EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (December 5, 2016) — This year, for the first time, C.H. Robinson is recognizing six of its North American truckload contract carriers with the Key Carrier of the Year Award. The six contract carriers hold Key status in C.H. Robinson’s Carrier Advantage Program and were nominated by their carrier representative.
These carriers, as well as the others with Key status in the program, have exceptional service levels, have demonstrated efficiencies through automation and have established relationships with dedicated carrier representatives. The companies include:
- Owner-Operator, Billy Reece. Rowlett, TX
- 2-10 trucks, Road Hogg Transport LLC. Hilliard, OH
- 11-50 trucks, RiteWay Express, Inc., of North Carolina. Etowah, NC
- 51-100 trucks, Rebeca Brito/CJ Transportation. El Paso, TX
- 101-300 trucks, Midnite Express, Inc. West Fargo, ND
- 301+ Trucks, Cargo Transporters. Claremont, NC
“The North American truckload contract carriers we are recognizing with the 2016 awards are committed to building their business, establishing strong relationships with C.H. Robinson and continuing to deliver exceptional service,” said Bruce Johnson, director of capacity development at C.H. Robinson. “It is businesses like these who help keep supply chains moving forward.”
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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About C.H. Robinson
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.
