Covenant gets Shaw award
Shaw Industries officials have named Covenant Transport their 2016 Carrier of the Year.
The distinction underscores the long-term commitment and partnership between the two companies, while highlighting Covenant’s industry-leading customer service and innovation in providing transportation solutions, the trucking company said.
Sam Hough, chief operating officer at Covenant, said it’s proud of its 20-plus-year relationship with Shaw, a global leader in the floorcovering space, and of receiving the award.
“Being a part of Shaw Industries’ supply chain since 1995 clearly demonstrates that loyalty, tenure, trust, a high level of service and exemplary communication make an awesome recipe for a successful partnership,” he said.
Ben Ball, director of transportation at Shaw Industries, said Covenant’s commitment to service resulted in its receiving the award. Covenant “has continued to move the needle forward in the areas of speed and transparency,” he said.
Partnership, Clarity join to expand services
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is joining with Clarity to expand the services available to the deaf and hard of hearing community in Chattanooga .
“Partnership FCA has played a vital role in assisting the deaf and hard of hearing community in Chattanooga for years, and we’re eager to combine our expertise in order to continue serving those in need to the best of our abilities,” said Jamie van den Bergh, president of Clarity.
The Partnership is a nonprofit agency that provides counseling, crisis intervention and prevention services to thousands of people in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.
Clarity is the Chattanooga-based division of Plantronics and designs solutions to boost quality of life for people with hearing loss.