Pillow Logistics Group

Great week for networking and supporting the industries that support us.

We are attending the Indiana Manufacturing Supplier Expo!

Busy week for the Pillow Team ! Happy to support the Indiana HVAC Golf outing at Eagle Creek Golf Course, Indianapolis.

Proud to be a Sponsor of the IHCA Annual Meeting. Happy to introduce the morning keynote speaker, Jason Kotecki.

Join our CEO G. Eddie Pillow and our President Matthew Straub at Home Delivery World, June 5-6th in Philadelphia.

See you there !

Making it a Great ECA MarketPlace in Orlando ! Don’t forget to vote for Matthew Straub for ECA Board !

Need a Final Mile Carrier in Indiana ? Meet our team at the Market Place; Express Carriers Association in Orlando, FL; April 7-10, 2024

Our President/CSO, Matthew Straub, has been nominated to serve on the Board of Directors for the ECA: A Delivery Industry Alliance for another 3 year term. He has been on the BOD for 9 years and is excited about the opportunity to continue serving the association and its membership.

Meet Matt Straub, President & CSO of Pillow Logistics Group Final Mile. Matt currently serves on the ECA Board of Directors and is up for re-election.

More about Matt…

👉 Matt brings over 10 years experience in multiple business development roles for another major final mile carrier and 17 years experience in senior leadership roles throughout the retail industry.

👉 He's attended ECA MarketPlace for 13 years and served on the ECA Board of Directors for 9 years, chairing and co-chairing the Technology, Marketing, MarketPlace and Bylaws Committees. He’s also served as a member of the Shipper, Education, and Golf Committees.

👉 In Matt’s words: “I would not be where I am today without the relationships and education gained while working with so many great leaders. I will continue to support the ECA in any role that the membership sees fit. If re-elected, I promise to continue to pay it forward. I would love to thank everyone who has affected me personally, but I am limited to one hundred words or less, and there are far too many to acknowledge them all personally. Thank you to everyone who supports the ECA and our mission of fostering meaningful relationships between the Carriers, Shippers, and Vendors.”

✅ You can learn more about Matt on his LinkedIn profile and in the ECA MarketPlace program. Be sure to attend the ECA General Meeting on Tuesday at 8:00 am ET in Ballroom A to hear from Matt before placing your vote!

March 1st marks 36 years that Pillow Logistics Group has provided same day final mile delivery services. We are so proud of our owner and founder Mr. George Pillow for this accomplishment.

Thank you to the hundreds of current and former employees and contractors who have made this company a success !

Pillow Logistics is excited to attend and support the Final Mile Forum

Riding the wave of Change at the Florida Messenger Association Annual Conference

FMF24 brings together industry trailblazers and technology visionaries to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to conquer the challenges of the modern logistics landscape.

Get ahead in 2024 and beyond as we dive into new strategies, innovative technologies, and best practices that will help you revolutionize your final mile operations.

Unlock efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer-centricity, ensuring your business remains at the forefront of the ever-evolving logistics industry.

Discover how to transform disruption into opportunities, capitalize on emerging te

INDOT wants you and your family to stay safe on the roads this winter. By following these tips and advice, you’ll be ready for winter driving. And don’t forget: Ice and Snow, Take it Slow!

Be Prepared!
Ice and Snow: Before leaving home, find out about the driving conditions. Safe drivers know the weather, and their limits. If the weather is bad remember, Ice and Snow, Take it Slow, or just don’t go.
Clear: Remove any snow on your vehicle’s windows, lights, brake lights and signals. Make sure you can see and be seen.
Inspect: Check your vehicle’s tires, wiper blades, fluids, lights, belts and hoses. A breakdown is bad on a good day and dangerous on a bad-weather day.
Time: Leave plenty of time to reach your destination safely. It’s not worth putting yourself and others in a dangerous situation just to be on time.
Kit: Keep a basic winter survival kit in your vehicle, including a flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, and a first-aid kit. Load your car with winter travel gear, including tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, and road flares.
Caution: Slippery When Wet!
When driving in winter weather, watch out! Mother Nature has some tricks up her sleeve in the winter. Here are some to be on the look out for:

First Snow or Ice: Drivers often aren’t prepared for winter driving and forget to take it slow. Remember to drive well below the posted speed limit and leave plenty of room between cars.
Black Ice: Roads that seem dry may actually be slippery – and dangerous. Take it slow when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shady areas – all are hot spots for black ice. Remember, Ice and Snow, Take it Slow.
Limited Visibility: Stay attentive and reduce speed. Know what’s going on around you.
Four-Wheel Drive: On snow and ice, go slowly, no matter what type of vehicle you drive. Even if you have an SUV with four-wheel drive you may not be able to stop any faster, or maintain control any better, once you lose traction. Four-wheel drive may get you going faster, but it won’t help you stop sooner.
Staying Safe Around Snowplows
In the winter, INDOT snowplow drivers are out on the roads to keep them clear of snow and ice and keep you safe. Here’s what you need to know about driving around snowplows:

