AKRON, Ohio--July 2, 2001--Roadway Express, Inc. has been recognized as "Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Carrier of the Year 2000" by Char-Broil. This is the second year in a row Roadway has earned this honor. The award was presented by David Atkinson, Director of Logistics, and Chris Cobb, Traffic Manager, for Char-Broil. Hank Adams, southern division Vice President of Sales, Caroline Evans, Account Representative, and Clayton Funderburk, Terminal Manager in Columbus, GA., accepted the award on behalf of Roadway at the Char-Broil Logistics offices in Columbus, GA.
"This award recognizes Roadway as number one in overall performance, including customer service, value, rates, communication, transit times, billing accuracy and technology," stated Cobb. "The support and dedication that Char-Broil continues to receive from the local account manager, Caroline, has been instrumental in the development of the partnership that exists between Char-Broil and Roadway. Congratulations to the Roadway team for a truly outstanding year in 2000."
Evans feels that Roadway improved upon the process that made the carrier successful in 1999 and was key to building the existing partnership with Char-Broil. "Daily communication of needs and goals between the dedicated service teams of the two companies made the 2000 award possible. We look forward to our continued success and creative interaction with these partners in 2001," said Evans.
Char-Broil, a Division of W. C. Bradley Co. Home Leisure Group, is the world's leading producer of outdoor barbecue gas and electric grills, including Char-Broil and Thermos. Char-Broil produces and distributes a complete line of gas, charcoal, and electric grills and Certified Grill Parts and Accessories throughout the U.S. and major European markets.
Roadway Express, Inc. is the principal subsidiary of Roadway Corporation (Nasdaq:ROAD), a holding company dedicated to identifying opportunities to expand the transportation related service offerings available to customers through the Roadway portfolio of strategically linked transportation companies. Roadway Express is a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods with a variety of innovative services designed to meet customer needs. An ISO 9002 certified carrier, Roadway Express provides seamless service between all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico including export services to 66 countries. For additional information, contact the Company at www.roadway.com.
