Celebrating LTL Carrier Excellence

“This is the ninth year of our annual LTL awards program, and we once again proudly recognize six of our top partners for being the best-of-the-best,” said Scott Frederick, CMO and LTL Carrier Relations for Logistics Plus. “It was another competitive year, but Pitt, Estes, Ward, Dayton, RIST and LET provided the best overall performance across our partnership ratings. Congratulations to all.”

2024 Award Winners

The six carriers recognized as champions for 2024 and their awards are as follows:

• Pitt Ohio – Diamond Award: Pitt Ohio secures its first-ever top honors this year, marking its second consecutive year being recognized.

• Estes Express – Titanium Award: Estes continues its incredible streak with this being their 7th straight year earning this prestigious title.

• Ward Transport & Logistics – Platinum Award: Having now been honored seven times over the past eight years, Ward once again demonstrates its exemplary service.

• Dayton Freight – Gold Award: Dayton Freight has achieved its 9th consecutive recognition, maintaining its impeccable record for excellence.

• RIST Transport – Silver Award: Four consecutive years of performance recognition have earned RIST the Silver Award this year.

• Lake Erie Trucking – Bronze Award: Making it two years in a row, Lake Erie Trucking earns well-deserved accolades once more.

About Logistics Plus

Logistics Plus manages over 250,000 freight shipments annually and provides a full suite of transportation solutions. Through its proprietary platforms, eShipPlus and MyLogisticsPlus, companies gain access to MyFreightTrends dashboards, offering actionable business intelligence. Their services extend beyond LTL shipping to include truckload, expedited freight, international forwarding, claims management, freight audits, and other supply chain solutions.

Working with over 50 LTL carriers, Logistics Plus bases its annual awards on key performance criteria, including:

• Business volume and freight spend share

• Claims, billing accuracy, and overall service quality

• Pricing competitiveness, transit speed, and network coverage

• Customer service excellence and account representation

• Partnership characteristics and ease of collaboration

Source: The Trucker

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Estes Express Lines, a top player in the logistics sector has significantly expanded its operational network by acquiring seven former Yellow Transportation terminals. This strategic move underscores Estes’ commitment to enhancing operational capacity and improving service for its customers.

2024 Expansion Overview

In 2024, Estes has achieved a major milestone by increasing its terminal capacity by 508 doors, marking a 4.5% growth from the previous year. The company’s total door count now stands at 11,832, with plans to add 940 more doors within the next nine months. This expansion includes the acquisition of 29 terminals and the assumption of 10 leases from Yellow Transportation. Key new locations include Charlotte, NC; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Rockford, IL; South Bend, IN; and Eugene, OR.

“These acquisitions demonstrate our ongoing investment in resources to boost capacity and better serve our customers,” said Webb Estes, President and COO. He praised the team for the swift integration of these new assets, which include hundreds of shipping containers and trailers.

Growth of Network and Fleet

The recent acquisition has bolstered Estes’ coast-to-coast network with the addition of 290 new doors. The Charlotte terminal, now the largest in the network with 275 doors, highlights the scale of this expansion. Alongside increasing terminal capacity, Estes has also expanded its fleet, acquiring 6,800 additional trailers this year, bringing its total fleet to over 45,000.

This expansion reaffirms Estes’ commitment to scaling operations and enhancing service delivery, solidifying its position in the competitive logistics and transportation industry.

Source: Commercial Carrier Journal

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