Crete Carrier Corporation was named the National Carrier of the Year in 2004 by Hill's Pet Nutrition.
Officials from Hill's Pet Nutrition made the announcement during the Hill's Logistics Symposium, which was held July 12-13. Crete Carrier's Jon Huwe, vice president of transportation, and Steve Plummer, regional sales manager, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
Hill's Pet Nutrition has been a long-standing customer of Crete Carrier Corporation. The award honors Crete's commitment to the highest service levels for Hill's Pets.
The Hill's Logistics Symposium is an annual event which brings together the Hill's Pet logistics team along with transportation and warehouse partners to discuss changing business practices and business strategies.
Hill's Pet Nutrition manufactures Prescription Diet brand pet foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, and Science Diet brand pet foods sold through veterinarians and finer pet specialty stores.