FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Schneider Logistics Honors 16 Carriers at Annual Conference
Those selected comprise the top 1 percent of carriers serving Schneider customers with service excellence
GREEN BAY, Wis.—Nov. 12, 2008—Schneider Logistics, Inc., a leading global logistics provider and part of the Schneider National enterprise, hosted its sixth annual Carrier Recognition Conference in Green Bay, Wis., on September 17-18, 2008. Representatives from over 140 carriers attended this year’s event. The conference’s highlight came on Thursday, Sept. 18, when 16 transportation companies were honored with Schneider Logistics’ Carrier of the Year award.
The Carrier of the Year distinction is presented to Schneider third-party logistics carriers that serve a variety of transportation modes and excel in operational performance, exceptional service and ease of conducting business. Carriers recognized at this year’s conference represent the top 1 percent of service providers moving freight on behalf of Schneider Logistics’ customers.
“Each year Schneider Logistics holds our Carrier Recognition Conference to thank and recognize those core providers who deliver the capacity and high-level service for which Schneider is known,” said Bill Miller, vice president of Supply Chain Management at Schneider Logistics. “Because these carriers are an extension of Schneider, we count on them to deliver each and every load safely, on-time and with great professionalism.”
2008 Schneider Logistics Carrier of the Year winners include: Kingsway Transport (Mississauga, Ontario); Standard Forwarding Company, Inc. (East Moline, Ill.); Midwest Motor Express, Inc. (Bismarck, N.D.); AAA Cooper Transportation (Dothan, Ala.); CrossCountry Courier, Inc. (Bismarck, N.D.); Keenan Transit Company (Stone Park, Ill.); T C & Sons Trucking, LLC (Wolcott, Conn.): Dedicated Logistics, Inc. (St. Paul, Minn.); Ryan Transportation, Inc. (Livonia, Mich.); JB Hunt Transport, Inc. (Lowell, Ark.); Ottaway Motor Express, LTD (Woodstock, Ontario); Go To Transport, Inc. (Bay City, Mich.); Triple Crown Services Company (Fort Wayne, Ind.); Transportadora Norte de Chihuahua (Juarez, Mexico); Stevens Trucking (Oklahoma City, Okla.); and Robinson & Sons Trucking, Inc. (Lawrenceburg, Ind.).
Schneider Logistics’ Carrier Recognition Conference, which was held at historic Lambeau Field, also featured speakers from The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech, Pilot Travel Centers and Transport Fundamentals, LLC. They shared insights around the conference’s theme: “Tomorrow’s Issues Need Our Solutions Today.”
About Schneider Logistics, Inc.
Schneider Logistics, Inc. is a provider of comprehensive logistics services to small, medium and large shippers across the globe. The company’s supply chain services include transportation management, freight brokerage, air/ocean freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, transloading and distribution, supply chain management, supply chain advisory services, and freight audit and payment (Europe).
Schneider Logistics is a subsidiary of Schneider National, a premier provider of transportation and logistics services enhancing the standard of living worldwide. The nation’s largest truckload carrier, Schneider National is headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., and has provided customers with expert transportation and logistics solutions for more than 70 years. A $3.4 billion company, Schneider National employs 22,000 transportation and logistics experts worldwide, including operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Schneider Logistics, visit schneider.com or call (866) 875-9046.
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