Bluegrass Supply Chain News

February 17, 2025

BOWLING GREEN, KY-  

Bluegrass Supply Chain Services is proud to announce the launch of its “Work to Zero” initiative, a company-wide commitment to achieving zero incidents, zero supply chain waste, and zero environmental impact. Building upon a longstanding, behavior-based safety culture, “Work to Zero” unifies Bluegrass’s efforts across safety, efficiency, and sustainability—fostering an environment where every individual is empowered to proactively identify risks, innovate processes, and champion environmental stewardship.

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February 1, 2024

BOWLING GREEN, KY- Bluegrass Dedicated announced that it has submitted and received approval for their current data submission to the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry. The SmartWay Transport Partnership provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement supply chains. 

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September 6, 2023

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Bluegrass Supply Chain is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with ReverseLogix, a trailblazing software solution provider in the field of reverse logistics, returns management, and supply chain optimization. This collaboration aims to revolutionize supply chain processes, drive efficiency, promote sustainability, and maintain cost-effectiveness. 

Reverse logistics has become an integral aspect of modern businesses, allowing organizations to manage returns, repairs, refurbishments, and recycling efficiently. Bluegrass Supply Chain’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has led to this strategic alliance with ReverseLogix, a company known for its cutting-edge solutions that streamline reverse logistics operations. 

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July 27, 2023

BOWLING GREEN, KY –   Bluegrass Supply Chain celebrated their expanded logistics company on June 27, 2003, by participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark this important milestone. 

The Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce held the ribbon-cutting at Bluegrass Supply Chain located at 805 Garvin Lane in the Henderson Industrial Park, the company’s second facility in Franklin, KY. Purchased in 2021 and originally consisting of 100,000 square feet, the ribbon cutting was for the building’s recent expansion to 200,000 square feet. 

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July 3, 2023

BOWLING GREEN, KY –  Bluegrass Supply Chain is excited to announce its partnership with Locus Robotics, a global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse automation. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, optimize order fulfillment, and elevate customer experience through advanced automation technology. 

Bluegrass Supply Chain recognizes the need for continuous innovation to meet the evolving demands of the logistics industry. By joining forces with Locus Robotics, a renowned provider of cutting-edge robotics solutions, the company has leveraged the power of AMRs to revolutionize its warehousing and distribution operations. Through this partnership, Bluegrass Supply Chain has seen an increase in efficiency through time reduction, touchpoint minimization, and travel optimization. 

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June 2, 2023

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Bluegrass Supply Chain continues to build the logistics industry by announcing plans with Bridgeport Partners REIG, LLC, for a new facility in Southern Indiana. Located at 1220 Bridgeport Road in Jeffersonville, the Bowling Green, Kentucky-based companies plan to invest $14,765,000 in the new center, along with an additional investment of $835,000 in machinery and equipment. The new facility will add up to 25 new employees at an average hourly wage of $27.22, which is above the average hourly wage for Clark County, Indiana. 

“We’re extremely excited to bring this new, state-of-the-art logistics center to Jeffersonville,” said John Higgins, CEO of Bluegrass Supply Chain Services, LLC and Bridgeport Partners REIG, LLC. 

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May 1, 2023

BOWLING GREEN, KY - Bluegrass Dedicated, a leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions, recently hosted a roundtable discussion for their female truck drivers to encourage employment of women in trucking, address unique challenges they face in the industry, and celebrate their accomplishments. The event was attended by female truck drivers and other team members from Bluegrass Dedicated. 

The roundtable discussion focused on key issues facing female truck drivers, including recruitment and retention, safety, organizational opportunities, and career advancement... READ MORE 

April 5, 2023

BOWLING GREEN, KY - Bluegrass Supply Chain is proud to announce that it has achieved one million safety hours without a lost-time incident. This is a significant milestone for the company, which places the safety of its team members at the forefront of its operations. 

 The achievement of one million safety hours without a lost-time incident is a testament to the commitment of Bluegrass Supply Chain to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. The company takes a behavior-based safety approach...READ MORE

March 16, 2023

BOWLING GREEN, KY - Bluegrass Dedicated is proud to announce a new pay scale for its truck drivers. The new pay scale is designed to retain and attract top-quality truck drivers and reward them for their hard work and dedication. 

 The trucking industry is facing a shortage of qualified drivers, and Bluegrass Dedicated recognizes that providing competitive compensation is essential to attracting and retaining the best drivers... READ MORE

September 1, 2022

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Bluegrass Supply Chain is proud to announce 20 years of success on September 3, 2022. Setting out to provide best-in-class services at a reasonable price, we have worked every day to make Bluegrass and our customers better. Over the years we have evolved from value-added warehousing, to dedicated transportation, to managing complex supply chains for multi-national companies. 

“Making life better while serving a greater purpose is our mission statement,” says John Higgins, founder, and CEO of Bluegrass Supply Chain. “We believe by investing in our people and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities they will in turn help to make our customers successful... READ MORE