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DAYTON FREIGHT NAMED LTL CARRIER OF THE YEAR BY HNI CORPORATION

DAYTON, Ohio - Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, was recently awarded with the LTL Carrier of the Year from HNI Corporation for the second year in a row.

DAYTON FREIGHT NAMED LTL CARRIER OF THE YEAR BY HNI CORPORATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dave Brady
Title: VP of Sales
Phone: 937.415.1715
Email: dbrady@daytonfreight.com
Date: May 10, 2019
Web: daytonfreight.com

DAYTON FREIGHT NAMED LTL CARRIER OF THE YEAR BY HNI CORPORATION


DAYTON, Ohio - Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, was recently awarded with the LTL Carrier of the Year from HNI Corporation for the second year in a row.

This award recognizes key metrics including on-time service, low claims and customer service. HNI Corporation provides products and solutions for the office or at home. They are the leading global office furniture manufacturer and the nation's leading manufacturer of hearth products.

"We are humbled by this award, and appreciate the recognition," says Dave Brady, Dayton Freight's VP of Sales. "Dayton Freight takes pride in customizing our service offerings to fit the needs of our customers. We look forward to an ongoing partnership with HNI Corporation."

Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight is a private, union-free, less-than truckload (LTL) freight carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. Currently ranked as the country's 14th largest LTL company, Dayton Freight has 56 Service Centers in 13 Midwest states, served by 5,000 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 known as The Dayton Difference.

Photo Caption: Eric Zillig (HNI VP of Distribution and Logistics), Clint Larson (HNI Transportation Manager), Amy Carlson (Dayton Freight QAD Account Manager), Jeff Mallonee (Dayton Freight QAD Service Center Manager), Valerie Nissen (HNI Director of Transportation), Tim Summers (HNI Senior VP of Operations and Logistics)

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More Info: https://www.daytonfreight.com/

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