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Kane Is Able Names Scott Moran Executive VP of Business Development and Marketing

Beth Gurdock — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:52:01 +0000

Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE -- http://www.kaneisable.com) today named 24-year logistics industry veteran Scott Moran its new Executive Vice President of Business Development and Marketing.

Kane Is Able Recognized as Outstanding Corporation at National Philanthropy Day Awards

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:19:26 +0000

SCRANTON, PA – November 17, 2011 – Kane Is Able (KANE), a Scranton-based company for more than 80 years, has been recognized as the 2011 Outstanding Corporation by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

Kane Is Able Partners with Manhattan Associates to Improve Productivity and Support Customer Service Levels

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:13:31 +0000

Kane Is Able Recognized as an Energy-Smart Business

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:45:40 +0000

August 19, 2011 – Kane Is Able was recently added to PPL’s E-power® Energy Smart Business Honor Roll after adding occupancy sensors to T8 lights in one of its Scranton campus distribution centers.

Kane Is Able Named Top 3PL by Industry Trade Magazines

Beth Gurdock — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:38:58 +0000

SCRANTON, PA – August 1, 2011 – Kane Is Able was recently named a Top 3PL in three separate trade publications recognizing excellence in third-party logistics: Inbound Logistics, Food Logistics and Supply Chain Brain. The annual industry awards continue to be a perennial honor for the organization.

Kane Is Able Names Logistics Industry Veteran Pete Westermann Its President/COO

Mon, 23 May 2011 20:08:59 +0000

SCRANTON, PA – May 23, 2011 – Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. has named 30-year logistics industry veteran Pete Westermann its President and Chief Operations Officer. In this new position, Westermann will oversee execution of KANE’s strategic business initiatives. He will report to KANE Chief Executive Officer, Dick Kane.

Kane Is Able Names Dennis Merriam Vice President of Human Resources

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:04:52 +0000

SCRANTON, PA – April 22, 2011 – Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. today named former Family Dollar Stores executive, Dennis Merriam, its new Vice President of Human Resources. Merriam will oversee human resource responsibilities for 1,200 KANE associates across 18 nationwide offices and distribution centers. He will report to KANE president Dick Kane.

Kane Is Able Involved in Upcoming Supply Chain Conferences

Beth Gurdock — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:58:18 +0000

SCRANTON, PA – January 12, 2011 – Kane is Able is proud to be an exhibitor at three upcoming industry events: the FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference, RILA’s Logistics Conference and the Food Shippers of America Conference. Chris Kane and Rob Nemeth will be focusing on Collaborative Distribution, a revolutionary new strategy that could cut distribution costs for CPG manufacturers and retailers by as much as 35%.

Third-party logistics meets prime-time TV

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:44:51 +0000

Fans of the hit NBC comedy show, “The Office,” may have spotted a familiar name from the third-party logistics world during the December 2, 2010 show. A foam truck from 3PL provider, KANE IS ABLE, was shown on the desk of an office worker during the show.

Kane Is Able Names Charles "Chick" Burdett 2010 Driver of the Year

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:24:54 +0000

SCRANTON - October 14, 2010 - KANE Freight Lines is proud to announce their 2010 Driver of the Year program. Our commitment to safety along with our commitment to provide superior service to our customers is driven by the professionalism of our drivers. Our drivers and carriers run over 130,000 loads for us each year. They run through all types of weather, traffic and road conditions. They are governed by the rules and regulations of the D.O.T. and follow strict safety guidelines. They are able to adapt to constant changes in their daily work routine with little notice.

Kane Is Able Chairman Eugene J. Kane Sr. Passes Away

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:18:52 +0000

SCRANTON, PA - October 14, 2010 – The Kane Is Able team is profoundly saddened by the passing of Eugene J. Kane Sr. He was 80 years old.

Everyone who came in contact with Gene knew what a special person he truly was. He thoroughly believed it was an honor to serve great companies and employ terrific people. He loved his family, his business and all of his associates and he will be missed by all of them.

Kane Is Able Included in Top 3PL Lists

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:14:29 +0000

SCRANTON, PA - September 1, 2010 – Kane Is Able was recently named a Top 3PL in three separate trade publications recognizing excellence in third-party logistics. The annual industry awards continue to be a perennial honor for the organization.

KANE Is Able Joins VICS Empty Miles Program

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:12:12 +0000

SCRANTON, Pa. (PR WEB) April 26, 2010 - Recent industry analysis determined that 28% of all truck traffic is comprised of empty trailers. Given the context of today’s rising fuel costs coupled with sustainability efforts, this is a terrific opportunity for companies to make long term impact to their bottom line while being a good steward to the earth.

Chris Kane Earns Certified Logistics Professional Designation

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:12:12 +0000

April 13, 2010 – The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) awarded the prestigious designation of Certified Logistics Professional (CLP) to Chris Kane, Chief Customer Strategy Officer for Kane Is Able.

The CLP designation was created by IWLA, the foremost trade association for third-party logistics companies, to set standards of excellence and promote professionalism throughout the 3PL industry.

Tired of Waiting: New HOS Rules Must Trigger An Aggressive Industry Effort to Reduce Driver Turn Times

Alex Stark — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:20:26 +0000

The new Hours of Service (HOS) restrictions were a necessary step to make our highways safer. But HOS limits have intensified the current freight capacity shortfall by taking trucks and drivers off the road. Carriers must now offset this lost capacity by becoming hyper-efficient and maximizing driver productivity. But these efficiency efforts are undermined by the ongoing industry problem of lengthy wait times at pick-up and delivery points. In this post-HOS environment, minutes matter. As an industry, we can no longer accept long driver wait times as standard practice.