Celadon honored by Ryder as top truckload carrier

Ryder, a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, presented Celadon with its Carrier Quality Award.

The Trucker News Services

6/30/2008

INDIANAPOLIS — Celadon Trucking Services Inc., a subsidiary of Celadon Group Inc. has been honored by Ryder System Inc. as its 2007 Carrier of the Year among national truckload providers.

“We take great pride in receiving this prestigious recognition from Ryder,” said Celadon President and Chief Operating Officer Chris Hines. “This award is a reflection of the commitment and work ethic shared by our drivers and operations staff.”

Ryder, a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, presented Celadon with its Carrier Quality Award. The award, resulting from a top score in Ryder Transportation Management’s 200 point carrier quality process, recognizes excellence through a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value and innovation.

“Ryder is proud to recognize its top-performing carriers of 2007 who provide outstanding service and share our commitment to helping our customers operate more efficiently,” said Todd Carter, Ryder vice president and general manager for Transportation Management.

Celadon Group Inc. through its subsidiaries primarily provides long-haul, full-truckload freight service across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company also owns TruckersB2B Inc., Celadon Dedicated Services, and Celadon Brokerage Services.