DALLAS, Aug. 24, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FFE Transportation Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FFEX) announced that Texas Motor Transportation Association (TMTA) awarded them the 2011 Grand Trophy at the Fleet Safety Awards luncheon during the TMTA annual conference. This praised award is given annually to an exceptional member company who is judged to have the most complete and effective safety program in the Texas trucking industry.
"FFE has proven time and time again that their commitment to safety is unsurpassed," said TMTA President and CEO John D. Esparza. "I am proud to acknowledge the hard work and steadfast dedication of FFE earning them this outstanding achievement. As a leader in the trucking industry, I know that safety is at the forefront of their daily operations. FFE sets the bar high and we will unquestionably continue to see great things from their safety department."
During the awards luncheon, FFE also placed first in the intercity division with more than 20 million miles traveled. Recognition is given to Texas companies having the lowest accident frequency ratio within a particular mileage division.
Russell Stubbs, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented "We are proud of our team and the accomplishment the safety department has achieved. Nothing is more important than safety at TMTA and FFE Transportation Services."
About Frozen Food Express
FFE Transportation Services, Inc. is one of the leading temperature-controlled truckload and less-than-truckload carriers in the United States with core operations in the transport of temperature-controlled products and perishable goods including food, health care and confectionery products. Service is offered in over-the-road and intermodal modes for temperature-controlled truckload and less-than-truckload, as well as dry truckload. The Company also provides brokerage/logistics and dedicated services to our customers.
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