Utah Company Sells 100th Franchise

Midvale-based United Shipping Solutions, a reseller of freight services to small and medium-sized businesses, has just sold its 100th franchise to Mike Jones of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Jones will begin business in his territory in the next few weeks.

United Shipping Solutions was recently ranked the 55th fastest-growing franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine. The ranking appeared in the magazine's listing its annual Top 500 fastest-growing franchise companies.

"The selling of our 100th franchise is a significant event in the growth of United Shipping Solutions," stated Rob Ross, vice president of sales for USS. "Response to our concept has been phenomenal. Our franchisees have found a clear need for our services amongst small and medium-sized businesses, which is the market we serve." Jones has worked in sales and sales training for United Parcel Service for more than 11 years. His territory marks further expansion by USS into the eastern United States.

United Shipping Solution owners, each with their own independent business and established territories, work with business and industry to provide substantially discounted pricing on shipping and freight services both foreign and domestic. Shipping has become a $90 billion industry in the United States. United Shipping Solutions is an authorized reseller of shipping services for DHL and other partner carriers, arranging for pick-up, transportation, tracking and delivery of customer shipments.

United Shipping Solutions staff combines over 40 years of experience in the transportation industry, working with national express carriers, resellers, and franchise organizations. It currently has franchisees in Utah, California, New York, Washington, Illinois, New Jersey, Arizona, Nevada, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon, with recent additions in Texas, Florida, Michigan, and now Virginia.

### United Shipping Solutions 6985 Union Park Center, Suite 565 Midvale, UT 84047 801-352-0012 UTAH COMPANY RANKED 55TH IN FRANCHISE GROWTH NATIONWIDE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rob Ross (801) 352-0012 Midvale-based United Shipping Solutions, a reseller of freight services to small and medium-sized businesses, has been ranked the 55th fastest-growing franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine. The ranking appeared in the magazine's January issue listing its annual Top 500 fastest-growing franchise companies.

United Shipping Solutions has continued its expansion into the central and eastern United States, recently awarding its 95th franchise in just its 18th month of operations. Rob Ross, vice president of sales, said Entrepreneur's ranking is recognition of the company's rapid growth and success.

"Response to the United Shipping Solutions concept has been phenomenal," he stated. "Our franchisees have a clear need for our services amongst small and medium-sized businesses, which is the market segment we serve." he said.

United Shipping Solution owners, each with their own independent business and established territories, work with business and industry to provide substantially discounted pricing on shipping and freight services both foreign and domestic. Shipping has become a $90 billion industry in the United States. United Shipping Solutions is an authorized reseller of shipping services for DHL and other partner carriers, arranging for pick-up, transportation, tracking and delivery of customer shipments.

United Shipping Solutions staff combines nearly 40 years of experience in the transportation industry, working with national express carriers, resellers, and franchise organizations. It currently has franchisees in Utah, California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Idaho, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon, with recent additions in Texas, Florida, Michigan & Illinois.

### United Shipping Solutions Launches Internet Based Freight Quoting Engine Salt Lake City, Utah -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- December, 18, 2003 -- United Shipping Solutions, LLC, (USS), one of the fastest growing franchise support systems in the United States, recently launched an internet-based Freight Quoting Engine to it's Franchisees and Customer Accounts.

The freight quoting mechanism, a component of United Shipping Solutions' internet based franchise support site, enables franchisees to immediately access various affiliated LTL and STL freight carriers discounted rates. Available only to franchisees and their customer base, the system is expected to further expand USS's product offerings beyond air express to long and short haul freight transport with companies that ship large volumes across the United States and into Mexico and Canada.

### Look for USS franchise opportunity in December 2003 issue of Entrepreneur Click for larger image United Shipping Solutions Franchise Opportunities Available in Forty-Five States; Anticipates Approval in Remaining Five States Within Six Months Salt Lake City, Utah -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- June 11, 2003 -- United Shipping Solutions LLC, (USS), the industry leader in innovative franchise support systems to aide client management, is approved to sell franchises in forty-five US states.

Within the past twelve months, USS has been seeking approval from state governments to sell franchise opportunities within each state. After careful review by state regulators, USS is now approved to offer franchise opportunities within all US states excluding Delaware.

United Shipping Solutions Franchise Opportunities now available in 45 States Salt Lake City, Utah- (BUSINESS WIRE)- June 11, 2003- "We're extremely pleased with our ability to offer United Shipping Solutions (USS) franchises throughout most of the United States," VP of Franchise Operations Jessie Moore said. "We anticipate approval in the five key remaining states within the next six months." States awaiting approval are Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey and New York.

USS is the fastest growing franchise opportunity in the transportation industry, exceeding state regulator requirements to operate in 45 states.

CONTACT: Robert Ross United Shipping Solutions 866.744.7486 Innovative Account Management System Strengthens United Shipping Solutions Franchise Network Salt Lake City, Utah- (BUSINESS WIRE)- June 9, 2003- United Shipping Solutions' (USS) unparalleled support of its franchise owners has gotten even better with the introduction of Customized Account Management System or CAMS.

This market leading software for billing and invoicing not only expedites and simplifies the franchise owner's business but also smoothes the transition of prospective customer to USS client.

"(Our effort to assist franchise owners) is enhanced through CAMS," said USS President Chuck Derr. "CAMS will be at the forefront of the daily activities of our franchisees." In May, CAMS was successfully tested in the Salt Lake City franchise markets and will be released to franchise owners nationwide in June.

CONTACT: Robert Ross United Shipping Solutions 866.744.7486 United Shipping Solutions Opens New Corporate Offices; Strengthens Support to Franchise Owners SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- June 1, 2003 -- United Shipping Solutions LLC (USS), the industry leader in innovative franchise support systems to aide client management, officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Midvale, Utah, on June 1, 2003.

The new headquarters, located in the Union Park Center business development park, doubles the size from their prior location. Having operated in the first headquarters only twelve months, this move was necessary because of employee and franchise growth. The new site is also located closer to the Salt Lake City International Airport, which simplifies franchisee travel to USS headquarters for training.

"Our new headquarters will better accommodate employee growth aimed at supporting the franchise owners throughout the nation, as well as offering additional training facilities to enhance franchise ownership," said Chuck Derr, President, United Shipping Solutions LLC.

USS is the fastest growing franchise opportunity in the transportation industry. Franchise opportunities are currently available in forty-five US states. Within the next six months USS anticipates expansion into Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey and New York.

CONTACT: Robert Ross United Shipping Solutions 866-744-7486

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