Cardinal Logistics Management Earns Highest Service Level Award from Lowe's

CONCORD, N.C., May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Cardinal Logistics Management has earned the title of Dedicated Carrier of the Year from Lowe's, one of the nation's leading home improvement retailers. Cardinal's outstanding customer service and commitment to efficient supply chain management were some of the qualities which helped the company earn this distinct honor.  

"Cardinal is committed to providing only the best for our customers," said Vin McLoughlin, Chairman. "Taking home the gold medal for three straight years is truly an honor."

In addition, Cardinal also earned Lowe's Double Platinum Service Award for providing the highest level of Inbound and Outbound delivery services. The Double Platinum Award represents on-time service in excess of 99.8 percent on both inbound and outbound activity.  

"Our drivers deliver in some of the most rigorous weather conditions, and they do it safely and professionally," said McLoughlin. "This recognition exemplifies the importance our drivers place on safety, on-time deliveries and customer service."

Cardinal operates dedicated fleets for Lowe's in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and plans to continue to raise the industry bar in 2011 by assisting Lowe's with their continuous moves operation and vendor IB growth projects.

"Cardinal values our partnership with Lowe's, and we look forward to handling many more years of safe, efficient, dedicated deliveries" said Mike Wells, Senior Vice President of Operations.

About Lowe's
With fiscal year 2010 sales of $48.8 billion, Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE 50 company that serves approximately 15 million customers a week at more than 1,750 home improvement stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the world.  For more information, visit Lowes.com.

About Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation
Headquartered in Concord, N.C., Cardinal is one of the country's leading dedicated transportation solution providers. Cardinal's logistics experts work directly with clients to optimize their supply chains by developing and implementing customized transportation solutions including specialized equipment and handling, and integrated technology. Cardinal's services include dedicated contract carriage, home and jobsite delivery, transportation management, supply chain consulting, SaaS solutions, warehousing and distribution to companies like AutoZone, Eastman Kodak Company, KraftMaid Cabinetry, Land O'Lakes, Office Depot and Papa John's International. To learn more information, visit www.cardlog.com.

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