Missouri-Based APT Transportation Joins Total Transportation Services National Network

(March 25, 2009 - Dallas) Total Transportation Services LLC announced the addition of APT Transportation, a full-service transportation and logistics agency headquartered in Springfield, MO.

APT Transportation offers a full range of third-party logistics and brokerage services. The company specializes in LTL, full truckload, intermodal, warehousing and cartage. APT was founded in 1984 by Donald and Mae Tieden to provide high quality expedited service to customers with traffic movement in 48 states.

APT Transportation has terminals strategically located across the continental US including Springfield, MO, Ontario, CA, Newark, DE, Dallas, TX, Las Vegas, NV, and Neosho, MO. With warehouse storage and distribution available at each location, APT offers multiple pick-ups, stops-in-transit, scheduled pick-ups and deliveries, and expedited service.

“We joined Total Transportation Services because of the advanced technology, financial stability and resources they offer that will enable us to grow our business faster and service our customers better,” said Don Tieden, president of APT.

Tieden says that APT Transportation has experienced steady growth through an understanding of the needs of a diverse customer base with solutions that are individualized and unique. He believes being part of TTS will allow him to service and meet customer needs even better.

“APT Transportation is a great fit for the TTS network with a shared vision for service excellence and sustained growth,” said Andy Cole, president and chief executive officer of Total Transportation Services.

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TTS, LLC is one of the fastest growing third-party transportation and logistics providers in the industry.  TTS is a national network of independent agents with a focus on delivering superior services supported by the resources of a national company with a global reach. TTS offers best-in-class information systems, extensive carrier relationships, breadth of operational infrastructure and strong financial stability.