EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (March 12, 2018) —For the second consecutive year, C.H. Robinson recognizes North American truckload contract carriers with the presentation of Carrier of the Year Awards. The program expanded to include seven contract carriers this year, all of whom are a part of C.H. Robinson's Carrier Advantage™ Program and were nominated by their carrier representatives.
"The contract carriers recognized this year have been focused on working with C.H. Robinson in a dynamic and evolving industry. Whether the relationship is new or they have been with us for decades, these carriers are critical to our business," said Bruce Johnson, director of capacity development. "They provide incredible value through their dedication to the strong relationships they have built with our team and the efficient business practices they follow that allow our organizations to grow together."
Our award winners, have displayed the highest level of service, embraced technology and have established quality relationships with C.H. Robinson. C.H. Robinson recognizes the following award-winning carriers:
• Owner/operator: Agristar, LLC, Cassadaga, NY
• 2-10 trucks: Jose Manuel Amaya Araniva, Bloomington, CA
• 11-50 trucks: Skymile Logistics, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA
• 51-100 trucks: Pope Trucking, Inc., Pearson, GA
• 101-300 trucks: A.N. Webber, Inc., Chebanse, IL
• 300-999 trucks: Cargo Transporters, Inc., Claremont, NC
• 1,000+ trucks: Melton Truck Lines, Inc., Tulsa, OK
C.H. Robinson's Carrier Advantage™ Program supports 73,000 contract carriers. This unique program provides contract carriers earlier access to freight, a dedicated carrier representative, discounts with the QuickPay program, contractual freight opportunities and the ability to submit offers via Navisphere® Carrier, C.H. Robinson's technology platform.
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 120,000 customers and 73,000 active contract carriers through our integrated network of offices and more than 15,000 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 https://www.chrobinson.com or view our company video.
