Penske Logistics has announced its top-performing supply chain carriers for 2025, highlighting companies that stood out across its network over the past year.

“Congratulations to our 2025 award recipients,” said Tracy Urbanski, Penske Logistics senior vice president of operations, supply chain management. “They have proven to be elite members of our carrier network. Our customers’ freight needs are in great hands with these carriers.”

The awards were presented during a ceremony held at the Team Penske race headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. According to Penske Logistics, carriers were evaluated using an internal enterprise scorecard, supported by feedback from customers, operations teams, and sourcing departments.

How Carriers Were Evaluated

Recognition in programs like this is not based on a single load or short-term results. Instead, it reflects performance across multiple areas that matter to both shippers and drivers, including service reliability, operational execution, and overall consistency.

For drivers and fleets, these kinds of benchmarks often mirror what is expected on the road every day. Deliver on time, communicate clearly, and handle freight without issues. Over time, those habits are what separate top carriers from the rest of the field.

2025 Penske Logistics Carrier Award Winners

The following carriers earned recognition across key transportation categories:

• Less Than Truckload U.S. National Carrier: R+L Carriers
• Less Than Truckload U.S. Regional Carrier: Pitt-Ohio Transportation Group
• Less Than Truckload Canadian Carrier: Speedy Transport
• Truckload U.S. National Carrier: Landstar
• Truckload U.S. Regional Carrier: Universal Transport II
• Truckload Canada: Lion Force, Inc.
• Brokerage Provider: Kirsch Transportation Services, Inc.
• Flatbed Transporter: Freedom Trans Dedicated
• Liquid Bulk Transporter: Andrews Logistics
• Mexico Cross-Border Carrier: Select Dedicated Solutions
• Intermodal Provider: Cornerstone Systems Inc.
• Carrier of the Year: Landstar

Why This Recognition Matters

Recognition like this reflects what carriers are doing over time, not just on one run or in one quarter. It shows which operations are consistently meeting expectations across different customers, routes, and conditions.

It also highlights how performance is measured behind the scenes. Scorecards, customer feedback, and day-to-day execution all factor into which carriers stand out. For anyone working in trucking, that reinforces the value of staying consistent, staying professional, and getting the job done right every time.

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Acknowledging Excellence

“We are honored to work with so many excellent partners across all modes and are thrilled to once again be awarding this recognition,” said Gene Welsh, chief transportation officer and head of all transportation product lines for MODE Global. “While 2024 was another challenging year for the industry, our carrier partners did not waver in providing superior service and value to our customers despite a difficult backdrop. We thank you all for your tremendous support and look forward to our continued partnership in the year ahead.”

The award program highlights MODE’s unwavering dedication to service and strong partnerships while recognizing the critical role carriers play in maintaining industry standards and operational success.

Celebrating Standout Contributors

The recognition extends across various categories, rewarding carriers for their exceptional performance. According to a press release by MODE Global, the criteria for the awards span key areas such as service quality, technological capabilities, customer service excellence, and measurable contributions like volume and revenue growth. Additional partnership qualities, including collaboration, communication, and competitive enablement, also play a crucial role in determining the winners.

2024 MODE Global Carrier of the Year Winners

• National Truckload Carrier of the Year: Brite Logistics

• Regional Truckload Carrier of the Year: One Nation Trans Inc.

• National LTL Carrier of the Year: Old Dominion Freight Line

• Regional LTL Carrier of the Year: AAA Cooper Transportation

• National Drayage Carrier of the Year: ARL Transport

• Regional Drayage Carrier of the Year: Redbird Carriers

• Parcel Carrier of the Year: FedEx

• Railroad Carrier of the Year: Union Pacific

• International Carrier of the Year: Shipco Transport

Source: The Trucker

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