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Coyote Logistics is a Chicago-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider that specializes in using proprietary software systems to eliminate empty backhauls. In 2014, Coyote employed over 1,000 people at their Chicago headquarters and over 2,000 people nationwide at their 16 offices. Coyote coordinates over 6,000 shipments daily through their network of 40,000 transportation providers. They work with over 14,000 shippers and have clients that range from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Their customers include many retail and food and beverage companies.

History
Coyote Logistics was founded in 2006 by Jeff Silver and his wife, Marianne Silver, who is Coyote’s Chief Human Resource Officer. Jeff Silver has an MBA from the University of Michigan and a master of engineering in logistics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Before starting Coyote Logistics, Silver was an executive at American Backhaulers, which was sold to C.H. Robinson for $136 million in 1999.

Coyote has a reputation for being one of the fastest-growing freight-brokerages in the third-party logistics industry. Coyote acquired Memphis-based Integra Logistics LLC in February 2008 and General Freight Services in December 2008. In March 2014, Coyote Logistics merged with Access America Transport. The merger made them the second largest freight broker in the United States with combined revenues of over $2 billion.

On July 31, 2015, it was announced that Coyote would be acquired by United Parcel Service (UPS). UPS purchased Coyote from private equity firm Warburg Pincus for $1.8 billion. The acquisition by UPS was finalized on August 18, 2015. Coyote will continue to operate as a subsidiary of UPS with CEO Jeff Silver remaining in his position.

Services
Coyote Logistics serves as an intermediary between shippers, carriers, and receivers, finding ways to make transporting loads more efficient. The company uses its own proprietary technology to eliminate "deadhead," or trucks making return trips without transporting any cargo. Coyote Logistics offers transportation management services and truckload, less-than-truckload, private fleet, and intermodal brokerage services.

Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
By eliminating deadhead through their Private Fleet Service, they help to minimize carbon emissions. Because of their environmentally friendly private fleet model, Coyote Logistics was one of the top 10 winners at the Chicago Innovation Awards in 2012. Coyote Logistics is also a member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transportation Partnership.

The Chicago headquarters for Coyote Logistics is located in the Green Exchange building, a hub for eco-friendly businesses.

Technology
Coyote uses proprietary software systems to make it possible for them to eliminate deadhead. CEO Jeff Silver designed the company’s proprietary software to address the trucking industry’s need for efficiency. Their technology makes it possible for Coyote to analyze data and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations to maximize backhaul opportunities.

Collaborative Transportation Management (CTM):  A web-based platform that enables employees, shippers, and carriers to eliminate a lot of manual work by allowing them to do things like automate tasks, create rules for routing guide management, and create rules for load acceptance.

CoyoteGO: Coyote’s first mobile app created for driver dispatch. The app enables drivers to be in touch with Coyote at all times by letting them find loads, self-dispatch, track loads automatically, and confirm and settle loads.

Coyote Logistics also uses Coyote Text and Coyote Tracking, which allow drivers to provide location updates without making a phone call and allows customers to easily track their loads.

Talent Recruitment
Coyote Logistics actively recruits talent from colleges and universities. 84% of their staff is part of the Millennial generation. Many Coyote offices are located near colleges and universities, which allows them to have a presence on campuses all year long. Representatives from Coyote travel throughout the United States to participate in career fairs.

New employees spend four weeks in a classroom setting learning about the logistics industry, customer service skills, and presentation skills. Because of their thorough training program, management positions are generally filled internally.

Corporate Sponsorships
Chicago Mission Hockey Club: In April 2013, Coyote Logistics began sponsoring Chicago Mission, an AAA hockey club. As part of their sponsorship, Coyote started developing internship and career development programs.

Hockey City Classic: Coyote Logistics is also the title sponsor of the Hockey City Classic. As part of their sponsorship, the event will be known as Coyote Hockey City Classic. Their sponsorship was announced in August 2014 and will run through 2017.

City Colleges of Chicago: Coyote Logistics is a partner in the College to Careers program offered through City Colleges of Chicago. The College to Careers program was started by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2011 to unite local industry leaders with the colleges so industry leaders can help design curricula that would better provide students with the skills they need to get jobs in certain industries.

Philanthropy: Coyote’s philanthropy program is called Coyote Cares. Coyote supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through an annual fundraising campaign. Over the past four years, Coyote employees have raised over $825,000 for the hospital. Coyote employees participate in mentorship programs and raise money for other charitable causes of their choice.

Awards & Recognition

 * ●	Included on the list of Chicago’s top 100 workplaces by the Chicago Tribune for five consecutive years.
 * ●	Named one of the top 100 third-party logistics providers by Inbound Logistics in 2015.
 * ●	Winner of the 6th annual Green Supply Chain Award in recognition of their efforts to create a sustainable private fleet model in 2013.
 * ●	Ranked at number 1631 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States in 2015. Coyote has been included in this list every year since 2008.
 * ●	Included in Built in Chicago’s list of the top 100 digital companies in Chicago in 2014.
 * ●	Food Logistics has named Coyote as one of the top 101 third-party logistics and cold storage providers in 2014.
 * ●	Selling Power ranked Coyote number 30 on their list of the top 50 companies to sell for in 2014.
 * ●	In March 2015, CEO Jeff Silver made Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s list of Provider Pros to Know.
 * ●	Ranked number 1 on Crain’s Chicago’s list of the fifty fastest growing businesses in Chicago.
 * ●	CEO Jeff Silver was named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in the Midwest in 2011.