Ryder System Inc., a leader in fleet management solutions, has unveiled the honorees of its 26th Annual Ryder Carrier Excellence Awards. This prestigious program celebrates exceptional service quality and operational excellence among carriers in the United States and Canada.
The truck driving industry is full of individuals and carriers committed to safety, superior service, and seamlessly connecting the nation’s supply chain.
The Ryder Carrier Excellence Awards are based on a comprehensive range of criteria, including punctuality, customer service, economic value, claims management, and a steadfast commitment to innovation, as detailed in an official announcement. Thirteen categories were a part of this year’s recognition.
“Today, technology and innovation are the top drivers of exceptional performance and service,” said Kendra Phillips, vice president of transportation management for Ryder. “That’s why our shippers are demanding the kind of real-time visibility, collaboration, and exception management that RyderShare provides, and the carriers who have embraced Ryder’s one-of-a-kind technology continue to reap the benefits of streamlined communications, improved efficiency, increased cost savings, and the ability to provide unrivaled customer service.”
With a network encompassing over 63,000 qualified carriers, Ryder facilitates the movement of more than $10.7 billion in freight annually on behalf of its customers.
The distinguished recipients of this year’s Ryder Carrier Excellence Awards include:
- Most Innovative Carrier of the Year: J.B. Hunt Transport. Inc.
- National Dry Van Carrier of the Year: Mesilla Valley Transportation
- Regional Dry Van Carrier of the Year: Total Transportation of Mississippi, LLC
- Intermodal Carrier of the Year: J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
- Refrigerated Carrier of the Year: IWX Motor Freight
- Flatbed Carrier of the Year: Melton Truck Lines, Inc.
- National LTL Carrier of the Year: Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
- Regional LTL Carrier of the Year: Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
- Oil & Gas Carrier of the Year: Press Energy Services, LLC
- Canadian Truckload Carrier of the Year: Kriska Holdings Limited
- Canadian LTL Carrier of the Year: Manitoulin Transport
- Freight Forwarder of the Year: Masterpiece International
- Maritime Carrier of the Year: Pilot Freight Services
Source: The Trucker
