JONESBORO, Ark. (November 9, 2007) – Averitt Express was recently honored with the 2006 Supplier Award from Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. during Hytrol’s annual Supplier Appreciation Day held in Jonesboro, Ark.
Hytrol presented the award to Averitt because of the carrier’s ability to consistently meet or exceed their expectations. Based on criteria such as billing accuracy, claims service, competitive pricing, technology and commitment to quality, this award recognizes Averitt for its accomplishments in providing transportation solutions.
Averitt’s outstanding performance in every category in 2006 earned it a total of 105 points, the highest score possible for a carrier. Since the two companies’ partnership began 1995, Averitt has received the Hytrol Supplier Award a total of eight times, and has been named a member of Hytrol’s “150 Club” five of those times for perfect scores.
About Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc.
Based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Hytrol is a major manufacturer of conveyors, conveying systems, and conveyor accessories. Since its beginnings in 1947, Hytrol has grown into one of the largest manufacturers of conveyors and conveying hardware in the world.
About Averitt Express
Established in 1971, Averitt Express is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management with international reach to more than 100 countries. The company specializes in delivering customized solutions with a single source of accountability for service offerings that include less-than-truckload, truckload, time-critical, importing/exporting and supply chain management. Backed by successful execution for hundreds of customers, Averitt’s supply chain management capabilities include dedicated fleet operations, warehousing services and transportation management.
