United States Cold Storage, Inc.

Coming to a Market Near You, we're expanding and automating for coast-to-coast capacity demand. Read this story and more in our Q3 Shield Now: https://lnkd.in/gxyepW3Z Also in this Q3 Issue: 01: Message from Larry Alderfer, President & CEO 02: USCS Covington wins Unilever "Warehouse of the Year" award for second consecutive year. Matthew Hughes 03: USCS expands, automates for coast-to-coast capacity demand. David Carr 04: USCS Logistics' COLDshare Consolidation makes outbound transportation easy, economical. Keith Mowery Michael Carlisle 05: USCS Human Resources summit showcases strategy, solutions and best practices. Michelle Grimes Nicole Janeczek 06: USCS gives SHIELD readers an inside look at operations within its coast-to-coast network. Matt Reed 07: USCS's third annual Safety Summit takes learning, leadership to new heights. Lisa Battino, CSP #BestinCold #BestinPeople #BestinLogistics #BestinAutomation #Sustainability #BestinSafety #TheShieldNewsletter Mickey Hoffmann

It's another great day at United States Cold Storage, Inc.! US Cold is proud to support The Unforgotten Haven by donating lots of toys so kids may have a merry holiday! Big thanks to Sharon Costello for organizing the toy drive. Huge thanks to Michele Gambone, Founder of the Unforgotten Haven. She is the driving force behind the force for good that is The Unforgotten Haven! #BestinCold #UnforgottenHaven #FoodSupplyChain #HolidayGiving #WeFeedAmerica

🎉 Congratulations to Nancy! Our October Employee of the Month at US Cold La Vergne, TN is none other than Nancy! Nancy, your hard work, positive attitude, and consistent excellence make a difference every day. Thank you for always going above and beyond—you're truly fabulous! #EmployeeOfTheMonth #ColdCrew #USColdLaVergne #BestInPeople Mike Radnoti Learn more about La Vergne: https://lnkd.in/gDv6ktim

US Cold proudly hosted the best and brightest trucking companies and carriers in the supply chain industry at our 2024 Carrier Conference. Together, we explored the evolution of trucking, fostering meaningful conversations about the future of the industry. 🎙️ A highlight of the conference was taking our COLDCast on the road, where we hosted an engaging panel discussion with esteemed experts. We were honored to welcome: Dr. Anna Johnson, DBA – VP, PMO, Marketing, and Corporate Strategy, US Cold (Host) Michael Carlisle – Senior Director, Logistics Operations, US Cold (Co-host) Anna Dittoe – Director of National Accounts, MegaCorp Logistics Brent Higgins – President, Brent Higgins Trucking Kory Ackerman – Co-founder, K&B Transportation Brian Magnus – GM, Midwest Logistics, US Cold We extend our heartfelt thanks to these leaders for sharing their invaluable insights and expertise. Their contributions are shaping the future of trucking, driving innovation, and ensuring excellence in the supply chain. 🎧 Watch the full COLDCast here: https://lnkd.in/gHZ37sMa

🎉 Congratulations to Paulino Pedraza! We are proud to celebrate Paulino Pedraza as Employee of the Month for US Cold Laredo Plant 2! Paulino, your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being an integral part of our Cold Crew and for setting a shining example for us all. #EmployeeOfTheMonth #ColdCrew #USColdLaredo #BestInPeople Gerardo Palencia Learn more about Laredo II: https://lnkd.in/gD4ESCG8

USCS Covington wins Unilever "Warehouse of the Year" award for second consecutive year! Read this story and more in our Q3 Shield Now: https://lnkd.in/gxyepW3Z Also in this Q3 Issue: 01: Message from Larry Alderfer, President & CEO 02: USCS Covington wins Unilever "Warehouse of the Year" award for second consecutive year. Matthew Hughes 03: USCS expands, automates for coast-to-coast capacity demand. David Carr 04: USCS Logistics' COLDshare Consolidation makes outbound transportation easy, economical. Keith Mowery Michael Carlisle 05: USCS Human Resources summit showcases strategy, solutions and best practices. Michelle Grimes Nicole Janeczek 06: USCS gives SHIELD readers an inside look at operations within its coast-to-coast network. Matt Reed 07: USCS's third annual Safety Summit takes learning, leadership to new heights. Lisa Battino, CSP #BestinCold #BestinPeople #BestinLogistics #BestinAutomation #Sustainability #BestinSafety #TheShieldNewsletter Mickey Hoffmann

🏀 SLAM Dunk for Safety! 🏀 At US Cold Laredo I, safety is always our top priority, and our SLAM program—Stop, Look, Assess, Manage—helps keep our Cold Crew safe every day. Congratulations to Mercedes Contreras for winning 2nd Place in our SLAM Dunk Coloring Contest! 🎨 Your creativity reminds us all how important it is to stay focused on safety while having a little fun along the way. #SlamDunkForSafety #ColoringContest #USColdLaredo #BestInSafety Alonzo Flores Jr. Learn more about Laredo I: https://lnkd.in/g2CRTs4x

"I want to highlight the momentum we've seen across the cold storage industry. At the most recent GCCA meeting—one of the highest-attended ever—it was clear that our industry is on the move, with new developments and innovation driving growth. It's exciting to see how much is happening, from organic growth to new entrants and the adaptation of technological advancements." Larry Alderfer, President & CEO THE SHIELD Q3 OUT NOW! https://lnkd.in/gxyepW3Z In this Q3 Issue: 01: Message from Larry Alderfer, President & CEO 02: USCS Covington wins Unilever "Warehouse of the Year" award for second consecutive year. Matthew Hughes 03: USCS expands, automates for coast-to-coast capacity demand. David Carr 04: USCS Logistics' COLDshare Consolidation makes outbound transportation easy, economical. Keith Mowery Michael Carlisle 05: USCS Human Resources summit showcases strategy, solutions and best practices. Michelle Grimes Nicole Janeczek 06: USCS gives SHIELD readers an inside look at operations within its coast-to-coast network. Matt Reed 07: USCS's third annual Safety Summit takes learning, leadership to new heights. Lisa Battino, CSP #BestinCold #BestinPeople #BestinLogistics #BestinAutomation #Sustainability #BestinSafety #TheShieldNewsletter Mickey Hoffmann

US Cold proudly hosted the best and brightest trucking companies and carriers in the supply chain industry at our 2024 Carrier Conference. Together, we explored the evolution of trucking, fostering meaningful conversations about the future of the industry. 🎙️ A highlight of the conference was taking our COLDCast on the road, where we hosted an engaging panel discussion with esteemed experts. We were honored to welcome: Dr. Anna Johnson, DBA – VP, PMO, Marketing, and Corporate Strategy, US Cold (Host) Michael Carlisle – Senior Director, Logistics Operations, US Cold (Co-host) Anna Dittoe – Director of National Accounts, MegaCorp Logistics Brent Higgins – President, Brent Higgins Trucking Kory Ackerman – Co-founder, K&B Transportation Brian Magnus – GM, Midwest Logistics, US Cold We extend our heartfelt thanks to these leaders for sharing their invaluable insights and expertise. Their contributions are shaping the future of trucking, driving innovation, and ensuring excellence in the supply chain. 🎧 Watch the full COLDCast here: https://lnkd.in/gHZ37sMa