Con-way Freight Receives Department of Defense Award
ANN ARBOR, Mich., and MANCHESTER, N.H. — June 17, 2013 — Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), has been honored with the prestigious Pro Patria Award, presented to its service center in Manchester, N.H., by the New Hampshire Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office.
ESGR’s Pro Patria Award is presented by each ESGR state committee to one small, one large and one public sector employer in their state or territory. The Pro Patria Award was created by ESGR and the Department of Defense to publicly recognize employers that believe in a strong National Guard and Reserve — and demonstrate that resolve through their actions.
The accolade is the highest-level award bestowed by a state ESGR committee. According to the ESGR, recipients provide the “greatest support to Guard and Reserve employees through their leadership and practices.”
“The team of employees we have at Con-way Freight has been unwavering in their support of our women and men in the Armed Forces,” stated Ernie Bullock, manager of the Con-way Freight service center in Manchester. “It is a tremendous source of pride that we ‘walk the walk’ when it comes to supporting our employees who endure great sacrifice to serve our country and protect our freedoms.”
The company was nominated for the award by John “Pat” Petrillo, a driver sales representative at the Manchester service center. Petrillo is a member of the New Hampshire Army National Guard and has served on deployment with Alpha Company of the 3643rd Brigade Support Battalion, where he holds the rank of sergeant.
Dave Quinn, State Chairman of the New Hampshire Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, stated that, "We are extremely fortunate to have a very supportive employer community in the state and Con-way Freight epitomizes that support. The Pro Patria Award is the highest award that we can bestow at the state level and is indicative of their sustained support for our Guard and Reserve warriors over an extended period of time. Con-way Freight is richly deserving in receiving it.”
In 2012, Con-way Freight’s service center in Manchester also was the recipient of ESGR’s Seven Seals Award and Patriot Award. Con-way Inc., Con-way Freight’s parent company, is a previous recipient of the Patriot Award as well as the Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the U.S. government to employers committed to employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.
Con-way offers its employee/soldiers pay differentials and uninterrupted health benefits for their families during the first year of deployment. Over the last six years, the company has paid more than $1.1 million in differential compensation to its deployed citizen/soldiers. The company’s human resources representatives maintain contact with soldiers’ families to ensure they understand all available benefits, while employee volunteers also provide outreach to families, assisting them with everyday challenges such as home maintenance, auto repairs and snow removal. For employees on active duty, the company sends care packages full of items like soap, shampoo and magazines.
Upon return from active duty, employees are reinstated to the same or equal job, pay and grade level. If an employee needs to move for a returning job, the company pays relocation expenses. To help employees readjust to civilian duty, Con-way’s Employee Assistance Program provides access to counseling through the company’s health benefit plans.
Today, Con-way employs nearly 2,700 military service veterans, including members of the National Guard and Reserves.
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About Con-way Freight
Con-way Freight is the industry’s leading less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation company, providing guaranteed, day-definite regional and transcontinental service with exception-free delivery, on-time service performance and faster transit times through a single, unified network of 425 operating locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Con-way Freight offers LTL freight transportation across North America and through Global LTLTM delivery in the United States from around the world. Global solutions include international less-than-container load (LCL) ocean shipments from Asia through its OceanGuaranteed® service; direct service to more than 30 Bahamian and Caribbean ports through TropicalDirectSM; and domestic offshore transportation to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Con-way Freight is a certified FAST highway carrier and is C-TPAT/PIP-, ACE- and CSA-certified.