Pittsburgh, PA (November 15th, 2009) - PITT OHIO EXPRESS was honored with the Business and Professional Services Marketer of the Year award presented by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA). Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Geoff Muessig and Manager of Marketing/PR Candi Cybator accepted the award on December 10, 2009.

The Southwest Pennsylvania chapter of the AMA evaluated each marketing campaign entry for measurable success in driving increased awareness and customer orders. Winners of Pittsburgh's only results-based marketing competition were recognized in 9 categories for their marketing excellence and effectiveness.

In 2009 PITT OHIO's Marketing department conceived and executed a year long contest to increase shipment activity for the company's North American service, known as The Reliance Network (TRNET). The company saw a substantial increase in the shipment activity and revenue for TRNET in 2009.

About the American Marketing Association and its Pittsburgh Chapter The American Marketing Association, one of the largest professional associations for marketers, has 38,000 members worldwide in every area of marketing. For over six decades the AMA has been the leading source for information, knowledge sharing and development in the marketing profession.

Founded in 1946, AMA Pittsburgh is celebrating its 64th year as the largest marketing association in the region with more than 300 members and supports an additional 900 professional marketers who utilize AMA services and resources. Its mission is to support the professional growth of these 1,200 marketing executives through a variety of initiatives such as educational seminars and programs, a luncheon speaker series and networking events.

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 transportation. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PITT OHIO EXPRESS services the entire Mid-Atlantic region, Including: Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, and the Greater Triad of North Carolina.

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