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Prime America Logistics, Inc.
18725 E. Gale Avenue, Ste. 205
City of Industry, CA 91748
Phone: (800) 424-7746 | Fax: (800) 230-3724 | www.primeamerica.biz
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PRIME AMERICA ANNOUNCES HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION TO RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
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Prime America has announced that the company's Corporate Headquarters and Southern California Terminal Warehouse will merge in the company's decision to relocate to Rancho Cucamonga, CA. The combination of the two facilities will result in significant future cost savings and improved operating efficiencies, as well as provide other benefits to the national organization.
The Santa Fe Springs, CA Terminal Warehouse currently serves as the base for the Company's over the road drivers and the Corporate Office currently employs a small staff. Both facilities will realize the benefits of staff consolidation at the new location.
To compensate for the distance to local pickups and deliveries, Prime America has also announced the addition of a smaller Terminal in Los Angeles, CA. This location will be opened to service the Company's Southern California customers on a daily basis. Both facilities are equipped to handle the Company's 3PL services, which include warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution.
With the changes that are scheduled for 2012 in terms of growth and sustainability, the relocation to the larger facility is an essential step. It is anticipated that this merger will be complete in mid May 2012.
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4 TIPS TO HELP DRIVERS REDUCE CSA 2010 VIOLATIONS
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With CSA 2010 swinging into full effect, it's time for both drivers and carriers to improve driving and focus on CSA 2010 training and staying safe on the road. Here are a few tips to help drivers keep from getting violations that hurt their CSA 2010 scores and the scores of their carriers.
1. Always buckle up | While it seems like a simple thing, making a habit of always wearing a safety belt significantly improves a driver's chances of surviving an accident. Although some believe that it's better to be thrown free of a vehicle in the case of a crash, studies show that drivers who remain in their vehicles are 25 times more likely to survive than drivers who were ejected from their vehicles.
2. Check your blind spots | Although truck drivers know of the dangers of blind spots, the motoring public in general doesn't understand the true size of the blind spots of larger trucks. For this reason, it's important for truck drivers to stay mindful of blind spots when changing lanes and turning. Using turn signals and constantly checking surroundings could prevent a costly accident.
3. Love your ride | Drivers put their faith in their tractor-trailer every day to get them safely there and back again, and it's important to make sure a truck is properly maintained before ever starting out on a journey. Every driver should know how to inspect their truck and identify safety issues early on to stay safe and avoid violations.
4. Slow down just a little | After spending a bit of time on the road, it's normal for drivers to become confident in many different types of weather conditions. However, it's still important to slow down when driving in inclement weather. As a general rule, drivers should slow down to two-thirds of the speed limit when the roads are wet, and to half the limit when driving in heavy snow. When it first starts to rain, water mixes with oils already on the road and makes the road extremely slippery. Slowing down can not only save lives, but improve fuel efficiency as well.
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| EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: JAMES EMERY, TEAM LINE DRIVER |
 | | James Emery, Team Line Driver |
James began employment with Prime America, as a Team Line Driver, in August 2008. He received his formal education at the University of California, Long Beach. He then went on to serve 9 years in the United States Air Force.
His favorite part of working for Prime is that the company is constantly changing and adapting. "I like that something new always comes up," he says.
When he is off duty, James enjoys spending time with Bev, his wife of 36 years, and his 4 grandkids. He is also an experienced sailplane pilot.
Thank you, James, for being a part of Team Prime!
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VALUE ADDED SERVICE
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 It is estimated that $10 billion to $30 billion in merchandise is stolen from cargo ships, ports, highways, railroads and freight yards each year. And 6 percent of these commodities fall into the health and beauty category. We know there's nothing worse than worrying about the safety of your shipment, that's why Prime America Logistics uses LoJack on every partner carrier truckload shipment to protect customer assets.
Once a shipment is with us, it is in safe hands. Through LoJack's real-time surveillance and web-based monitoring, we are able to know exactly where a shipment is at all times and can provide a shipment's history and whereabouts every 15 minutes. LoJack gives us the technology, intelligence and support needed to create the most visible, secure and reliable supply chain operation available.
Only LoJack combines the power of tracking and recovery technology with comprehensive monitoring and protection services to deliver the most reliable supply chain solution on the market. LoJack features the most advanced GPS, A-GPS, cellular and RF technology available, so cargo is always in sight. And through LoJack's web-based monitoring, customers are always connected with their supply chain.
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| ABOUT US |
Prime America is a nationally renowned (TL) Truckload, (LTL) Less than Truckload, (3PL) Third Party Logistics, and Expedited Freight carrier. Our long history of success in the highly competitive logistics industry is based on our uncompromising commitment to meet every client's unique needs through a complete suite of transportation services. We have the resources and capacity to handle the needs of each customer in a flexible, custom tailored, and professional manner.
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James Emery, Team Line Driver
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