MIAMI, FL, Jun 21, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced its top carrier selections for the 2006 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. Ryder places more than $3.1 billion of its customers' freight on selected carriers in all modes of transportation.
The 2006 Ryder Carrier Quality Award Recipients:
| Carrier |
Category |
| New England Motor Freight |
LTL Northeast Regional |
| PJAX Freight System |
LTL Midwest Regional |
| Southeastern Freight Lines |
LTL Southern Regional |
| Con-Way Western Express |
LTL Western Region |
| Roadway Express |
LTL National |
| Estes Express Lines |
LTL Super-Region |
| Atlantic Container Lines |
International Maritime Commerce |
| Eagle Global Logistics (EGL) |
International Forwarder |
| Pilot Air Freight |
North American Forwarder |
| Mill Creek Motor Freight |
Canadian Truckload |
| TST Overland Express |
Canadian LTL National |
| DHL Express Canada Ltd. |
Canadian Courier |
| Swift Transportation Co., Inc. |
Truckload Dry Van National |
| A.N. Webber, Inc. |
Truckload Dry Van Regional |
| Riley Whittle, Inc. (RWI) |
Truckload Specialized Equipment |
| Triple Crown Services |
Intermodal |
"Ryder is proud to recognize its top-performing carriers of 2006 who understand the demanding requirements of our supply chain solutions and transportation services and share our commitment to helping customers operate more efficiently," said Ryder Vice President and General Manager, Global Transportation Management Todd Carter.
About Ryder
Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder's stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Ryder ranks 362nd on the Fortune 500 and 1,458th on the Forbes Global 2000. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit
www.ryder.com.
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