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For all the latest news on Action Freight Services, view our press releases or contact the AFS media relations director at 888-763-0595.

  • July 16, 2007
    Action Freight Promotes Bob Gaddini to Vice President
    Action Freight Services announced today the promotion of Mr. Bob Gaddini to Vice President. As Director, Mr. Gaddini has developed the Chicago, Phoenix and Los Angeles terminals substantial growth and development. Mr. Gaddini will continue to be domiciled in Phoenix and oversee the continued development of these markets as well as target markets in the months ahead.

  • July 16, 2007
    Action Freight Hires John Olsen as Vice President
    Action Freight Services is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. John Olsen as Vice President. Mr. Olsen has an outstanding background in the air and ground transportation industry. Mr. Olsen will assist in sales and marketing efforts throughout the Action Freight Services North American network.

  • June 25, 2007
    Action Freight Promotes Christine Hoover to West Coast District Manager
    Ms. Hoover will manage the sales and operations development on the west coast of the U.S. Ms. Hoover’s background in sales, operations and international transportation are well suited for the multi-faceted transportation environment on the west coast.

  • June 11, 2007
    Action Freight Hires Saul Martinez as Operations Manager/Los Angeles (LAX)
    Mr. Martinez will be responsible for all operational activities in the integral Southern California markets. Mr. Martinez has many years experience in the freight forwarding industry and will be a strong addition to our management team at LAX.

  • March 19, 2007
    Action Freight Services Hires Mike D’Avello as Account Executive
    Action Freight Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike D’Avello as Account Manager for the Action Freight Services terminal in Phoenix. Mr. D’Avello has over twenty years experience in the Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles markets in sales and marketing.

  • March 12, 2007
    Action Freight Services Hires Christine Hoover as Account Executive
    Action Freight Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Christine Hoover as Account Executive for the Action Freight Services Los Angeles terminal. Ms. Hoover has many years in the transportation industry as an owner as well as account executive. Ms. Hoover will oversee development of the Orange County market.

  • September 25, 2006
    Action Freight Services Opens New Offices
    Action Freight Services is pleased to announced the completion of the construction and expansion of it's corporate headquarters in Detroit. The new 42,000 square foot facility will enhance the cargo and office capacity by 40%, enhancing the smooth flow of cargo traffic and increasing capacity of Action Freight's IT facilities.

  • July 8th, 2006
    Action Freight Services Names Vicki Tkach Vice President Automotive Sales and Development
    Action Freight Services, LLC is pleased to announce today the promotion of Ms. Vicki Tkach to the office of Vice President Automotive Sales and Development. Ms. Tkach brings many years of successful automotive related developmental experience within the logistics industry. Ms. Tkach will base her operation at the Action Freight headquarters in Detroit.

  • June 6th, 2006
    Action Freight Services Opens New Terminal in Phoenix
    Action Freight Services announces the opening of it's newest full service regional freight terminal in Phoenix. The new station is headed up by Mr. Bob Gaddini, Director of Sales and Operations for the Central Region. Mr. Gaddini has extensive backround in domestic operational logistics and sales.

  • June 3rd, 2006
    Action Freight Services Names Brian Bussey Director of the Home Delivery Division
    Action Freight Services is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Brian Bussey as Director of the Home Delivery Division of Action Freight Services. Mr. Bussey's years of experience and management of home delivery services is a welcome addition to the AFS Home Delivery Division. Mr. Bussey will head up Home Delivery nationwide and be based at the corporate headquarters in Detroit.

  • May 15th, 2006
    Action Freight Services Opens New Terminal in Chicago
    Action Freight Services announces the opening of it's newest full service regional freight terminal in Chicago. Located just outside ORD airport in Elk Grove Village, Action Freight/ORD is well postioned to impact the Chicago market while enhancing logistical support for Action Freight system-wide.

  • May 3rd, 2006
    Action Freight Services Selects In-Tandem for Web Site Redevelopment
    in-Tandem, the premier provider of internet marketing and custom-tailored web solutions, today announced the company has been chosen by Action Freight Services to redevelop its website. Action Freight Services redesign is being created specifically to reinforce the companies unique services and expanding growth. The new website is set to go live October 2006.

  • April 16th, 2006
    Action Freight Services Hires Patrick Shea as Account Executive
    Action Freight Services announced today the hiring of Patrick Shea as Account Executive. Mr. Shea brings many years of experience in sales and operations to the Action Freight Services team.

  • November 28th, 2005
    Action Freight Services Partners with AGS World Transport
    Action Freight Services, LLC has announced the addition of AGS World Transport in Australia as it's exclusive cargo handling and sales partner in Australia. AGS World Transport's position as an industry leader in Australia will futher promote the rapid growth of traffic handled by AFS to and from Australia.

  • September 22nd, 2005
    Action Freight Services Partners with Senator International
    Action Freight Services announced today the details of their agreement with Senator International in Europe. Senator International has been named Action Freight Services exclusive agent in Germany, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

  • August 14th, 2005
    Action Freight Services Partners with M and R Forwarding
    Action Freight Services announces the reciprocal agreement between Action Freight and M and R Forwarding in China. Action Freight will utilize M and R Forwarding exclusively in China as of Septembr 1, 2005 for ground handling and sales efforts. The mutual sales and operations agreement will facilitate further growth and opportunity for both firms in their respective markets.

  • April 14th, 2005
    Action Freight Services Opens New Terminal in Los Angeles
    Action Freight opens it's newest full service regional freight terminal outside of LAX airport in southern California. Strategically located between LAX and Long Beach, CA, the LAX terminal will handle air, ground and ocean freight originating in southern California as well as transfer traffic to and from Asia.