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
2012 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 $4.3 billion
annually in freight moves on behalf of its customers.
The 2012 Ryder Carrier Quality Award Recipients:
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Carrier
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LTL National
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Con-way Freight
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LTL Regional
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Dayton Freight Lines
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LTL Regional
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Holland
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International Forwarder
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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
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International Maritime Commerce
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Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd.
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North American Forwarder
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Pilot Freight Services
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Canadian LTL
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Kingsway Transport
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Canadian Truckload
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Bison Transport
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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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RBX Transportation
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Truckload- Refrigerated
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Earl L. Henderson Trucking
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Truckload- Flatbed
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Bennett Motor Express
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Intermodal
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J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
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Broker
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Coyote Logistics
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Commitment to Ryder Standards – Invoicing
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AAA Cooper Transportation
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Commitment to Ryder Standards – Update Compliance
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Ozark Motor Lines
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Automotive Truckload Dry Van National
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Martin Transportation
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Automotive Truckload Dry Van Regional
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Rich Logistics
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Automotive Truckload Spot Buy
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SMF, Inc.
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“We are pleased to honor and recognize the 2012 Top-Carriers who have
exceeded performance expectations by delivering outstanding operational
excellence,” said
Dave Betler
, Vice President and General Manager of
Transportation Management for Ryder. “These carriers have demonstrated a
consistent ability to meet the demanding requirements of our customers
and share our commitment to deliver reliable service.”
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.