Covenant-Landair was honored with the Partner-Level Supplier Award, John Deere’s highest supplier distinction, and the 2024 Sustainability Award. These awards underscore the company’s exceptional commitment to providing top-tier logistics solutions and advancing sustainable practices.

Excellence in Supply Chain Performance

The prestigious Partner-Level Status comes from John Deere’s Achieving Excellence program, which rigorously evaluates its suppliers on key performance criteria, including quality, delivery metrics, technical support, and cost efficiency. This honor confirms Covenant-Landair’s vital role in enhancing John Deere’s global supply chain operations and reliability.

Shaping the Future of Green Logistics

The Sustainability Truckload Carrier of the Year Award recognizes suppliers who excel in reducing environmental impact while sustaining high service levels. Covenant-Landair stood out for its proactive adoption of energy-efficient strategies, efforts to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, and its strong focus on driving innovation in sustainable logistics.

This dual recognition highlights Covenant-Landair’s operational excellence and reinforces its commitment to setting new standards in logistics performance and environmental responsibility.

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Acknowledging Excellence

“We are honored to work with so many excellent partners across all modes and are thrilled to once again be awarding this recognition,” said Gene Welsh, chief transportation officer and head of all transportation product lines for MODE Global. “While 2024 was another challenging year for the industry, our carrier partners did not waver in providing superior service and value to our customers despite a difficult backdrop. We thank you all for your tremendous support and look forward to our continued partnership in the year ahead.”

The award program highlights MODE’s unwavering dedication to service and strong partnerships while recognizing the critical role carriers play in maintaining industry standards and operational success.

Celebrating Standout Contributors

The recognition extends across various categories, rewarding carriers for their exceptional performance. According to a press release by MODE Global, the criteria for the awards span key areas such as service quality, technological capabilities, customer service excellence, and measurable contributions like volume and revenue growth. Additional partnership qualities, including collaboration, communication, and competitive enablement, also play a crucial role in determining the winners.

2024 MODE Global Carrier of the Year Winners

• National Truckload Carrier of the Year: Brite Logistics

• Regional Truckload Carrier of the Year: One Nation Trans Inc.

• National LTL Carrier of the Year: Old Dominion Freight Line

• Regional LTL Carrier of the Year: AAA Cooper Transportation

• National Drayage Carrier of the Year: ARL Transport

• Regional Drayage Carrier of the Year: Redbird Carriers

• Parcel Carrier of the Year: FedEx

• Railroad Carrier of the Year: Union Pacific

• International Carrier of the Year: Shipco Transport

Source: The Trucker

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Longtime Ruan driver Dean Key has been crowned the 2023 Driver of the Year. Based in Milbank, South Dakota, Key has been with Ruan since 1996, amassing a total of four decades of professional driving experience.

Ruan recognizes Key as a leader with an exceptional grasp of the transportation sector’s complexities, paired with a steadfast commitment to the highest professional standards both on and off the road.

Starting in March, the pursuit for Ruan’s 2023 Driver of the Year involved evaluating 149 drivers from Ruan’s 300 operations, selected for their stellar safety records, extensive industry background, top-notch customer service, and more. Following a rigorous evaluation, 12 individuals were inducted into the 2023 Winners’ Circle.

These esteemed drivers were honored at Ruan’s Des Moines, Iowa, headquarters, where they toured the campus and discussed key topics like safety, technology, and recruitment. The celebration included networking with leaders and support teams, marking each honoree’s achievement.

Dean Key was awarded the Driver of the Year title during a ceremony at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Each member of the Winners’ Circle received a trophy and a cash award, with Key taking home a trophy, $5,000, and the coveted 2023 Driver of the Year honor.

Recognizing Ruan’s 2023 Operation of the Year

Ruan also celebrated its 2023 Operation of the Year. Each Ruan vice president of operations nominated top performers from their business units. From ten distinguished finalists, Ruan’s executive leadership team selected three Winners’ Circle honorees based on criteria such as customer satisfaction, innovation, financial success, and adherence to the “Megasafe” culture.

The Huntsville, Alabama, operation, which supports Target under the leadership of Dedicated Transportation Manager Mike Steely, was named the 2023 Operation of the Year. Ruan ensures the safe and efficient delivery of general merchandise and milk to stores. This accolade includes a trophy and an upcoming celebration for all team members involved.

Source: Commercial Carrier Journal

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