2025 Awards:Â Univar Solutions Honors Leading Transportation Solution Providers
Univar Solutions, a global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor, has unveiled the recipients of its annual transportation awards, celebrating excellence across its carrier network.
🏆 The 2025 MVP: Barto Trucking
This year’s top honor, the Most Valuable Partner (MVP) award—granted to the carrier that delivers standout customer experience and innovative problem solving—was awarded to Barto Trucking for 2025.
🏅 Key Award Categories & Winners
- LTL Carrier of the Year: R+L Carriers
- Truckload Carrier of the Year: Echo Global Logistics
- Bulk Carrier of the Year: MC Tank Transport
- U.S. East Region Carrier of the Year: Southeastern Freight Lines
- U.S. West Region Carrier of the Year: James J. Williams Bulk Service Transport
- Canada East Region Carrier of the Year: Contrans Vrac Incorporated
- Canada West Region Carrier of the Year: Caron Transportation Systems
đź“Ł Marching Beyond Logistics
Rob McRae, VP of North America Transportation at Univar Solutions, highlighted that outstanding performance means more than efficiency—it involves creative approaches, proactive communication, and a deep partnership mindset.Travis Vedral, Senior Director of Transportation, Systems & Strategies, extended gratitude to the full carrier network for exceeding expectations in safety, on-time performance, data connectivity, and responsiveness. This annual recognition event is also seen as a springboard for future collaboration and growth.
🔧 Why It Matters
By spotlighting carriers who excel in safety, service, and innovation, Univar reinforces its strategic focus on reliability and collaboration—key elements in keeping supply chains moving across North America. These partnerships support critical industries and align with Univar’s mission to help communities stay healthy, fed, clean, and safe.