Shipper of choice

2022 Shipper of Choice Profile: Tyson Foods

The Shipper of Choice award, presented by FreightWaves in partnership with TriumphPay, recognizes manufacturers, distributors and retailers that do the best job of keeping the American economy moving by fighting driver detention, providing accessible facilities and understanding what it takes to remove inefficiencies from the supply chain.

Among the top 25 Shippers of Choice for 2022 is … Tyson Foods. 

About Tyson Foods

New York Stock Exchange tickerTSN
HeadquartersSpringdale, Arkansas
FY...

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2022 Shipper of Choice Profile: Kellogg

A Kellogg's sign on the left sits in front of the company's main facility.

The Shipper of Choice award, presented by FreightWaves in partnership with TriumphPay, recognizes manufacturers, distributors and retailers that do the best job of keeping the American economy moving by fighting driver detention, providing accessible facilities and understanding what it takes to remove inefficiencies from the supply chain.

Among the top 25 Shippers of Choice for 2022 is … Kellogg Co. This is the third time Kellogg has been chosen as a Shipper of Choice.

About Kellogg
New York...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/2022-shipper-of-choice-profile-kellogg

One month left for FreightWaves 2022 Shipper of Choice nominations

Shippers are crucial piece of the logistical puzzle that keeps the economy moving. Working in concert with carriers and brokers, these companies help ensure shelves are stocked and important supplies are available to consumers across the country. Over the past two years, their importance has been underscored by the coronavirus pandemic. 

FreightWaves honors a group of exemplary shippers with its annual Shipper of Choice award, presented in partnership with TriumphPay. The award looks to single...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-opens-2022-shipper-of-choice-nominations

‘As I See It’ from the Trucking Activist: Key points to becoming a shipper of choice

Last week, during the Food Shippers of America’s annual convention in Orlando, I was honored to moderate a driver panel. The content of the convention was very well done, and the speakers were all addressing the theme of the convention — “Rethink Everything.”

The drivers and I were appreciative of the time dedicated to hearing each respective drivers’ views and ideas to rethink the things that waste their time, ways to increase drivers coming into the market, and reduce the driver turnover....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/as-i-see-it-from-the-trucking-activist-key-points-to-becoming-a-shipper-of-choice

FreightWaves opens 2022 Shipper of Choice nominations

Shippers are an essential piece of the logistical puzzle that keeps the economy moving. Working in concert with carriers and brokers, these companies help ensure shelves are stocked and important supplies are available to consumers across the country. Over the past two years, their importance has been underscored by the coronavirus pandemic. 

FreightWaves honors a group of exemplary shippers with its annual Shipper of Choice award. The award looks to single out companies working to make the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-opens-2022-shipper-of-choice-nominations

Loaded and Rolling: Capacity crunch, transportation M&A, Cass Index spending records

Capacity crunch: Competition for carriers brings rising costs, new opportunities
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Continued freight demand and limited truckload supply are allowing trucking companies to be selective with which loads to take, causing greater competition among shippers. Customer characteristics are playing a key role in contract and spot rate negotiations with carriers reevaluating their customer mix based on their experiences hauling for customers through pandemic-related...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/loaded-and-rolling-capacity-crunch-transportation-ma-cass-index-spending-records

2021 Shipper of Choice profile: BlueTriton Brands

A photograph of a truck traveling down a highway in the desert.

Presented by FreightWaves, in partnership with ArcBest, the Shipper of Choice award recognizes the manufacturers, distributors and retailers that do the best job of keeping the American economy moving by fighting driver detention, providing accessible facilities and understanding what it takes to remove inefficiencies from the supply chain.

Among the top 25 Shippers of Choice for 2021 is BlueTriton Brands (formerly Nestlé Waters North America).

Nomination criteria for BlueTriton Brands

BlueTriton...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/2021-shipper-of-choice-profile-bluetriton-brands

2021 Shipper of Choice profile: Kraft Heinz

A cardboard box of Heinz ketchup moves on a conveyer belt, illustrating an article about Kraft Heinz.

Presented by FreightWaves, in partnership with ArcBest, the Shipper of Choice award recognizes the manufacturers, distributors and retailers who do the best job of keeping the American economy moving by fighting driver detention, providing accessible facilities and understanding what it takes to remove inefficiencies from the supply chain.

Among the Top 25 Shippers of Choice for 2021 is … Kraft Heinz, coming in at No. 16.

About Kraft Heinz
NASDAQ tickerKHC
HeadquartersChicago
2020 revenue

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/2021-shipper-of-choice-profile-kraft-heinz

2021 Shipper of Choice profile: The Coca-Cola Co.

The FreightWaves Shipper of Choice award is presented in partnership with ArcBest and recognizes retailers, distributors and manufacturers that are keeping the U.S. economy moving by improving efficiency along the supply chain, providing accessible facilities and fighting driver detention.

Among the top 25 Shippers of Choice for 2021 is … The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:KO), which ranked 11th. 

About Coca-Cola

New York Stock Exchange tickerKO
HeadquartersAtlanta
2020 revenue$33.01 billion 
202...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/2021-shipper-of-choice-profile-the-coca-cola-co

2021 Shipper of Choice profile: Walmart

Walmart back in Shipper of Choice top 25 at No. 10

The FreightWaves Shipper of Choice award is presented in partnership with ArcBest and recognizes retailers, distributors and manufacturers that are keeping the U.S. economy moving by improving efficiency along the supply chain, providing accessible facilities and fighting driver detention.

Among the top 25 Shippers of Choice for 2021 is … Walmart (NYSE: WMT), which ranked 10th.

About Walmart
New York Stock Exchange tickerWMT
HeadquartersBentonville, Arkansas
FY/21 revenue$559.2 billion

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/2021-shipper-of-choice-profile-walmart

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