Happy Thanksgiving from PRISM Logistics

Dear Friends,

The Fall has been busy for PRISM Logistics, with continued expansion of facilities, hiring and development of our growing team, while helping customers heavily involved in seasonal retail surge and supporting regional events in Northern California. Here are some highlights and articles we hope you enjoy.

Uber takes on shipping with new Uber Freight division

Uber is offering a freight service designed to help companies find trucks without going through brokers — potentially with surge pricing. Uber Freight follows Uber’s acquisition of Otto, a maker of self-driving trucking technology that recently made the first autonomous truck delivery.
Business Insider (10/26)

Industry celebrates National Manufacturing Day
Modern Materials Handling
Across the country today, customers, suppliers, educators and students are recognizing Manufacturing Day by taking a moment to reflect on the value of manufacturing to the U.S. economy. Two years after President Obama declared October 3rd National Manufacturing Day, the occasion has more than quadrupled its participation and event count.