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A Brief History

Founded in 1989 as an Intermodal Marketing Company (IMC)

Quickly expanded service offerings to include Truckload, LTL, Boxcar and International

Purchased by Hub Group in April, 2011 and rebranded as “Mode Transportation” with 100+ field operations offices throughout North America

Rapid growth fueled by surge in global outsourcing Mode Transportation’s team includes the most

experienced professionals in the transportation industry


What we do…

“Single-sourced” transportation Over-the-Road (Truckload) LTL & LTL Consolidation Intermodal Railcar & Railcar Management programs Ocean & Air Canada & Mexico – domestic and international transportation management By treating each customer individually, and not prioritizing one mode of

transportation over another, we are able to focus on our customers’ service requirements and manage the logistics functions to exceed expectations and performance measurements, such as:

Customer Service Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Carrier On-Time Performance Cost Effectiveness

Mode Transportation’s #1 Priority is our customers.


Mode Neutral

What does it mean to be “mode-neutral”?

Mode neutrality means that Mode Transportation is not tied to using our own assets in building a solution for a customer

It means that we can look at the entire picture for our customer and secure capacity in a transportation solution that works best for them.

We are experts in this…especially when compared to our competition and their revenue by mode break-downs


Our Competitive Advantage

Mode Transportation has a strong balance between the two most popular modes – which makes for strength in the marketplace.


Delivering Value to Our Customers through…

Complete Market Penetration Mode-Neutral Solutions Carrier-Neutral Solutions Global Presence Specialized Services Defined Operations Processes Leveraged Buying Power Unparalleled Market Expertise Focus is on:

Customer Service Carrier Utilization


Most experienced professionals in the transportation industry

Customized Service

Local Operational Expertise

Leveraged Volume

Multi-modal options

Controlled assets

Relationships with vendors

Systems – access and customized reporting capability

TRITAN – our proprietary TMS which offers real-time, online, 24/7 internet access information for track & trace, capacity and more

Competitive Advantages


A Sample of our Diverse Customer/Industry Base

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Consumer

Retail

Chemical / Energy

Automotive

Industrial

Technology

Beverages

Other


Our TMS: TRITAN™

Transportation Resource Integration

& Tactical Analysis Network

Full-shipment execution Creates shipments, determines carrier (bid/rate),

looks for backhauls, tenders load, tracks load, etc.

Information exchange Existing customer systems can be integrated

with TRITAN, including full EDI capabilities Allows for data sharing for shipper, carrier,

supplier, customer via tools appropriate to each Exception management

Can create exception reports with key information like potential late loads, invoice discrepancies, late loads, “stale loads” and more

Reporting Reports can be created with customer’s own

unique detail or summary report needs Open design

Allows communication via web, spreadsheets, HTML, delimited files

Application is easy to use Training is thorough with strong technical

support


TRITAN manages both inbound and outbound shipments with:

1. Order entry

2. Rates – with least-cost/route/carrier options offered

3. Carrier selection

4. Route Management options such as direct, multi-stop, truckload, pooling, etc.

5. Load tendering – via email, portals or electronic data interface (EDI)

6. Documents – such as Tender / Dispatch, Quotes, Bill of Lading, Invoices, etc.

7. Messages – status and real-time tracking

8. Invoicing – manifest and individual electronic invoicing – EDI

9. Metrics through report selection

10. Many self-service customer portals


TRITAN TRITAN – a unique TMS

TRITAN will facilitate: Processing of TL/LTL/IM business Capturing of key metrics for reports Reduction of costs through improved efficiencies Network visibility – finding capacity and least-cost alternatives Supply-chain visibility to end-customers

TRITAN has daily benefits such as: Rate shop Tendering a load Track and trace Order entry Transmitting information


Truckload Services

Buying Power: leverage volume from many customers to provide committed capacity and economic savings

Dedicated capacity

Contracts with over 22,000 truckload carriers

Access to over 1,000,000 pieces of equipment

Specialized equipment & services

Able to handle seasonal & peak needs

We know how to deliver the goods…


Who uses our Truckload Services?

Potatoes for Frito-Lay

Furniture for Marriott Corporation

Electronics for Panasonic

Bottles for Saint-Gobain

Juices for Ocean Spray

Beverages for Diageo

Chemicals for Equistar

Paper for International Paper

With Mode Transportation, you’re in good company…


Less Than Truckload (LTL) Service

Leveraged pricing for small and medium- sized shippers

Single-rate base vs. confusing multi-tariffs

Pre-audited invoices eliminate need for auditing (internal or out-sourced)

Weekly manifest invoicing reduces your administrative costs

Contracts with local, regional and national LTL carriers

Increased savings on ‘spot market’ or ‘volume’ LTL shipments

Expedited LTL service for ‘hot’ shipments

Strategic transload / cross-dock partners to create cost-effective consolidation

Door-to-Door Service in US, Canada and Mexico

Critical services mean benefits for our customers…


Who uses our LTL Services?

