Covenant was recently recognized by the Phoenix, Arizona branch of Expeditors with its 2026 Service Provider of the Year award, the highest honor presented during the branch's Annual Service Provider Appreciation Event.
The annual event celebrates the partnerships and accomplishments that help drive success throughout the year. Among the many service providers supporting the Phoenix branch, Covenant was selected for the top award and was the only carrier recognized during the event.
During the presentation, Expeditors highlighted Covenant's commitment to service, collaboration, and reliability. Team members spoke about the strong relationship between the two companies, emphasizing Covenant's willingness to step up when needed and consistently deliver for both Expeditors and its customers.
Expeditors representatives shared that working with Covenant feels less like a traditional carrier-customer relationship and more like working alongside coworkers, a reflection of the trust and partnership that has been built over time. They praised Covenant's responsiveness, dependability, and ongoing support, noting that the team knows they can count on Covenant whenever challenges arise.
The recognition is a testament to the employees whose dedication and customer-first mindset help strengthen relationships and deliver exceptional service every day.
"It was an honor to accept this award on behalf of Covenant," said AJ McMullen, Customer Account Manager, who accepted the award on behalf of Covenant the event. "Hearing the way Expeditors described our partnership was incredibly rewarding. Their comments about our collaboration, reliability, and the trust they've placed in our team speak volumes about the relationships we've worked hard to build."
Receiving the Phoenix branch's Service Provider of the Year award underscores the value of strong partnerships and reinforces Covenant's commitment to being a dependable transportation provider that customers can trust to deliver when it matters most.
"This recognition is a testament to the commitment our team brings to our customers every day. We’re proud of the relationships they’ve built with the Expeditors Phoenix team and grateful to Expeditors for recognizing their hard work, responsiveness and dedication to service.” Dustin Koehl, COO
We are proud to be recognized by the Expeditors Phoenix branch and sincerely appreciate their trust, partnership, and recognition. We thank the Expeditors team for the opportunity to support their business. We look forward to continuing to build on this strong relationship for years to come.