DAYTON FREIGHT NAMED 2017 LTL REGIONAL CARRIER OF THE YEAR BY RYDER LOGISTICS

DAYTON, OHIO ... Dayton Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been selected as the 2017 LTL Regional Carrier of the Year by Ryder Logistics.

Selection was based on a scorecard including metrics such as on-time service, claims performance, customer service, technology, economic value and innovation.

Corporate Account Manager Patty Ash says, "The award was accepted on behalf of every Dayton Freight employee who goes above and beyond to show Ryder's customers The Dayton Difference every day!"

A provider of innovative commercial transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions, Ryder Logistics serves customers throughout North America, Europe and Asia. A FORTUNE® 500 company, Ryder's products and services encompass everything from fleet management to warehousing solutions.

Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight is a private, union-free, LTL freight carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. Currently ranked as the country's 15th largest LTL company, Dayton Freight has 51 Service Centers in 13 Midwest states served by 4,400 employees. Offering 1 or 2 day service to thousands of cities, Dayton Freight is known for its prudent growth, operational excellence, advanced technology and an unparalleled company culture.

File Name: Ryder Carrier of the Year Award 2017
Caption: Patty Ash, Eric Osen (Ryder), Mark Browning