Drilling equipment for Atlas Copco

Refrigeration units for Turbo Air

Beverage dispensers for Nestle

Professional Vitality

Fasteners and Hardware for

Industrial Products Company

Pharmaceuticals for Aurobindo

Pharma

Flavors and Fragrances for Givaudan

These are just a few of our customers who use our LTL Services to their business advantage…


Intermodal Services

IM has become the global standard for moving freight across the world’s docks and back into the heartland for deeper distribution

Flexibility is key since Intermodal carriage adapts to diverse locations, commodities, packaging, and schedules

High fuel efficiency and lower cost of moving items Variety of End-to-End services – customer-driven

solutions IM is the most “green” mode of transportation: one

gallon of fuel now moves one ton of freight about 420 miles. Railroads contribute only 2.2 percent of greenhouse

gas emissions One Intermodal train is equivalent to 300 trucks

Our “mode-neutral” solutions put our customers on the right track. Mode Transportation’s intermodal services provide our customers with the needed expertise to capitalize on the clear advantages of Intermodal:


Who uses our Intermodal Service?

Chemicals for ExxonMobil Food products for Sysco Toys for Hasbro Beverages for Coca-Cola Frozen products for Nestle Tires for Bridgestone-Firestone Paper products for Georgia Pacific Spirits for Brown-Forman Medical supplies for B. Braun McGaw


Railcar Services

Negotiates rail rates & manages routings

Expedites the car order process

Handles rail billings

Provides shipment visibility through Mode Transportation’s Track & Trace

Facilitates TL consolidations

Mode Transportation’s custom solutions manage your freight so you can manage your business. Mode Transportation provides direct rail services:


What do we ship in a Boxcar?

Train wheels for Griffin Wheel

Insulation for Guardian

Railcar parts for TTX

Bottles for Saint-Gobain

Potatoes for Frito-Lay

Tank cars for ExxonMobil

Locomotives for Econo-Rail

Juices for Ocean Spray

Paper for Oxford Paper

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Ocean & Air Services

Licensed NVOCC and Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI)

Contracts with all major domestic and international ocean and air carriers

Shipping coverage between continents and in all major trade lanes

Import/Export documentation Same day, next day and deferred

air services Trade coordination, freight services,

compliance/risk assessment Customized tracking/visibility Cargo insurance


International Services

Mode Transportation provides freight solutions for International Importand Export Our International services are VENDOR-NEUTRAL – for the best customer service Mode Transportation is experienced with:

C-TPAT: Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism TSA: Transportation Security Administration FMC: Federal Maritime Commission NVOCC: Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier and other important

agencies and operations

Mode Transportation expedites services as well as cargo Experienced in determining best cost and best routing recommendations

E 2 E (end-to-end) capabilities execute on the optimal solution

Mode Transportation understands international trade. Mode Transportation provides global supply chain solutions that can aid customers in not only the transportation of goods but also best trade practices in sourcing and selling goods overseas

Mode Transportation stays abreast of the current global shipping environment and closely monitors key industry trends, legislation, and compliance issues that impact the shipment of goods globally


Mode Transportation is an International Freight Forwarder

Part of the international freight forwarder's job is to make sure

that the requirements of both the exporting and importing

countries have been observed, and the required documentation

has been correctly prepared and submitted.

This benefits both buyers and sellers in many ways: Prevents seizures of cargo by customs or other government

agencies Avoids fines and penalties by government agencies or carriers Prevents shipping delays and detention charges due to

incomplete or incorrect documentation Makes customer less vulnerable to financial risks because the

legitimate ocean freight forwarder is licensed and bonded


Who Uses Ocean & Air Services?

Potato chips for Herrs

High-end resort furniture for Grosfillex

Ice-makers for Follett

Beverage-machine parts for Lancer

Catalyst & Oil Lubricants for ExxonMobil

Corrosive liquids and flavorings for Cott

Concentrates

Auto parts for Baccus Global

Lamps / Lighting for Integrity Lighting

Wine racks /cosmetic hardware for Luft

Industries

Food ingredients for Mitsubishi Food

Ingredients


Certifications & Affiliations

Certifications & Affiliations:


GREENGREEN Initiatives in place through SmartWay™

Reducing our carbon footprint and accepting

Environmental responsibility has led Mode Transportation to

Enact many GoGreen Initiatives, starting with becoming

a SmartWay™ Transport Partner.

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SmartWay’sSmartWay’s Goals Align with Mode Transportation’s Goals

What is it? The EPA developed SmartWay™ Transport, an innovative collaboration between

the freight industry and government to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and strengthen the freight sector

Why was this certification important to Mode Transportation? It is in line with Mode Transportation’s international’s goal of becoming a more

environment-friendly company Provides our customers another level of service by delivering their freight via

SmartWay™ carriers More and more companies are looking for transportation providers who are

employing “green” initiatives The Goals are Simple:

SmartWay™ Transport’s goals are to reduce the impact of freight transport on the environment, and to help our partners see the rewards to their business.

Working together, we aim to reduce: Fuel consumption from trucks and rail delivering freight Operating costs associated with freight delivery Emissions of CO2 Emissions of NOx, PM, and air toxics

One Source. Many Modes. Endless Solutions.

I look forward to your call to learn more about the extremely Competitive Pricing and unmatched

Customer Service Mode has to offer.

706-581-9865

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