the Ross family in 1947, the company celebrates 60 years of business this year, said Brown, who started working the docks while he was still in high school. I started here in 1978 and worked my way through the ranks," Brown said. "It'll be 30 years next year. I'll be half as old as the company." Ross Express, a Boscawen, N.H.-based shipping company, recently completed construction of a docking terminal here and is on pace to reach $18 million in revenue this year. The 16-bay Vermont terminal provides access to the entire Green Mountain State and to parts of New York by ferry across Lake Champlain, giving the next-day shipping company full coverage of the Northeast. Ross Express owner Steve Brown said that when he bought the family-owned company in 1999, his vision was to expand coverage to all New England. Workers moved into the new 8,000square-foot facility on Route 114 near Hartford Village in February, Brown said, enabling Ross to bring shipments across Lake Champlain on a ferry to service the Plattsburgh, N.Y., area.
May 2007 - Expanded Next Day Service
Ross Express Announces Two New Service Improvements
Western Massachusetts
Ross Express is now covering Western Massachusetts with direct next day service from our Enfield, CT terminal.
Major points in Western Massachusetts include
Adams Great Barrington Lee Lenox North Adams Pittsfield Stockbridge Williamstown
Known widely as a cultural mecca of museums, historic sites, music, dance and art venues, the area known as Western Massachusetts includes such recognizable landmarks as Tanglewood in Lenox Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket Clark Art Institute at Williams College in Williamstown Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASSMoCA) in North Adams
Plattsburgh, NY
Ross Express is now providing daily direct service with a dedicated truck covering the Champlain Valley communities of Chazy Champlain Granville Plattsburgh Rouses Point
Utilizing the Lake Champlain Ferry between Grand Isle, VT and Plattsburgh, NY to allow for earlier deliveries and later pickups, Ross Express is committed to offering an exceptional level of next-day service to and from New England.
March 2006 - The Ross – Ontario Connection
Ross Express has partnered with York Transportation of Brampton, Ontario in the establishment of pallet-rated service between New England and selected points in the Province of Ontario, Canada. York Transportation, founded in 1976, is part of The York Transportation Group, which also provides warehousing, distribution and worldwide logistics services. York is a certified and approved carrier for: C-TPAT – (U.S.) Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism CSA – (Canada) Customs Self Assessment Program FAST Express – (Joint U.S./Canada) Free & Secure Trade PIP – (Canada) Partner in Protection More information on The York Transportation Group may be found at http://www.yorktrans-worldwide.com. --------------------------------------------------------------- Some highlights of this new service from and to Ontario: Not including day of pickup, two or three day service is standard There is no “border crossing” or “single shipment” charge Pallet weights up to 1800# and pallet sizes up to 40” x 48” are acceptable A pallet rate structure applies --------------------------------------------------------------- See the links below for more specifics on points and rates included in this program York Transportation--Ontario Pallet Rate Points Ross Express—New England Points February 2006 – Ross Express Donates Tractor for Driver Training Industry news is frequently expressing concerns regarding the future availability of truck drivers. On the demand side, trucking volume is expected to grow from 9.8 billion tons in 2004 to 13 billion tons in 2016, an increase of over 30%. At the same time, the industry is faced with an aging driver population, increased government involvement with Homeland Security regulations, higher licensing costs and new hours-of-service regulations, all of which impact the availability of drivers. In an effort to aid the supply side, Ross Express has supported the establishment of a new CDL driver training program at the New Hampshire Community Technical College in Laconia, NH by donating a single-axle tractor. With the addition of a trailer provided by MS Trailers, the program now has a complete tractor trailer unit for their use in conducting in-vehicle and on-the-road training. Interested parties may obtain more information on the CDL Tractor Trailer Driver Training Program at The Center for Training & Business Development, New Hampshire Community Technical College-Laconia, 379 Belmont Rd, Laconia, NH 03246. Phone: 603-524-3207, ext 773, fax: 603-524-8084, email: dcornelius@nhctc.edu or on the web at www.nhctc.edu. To read more see the following link. Those interested in employment opportunities at Ross Express are invited to visit our “Employment” link at rossexpress.com for further information. Ross Express is pleased to be involved in the establishment of this driver training program, and welcomes the opportunity to participate in the education and development of those who will represent the future of our industry.
