Roadway, a YRC heritage brand, announced today that it had been named 2009 Carrier of the Year by the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) and "Logistics Management" magazine.
The annual program recognizes transportation providers on a quantitative scale in five key areas:
"For the 19th consecutive year, we are pleased to receive this prestigious industry award," said Mike Smid, YRC president. "Our dedicated team has an outstanding reputation, and we are proud that our efforts continue to exceed the challenging demands in the transportation industry."
The 2009 Carrier of the Year Awards Program will occur during the NASSTRAC Logistics Conference and Exposition, from April 26–29 at the Buena Vista Palace and Spa in Orlando, Fla. Terry Gilbert, YRC senior vice president and chief sales and marketing officer, will accept the award on the company's behalf, and will speak briefly at the ceremony.
Smid also will speak at the conference. He will participate in an industry panel: "Motor Carrier CEOs: 2009 Opportunities, Issues, Challenges."
The NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year program is an annual program co-sponsored by NASSTRAC and "Logistics Management," a trade magazine for buyers of logistics services. Roadway has been named the NASSTRAC carrier of the year for 19 consecutive years and 20 of the 22 years the award has been given.
NASSTRAC provides education, advocacy, connections and solutions for professionals involved in all areas of transportation, ranging from full truckload and LTL to containerization and global logistics. For more information, visit www.NASSTRAC.org.
