Moving Forward — Acquisition And Appreciation Trinity Logistics Joins The Burris Family, Planning National Truck Driver Appreciation Recognition
In
April of this year, Burris Logistics announced the acquisition of Trinity
Logistics, a top 25 freight brokerage firm and successful, 40-year, 3PL
operation. “Our two, Delaware-based organizations are only 27 miles apart, but
we are even closer in our common corporate values,” shares Nick Falk, President
of Trinity Logistics, when describing the many opportunities that inspired the
acquisition. “These two, family-owned enterprises have parallel cultures based
on servant leadership. This passion, and a mission to deliver creative
logistics solutions, grew Trinity to a team of over 300 and a vibrant network
of more than 100 agent partners.”
As
part of the vision behind this announcement, Trinity Logistics will take over
the operations of Burris Freight Management, a service line of Burris
Logistics, that provides freight brokerage services and specializes in handling
temperature-controlled shipments. The well-known Trinity brand will remain,
along with many aspects of this successful operation.
“We
are pleased to welcome the team members, agents, customers and carriers of
Trinity Logistics to the Burris family,” shares Donnie Burris, CEO of Burris
Logistics, in a statement announcing the acquisition. “The strong Trinity brand
will remain in place, and their team will continue to focus on providing
high-quality logistics, with the additional resources of our transportation
assets and supply chain solutions.”
“The vision behind this acquisition began with a conversation between
the leadership of both organizations,” continues Nick. “It became clear that a
merger of our joint resources would spur growth for both enterprises and allow
us to provide total end-to-end supply chain solutions to shippers.”
Burris, a $3 billion organization with 16
cold storage facilities, more than 250 trucks and over 1,700 employees, has
added a 10,000+ carrier network and five regional service centers with the
purchase of Trinity, to become a major player with the tools and resources to
meet market demand. “Our business has grown significantly this past year,”
continues Nick in a recent interview in an industry publication. “We have grown
137% through a combination of direct sales and acquisition. Customers are
looking for partners that can simplify their lives. Burris, with the addition
of Trinity, is uniquely positioned across all aspects of the supply chain to
provide high-touch and real-time customer support.”
Both the Trinity and Burris teams have
dedicated technology resources, believing that IT solutions will be significant
aspects in the future of supply chain profitability. Real-time data,
transparency and customer-centric control will be the focus of proprietary
solutions being developed by the combined teams. “We plan to grow our
technology platforms to attract new customers, carriers and agents,” confirms
Nick.
As the acquisition continues to evolve, the
experience will remain seamless for team members, customers, carriers and the
large network of agents for both organizations.
“All aspects of the Trinity community will find that familiar team
members and procedures are remaining in place,” outlines Billy Banning,
outgoing President of Trinity Logistics. “Burris is an asset-based 3PL,
offering everyone greater credibility and flexibility in closing new prospects.
We are excited to have found the right partner in Burris.”
Among familiar traditions that will remain in
place is the Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week celebrations currently in
the final planning stages at Trinity. Part of the national recognition the runs
from September 8 – 14 of this year, Trinity is planning to do their part in
recognizing the 3.5 million professional drivers that “moves America
forward. “In addition to participating
in the recognition of truck drivers at all Burris locations and select truck
stops around the country, we are having our annual gathering at our corporate
offices here in Seaford,” shares Sarah Ruffcorn, COO of Trinity Logistics. “We
will be bringing back our popular food trucks, entertainment and family-focused
fun. In addition, we are doing outreach to our agent partners and their carrier
networks to truly convey our appreciation for the men and women drivers who
have dedicated their lives to enriching the lives of those we serve.”
For more information about the Trinity/Burris
merger and plans for Truck Driver Appreciation Week visit trinitylogistics.com
or follow Trinity on social media.
Captions:
Donnie Burris, CEO of Burris Logistics, shakes hands with Jeff Banning, CEO of Trinity Logistics as the companies unite.
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