U.S. Xpress Named National Truckload Carrier of the Year by NASSTRAC
3/12/2012
Prestigious award based on evaluations from shippers
CHATTANOOGA, TN. – March 12, 2012-- U.S. Xpress Enterprises, a leading provider of transportation services throughout North America, is proud to announce that it has been named Truckload Carrier of the Year by the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC).
Each year, NASSTRAC asks its members, who are mid- to upper-level transportation and supply chain decision makers, to rank carriers on a qualitative scale in five key areas. These areas are: customer service, operational excellence, pricing, business relationship, leadership and technology.
“NASSTRAC’s goal through this program is to encourage high performance by carriers through this shipper-based recognition program,” said Eric Morley, NASSTRAC’s current chairman and senior director – supply chain of Best Buy Co. “Shippers and carriers alike see this to be a very credible program through which appropriate industry recognition is given.”
U.S. Xpress will be officially given the award and recognized for its achievements at the 2012 NASSTRAC Logistics Conference and Expo to be held in Orlando, Fla. from April 29 - May 2.
"At U.S. Xpress we are committed to living out our brand promise of focusing on what matters most,” said Max Fuller, Chairman and CEO, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. “Because this award is a result of direct feedback from shippers themselves, it is not only a great honor but proof that our efforts are making a real and positive impact on our customers and the industry in general.”
About NASSTRAC:
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.
About U.S. Xpress Enterprises:
Founded in 1985, U.S. Xpress Enterprises is the nation’s second largest privately owned truckload carrier, providing a wide variety of transportation solutions throughout North America. We are committed to being at the forefront of safety compliance, using comprehensive training for our staff and drivers and ensuring our trucks feature the latest safety innovations. With a dedication to minimizing our impact on the environment, U.S. Xpress is a SmartWay Transport Partner and was honored with a 2009 SmartWay Environmental Excellence Award. U.S. Xpress Enterprises affiliates include Arnold Transportation Services, Smith Transport, Total Transportation of Mississippi, Xpress Global Systems and Xpress Internacional. For more information, please visit www.usxpress.com.