Walmart Transportation Names Carriers of the Year

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Walmart Transportation Names Carriers of the Year

May 12, 2010 - WMG Interactive

BENTONVILLE, Ark., – Walmart Transportation is honoring 11 of its most valued carriers that displayed exceptional service and performance last year, designating them as Walmart Carriers of the Year. Walmart depends on independent transportation partners to help the company maintain its competitive edge in retail logistics, despite having one of the nation’s largest and safest private fleets of tractor trailers.

“Walmart realizes the continued pressure and challenges facing the transportation industry,” said Ken Braunbach, Walmart’s senior director of carrier relations. “Each of these carriers has set themselves apart by exceeding our service expectations. Their ability to rise above obstacles has won our utmost trust and confidence.”

Eligibility for the Walmart Carrier of the Year awards is based on key performance indicators such as customer service, operational excellence and the ability to offer creative solutions to the company’s complex supply chain opportunities. Winners are chosen by a team of associates within Walmart Transportation.

The 2009 Carrier of the Year award winners are:

Award Winner Category

Federal Express Corporation Small Parcel
Andrews Logistics, Inc. Sam’s Club
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Intermodal
Trio Trucking, Inc. Diversity
Milan Express Company, Inc. Regional - Less than Truckload
Central Transport International, Inc. National - Less than Truckload
Celadon Trucking Services, Inc. General Merchandise – Diamond Winner (> 3000 tractors)
Heartland Express Services, Inc. General Merchandise – Platinum Winner (> 1000 tractors)
Barr-Nunn Transportation, Inc. General Merchandise – Gold Winner (< 1000 tractors)
Prime, Inc. Grocery
Crete Carrier Corporation Grocery - Dedicated


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