CHICAGO, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Global
Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO), a leading provider of
technology-enabled transportation management services, was voted
the #1 third-party logistics provider (3PL) for the fifth year in a
row by readers of Inbound Logistics in the magazine's
prestigious 2021 Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards. This marks the
11th consecutive year that readers chose Echo as a top
10 3PL.
"This award means a lot to the Echo team because it's voted on
by readers of Inbound Logistics who are key stakeholders
within the transportation and logistics industry," said
Doug Waggoner, Chairman of the Board
of Directors and Chief Executive Officer at Echo. "Since day one,
we've focused on simplifying transportation management for our
clients and carriers, and despite dealing with the challenges of a
global pandemic, the Echo team has remained committed to providing
best-in-class service. Earning the top title for the fifth year in
a row validates the hard work of all of our team members."
"We are honored to receive this recognition again, and we're
thankful for everyone who supported us through their votes," said
Dave Menzel, President and Chief
Operating Officer at Echo. "We're also proud of Echo's team members
who made earning this title possible. The exceptional service they
provide, combined with our proprietary technology solutions like
EchoShip™ and EchoDrive®, allow us to offer our clients and
carriers technology at their fingertips and experts by their side.
Earning this title once again is a testament to our team's
resilience and dedication."
Each year, thousands of voters participate in Inbound
Logistics' Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards to recognize the
most responsive, flexible, and respected 3PL companies in the
industry. For the past 11 years, Echo has been voted into the top
10 of this prominent ranking. For every year that Echo has been in
the top 10, the company either advanced or maintained its
ranking.
"We congratulate Echo for earning the top honor for the fifth
consecutive year," said Felecia
Stratton, Editor of Inbound Logistics. "Since we
started this competition more than 20 years ago, the Top 10 3PL
Excellence Awards are always incredibly competitive. This year was
no exception, so it's really an amazing achievement for Echo to be
recognized as the best of the best for five years in a
row."
About Echo Global Logistics
Echo Global Logistics,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO) is a leading Fortune 1000 provider of
technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management
services. Headquartered in Chicago
with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight
brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes,
including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal, and
expedited. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology
platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over
50,000 transportation providers to serve 35,000 clients across a
wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved
in transportation management. For more information on Echo Global
Logistics, visit: www.echo.com.
ECHO: Corporate
CONTACT INFORMATION
Investor Relations:
Zach Jecklin
SVP of Strategy
Echo Global Logistics
312-784-2046
Media Relations:
Christopher Clemmensen
SVP of Marketing
Echo Global Logistics
312-784-2132
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