Claremont, NC  (December 5, 2016) — This year, for the first time, C.H. Robinson is recognizing six contract North American truckload carriers with the Key Carrier of the Year Award. Cargo Transporters is the recipient of the award in the 300-plus truck size segment. The company was nominated by its C.H. Robinson carrier representative for the new awards.

Cargo Transporters, as well as the other 300 plus truck fleets with Key status in the program, have exceptional service levels, have demonstrated efficiencies through automation and have established relationships with dedicated carrier representatives.

Cargo Transporters was recognized due to the confidence C.H. Robinson has in the company and its employees. “It goes without saying, Cargo Transporters provides exceptional service,” said Keith Boutell, C.H. Robinson senior carrier account manager. “They have top of the line equipment and utilize automated updates. Also, their dispatch department is knowledgeable and honest.”

Cargo Transporters has 500 trucks and is headquartered in Claremont, NC. The company has been in business since 1982. “The folks at C.H. Robinson continue to help us meet our business goals,” said Dennis Dellinger, president, Cargo Transporters. “Relationships are key, pricing is a part of the equation, but relationships trump that.”

C.H. Robinson’s Carrier Advantage Program supports its 68,000 contract carriers with a three-tier model. The program provides contract carriers earlier access to freight, a dedicated carrier representative, discounts on our Quick Pay program and the ability to submit offers via Navisphere Carrier, C.H. Robinson’s technology platform.

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At C.H. Robinson, we believe in accelerating global trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. Using the strengths of our knowledgeable people, proven processes and global technology, we help our customers work smarter, not harder. As one of the world’s largest third-party logistics providers (3PL), we provide a broad portfolio of logistics services, fresh produce sourcing and Managed Services for more than 110,000 customers and 68,000 contract carriers through our integrated network of 280 offices and more than 13,000 employees. In addition, the company, our Foundation and our employees contribute millions of dollars annually to a variety of organizations. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, C.H. Robinson (CHRW) has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1997. For more information, visit http://www.chrobinson.com or view our company video.