Carriers Recognized for Service Quality and Operational Excellence
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in transportation and supply chain
management solutions, today announced its top carrier selections for the
2011 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 purchases and/or executes more than $4.1 billion
annually in freight moves on behalf of its customers.
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The 2011 Ryder Carrier Quality Award
Recipients:
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Category
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Carrier
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LTL National
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FedEx Freight®
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LTL Regional
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Dayton Freight Lines
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LTL Inter-Regional
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Saia, Inc.
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International Forwarder
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Hellman Worldwide Logistics
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International Maritime Commerce
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Evergreen Shipping Agency
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North American Forwarder
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Pilot Freight Services
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Canadian LTL
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Midland Transport Limited
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Canadian Truckload
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Road Star Trucking
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Truckload Dry Van National
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U.S. Xpress, Inc.
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Truckload Dry Van Regional
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Titan Transfer, Inc.
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Truckload Specialized
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Universal Am-Can Ltd.
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Intermodal
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J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
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“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
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Vice President and General Manager of Transportation Management for
Ryder. “We are pleased to recognize and honor them for their top
performance in 2011.”
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics and supply
chain management solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a
component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder
as a top third party logistics provider and green supply chain partner.
Ryder has also been ranked two years in a row as one of the top 250 U.S.
companies in the Newsweek Green Rankings. In addition, Security
Magazine has named Ryder one of the top companies for security practices
in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector.
Ryder is a proud member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving
Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and
response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements
and information included in this news release are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly,
these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration
given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results and events to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New
risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management
to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks
on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Source: Ryder System, Inc.