The National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) has named ABF Freight the National LTL Carrier of the Year.
The announcement was made during the NASSTRAC Conference and Expo in Orlando, Fla., last week.

"In receiving this award we acknowledge the ABF professionals who have not only persevered through adverse market conditions but also have continued to uphold the highest standards of professional integrity and operational excellence," said Roy Slagle, ABF senior vice president of sales and marketing.

NASSTRAC recognizes transportation providers on a quantitative scale in five key areas: customer service; operational excellence; pricing; business relationship; and leadership and technology.

"NASSTRAC encourages the high performance of carriers through this shipper-based recognition program," said Eric Morley, director of logistics and transportation for Best Buy Company and NASSTRAC's current president. "NASSTRAC leverages this annual awards program to continually promote performance excellence in various market segments of transportation."

The ABF system stretches throughout North America, with local service centers serving all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Guam and Puerto Rico. Globally, the carrier serves 250 ports in more than 130 countries.