Taylor has named Aravan Cargo Inc. its 2025 Carrier of the Year, marking the sixth year of this annual recognition. The award honors a carrier that consistently delivers strong performance, aligns with Taylor’s service standards, and earns the trust of teams across the organization. This year, Aravan clearly stood out.
Carriers As True Service Partners
At Taylor, carriers are not just capacity providers or names on a routing guide. They are an extension of how the company serves shippers and keeps freight moving with consistency and care. Every shipment is a reflection of Taylor’s promise to customers, which is why the Carrier of the Year recognition highlights a partner that actively lives out that commitment.
For 2025, Aravan Cargo Inc. demonstrated that standard in meaningful ways. From communication on active loads to reliable follow through on complex moves, Aravan has become a go to carrier for multiple teams throughout the company.
How The Carrier Of The Year Is Chosen
The Carrier of the Year award is based on Taylor’s Carrier Scorecard, a tool that tracks performance against key metrics such as:
- Operational excellence and execution
- Quality of service
- On time delivery
- Responsiveness and customer service
This year’s selection process also included direct feedback and votes from Taylor team members. That input reflects the day to day trust that operations, customer service, and logistics teams place in Aravan. When a carrier consistently communicates, solves problems, and keeps freight on track, it earns a reputation internally long before it receives an award.
Consistency That Builds Confidence
“Carriers are a large part of what we do and we could not do it without them,” said Steve Lutkenhoff Jr., Director of Logistics Services at Taylor Logistics Inc. “Aravan Cargo Inc. performs at a high level on our carrier scorecards, communicates clearly on the freight they move for us, and follows through for our customers. That consistency builds confidence for our team and for the shippers who trust Taylor with their freight.”
That reliability matters in an environment where shippers expect visibility, quick updates, and minimal disruption. When a carrier like Aravan consistently delivers on those expectations, it helps Taylor keep networks stable, protect service levels, and support long term customer relationships.
Looking Ahead Together
Taylor looks forward to building on its partnership with Aravan Cargo Inc. in the year ahead. As supply chains continue to evolve, carriers that bring strong service, open communication, and a collaborative mindset will play an important role in helping shippers stay competitive.
Investing in a carrier network that raises the bar is one of the ways Taylor continues to support shippers across North America. Recognizing Aravan as the 2025 Carrier of the Year is both a celebration of the work done so far and a signal of the high standard set for the future.
