PRIME Inc. Named 2004 Carrier of the Year
PRIME Becomes First Transportation Carrier Honored by Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, Corp.
Springfield, MO, February 22, 2005 – Trucking company Prime Inc. was awarded Sumitomo Electric’s Carrier of the Year Award for 2004. This is the first year Sumitomo Electric has given such an award to a transportation carrier.
“We’ve never given this type of an award to any of our carriers. However, since Prime has done such a wonderful job as our primary flatbed trucking carrier, I felt that the award was deserved – even needed,” said John Wright, Purchasing and Logistics Manager for Sumitomo Electric.
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, Corp., uses Prime Inc. for a major portion of its Telecommunications Fiber Optic Cable transportation needs. Its parent, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. based in Japan, is more than 400-years-old.
“I discovered Prime on the Internet, contacted one of their managers and they started transporting for us the very next day. They provide exceptional service, the comfort level is high and we have a very good relationship,” said Wright.
Prime Inc. is the largest refrigerated trucking truckload carrier in North America with service in the US as well as Canada and Mexico. They provide safe, reliable and continuous on-time service to an expanding international customer base.
“We strive to provide exceptional service to all of our clients. We are very pleased to receive this honor from such a valued customer,” said Robert Low, president of Prime Inc.
Founded in 1970, Prime Inc.’s corporate headquarters are located in Springfield, Missouri. For more information on Prime Inc., visit www.primeinc.com. Professional drivers are encouraged to stop by Prime’s terminal at the intersection of Interstate 44 and Highway 65 in Springfield, Missouri.