Distance: Give snowplows room to work. The plows are wide and can cross the centerline or shoulder. Don’t tailgate and try not to pass. If you must pass, take extreme caution and beware of the snow cloud.
Speed: Snowplows travel below the posted speed limit. Be patient. Allow plenty of time to slow down. Remember, Ice and Snow, Take it Slow.
Vision: A snowplow operator’s field of vision is restricted. You may see them, but they don’t always see you. Keep your distance and watch for sudden stops or turns.
Proceed with Caution!
Speed: The faster you’re going, the longer it will take to stop. When accelerating on snow or ice, take it slow to avoid slipping or sliding. Ice and Snow, Take it Slow.
Distance: Give yourself space. It takes extra time and extra distance to bring your car to a stop on slick and snowy roads. Leave extra room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Brake: Brake early, brake slowly, brake correctly and never slam on the brakes. If you have anti-lock brakes, press the pedal down firmly and hold it. If you don’t have anti-lock brakes, gently pump the pedal. Either way, give yourself plenty of room to stop.
Control: When driving on ice and snow, do not use cruise control and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. When merging into traffic, take it slow. Sudden movements can cause your vehicle to slide.
Vision: Be aware of what’s going on well ahead of you. Actions by other vehicles will alert you to problems more quickly, and give you that split-second of extra time to react safely.
Related Links
INDOT Winter Ops
INDOT Winter Driving Safety Brochure
Highway Conditions
Traffic Wise Travel Information
County Travel Status Map
National Weather Service for Indianapolis

Happy Holidays from the Team at the Pillow Logistics Group !
Just in case your holidays require a courier, we are open 24/7 with live dispatch to take care of your needs at 1-888-884-0888!

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Eddie Pillow of Pillow Logistics Group, shares what he's looking forward to at this year's FMF

Happy Thanksgiving From The Pillow Logistics Group ! Please join us in supporting the Mozel Sanders Foundation Inc. providing meals to families in Central Indiana.

Did you know that the Mozel Sanders Foundation has served families in Central Indiana for over 50 years? Each year the Mozel Sanders Foundation feeds 10,000 people during the Thanksgiving season.

Pillow Logistics is proud to sponsor the Annual Mozel Sanders Foundation broadcast on WHMB TV 40 ! Do your part and please donate to this amazing organization

Pillow Logistics Remembers The Legacy of Rickey Manning. Exemplary Employee, Amazing Person and Friend to Everyone he met ! We love, miss you and cant believe its been 3 years since you left us !

Pillow Logistics welcomes David Hardy & Cole Svoboda from Bonnie Speed Courier from Cleveland , Ohio to Indy

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What does a medical courier do?

Click to our website to learn all about our experience with these clients, and how we offer courier services to grow their business.

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What Does A Medical Courier Do? | Pillow Logistics Medical couriers ensure prompt and secure delivery of medical supplies globally. Pillow Logistics offers reliable medical courier services you can trust.

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Pillow Logistics is growing. We have many different facets to our empire or ""Logistics Group"" (;

We work with many clients across a few different industries. To better serve these clients, we'll devote branches of our logistics group to each industry.

Head to the PL Life Sciences area of our website! This page represents one branch of the company that will specifically handle pharma clients."

Courier Service in Indianapolis | Pillow Logistics Since 1988, Pillow has become the trusted courier service in Indianapolis. We provide expertise in Medical Delivery, Warehousing, and Transportation.

Couriers and logistics companies aren't the most glamorous businesses to open or operate. However, so many businesses need couriers in order to survive.

There are nine types of companies we've identified, that use courier services. We wrote to this topic and posted a blog on our website. Click to give it a read today!

9 Types Of Companies That Depend On Courier Services for Success Discover the 9 types of companies that heavily depend on courier services for efficient operations, timely deliveries, and customer satisfaction.

Thanks to the ECA: A Delivery Industry Alliance

We always look forward to logistics industry networking events to educate ourselves, grow our business, and to better serve our clients!

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ECA: A Delivery Industry Alliance on LinkedIn: #eca #delivery #logistics #transportation #trucking #deliveryindustry… We appreciate the support of our Bronze Sponsors! Thank you for helping to make ECA MarketPlace 2023 the best yet! 🤝 2023 Bronze Sponsors: Expak Logistics…

When businesses work with Pillow Logistics Group, we offer transparent communication and tracking information. So, our clients can not only expect their delivery on-time, they can plan around our logistics team to create new efficiencies.


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"\\The Pillow Logistics crew is strong and our team is deep.

At CEO, we have Eddie Pillow--with a lifetime's worth of experience and now taking over his father's company
At President, we have Matt Straub--who has 15 years experience working for courier and logistics industry leaders
At VP of Operations and Customer Relations, we have Alan Distel who with his 35 years in the Central Indiana final mile and logistics industry, will be expanding customer service offerings for Pillow's clients

With an elite team lineup set, Pillow Logistics Group is ready for the next 35 years in business!

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Announcing the promotion of Heather E. to Director of Operations at Pillow Logistics. Heather previously worked as Director of Contractor Relations at Pillow, and she brings experience in regional operations.

Please join us in congratulating Heather on her new role!

As an industry leader in logistics, we aim to offer our experience to our community.

Shipping Courier Vs Freight: What’s the Difference?

We wrote an article and posted to our site's blog page. Click over and give it a read today!

Shipping Courier Vs Freight: What’s the Difference? Shipping courier and freight services differ in their capabilities. Pillow Logistics can guide you to the right option for your needs.