Walmart Canada names TransX Carrier of the Year

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 3 /CNW/ - At the Gala Walmart Carrier Awards Dinner held on February 19, 2010 Andy Ellis, Senior Vice President Supply Chain & Logistics for Walmart Canada presented the Carrier of the Year award to Louie Tolaini, President of the TransX Group of Companies. Mr Ellis recognized TransX for being an outstanding partner, delivering in excess of 89,000 shipments with a 99.6% on-time record. In addition to being a true partner, TransX was recognized for leading by example through collaborative efforts attributed to helping train other Walmart carriers with the forthcoming LCV (Long Combination Vehicle) program in Ontario and Quebec.

The TransX Group of Companies is Canada's largest privately owned transportation provider with terminals throughout Canada and the USA. With revenues in excess of $500 million the company employs 2,500 people and is committed to providing seamless engineered solutions through an asset based network. A vast suite of temperature controlled road and intermodal services includes Truckload and LTL complemented further with Flatdeck, Logistics and Customs Brokerage.

For further information: Michael Banville, Vice President Corporate Sales of the TransX Group of Companies at 1-800-665-7392 ext. 4088 or [email protected]