United Sugars Corporation Recognizes Con-way Truckload as Top Performer in 2014

JOPLIN, Mo., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Con-way Truckload, a full-truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced it has won the Service in Excellence Award from United Sugars Corporation for 2014. It's the seventh consecutive year the company has earned this distinction from North America's leading marketer of industrial sugar.

"It is a privilege to partner with a company that is so customer service oriented like Con-way Truckload," said Darla Willoughby, transportation manager of administration and carrier development at United Sugars. "Their continued superior performance and reliability in meeting our unique needs year after year is a testament to their professionalism, expedience and focus on service."

To qualify for the award, a carrier must have shipped at least 500 loads of sugar and received no more than five customer complaints within a 12 month period. In 2014, Con-way Truckload shipped 659 loads and received no complaints. The award was presented at United Sugars' recent carrier conference in Fargo, N.D.

"It's an honor to be recognized by customers for the hard work and dedication of an outstanding team of professionals like the ones here at Con-way Truckload," said Joseph Dagnese, president of Con-way Truckload. "Seven consecutive years of winning this award is the ultimate acknowledgement of the team's commitment and devotion to providing United Sugars with the best service in the industry."

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About Con-way Truckload

Joplin, Mo.-based Con-way Truckload is a leading provider of time-definite dry-van full-truckload transportation services throughout the U.S, with extensive coverage of Mexico and service for Canada.  With 3,350 employees, 2,900 of whom are company drivers and dedicated owner-operators piloting a fleet of 2,900 tractors and 8,000 trailers, Con-way Truckload provides solo, team and dedicated trucking operations, with a focus on superior performance built on Lean continuous improvement methodologies to drive efficiencies and consistent quality service. With a workplace culture built on respect for employees and recognition of their professional skill and expertise as our keys to success, Con-way Truckload strives every day to deliver value-added services that help Fortune 500 businesses achieve supply chain goals.  Visit Con-way Truckload on the web at www.con-way.com/truckload or call (800) 641-4747.

Con-way Truckload is an operating unit of Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $5.5 billion diversified freight transportation and global logistics company (www.con-way.com).

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