Friday, July 18, 2008

Wheels-Clipper Honored with 2007 Ryder Carrier Quality Award

Toronto, Canada - July 17, 2008 - Wheels Group of Companies today announced that its Wheels-Clipper Group (Wheels) has been honored by Ryder Transportation Management with the prestigious 2007 Ryder ‘Carrier Quality Award’ for Intermodal service.

Wheels proudly accepts the title of Carrier of the Year, after receiving the top score in the Intermodal category of national truckload providers. The award recognizes excellence through a variety of metrics, and selects award winners through a 200-point system that measures performance in eight key areas: value, on-time delivery, safety, claims performance, technology, customer service, invoice accuracy and innovative idea generation.

“We are truly honored to receive this award,” says Walt Whitt, President of Wheels Clipper. “It validates all the hard work, commitment and dedication that our team strives to provide our customers with each and every day.”

"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 Global Transportation Management.

About Wheels Group

Wheels Group provides innovative supply chain products, services and information technologies that deliver leading-edge, value-added business solutions. The company serves an international client base through four divisions: Wheels Group, which provides the company’s shared services and strategic vision; Wheels Clipper, a third-party logistics provider with 90 years of combined experience; Wheels Logistics, specializing in contracted services that support just-in-time delivery; and Wheels Global, which provides a full range of freight forwarding services. Through these offerings the company applies a forward thinking approach to supply chain management that optimizes business results and creates long-term value for customers.

For more information, please contact:

Mr. Peter Jamieson
Chief Operating Officer
Wheels Group
5090 Orbitor Drive, Unit 1
Mississauga, ON L4W 5B5
Canada

T: 905-602-2700