Ryder System Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, has named its top carrier selections for the 2005 Ryder Carrier Quality Award.

This award recognizes excellence through a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value and innovation. Ryder places more than $2 billion of its customers’ freight on selected carriers in all modes of transportation.

The 2005 Ryder Carrier Quality Award Recipients:

New England Motor Freight LTL Northeast Regional
PJAX Freight System LTL Midwest Regional
Southeastern Freight Lines LTL Southern Regional
Con-Way Western Express LTL Western Regional
Roadway Express LTL National
Estes Express Lines LTL Super-Regional
EXEL Global Logistics, Inc. International Air Commerce
Hanjin Shipping International Maritime Commerce
Pilot Air Freight North American Forwarder
Trans Provincial Freight Carrier Ltd. Canadian LTL Regional
TST Overland Express Canadian LTL National
Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI) Truckload Dry Van National
Empire Truck Lines, Inc. Truckload Dry Van Regional
Riley Whittle, Inc. (RWI) Truckload Specialized Equipment/Temperature Control
Triple Crown Services Intermodal


“Ryder is proud to recognize its top-performing carriers of 2005 who understand the demanding requirements of our supply chain solutions and transportation services and share our commitment to helping customers operate more efficiently,” said Ryder Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions Tom Jones.
Ryder is a Fortune 500 company providing transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide.
For more information about Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.