Con-way Freight Named LTL Carrier of the Year by Ryder System, Inc.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced it has been named LTL Carrier of the Year by Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R).

A leading national third-party logistics provider, Ryder operates a multi-carrier transportation network, which manages thousands of shipments daily in North America for hundreds of shippers. Con-way Freight is one of 70 primary carriers engaged by Ryder to provide LTL freight services.

Ryder holds its core carriers to some of the most stringent quality and service performance standards in the trucking industry. Con-way Freight won top LTL carrier honors in Ryder's annual evaluation by achieving the highest composite score across four key measurement categories: on-time performance, exception-free handling, accurate and on-time invoicing and customer service/solution development support. It was the second consecutive year in which Con-way Freight scored highest among Ryder's LTL carriers.

"Much of what we do for our customers is made possible thanks in part to the support we receive from our carriers," said Dave Belter, vice president and general manager of transportation management for Ryder. "We thank and congratulate them for going above and beyond to ensure that goods are moved in a safe, timely and efficient manner."

"We are certainly proud to once again be recognized for delivering a consistent service experience that helps Ryder excel for its customers — and that clearly sets us apart from the competition," said Joseph M. Dagnese, president of Con-way Freight. "It's an honor to receive this award and a testament to the quality, value and focus on continuous improvement our team delivers to Ryder and its clients every day."

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About Con-way Freight

Con-way Freight is the industry's leading less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation company, providing guaranteed, day-definite regional and transcontinental service with exception-free delivery, on-time service performance and faster transit times through a single, unified network of more than 425 service locations serving the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Con-way Freight offers LTL freight transportation across North America and through Global LTL™ delivery in the United States from around the world. Global solutions include international less-than-container (LCL) ocean shipments from Asia through its OceanGuaranteed^® service; U.S. and Europe delivery for inbound and outbound international cargoes through an exclusive alliance with TNT; direct service to more than 30 Bahamian and Caribbean ports; and domestic offshore transportation to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Con-way Freight is a certified FAST highway carrier and is C-TPAT/PIP, ACE- and CSA-certified.

Con-way Freight is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $5.8 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics services company. For more information, visit www.con-way.com/en/freight.

About Ryder

Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions company.  Ryder's stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.  Ryder has been named among FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and world-class safety and security programs.  The Company is a proud member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts.  For more information, visit www.ryder.com, and follow us on our Online Newsroom, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

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