EVANS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS NAMED 2006
CARRIER OF THE YEAR BY SCHNEIDER LOGISTICS FOR RELEASE

 

 

MELVINDALE, Mich., Oct. 3, 2006 – A division of Evans Distribution Systems, Merchants Forwarding Company, has once again been named 2006 Carrier of the Year by Schneider Logistics for exceptional performance in transportation services and consistently delivering the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

 

“We are honored to again be recognized by Schneider Logistics,” said Evans Distribution Systems President John A. Evans. “Being a part of Schneider’s global supply chain operation means we can help make their mission a little easier with our regional expertise and knowledge of Midwest industries. It’s a pleasure to team up with another third-party logistics provider to delight customers and achieve results.”

 

The selection criteria for Carrier of the Year are based on ease of doing business, on-time performance, claims performance, e-business capabilities and integration with Schneider Logistics. Recognition and awards were received at the fourth annual Carrier Recognition Conference at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sept. 12.

 

“Our network of carriers provides the type of flexibility and available capacity our customers expect from Schneider,” said Todd Ericksrud, vice president of commercial development at Schneider Logistics. “By consistently providing this high level of service, we enable our customers to succeed in today’s ever-evolving supply chain.”

 

Schneider Logistics is an international lead logistics provider that helps customers capture strategic business value from their supply chains in the form of lower distribution costs, reduced inventory, improved customer service and increased availability to working capital. The company provides Global 2000 companies with a range of supply chain solutions, including supply chain engineering, supply chain management technologies and outsourced logistics services.

 

Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in Melvindale, Mich., was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. It has evolved into a full-service warehousing, packaging and transportation third-party logistics provider serving the automotive, manufacturing, beverage and chemical industries. The company employs more than 200 associates, the majority of them located in Michigan. Evans also operates full-service facilities in Virginia and Massachusetts. For more information visit www.evansdist.com.

 

FOR: Evans Distribution Systems	CONTACT:	Rebecca Johnson
		The Quell Group
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