Des Moines, IA November 7, 2011 — DES MOINES, Iowa, March 25, 2008 - Alcoa has awarded TMC Transportation with its 2007 "Flatbed Tier 1 Core Carrier Award" for superior service.
The award recognizes TMC for its excellence in customer service, competitive costs, and meeting Alcoa's business performance expectations for pickup, delivery and safety. This marks TMC's second consecutive year earning the honor.
TMC looks forward to continuing its partnership with Alcoa in 2008.
The Alcoa Core Carrier program was created in 2005 to enable and facilitate, focused collaboration between Alcoa and its Tier 1 motor carriers. “Alcoa is passionate about building and encouraging these strategic relationships,” said Parker, Vice President, Alcoa Materials Management. “We expect it to be a true partnership that delivers
on-going improvements in safety, capacity, and service, as well as taking out waste across the entire Alcoa network for us and our carriers.”
"It is quite an honor for us to be recognized as Alcoa Core Carrier of Year,” said Justin Brown, Vice President - Southeast Operating Center. “It is a tribute to all of the dedicated TMC drivers and employees who have worked very hard to provide Alcoa with superior customer service. Their dedication to service has allowed TMC to grow with Alcoa in the spirit of partnership. We are thankful for the opportunity to grow with such an outstanding partner."
About TMC
TMC, the nation's largest privately-held provider of flatbed transportation, provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. TMC, founded in 1972, is headquartered in
Des Moines, Iowa, and is known for its integrity, innovation, superior safety record and dedication to quality and customer service. You can visit the TMC Web site at -www.tmctrans.com.
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina combined, through its active and growing participation in all major aspects of the industry.
