Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for independent aftermarket distributors serving the transportation industry A summary of relevant articles culled from hundreds of top news sources The inside track to business best-practices to help you do your job It’s what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and CVSN will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About CVSN     Send CVSN SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Small distributors find success, growth A growing number of small and medium-size distribution companies that handle the logistics of getting foreign goods to the American marketplace are at the forefront of technology and social trends, according to The New York Times, and business is growing. "We handled fewer than 200 containers a month in 2000, and today we handle 2,500 containers a month," said William H. Butler, Weber Distribution president and CEO.  New York Times, The (9/20)