Cargo Business Newswire

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Walmart recognizes its transportation carriers of the year

Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer Walmart announced its transportation carriers of the year, honoring 11 such suppliers for “exemplary performance in delivering to Walmart distribution centers.”

According to a statement, Walmart said it recognizes transportation suppliers “that have demonstrated excellence or exhibited significant improvement in meeting core business objectives, including small parcel, less-than-truckload and intermodal.”

The 2011 Walmart Carrier of the Year Award winners are:

General Merchandise Diamond: Schneider National Carriers
General Merchandise Platinum: Celadon
General Merchandise Gold: Epes
Transport Grocery: C.R. England
Grocery Dedicated: Swift Transportation
Regional LTL: Averitt Express
National LTL: Con-way
Freight Diversity: Trio Trucking
Intermodal: JB Hunt Transport
Sam’s: Heartland Express
Small Parcel: FedEx

“Walmart Transportation appreciates these carrier partners who have gone above and beyond to provide outstanding service over the past year,” said Rob Kusiciel, vice president of inbound transportation and global logistics.