FARMINGTON, NEW YORK – February 12, 2024 – Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, has named Ken Johnson, Executive Chairman of Leonard’s Express, a Rock Star of the Supply Chain. The annual award celebrates influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work, and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. This is the second consecutive year that Food Logistics has recognized Johnson as a Rock Star of the Supply Chain.
“Supply chain rock stars are the backbone of the cold food chain,” said Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “The words used to describe many of this year’s winners range from collaborative, passionate, innovative, and forward-thinking to inspired, driven, and dependable.”
Under Johnson’s leadership, Leonard’s Express has maintained a healthy business despite a challenging economy for transportation and logistics providers. Over the past 12 months, Leonard’s Express has won numerous awards, including:
- Best Fleets to Drive For — Carriers Edge
- Top Food Chain Provider — Food Shippers of America
- Top Refrigerated Carriers in North America (ranked #8) — Transport Topics
- Top Workplace for Women in Transportation — Women In Trucking Association
- Fleet Safety Award (50-100 Million Miles) — Truckload Carriers Association
- Top 100 List of Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies — Greater Rochester (NY) Chamber of Commerce
“New this year, we broke the award down into four distinct categories: Top Warehousing Stars; Top Shippers; Rising Stars; and Lifetime Achievement,” explained Mayer. “These winners continue to go above and beyond to improve food safety, enhance efficiency, and disrupt supply chain disruptions.” Johnson was recognized as a Top Shipper. “We work hard to maintain cold chain integrity by delivering products promptly and safely to our customers and consumers,” said Johnson. “This award is a great honor for me but it represents the outstanding efforts of our entire company.” Recipients of this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award will be profiled in Food Logistics’ January/February 2024 print edition. Click here to see the full list of winners and visit the Leonard’s Express cold chain site to learn more about supply chain solutions from Leonard’s Express.
About Leonard’s Express
Leonard’s Express is a family-owned, asset-based transportation provider based in Farmington, New York with offices located throughout the United States. We provide transportation solutions for a wide range of customers that encompass many industries. With our nationwide footprint we are prepared to tailor a solution to fit your specific supply chain needs. With our state-of-the-art technology and dedicated staff, Leonard’s Express is willing and able to provide dependable, diversified, and creative solutions that are responsive and cost-effective.
For more information, please visit www.leonardsexpress.com.
