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Welcome to the Inbound Logistics Top Motor Carriers questionnaire. Thank you for participating.
IL editors will use the information you provide, as well as other sources, to compile our annual Top 100 Motor Carrier issue. We have been publishing this list each September for the past 10 years. To make sure we provide IL's 200,000+* readers, and IL's 180,000 monthly online visitors, with the best information on your company, please take a few moments to fill out this form. It's simple, it's easy. Just fill out the information requested, hit submit, and you'll get your credentials considered for inclusion in our annual Top 100 Motor Carriers issue. The deadline for submissions is August 7th
IMPORTANT: Print this page after completion BUT BEFORE YOU HIT THE SUBMIT BUTTON to retain a record of your submission. You will NOT receive any hard copy proof of your submission once it has been sent.
*Publisher's survey, January 2007

2009 Top 100 Motor Carrier Questionnaire
Used by editors of Inbound Logistics magazine to select the leading trucking companies. PLEASE NOTE: ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED AND THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PUBLICATION – EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED. The deadline for submissions is FRIDAY August 7th.
1) Trucking Company Name:


2) Sales Phone:


3) Sales E-mail:


4) Web Site URL:


5) Primary Types of Service: (check as many as apply):
LTL
TL
Package
Expedited
Logistics Services
Dedicated Contract Carriage
Intermodal
Household Goods
Bulk
Motor Vehicle Carrier
Refrigerated
Tank car
White Glove
Final Mile

6) What industries / commodities do you specialize in?


7) Fleet size (excluding trailers):


8) Is the company:
Union
Non-Union
Both

9) Is the company:
Publicly Traded
Privately Held

10) Current Operating Ratio:


11) Operating Area:
U.S. only
North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
Global

12) If U.S. only, select all applicable: (If NA or Global select Does Not Apply)
U.S. Nationwide (48 state authority)
U.S. Regional
U.S. Multi-Regional
Does Not Apply

13) Number of terminals you operate:


14) What is your current claims ratio as a percent of shipments? (For example, .05%)
Less than .05%
Between .05% and 1%
Greater than 1%

15) What is your current percent of shipments arriving on-time? (For example, 95% on time)


16) Do you offer: (Select all that apply)
RFID
Bar Code
SKU Level RFID
SKU Level Bar Code
Customer Email Alerts
Online Pricing and Routing Information
Logistics Web Tools (ASNs, Online Claims Filing, Etc.)
Any-time Visibility and Communication to Drivers
Does Not Apply

17) What are your greatest challenges? (Select all that apply)
Rising Driver Related Costs
Rising Fuel Costs
Green Mandates – New Equipment, Speed Restrictions, Idling, Bio-fuel
Rising Equipment Costs
Increased Technology Investments
Taxes, Fees, Environmental, Regulatory, and Compliance Cost Increases
Increasing Insurance Costs and Liabilities
Price Pressure from Customers/Competition
Modal Competition
Finding Customers

18) As carrier bankruptcies reach an all-time high and trucking companies reduce fleets and jettison assets, there is an inevitable shrinkage of capacity in the system. Are shippers aware of this potential capacity crunch when the economy rebounds?
Yes
No

19) How do you convince customers to consider long-term collaborative partnerships, rather than short-term, price-driven hook ups?


20) As a leading indicator, how do you see the U.S. economy faring in the next six months?
Getting Better
Getting Worse
Staying the Same

21) Submitter's Information (NOT FOR PUBLICATION) - Your Name:


22) Your Company:


23) Address:


24) City:


25) State:


26) Zip:


27) Phone:


28) E-mail:


29) May IL editors follow up with you for additional comment?
Yes
No

30) PLEASE NOTE: If you want a copy of this form please remember to print this form for your records before you submit. Would you like a copy of the Top 100 Trucking issue sent when it prints?
Yes
No
If you want more information on the Annual Trucking issue please email publisher@inboundlogistics.com
IMPORTANT: Print this page NOW to retain a record of your submission. You will NOT receive any hard copy proof of your submission once it has been sent.

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