Imagine this: critical medical supplies depart New Jersey on Friday evening and arrive at a California hospital by Tuesday morning. This is no longer a distant dream but a new logistics reality made possible by Pitt Ohio's partnership with Reliance Network.
The Pittsburgh-based regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation leader is expanding westward through its strategic alliance with Reliance Network, a powerful coalition of regional LTL carriers including Pitt Ohio, Mountain Valley Express, Peninsula Truck Lines, Averitt Express, Canadian Freightways/Kingsway Transport, Lakeville Motor Express, and Land Air Express of New England.
TRNet Express: Combining Speed and Efficiency
The partnership's flagship achievement is the launch of TRNet Express, a joint service by Pitt Ohio and California-based Mountain Valley Express specifically designed for weekend shipments requiring 2-3 business day delivery to California, Arizona, and Nevada.
"We identified an opportunity to enhance service by implementing dedicated team runs across the continent," said Geoff Muessig, Pitt Ohio's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. "Shippers benefit from reduced handling and accelerated transit times, particularly crucial for hazardous materials and high-value cargo."
Weekend Shipping, Faster Delivery
"Friday pickups in New Jersey translate to Tuesday deliveries in California," Muessig explained. "Our TRNet Express service now reaches 93% of California's population, ensuring rapid, reliable logistics for most West Coast communities."
Reliance Network: A Decade of Continental Shipping Innovation
Founded in 2008 during an industry downturn, Reliance Network has generated over $1 billion in revenue by creating a unified transcontinental freight alliance. The network functions as a seamless national provider of LTL, truckload, and supply chain services, allowing shippers to work with their local member carrier rather than managing multiple regional partnerships.
Strategic Advantages Driving Success
The alliance's achievements stem from several key strengths:
Scale: By uniting regional carriers, Reliance Network achieves broader coverage and greater service capacity, enabling competitive pricing and flexible solutions.
Synergy: Members combine regional expertise - like Pitt Ohio's eastern dominance and Mountain Valley Express's western leadership - to create coast-to-coast service capabilities.
Technology: Innovations like TRNet Express utilize advanced transportation management systems and real-time tracking to ensure secure, timely deliveries.
Customer Focus: Professional service teams across member companies provide responsive support while maintaining existing shipper-carrier relationships.
Looking ahead, Reliance Network plans continued expansion and technological investment to meet evolving logistics demands. The Pitt Ohio collaboration represents both a strategic growth initiative and a significant advancement for the LTL industry.