Pittsburgh, PA (December 14th, 2009) - PITT OHIO EXPRESS was recently awarded the 2009 Fleet of the Year Award for the For-Hire segment of trucking from FleetOwner magazine. Presentation of the award will take place in January, 2010.

The annual award winners are selected by the FleetOwner editorial staff in recognition of implementing innovative management techniques and programs. PITT OHIO received this award for its overall focus on the customer and the steps the company has taken to accomplishing its mission to evolve from a regional trucking company to a transportation solutions provider.

Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President Geoff Muessig commented, "PITT OHIO is proud to be recognized as a 2009 FleetOwner Carrier of the Year. In 2010, the PITT OHIO enterprise will leverage the formidable resources of our LTL regional business unit and the emerging resources of our truckload, small package, and supply chain business units to create high-value and cost-efficient solutions for our customers."

In adhering to their "We're Always There For You" signature commitment, PITT OHIO EXPRESS is dedicated to providing their customers with the best value in LTL, Truckload, and Customer Solutions. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PITT OHIO EXPRESS services the entire Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West regions.

For more information, please contact
Candi Cybator, Manager Marketing/Public Relations
1-800-366-7488, extension 6313
[email protected]