July 2004 - Ross Logistics announces a new Trailer Drop Yard Ross Logistics announces a new Trailer Drop Yard conveniently located off Route 146 in Sutton, MA, just a short distance from I290, I495 and the Mass Pike (I90). A full fenced and paved yard with security, lighting and numbered spaces, it is adjacent to the new Ross Express Sutton Terminal, completed in February, 2004, where a full range of trucking services are available, including pickup and delivery, freight transfer and limited driver services. Whether you need a trailer yard or next-day delivery service, Ross stands ready to help, with competitive rates, a state-of-the-art facility, experienced personnel and exceptional service. The trailer drop yard will be available beginning October 1, 2004. We are now signing yearly agreements at $100 per month per space, with a limited-time offer of the first month free with each signed agreement. For more details, please call Tom Shattuck at Ross Logistics... 1-603-753-4176, ext 1127.
July 2004 - Ross Express Nominated for 2004 Team Massachusetts Economic Development Impact Award Ross Express was selected as a nominee for the 2004 Team Massachusetts Economic Development Impact Award. Ross Express was selected as a nominee based on investing in an 11,200 square-foot truck terminal facility, which includes 27 truck bays and cost $1.6 million. The new facility will service Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island and has positioned the company for further growth in the region. July 2004 - Ross Express Received Certificate of Achievement Ross Express has received a Certificate of Achievement from Onsite Drug Testing of New England as on of their "top 5 companies who follow DOT FAA and ODTNE regulations and rules" for the first quarter of 2004. In addition to maintaining compliance with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements, Ross Express has also implemented not-DOT drug and alcohol testing in other "safety-sensitive" areas of the business in an effort to assure on-the-job safety for our employees and quality service for our customers.
April 2004 - Ross Express Announces the formation of Logistics Mr. Steve Brown, President of Ross Express, has announced the formation of a new business unit for the purpose of assisting Ross Express customers with their transportation needs beyond the direct service area of Ross Express. The new unit will operate from the company’s corporate headquarters in Boscawen, NH, and will be managed by Mr. Thomas Shattuck, a twelve year Ross Express employee and a recent graduate of Hesser College with degrees in Business Management and Accounting . Initial emphasis will be on providing customers with cost-effective transportation on larger shipments to and from points within the continental U.S. If you ship larger shipments (4 pallets or more) beyond New England, let us explore with you how we might be able to provide your firm with freight savings. Please feel free to call Tom if you would like further information on this new Ross service element. N.E. WATS 1-800-762-5966 Local 1-603-753-4176 Email: rosslogistics@rossexpress.com _______________________________________________________ Transportation logistics is the science of effective design and management of a firm’s inbound (materials management) and outbound (distribution) flow of physical goods and related information.
March 2004 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette Ross Express, a transportation company, recently expanded into Sutton with the construction of a new truck terminal located at the Sutton Commerce Park off Route 146. Expansion efforts totaled $1.6 million and included 27 truck bays in a facility with 11,200 square feet of space. The Sutton location services Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island and positions the company for further growth in the region. Ross Express employs 120 professionals who are dedicated to serving the needs of their customers. Their fleet boasts modern equipment and computerized dispatch allowing customers to track their delivery from the company's web site. named for its founder, Ross Express began in 1947 as a one truck, local delivery service in Concord, New Hampshire. Today, Ross Express has five terminal locations throughout the six New England states and provides next day delivery to 98 percent of the area. They transport general commodities with the motto, "You Call, We haul." The Breakfast Club salutes Ross Express for their expansion into Sutton and wishes them continued success.
Press Release - February 2004 Massachusetts Ross Express has expanded and upgraded its facilities in Massachusetts. The 28-door Sutton terminal is a modern facility designed to better serve you, our customer, in a growing Southern New England market.
Effective Monday, February 9, 2004, our Massachusetts terminal will be located at 39 Gilmore Drive Sutton, MA 01590 Local Phone: 1-508-234-7777 N.E. WATS: 1-877-878-8588 Fax: 1-508-234-9633
Driving Directions: From the MA Pike (I-90): Take exit 10A onto Route 146 south. Follow Route 146 to the Whitinsville— Main St exit. Take a right off the exit and then an immediate right onto Gilmore Drive. Ross Express is the 3rd building on the left. From I-290: Take exit 12 to Route 146 south. Follow Route 146 to the Whitinsville—Main St exit. Take a right off the exit and then an immediate right onto Gilmore Drive. Ross Express is the 3rd building on the left. From Route 20: In Millbury, MA, take Route 146 south approximately 9 miles to the Whitinsville—Main St exit. Take a right off the exit and then an immediate right onto Gilmore Drive. Ross Express is the 3rd building on the left.
Press Release - June 2003 Ross Express receives thanks from the U.S. Department of State and The International Center of Worchester for participating in the U.S. Department of State's Business for Russia/Community Connections Program. For details click on the files below. rossexchange.pdf Certificate of Appreciation
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