Monday, January 24, 2011

TST Announcement

TST Overland Express Named Carrier of The Year by Schneider Logistics

Mississauga, On, September, 2010 – For 7 of the last 8 years, TST Overland Express has been named a “Carrier of the Year” by Schneider Logistics, Inc., a leading international logistics provider.

The Carrier of the Year distinction is presented to Schneider third-party logistics carriers that serve a variety of transportation modes and excel in operational performance, exceptional service, safety and ease of conducting business. Carriers recognized at this year’s conference represent the top 1 percent of service providers moving freight on behalf of Schneider Logistics’ customers.

“Like TST Overland Express, these providers exemplify the high standards needed to bring exceptional value to our customers’ supply chains,” said Jack Gross, senior vice president of Schneider Logistics.

“We work hard to maintain our industry leadership position in the ways that matter most to our customers,” said Rob O’Reilly, President, TST Overland Express. “By leveraging new technologies and processes that enhance customer experience, TST is committed to continuous improvement. To receive this recognition from another leader in our industry is very gratifying. I congratulate our employees for their commitment to excellence and thank them for their continued outstanding efforts.”

Schneider Logistics Inc. made the announcement at its eighth annual Carrier Recognition Conference that took place in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

About TST Overland Express

TST Overland Express (tstoverland.com) is a less-than-truckload provider with service across North America including Hawaii, Alaska and the Caribbean. Based in Mississauga, Ontario the company has grown since its inception in 1928 to an industry leader with over 1000 employees and over 1500 power and trailer units. The company has ISO 9001:2008 certification. TST Overland Express is a division of TransForce Inc., (TSX –TFI) Canada’s leading transportation and logistics organization. www.tstoverland.com

About Schneider Logistics, Inc.

Schneider Logistics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider National, Inc., is a leading supply chain management provider for domestic and international shippers. The company provides end-to-end supply chain management, transportation management and international logistics solutions through its trans-loading, warehousing, distribution, port dray, inland logistics management, supply chain management, brokerage and domestic China transportation services.