Richardson serves as a lead driver for Averitt’s On Tour Logistics (OTL) unit, which supports production and event transportation. The Pinnacle Awards recognized his contributions during the Live Production Summit, a three-day professional conference that gathers experts from global live events, touring, and entertainment production.

Toby Eaton, another Averitt OTL driver, was also nominated, reflecting the team’s strong presence in the live production sector.

“Travis’ recognition by his peers at the Live Production Summit reflects the level of service and reliability he brings to every tour,” said Danny Crooks, Averitt’s vice president of corporate transportation. “We’re proud of Travis and Toby for representing Averitt and OTL so well within the live production community.”

The Driver USA award, part of the Pinnacle Awards, is peer-selected. Nominees are submitted by attendees of the Live Production Summit, and winners are chosen through attendee voting. This makes the honor especially meaningful, as it reflects recognition from industry colleagues.

Richardson’s award celebrates his professionalism and dedication to national touring operations. Averitt emphasized that the recognition underscores the value of reliable drivers in complex logistics, particularly in supporting high-profile live events where timing, coordination, and care are critical.

Source: The Trucker

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Source: Ruan

The Mira Loma team, located in California, accepted the award on behalf of Ruan’s operations located in Algona, Washington; Manteca, California; and Mira Loma, California. Together, these teams successfully manage weekly deliveries to over 650 Baskin-Robbins stores across seven western states in the U.S.

“We are incredibly proud of the Baskin-Robbins team for this achievement. It is a true testament to their dedication, efficiency, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the entire team and led by the outstanding on-site leadership of Richard Lucero and Semir Salmeron, along with their operations team leader, Sam Schott,” said Tatum Moyer, vice president of Operations. “Their relentless focus on service, reliability, and continuous improvement has set a high standard in the industry. Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved recognition.”

This accolade highlights Ruan’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, further cementing its reputation as a leader in the transportation and logistics sector.

Source: Truckers News

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Celebrating LTL Carrier Excellence

“This is the ninth year of our annual LTL awards program, and we once again proudly recognize six of our top partners for being the best-of-the-best,” said Scott Frederick, CMO and LTL Carrier Relations for Logistics Plus. “It was another competitive year, but Pitt, Estes, Ward, Dayton, RIST and LET provided the best overall performance across our partnership ratings. Congratulations to all.”

2024 Award Winners

The six carriers recognized as champions for 2024 and their awards are as follows:

• Pitt Ohio – Diamond Award: Pitt Ohio secures its first-ever top honors this year, marking its second consecutive year being recognized.

• Estes Express – Titanium Award: Estes continues its incredible streak with this being their 7th straight year earning this prestigious title.

• Ward Transport & Logistics – Platinum Award: Having now been honored seven times over the past eight years, Ward once again demonstrates its exemplary service.

• Dayton Freight – Gold Award: Dayton Freight has achieved its 9th consecutive recognition, maintaining its impeccable record for excellence.

• RIST Transport – Silver Award: Four consecutive years of performance recognition have earned RIST the Silver Award this year.

• Lake Erie Trucking – Bronze Award: Making it two years in a row, Lake Erie Trucking earns well-deserved accolades once more.

About Logistics Plus

Logistics Plus manages over 250,000 freight shipments annually and provides a full suite of transportation solutions. Through its proprietary platforms, eShipPlus and MyLogisticsPlus, companies gain access to MyFreightTrends dashboards, offering actionable business intelligence. Their services extend beyond LTL shipping to include truckload, expedited freight, international forwarding, claims management, freight audits, and other supply chain solutions.

Working with over 50 LTL carriers, Logistics Plus bases its annual awards on key performance criteria, including:

• Business volume and freight spend share

• Claims, billing accuracy, and overall service quality

• Pricing competitiveness, transit speed, and network coverage

• Customer service excellence and account representation

• Partnership characteristics and ease of collaboration

Source: The Trucker

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