JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Extending its trusted relationship with the U.S.
Government, Crowley today announced the award by U.S.
Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) of a $
2.3 billion, seven-year contract to continue serving the
military's transportation and logistics needs under the Defense
Freight Transportation Services program.
Crowley was awarded the original Defense Freight Transportation
Services (DFTS I) contract in 2017. One of the largest logistics
contracts under the federal government, DFTS encompasses all forms
of surface transportation throughout the continental U.S.,
Alaska and Canada, including less than truckload (LTL),
full truckload (FTL), expedited, time definite and rail services as
well as cross-docking and warehousing.
"There is no greater honor than to serve the logistics needs of
our nation's military service members with the trust of the U.S.
Department of Defense. The lasting partnership built with
USTRANSCOM is a privilege that the people at Crowley never take
lightly as we ensure an efficient and effective supply chain for
the military and other agencies' needs," said Ray Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer,
Crowley. "We are humbled and immensely proud to continue delivering
this critical transportation service for America's defense safely
and reliably."
During its ongoing DFTS services, Crowley has received multiple
high-performance ratings from USTRANSCOM and praise from the
Defense Logistics Agency, and the company put in place technology
solutions to maximize freight transportation efficiency and
value.
As it enters the new contract (DFTS II), Crowley will also
continue to utilize small businesses and diverse suppliers that
help drive investment and resiliency in communities coast to coast,
exceeding $600 million in diverse
small business contracting. Crowley grew its network of carriers
and suppliers by over 500%, tripling the minimum capacity needed to
effectively service 300,000 movements annually of critical
equipment and supplies.
CONTACTS:
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David DeCamp
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Torey
Vogel
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Director, Corporate
Communications
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Specialist, Corporate
Communications
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(904) 727-4263
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(904)
726-4536
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david.decamp@crowley.com
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torey.vogel@crowley.com
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