Prime Named Gorton's Carrier of the Year

Prime Inc., a leading international refrigerated, flatbed and liquid bulk truckload carrier headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been selected as Carrier of the Year by Gorton's, one of Americašs premier fish and seafood producers since 1849. Strict criteria used by Gortonšs, based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in determining this annual designation includes on-time pick up and delivery, equipment availability, claims, equipment compliance and other service related categories.

One of Gorton's four core carriers, Prime also accumulated enough monthly points awarded by the company for quality service to be named Carrier of the Year in 2000 and 2002. "Prime is a Logistics partner that we want to do business with, said Bruce Horne, Gorton's General Transportation Manager. They provide outstanding service for Gorton's. Prime shares our operational goals of providing excellent customer service and performance. Robert Low has created an environment at Prime that translates into superior service for their valued customers."

For additional information, call Clayton Brown at Prime Inc., 417.866.0001, extension 3102 or visit Primešs web site at www.primeinc.com.