DALLAS, March 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:FFEX) announced today expansion of its regional service on the west coast. Beginning April 6, FFE will provide overnight and two day LTL service for intra-state California and two day service between the Pacific Northwest and California. The expansion is in response to customer demand for enhanced service options for temperature controlled LTL shipments moving between California and the Pacific Northwest on the I-5 corridor. "We are pleased to be able to offer the same reliable service our customers have come to expect in this new market," said Joe Jaska, FFE Vice President of LTL Operations. "Our expanded regional service coupled with the introduction of our on-line, real time shipment tracking function via the customer web portal will keep FFE the industry leader in full service temperature controlled LTL," Jaska continued. The regional expansion into major markets on the west coast will complement FFE's existing nationwide LTL network.
About FFEX
Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. is one of the leading temperature-controlled truckload and less-than-truckload carriers in the United States with core operations in the transport of temperature-controlled products and perishable goods including food, health care and confectionery products. Service is offered in over-the-road and intermodal modes for temperature-controlled truckload and less-than-truckload, as well as dry truckload. We also provide brokerage/logistics services, as well as dedicated fleets to our customers. Additional information about Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. can be found at the company's web site, http://www.ffex.net. To join our email alert list, please click on the following link: http://www.ffex.net/irpass.asp?BzID=1065&to=ea&s=0. FFE's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select market under the symbol FFEX.
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