At Echo Global Logistics, we recognize the dedication and professionalism of our carrier partners who keep the supply chain moving despite industry challenges. Our Truckload Carrier of the Quarter awards celebrate carriers that consistently deliver exceptional service, meet strict delivery requirements, and leverage technology to navigate complex logistics. 

These awards honor carriers based on low cancellation rates, on-time delivery, electronic tracking, and overall service quality. We’re proud to announce the 2025 Q3 winners:  

Congratulations to the following carriers:     

Carrier of the Quarter – Owner/Operator     

C3 Express, Inc., Bolingbrook, IL 

Carrier of the Quarter – Small-Mid Fleet     

Lion Trucking, Inc., Pavilion, NY   

Carrier of the Quarter – Large Fleet  

Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK 

Contractual Carrier of the Quarter     

Handy Truck Line, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT   

Digital Carrier of the Quarter     

HMD Trucking, Inc., Chicago Ridge, IL  

Here’s what our honored carriers had to say:     

“Working with Echo has made this process incredibly consistent and easy to manage. Our representative is reliable, proactive, and always keeps our truck loaded with freight. His support has been a key part of our operational success.” 

  •   Charles Smith, Owner, C3 Express 

“What makes Echo stand out are their people. They are very responsive, professional, and understand the fast-paced nature of the industry.” 

  • Alex Kratsov, Operation Manager, Lion Trucking   

“Hobby Lobby and Echo have maintained a longstanding business partnership for numerous years. We aimed to collaborate with Echo to address certain gaps in our routes. It became evident after the initial year that Echo would assume a more significant role and has been expanding alongside us ever since. It is a privilege to be acknowledged by Echo, and we anticipate the continuation of our partnership.” 

  • Rick Lee, Inbound Transportation Manager, Hobby Lobby 

“Over the past five years, our partnership with Echo has been nothing short of exceptional. As our dispatch team puts it, ‘Echo’s team is one of the most seamless and professional brokers we collaborate with.’ We’re excited to continue building on this success and look forward to an even brighter future together.” 

  • Justin Knopp, Logistics Manager, Handy Truck Line 

“In the midst of the many challenges facing our industry today, receiving such positive acknowledgment truly means a lot. This recognition is both encouraging and motivating for our entire team. Echo stands out as a 3PL partner of choice by combining smart, user-friendly technology with consistent freight opportunities and exceptional carrier support. The EchoDrive platform makes it easy to find, book, and manage loads efficiently, helping us to save time and be more productive.” 

  • Rita Pilionyte, Vice President of Global Operations, HMD Trucking 

To keep our carriers on the road, we develop trusted partnerships which become an extension of our carriers’ teams, leading to success for both parties. Echo continues to invest in advanced technology to create simplified solutions to complex challenges, enabling carrier operations to work seamlessly and efficiently. Tools like EchoDrive, our online platform and mobile app, lets carriers search, bid, book, manage, track, and get paid on freight hauled for Echo in real time. Technological investments like this generate positive connections throughout our business and industry as a whole, translating to greater results for our carriers and clients.    

To learn more about EchoDrive and our carrier solutions, visit echo.com/carriers.  

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