Air Van, Inc., a leading provider of logistics, warehousing, and final mile delivery solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Service Provider of the Year Award by Expeditors, a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company headquartered in Bellevue, WA. This esteemed recognition highlights Air Van’s commitment to operational excellence, reliability, and outstanding service in the logistics industry on a global level. Recognized as one of America’s Fortune 500 companies since 2006, Expeditors operates over 340 locations in more than 100 countries. As a major logistics service provider, Expeditors acknowledges third-party providers across the United States who perform with the highest levels of integrity and success. The Service Provider of the Year Award is given to partners who demonstrate superior performance, adaptability, and dedication to supporting supply chain solutions for clients within a worldwide network. The recognition came with praise from Manager Efren Gonzalez, who stated: “We are extremely happy to announce that Air Van, Inc. has been awarded the Service Provider of the Year for our MCO District. This is a true reflection of their commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and dedication to building a stronger partnership with us. This award highlights the extraordinary effort and collaboration Air Van has brought to the table. Their continued dedication inspires us to work smarter, grow stronger, and aim higher as partners.” According to Gonzalez, Air Van was selected based on specific criteria. Here’s what made the company stand out among its peers, per Expeditors:
Proactive Improvements in Key Metrics:
Air Van demonstrated a willingness to improve where it mattered most. One standout example was their focused effort on timely DLV POD scores. Under the leadership of Ike Sherlock, Scott Perry, and their team, these numbers saw dramatic improvements, reflecting their commitment to addressing feedback and driving tangible results.
Adaptability and Readiness for New Challenges:
Whether onboarding new business or tackling complex operational needs (GNS Trucks
from ATL), Air Van consistently stepped up. Their ability to seamlessly integrate new challenges into their processes while maintaining high performance is a testament to their resourcefulness and flexibility.
Partnership Mentality:
Air Van’s willingness to work hand-in-hand with Expeditors has been a cornerstone of their collaboration. Their approach to shared growth and mutual success underscores their dedication to building a true partnership. Team Leadership and Execution: The leadership shown by Ike Sherlock and Scott Perry, along with their team, has been instrumental in driving success. Air Van’s hands-on approach, responsiveness, and attention to detail ensure they don’t just meet expectations—they exceed them.
Expressing gratitude, Air Van President Ike Sherlock responded:
“We are honored to be recognized by Expeditors as the 2024 Service Provider of the Year. This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence demonstrated by the entire Air Van team. Our partnership with Expeditors inspires us to continually raise the bar and deliver best-in-class service. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and finding new ways to add value to our clients’ supply chains.”
Air Van’s consistent ability to meet and exceed expectations for on-time delivery, innovative logistics solutions, and customer satisfaction earned them this notable distinction for the first time this year. The Jacksonville-based logistics service provider continues to expand its offerings and infrastructure, now providing over 800,000 square feet of mixed storage and warehouse facilities, along with comprehensive final mile delivery solutions. The company remains committed to maintaining the highest standards in logistics, ensuring efficiency and reliability for partners and customers alike.
ABOUT AIR VAN, INC
Air Van, Inc. is dedicated to providing time-critical cargo services, assuring that deliveries are made on time, every time. With state-of-the art facilities and a team of reliable drivers, Air Van, Inc. offers a range of logistics services, including local pick up and delivery, drayage, less than-truckload (LTL) and truckload services, warehousing, cross-dock services, import handling, CFS services, and final mile delivery.