Transportation Insight Among North Carolina’s Top 100 Private Companies

Hickory, October 23, 2011—Transportation Insight, a leading North American third-party logistics provider has once again been recognized in Business North Carolina Magazine as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the state. In its 30^th Anniversary October issue, Business North Carolina features Transportation Insight as a North Carolina business leader with an impressive, upward ranking of 30^th. The ranking represents a jump of six positions from the previous rank of 36^th among top North Carolina companies.

 The annual survey was compiled by Grant Thornton consulting firm and ranks businesses based on revenue in the most recent fiscal year. This prestigious list has been compiled since 1984. It is Transportation Insight’s seventh appearance on the list.

 "We are fortunate at Transportation Insight to be able to continue to expand in a globally competitive market,” says Transportation Insight CEO Paul Thompson. “Our goal is to accelerate our growth strategy in 2012, in light of an economic market which will play to our strengths and support attracting new clients and employees. We are currently expanding into new markets across North America with new solutions to meet market demand, and more operational growth is expected throughout the year. We again want to thank Grant Thornton for their continued recognition of Transportation Insight.”

 The national supply chain management firm’s positive trend of sustained business growth reflects the company’s commitment to providing continuous improvement, best-in-class supply chain solutions and a significant competitive advantage for clients. It is also symbolic of the quality and commitment of Transportation Insight associates to execute with excellence. Transportation Insight helps its clients create long-term value and become market leaders through evaluation, innovation and process improvements. 

 Transportation Insight has headquarters in Hickory, North Carolina and secondary corporate facilities in Bentonville, Arkansas and Charlotte, North Carolina. More than 40 sales and client support offices are located throughout North America. 

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton, LLP is the United States member of Grant Thornton International, a global accounting, tax and business consulting organization providing quality service to public and private companies in more than 100 countries.

 About Business North Carolina

Business North Carolina magazine is a statewide, monthly publication based in Charlotte that provides news and commentary regarding North Carolina businesses and industries. The magazine was established in 1981 and has won more than 95 national awards.

 About Transportation Insight, LLC

Founded in 1998, Transportation Insight, LLC, helps manufacturers, retailers and distributors improve profitability and competitive advantage by providing world-class supply chain solutions. Transportation Insight’s core competencies include co-managed logistics, financial settlement, technology and business insight. The firm’s goal is to lower clients’ logistics costs, automate business processes with state-of-the-art transportation management system (TMS) applications, provide enterprise-wide business intelligence and enhance customer service.  Additional strategic services offered by sister companies Total Insight and United Sourcing Alliance include LEAN consulting and sourcing of secondary packaging and indirect materials, respectively. Headquartered in Hickory, NC, the leading 3PL has $1.1 billion in supply chain spending under management, including its LEAN consulting and supply chain sourcing divisions.  For more information about Transportation Insight, please visit www.transportationinsight.com or call 828.485.5000.