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Beans . ai Ranks # 2 in Fast Company ’ s Annual List of the World ’ s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 . Walmart # 1 , UPS # 3 .
Beans . ai has been named to Fast Company ’ s prestigious annual list of the World ’ s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 .
Beans . ai hosts the largest database of precise mapping locations in the United States that accurately navigates to the second address ’ frontdoor through a series of semantic waypoints and turn-by-turn navigation . Beans . ai has mapped over 70 % of all hard-to-locate addresses across the country , including 12-million-plus apartment complexes . Its technology of over 10-million-plus address points and 50-million-plus points of interest also serve other use cases such as last-mile and delivery services , multifamily real estate , telecom , retail and first responders .
Since its start and earning $ 19M in funding , Beans . ai has grown rapidly with 500 + customers including FedEx Ground , Uber , Instacart , Verizon , Cox , Fetch Package , Lytx , Ontrac , and Optima Overnight . Beans data shows that its technology takes drivers within 10 feet of a customer ’ s front door to reduce failed deliveries by 25 %. By maximizing efficiency and reducing drive times , Beans users saved an average of 30 % on gas costs in 2022 .
“ We are extremely proud and honored that Beans has been named to Fast Company ’ s Most Innovative Companies list for 2023 ,” said Nitin Gupta , Co-Founder and CEO at Beans . ai . “ This recognition speaks volumes about our mission , vision and our amazing team . Our technologies provides real-world value for so many of our customers across many industries . From gig economy , food logistics , last and final mile delivery to first responders , the seed of the business is growing at a rapid pace with significant impact . CLDA
Crossroads Courier is 21
Crossroads Courier is celebrating 21 years in business ! They marked the occasion with celebrations and gifts for their team members .
The company started in 2002 with eight employees in a single 5000 square foot office / warehouse and 4 contractors . Today , they have 80 + employees , 4 warehouses , nationwide coverage and over 400 contractors .
“ We have thrived in an industry that has changed dramatically since 2002 . We ’ ve seen technology change the entire landscape of the delivery and logistics business and we adapted and triumphed . We struggled through the recession of 2008 , the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression and , despite the challenges , we grew the business . Over the last three years we ’ ve managed through a global pandemic , witnessing a worldwide shutdown , and we ’ re still here , privately owned and thriving . We will do what we always do and find a way to get things done no matter the challenge .” said CEO Zach Bezdek .
The founder , Stephen Bezdek , had a vision of what he wanted Crossroads Courier to be , and over the years , the team has helped him bring that vision to life . “ We care deeply about the people we work with and the customers we serve . We perform at an extremely high level in an environment that can , and will , test us all . We have an amazing team and are great at what we do and continue to keep the vision alive that started 21 years ago ,” concluded Bezdek . CLDA
Driver Staffing Solutions Adds Third Branch
Driver Staffing Solutions recently opened its third branch in Amarillo , TX . The company now has 70 drivers that cover Texas , Oklahoma , Kansas , Arkansas , and Missouri . “ We specialize in overnight stock orders and pool distribution . We have recently added 38 stores of Sally ’ s Beauty Supply and 55 dealerships for John Deere to our book of business and look forward to many more new relationships ,” says Mike Bedwell , Owner & Business Development , Driver Staffing Solutions . CLDA spring 2023 I customized logistics & delivery Magazine 69