The Purpose Award recognizes the top five companies that exceed their typical responsibilities by making a positive impact on their communities (both their local communities and the transportation/logistics industries) or the environment. This award recognizes companies who give back to community, as well as companies who have sustainability initiatives.
Giving back to the people and communities Erb serves has been at the heart of its business since 1959. Each year, the company strives to go above and beyond its daily operations and give back to the neighbourhoods it works in. As leaders in the industry, Erb leadership recognizes they have a responsibility to show good stewardship of resources and never forget to help those who need it. Over the last 18 months, Erb Group donated $104,619.29 to organizations dedicated to helping others.
In 2023, GLT Logistics launched the #EveryActionMatters movement to inspire stakeholders to believe that every action, no matter how small, can impact and change the world. The company closely partnered with the Delivering Better Lives Foundation, contributing to part of their mission of improving shelter in local communities to make a meaningful difference. The goal was to renovate a cottage at 'His House Children's Home,' a haven for foster children. Notably, in Florida, 20,993 children are in foster care, with 1,162 finding stability at His House.
Taylor Logistics has taken substantial strides towards environmental responsibility, primarily through a scope emission reduction initiative. In 2023, the company committed to collaborating exclusively with suppliers who share its sustainability values and adhere to Taylor’s strict supplier code of conduct. Simultaneously, the company has transitioned to using only eco-friendly and sustainable packaging for its value-added services, further minimizing its ecological footprint.
Bennett won a 2024 TMSA Purpose Award for its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility Program supporting Wreaths Across America. Because one of our largest customers is the military, and because so many of our truck drivers are Veterans, Wreaths Across America has helped the company to differentiate from other carriers in its support. From an employee pride and morale standpoint, WAA has become a rallying point during the holidays for giving back to the community.
The mission of the Next Generation in Trucking Foundation (NGT), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is to prepare students for a career in trucking by funding scholarships, school programs and additional learning opportunities and resources for students, teachers, and administrators. NGT has established high school CDL truck driver, diesel tech and supply chain logistics programs throughout North America. In addition, NGT has created multiple educational resources to promote trucking within education.
