Alcoa Announces Winners of 2009 Tier 1 Core Truckload Carriers Awards

 MEMPHIS, Tenn --  Builders Transportation Company was recently honored by Alcoa (NYSE:AA) as part of its annual Tier 1 Core Truckload Carrier Awards Program. The program measures, acknowledges and rewards the performance of Alcoa’s Tier 1 U.S. and Canadian truckload carriers for providing exemplary service to Alcoa during 2009.

Builders Transportation Company is a flatbed carrier that operates throughout the 48 contiguous states but primarily in the eastern two-thirds of the United States. A first time winner, Builders Transportation Company was recognized for exceptional flatbed service.

“We are very proud to earn this recognition,” says Dwight Bassett, Chief Financial Officer for Builders Transportation Company. ”It is a privilege to haul for Alcoa, one of the largest and most prestigious flatbed shippers in the marketplace.”

            Tim Reyes, president of Alcoa Materials Management, said: “Alcoa achieved its business sustainability goals for 2009. That critical achievement would not have been possible without the commitment delivered by Alcoa suppliers, such as our North America Tier 1 Core Carriers.”

Selection criteria for carrier performance metrics includes volume growth, actual delivery data population, published rate turnaround time, tender offer acceptance/expiration percentages.

In addition, specific qualifications are required to participate as an Alcoa Tier 1 Core Carrier. These include: provide service to multiple Alcoa businesses; cost competitive; meets Alcoa business performance expectations, i.e., pickup, delivery and safety; reconcile loss & damage claims and transmit advance shipping notification.

The awards were modeled after the Alcoa forged aluminum truck wheel.