Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation Announces Seven-Year Contract with Monarch Windows

Concord, N.C. and Anniston, Ala. - (July 30, 2007) -- Executives with Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation (Cardinal), one of the nation’s fastest growing, third-party logistics and transportation service firms, today announced that the company was awarded a seven-year contract with Anniston, Alabama-based Monarch Windows and Doors. The contract specifies that Cardinal will provide several drivers and tractors, nine trailers and fleet tracking through a program called PeopleNet. PeopleNet utilizes GPS monitoring.

“Cardinal relieves us of the burden of having to maintain the equipment ourselves and maintain the staff,” says Felix Winston, Director of Operations for Monarch Windows and Doors. “We are on a dedicated lease program. Cardinal supplies the drivers, the trucks, the trailers, everything. They take care of the maintenance of the vehicles and should a driver call in sick, they take care of that. We found the company’s prices to be the most competitive and we also liked that they would be providing all-new equipment.

Monarch is over 100 years old. The company was founded in 1888 under the name “JELCO” lumber and remained a family-owned business until the ’80s. Today, Monarch has approximately 220 employees, annual revenue of $20 to $50 million, and operates out of one, 205,000-square-foot facility. Morris Capital Management, which is based in Chattanooga, Tenn., purchased Monarch two years ago.

“Delivery is very important to our company’s overall mission,” says Winston. “The Cardinal driver is representing us to our customer base. So if that driver is friendly, courteous and diligent, then our company comes across as great. The driver is the next closest thing to a salesman that we have out in the field. So it’s very important that that driver be of top quality.”

About Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation:
Headquartered in Concord, N.C., Cardinal is one of the country’s leading dedicated transportation solution providers. Cardinal's logistics experts work directly with clients to optimize their supply chains by developing and implementing customized transportation solutions including specialized equipment and handling, and integrated technology. Cardinal’s services include dedicated contract carriage, home and jobsite delivery, transportation management, supply chain consulting, warehousing and distribution for companies like AutoZone, Eastman Kodak Company, KraftMaid Cabinetry and Office Depot.

Amanda Pelfrey
Marketing Manager
Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
1000 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway, Suite 300
Roswell, GA 30076
770-993-5662 x32
apelfrey@cardlog.com

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