Memphis-based logistics company pushes ahead despite pandemic https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2020/06/15/memphis-based-logistic-company-pushes-ahead-during.html By Corey Davis  – Reporter, Memphis Business Journal Unlike a lot of companies, business has gone moderately well for Cornerstone Systems during COVID-19. Matt Miller, the company’s area VP of sales, said the Memphis-based third-party transportation and logistics provider has gained some new undisclosed customers during the pandemic. In addition, the amount of business from existing clients has experienced a surge. “What has been most interesting is the steady pace — and even increase — in volume with our essential shippers in industries such as wine and spirits, household goods, and construction materials,” Miller said. “Those customers continue to entrust Cornerstone with cargo and goods that are vital to our country.” Last February, Cornerstone became 100% employee-owned. The company’s 193 employees have neither...

Cornerstone Systems Named to Transport Topics "2020 Top Freight Brokerage Firms" ListMEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis-based third-party logistics provider, Cornerstone Systems, Inc. has recently been named to Transport Topics "2020 Top Freight Brokerage Firms" list. Cornerstone Systems was ranked No. 44 out of 147 Freight Brokerages Firms. Cornerstone Systems was picked based on rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, and flatbed/heavy haul. The ranking is based on annual net revenue. With service coverage spanning all of North America, Cornerstone Systems offers intermodal, railcar and railcar consolidation, truck brokerage, container drayage, LTL, warehousing and transloading services, on-site logistics, domestic transportation of U.S. import/exports, and more. An employee-owned company. U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partner. Better Business Bureau A+ rating. For more information visit www.cornerstone-systems.com/

Founder/Chairman Rick Rodell named to 2020 Memphis Power PlayersMemphis, TN, April, 2020 – Cornerstone System’s Founder/Chairman Rick Rodell was named to 2020 Memphis Business Power Players. This list displays Memphis’ top executives that continue to change the face and economy of Memphis and the Mid-South. Rodell founded Cornerstone in 1997 and created an ESOP in 2013 after selling 49 percent of his shares. At the beginning of 2020, Rodell sold his remaining 51 percent back to the company. Rodell now spends a majority of his time mentoring new charity directors and giving back to his community. With service coverage spanning all of North America, Cornerstone Systems offers intermodal, railcar & railcar consolidation, truck brokerage, LTL, domestic transportation of U.S. imports/exports, container drayage, on-site logistics, warehousing & transloading services, specialized shipments and more. An employee-owned company.  U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partner. Better Business...

Cornerstone Systems Classified Essential Business During COVID-19 PandemicCornerstone Systems is committed to safety as it engages in the important business of facilitating transportation services. Our number one priority is providing a safe and reliable service for our shipper and motor carrier customers as they deliver supplies to essential business customers. Over the course of the past week, there have been several states across the country that have issued “shelter-in-place” orders, which mandate that all non-essential businesses are required to cease operations until the COVID-19 crisis subsides. Most of the states are utilizing official guidance issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entitled Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community & National Resilience in COVID-19 Response. Per this guidance, logistics companies are considered “essential” and are permitted to continue operations. Specifically, the DHS guidance outlines...

A Short Message to our Customers and Vendors Regarding COVID-19To our valued customers and vendors, The situation with COVID-19 changes daily, almost hourly.  One of the most challenging aspects in managing the outbreak, and disruption to our daily lives, is the uncertainty of what the next day may bring.  Please know that Cornerstone Systems continues to monitor all COVID-19 updates and has proactively initiated strong contingency plans to ensure complete business continuity during this difficult time. You have trusted us to care for a large part of your supply chain and we can confirm that Cornerstone Systems remains open and fully functional.  For years, Cornerstone has had a disaster recovery plan in place spearheaded by our IT and Risk departments.  This backup plan provides 100% systems availability in the event of a catastrophic disaster.  All personnel continue to have complete flexibility to work from home if needed with full phone, email, internet, and systems access. ...