PLS Logistics Services Continues to Grow, Opening Office in St. Louis

New office to bring 150 new jobs to St. Louis

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Feb 05, 2015, 08:00 ET

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa., Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- PLS Logistics Services ("PLS"), a leading provider of third party logistics solutions and freight brokerage services, today announced that it has opened a new branch office in St. Louis. This is PLS' seventh office nationwide, and was opened to meet the needs of PLS' expanding regional client base.

The office opened Monday February 2, 2015, with an initial team of 25 employees, eight who were previously located at other successful PLS offices across the country, and 17 new hires from the St. Louis area. Located at 707 North 2^nd Street, the office is expected to create over 150 jobs in the greater St. Louis area over the next three years.

"PLS continues to experience rapid growth and we are excited to announce the opening of our new branch office in St. Louis," says Greg Burns, PLS' Chairman, President and CEO. "By adding new employees in the area, we will be able to tap into the strong sales talent in the St. Louis market."

PLS chose the St. Louis location because of its access to quality professional talent, which is the key to PLS' growth and expansion strategy. Interested candidates can apply immediately at http://plslogistics.com/careers or contact Hannah Dwiggins at [email protected] or 724-814-8657. Prior logistics industry experience is not required, as employees receive extensive training and support.

About PLS

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 15,000 trucking companies along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies. To learn more, visit www.plslogistics.com or call (724) 814-5100.

SOURCE PLS Logistics Services