Category: News and Research

AFN Ranked on Chicago Tribune’s List of the Best Places to Work in Chicago

Posted on November 30, 2011 by AFN, Inc.

NILES, IL – November 17, 2011 -AFN is pleased to announce that we have been selected as one of the top 100 places to work in Chicago by the Chicago Tribune. AFN is ranked as the 11th company out of … Read More

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Stolen Shipment Recovered in Less Than One Day

Posted on November 15, 2011 by AFN, Inc.

Cargo theft is a huge issue in the transportation industry, and thieves are becoming increasingly inventive and well organized. We are continually focusing on staying ahead of cargo theft because of the huge impact that it has on shippers, retailers … Read More

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Easy Ways to Save on Retail Compliance Charges

Posted on November 15, 2011 by AFN, Inc.

AFN is committed to providing premier service to the retail industry. We pride ourselves on understanding the needs of manufacturers and distributors, while focusing on the receiving policies of major retailers. This knowledge is essential when planning shipments into large retail … Read More

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AFN Named Top 100 3PL

Posted on September 24, 2011 by AFN, Inc.

Inbound Logistics magazine recently announced their list of the top 100 3PL providers and AFN has been featured on this list for the sixth time. Each year, Inbound Logistics editors select the best logistics solutions providers by carefully evaluating submitted … Read More

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AFN Hosts Strategic Partnership Summit

Posted on June 21, 2011 by AFN, Inc.

CHICAGO-June 21, 2011 – AFN recently hosted a strategic partnership summit in Niles, Illinois designed to provide clients (motor carriers, manufacturers and retailers) with a platform to discuss best practices for managing freight. During the summit, participants benefited from a … Read More

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AFN Named as a Top Supplier for Sears Holdings

Posted on August 10, 2010 by AFN, Inc.

AFN® Named as a Top Supplier for Sears Holdings – Company Recognizes Top Suppliers as “Partners In Progress” August 18, 2010 01:21 PM Eastern Time NILES, Ill.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–AFN today announced they have been named a 2009 Partner in … Read More

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AFN Signs Multi-Year Transportation Services Contract with Lawrence Foods

Posted on March 5, 2010 by AFN, Inc.

Niles, Illinois – March 5, 2010 – AFN, a leader in freight brokerage, third party logistics and transportation management services, located on the web at www.LoadAFN.com, announces a new multi-year contract with Lawrence Foods, Inc. Lawrence Foods is a broad-based … Read More

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The Effects of Cargo Theft in a Down Economy

Posted on June 21, 2009 by AFN, Inc.

The Effects of Cargo Theft in a Down Global Economy – Published in the International In-house Counsel Journal JARED S. PALMER General Counsel, AFN, LLC, USA As General Counsel and Director of Security for a United States based logistics company, … Read More

Posted in Industry Research

CaseStack Recognizes Top Transportation Providers

Posted on February 11, 2009 by AFN, Inc.

Santa Monica, Calif. – Feb. 11th, 2010 – CaseStack, a leading third party logistics solutions provider, announced its second annual carrier award winners today, recognizing the best of its transportation providers for 2009. The winners included: Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. … Read More

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