Ryder Honors Carriers of the Year
Ryder System, Inc., a provider of transportation and supply chain management solutions, has announced its top carrier selections for the annual Ryder Carrier Quality Award.
Ryder System, Inc., a provider of transportation and supply chain management solutions, has announced its top carrier selections for the annual Ryder Carrier Quality Award. This award recognizes excellence through a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value and innovation for the last full calendar year. Ryder purchases and/or executes more than $4.6 billion annually in freight moves on behalf of its customers, according to the company.
The Ryder Carrier Quality Award Recipients:
Category
Carrier
LTL National
Con-way Freight
LTL Regional
Saia LTL Freight
LTL Regional
Standard Forwarding
International Forwarder
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
International Maritime Commerce
Atlantic Container Line
North American Forwarder
Pilot Freight Services
Canadian LTL
Consolidated Fastfrate
Canadian Truckload
Bison Transport Inc.
Truckload- Dry Van National
U.S. Xpress Enterprise
Truckload- Dry Van Regional
Cowan Systems
Truckload- Temperature Control
Southern Refrigerated Transport Inc.
Truckload- Flatbed- Specialized
Melton Truck Lines
Brokerage
Coyote Logistics
Commitment to Ryder Standards – Update Compliance
Southeastern Freight Lines
Automotive - OEM Truckload Dry Van National
FedEx Supply Chain Systems, Inc.
Automotive - OEM Truckload Dry Van Regional
Doug Colemen Trucking
Automotive - OEM Truckload Spot Buy
Exclusive Transfer Enterprise Corp.
Intermodal
Alliance Shippers Inc.
Commitment to Ryder Standards - Invoicing
Central Transport
“We value our relationship with all of our carrier partners. These carriers have demonstrated a consistent ability to meet the demanding requirements of our customers and share our commitment to deliver operational excellence and reliable service,” said Dave Belter, Vice President and General Manager of Transportation Management for Ryder. “We are pleased to recognize and honor them for their top service.”
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