Each year, our LTL carrier partners continue to inspire and impress us. We at Echo know our industry would not function without the hard work of our dedicated LTL carriers who keep the national economy moving with their dedication to safety, professionalism, and timely delivery. Though we aim to celebrate our carriers every day, we’ve taken this time to give special recognition to a few of our carriers who continually help us deliver outstanding solutions for our clients.

Originally launched in 2008, Echo’s LTL Carrier of the Year Awards were founded on the basis of expressing our deep appreciation for LTL trucking companies and by extension, the drivers who keep the industry rolling. These committed workers operate tirelessly, critically supporting the global supply chain, often without recognition for their efforts. This year’s awards honor companies who have not only continued to show excellence in overall quality, but also in YOY shipment and revenue growth, performance, customer service, and technological effectiveness.

Congratulations to our National, Regional and Platinum Award recipients. Platinum Awards recognize select strategic, regional LTL carriers.   

National LTL Carrier of the Year

• XPO, Greenwich, CT

Regional LTL Carrier of the Year

• PITT OHIO, Pittsburgh, PA

Platinum LTL Carrier Awards

• Dependable Highway Express, Ontario, CA
• Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Auburn, WA
• Southeastern Freight Lines, Lexington, SC
• Dayton Freight, Dayton, OH

We were happy to share the news with the winners and are pleased with what they shared with us:

“Our relationship with Echo has been longstanding and valuable. We appreciate the communication and true partnership that exists between our two teams. This collaboration has been key to the growth that we have shared between our organizations.”

– Anthony Hoereth, Senior VP of Sales, XPO

“We consider Echo one of our very best 3PL channel partners to work with due to the strategic nature of our business relationship, working with mutual transparency, and a goal of always finding shared business success. The working relationship we have developed with the entire team, from CEO Doug Waggoner to the carrier development team, procurement, and accounts payable, is and has been collaborative and professional.”

– Joe Finney, Chief Operating Officer and Bruce Lensch, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales, Dependable Highway Express

“We value our partnership with Echo Global Logistics and their focus on balancing their customers’ needs while representing Dayton Freight as a trusted carrier. Echo understands and provides the level of detail we need to make decisions based on efficient operations and accurate pricing.”

– Mike Russell, Corporate Account Manager, Dayton Freight

While we only named a handful of our LTL carrier partners for this award, we’re proud to foster dependable relationships with each and every organization. Echo remains dedicated to developing innovative solutions and proprietary technology, all designed to support our clients and carriers. By continuing to invest in technology, we’re able to meet the needs of our partners, providing additional control over shipment management and fostering lasting connections between logistics experts on both sides of the industry. Together, we can all work to simplify transportation management.

For more information about how Echo can help with all of your transportation needs, or to learn more about our industry-leading technology such as our EchoDrive and EchoShip solutions, contact an Echo representative today at 800-354-7993 or info@echo.com.