OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. subsidiaries YRC (noted in the survey as "Roadway"), Holland and YRC Reimer have received the 2009 Canadian Transportation & Logistics Shipper''s Choice Award.
The 8th Annual Shipper''s Choice Awards Survey sets industry benchmarks for performance excellence and identifies the carriers who exceed them. Carriers receive the Shipper''s Choice Award when their total score meets or surpasses the total benchmark of excellence for their mode.
"We are excited to have three of our companies receive the Canadian Transportation & Logistics Shipper''s Choice Award," said Mike Smid, president - YRC Inc., and chief operations officer - YRC Worldwide. "YRC Worldwide supports Canadian commerce by providing fast and reliable services across our comprehensive North American network with standard and expedited cross-border capabilities between Canada and the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and within Canada. This award is a reflection of our continuing commitment to our customers, by providing reliable, on-time performance and competitive pricing."
The survey provides shippers, 3PL service providers and freight forwarders across Canada with the opportunity to set benchmarks for carrier performance on seven key performance indicators (KPIs) and to rate their top carriers against those benchmarks. The seven indicators include: on-time performance, equipment and operations, information technology, competitive pricing, customer service, problem solving and value-added services.
The Shipper''s Choice Awards Survey was undertaken in partnership with Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) and the Canadian Industrial Transportation Association (CITA), two associations whose members responsible for the purchase of transportation number in the thousands. The research was conducted by an independent research firm.
About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest transportation service providers in the world, is the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, YRC Glen Moore, YRC Logistics, New Penn, Holland and Reddaway. YRC Worldwide has the largest, most comprehensive network in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals, YRC Worldwide offers industry-leading expertise in heavyweight shipments and flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. The company is headquartered in Overland Park, Kan.
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