New Office to Bring 200 New Jobs to the Seattle Area
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA – October 26, 2015
PLS Logistics Services (“PLS”), a leading provider of technology enabled supply chain and freight brokerage services, announced today that it has opened a new branch office in Seattle, Washington. This is PLS’ tenth office nationwide, and was opened to meet the needs of PLS’ expanding client base.
The office opened October 26, 2015, with an initial team of 9 employees and 20 new hires from the greater Seattle area. The office is located at the Smith Tower, 506 2nd Ave, Suite 210, Seattle Washington and is expected to create over 200 jobs in the region over the next three years.
“PLS’ technology driven approach to transportation continues to drive growth and we are excited to announce the opening of our first West Coast branch location,” says Greg Burns, PLS’ Chairman, President and CEO. “By adding new employees in the Seattle area, we will be able to tap into the strong sales talent and better support our shipping and carrier partners in the Western US.”
PLS chose Seattle as a new office 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 https://www.plslogistics.com/careers or contact Alexis D’Souza at adsouza@35.231.226.164. 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.
