Tech, coaching and cash improve Mississippi carrier’s driver health
No doubt, it’s important to implement sound maintenance practices to keep trucks up and running. Creating a culture that’s driven to improve the health – not only of drivers, but also the entire company and their families – is even better because a business is only as healthy as the people behind it. That’s exactly […]
How one carrier revamped its truck driver health and wellness program
Drivers have become increasingly unhealthy over the years, and the number of truckers on short-term DOT physical cards has increased since the pandemic. Check out how Gulf Relay has cultivated a culture of wellness and turned its drivers’ health around. The driver shortage has been a top industry concern for years; yet every year tens of thousands […]
D Magazine: Gulf Relay, a fast-growing full-service third-party logistics provider (3PL), has signed a lease for an additional 350,150 square-ft
Gulf Relay, a fast-growing full-service third-party logistics provider (3PL), has signed a lease for an additional 350,150 square-foot space located at Crossroads Trade Center 1 in South Dallas. Currently operating out of Coppell and based out of Clinton, Mississippi., the move significantly expands its Dallas footprint bringing its total network in DFW to 460,000 square […]
Dallas Business Journal: Gulf Relay grows Texas footprints with new leases
Gulf Relay, a Mississippi-based third-party logistics provider, is also growing its footprint in Texas. The company recently leased 350,150 square feet at 1221 E. Centre Park Blvd. in DeSoto, just south of Dallas. With another facility in Coppell, the company now operates more than 460,000 square feet in North Texas and more than 700,000 square […]
The Dallas Morning News: Gulf Relay takes southern Dallas County distribution building to expand operations
A Mississippi-based logistics company is expanding its local footprint with a new location in southern Dallas County. Gulf Relay, a third-party logistics provider which has a facility in Coppell, is taking a big block of warehouse space in DeSoto. Gulf Relay is leasing more than 350,000 square feet of distribution space at the Crossroads Trade […]
Transport Topics: Trucking’s Digital Transformation Is Unlocking Next Level of Efficiency
The digital transformation of the commercial transportation industry is setting the stage for further innovation that promises to unlock new levels of freight efficiency, technology executives said. “If we look at trucking and logistics today, I fundamentally believe that we are at a crossroads,” Lior Ron, CEO of Uber Freight, said at an Oct. 23 […]
Women In Trucking Association Names Gulf Relay a Top Company for Women to Work For In Transportation
Gulf Relay is proud to have been named one of the top employees for women in trucking in 2020. We’re committed to providing excellent work experience for every team member and are dedicated to making Gulf Relay a premier workplace for the world-class performers who make up our team. Click here to read the entire article […]
How Gulf Relay increased warranty reimbursement by 782%
Gulf Relay is a warehouse, supply chain, and shipping carrier. They are a 225 tractor fleet with 130 of those tractors covered under OEM and extended warranty. The Problem Before implementing Cetaris, they were using Manager Plus Maintenance Software to manage maintenance and a manual process based on memory for handling warranty claims. It was […]
Gulf Relay Partners with Siemens to Facilitate Move into Mississippi
“I am thrilled to have Siemens Energy join us in Clinton. This is a new spin-off for Siemens, the third largest business in Germany. They will be offering an IPO in the future and I anticipate they will grow substantially in the coming years,” added Mayor Phil Fisher. Sharing the warehouse facility with Mississippi based […]
Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 215 Broadcast live from Austin, Texas
Scott Luton and Greg White welcome Scott Auslund onto Supply Chain Now Radio at eft’s Logistics CIO Forum, a Reuter’s Event in Austin, Texas. Listen to the episode at Supply Chain Now Radio