Shipper of Choice Award

Data connectivity, ease of doing business, relationships, and facilities management all play a role.

In a column, 40-year transportation veteran Rob Haddock shared why it pays for shippers to go above and beyond for carriers.

It’s come time again to nominate standout shippers for FreightWaves’ 2024 Shipper of Choice awards, the series’ sixth iteration.

Lowe’s has been changing the way it deploys trucks to deliver goods and has garnered a spot on FreightWaves’ annual list honoring shippers.

Office furnishings manufacturer HNI Corp. strives to be attentive to drivers’ needs, which is why the Iowa-based company garnered a spot on FreightWaves’ annual list honoring shippers.

More than half of winners earn distinction for 1st time, 2 add 5th straight

Nominate industry-leading shippers for FreightWaves’ annual Shipper of Choice award by Thursday, May 4.

Kimberly-Clark was chosen as a Shipper of Choice — an award that recognizes retailers and distributors that value their carrier relationships.

Tractor Supply Co., which sells everything from lawn mowers to pet supplies, is a 2022 FreightWaves Shipper of Choice award winner.

Kicking off FreightWaves’ 2022 Shipper of Choice award nominees is Boston Beer, the maker of Samuel Adams and other popular alcoholic brands.

The shipper of choice award highlights companies that excel at working with their carrier partners.

Nominate industry-leading shippers for FreightWaves’ annual Shipper of Choice award before Saturday, April 2.

Nominate industry-leading shippers for FreightWaves’ annual Shipper of Choice award before Saturday, April 2.

BlueTriton Brands, formerly known as Nestlé Waters North America, gets recognition for trailer loading ease and efficiency.

Keeping a handle on the driver experience is a priority at TreeHouse Foods.

Samsung employs Six Sigma methodology to create an efficient global supply chain.

Walmart leverages ongoing supply chain investments to land a spot among the FreightWaves Shipper of Choice top 10.

As it navigates COVID-era supply chain challenges, The Home Depot focuses on treating carriers with the same respect as its own employees.

Lowe’s “worked more closely than ever to support [its] carrier partners and suppliers” this year while navigating increased consumer demands during the pandemic, Kelvin Dedner, vice president of supply chain transportation at Lowe’s, said.

The Shipper of Choice Award recognizes companies that attract carriers because they make it easy to do business.