Don Hummer Trucking Receives Three Prestigious Industry Awards
Don Hummer Trucking, a respected name in the freight and logistics industry, has been honored with three distinguished awards from major partners—PepsiCo, HON Company (part of HNI Corporation), and Pella Corporation. These accolades, awarded in 2024, underscore the company’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and adaptability in a complex and ever-changing transportation landscape.
The recognition from these leading companies not only affirms Don Hummer Trucking’s high-performance standards but also highlights the essential role of its professional drivers, dispatchers, and logistics teams who work collaboratively to meet and exceed customer expectations across the country.
Excellence Across the Board: Recognition from Three Major Industry Players
Each of the awards presented to Don Hummer Trucking reflects a different but equally critical facet of its service capabilities—from precise execution and timeliness to adaptability in challenging logistics scenarios.
PepsiCo 2024 Central Region Carrier of the Year
One of the most prestigious accolades came from global food and beverage leader PepsiCo, which named Don Hummer Trucking as its 2024 Central Region Carrier of the Year. This recognition is awarded to top-performing transportation partners that excel in key regional operations across PepsiCo’s expansive supply chain network.
Don Hummer Trucking was selected for this award based on several stringent performance metrics. Among them, one of the most important was a consistently high on-time delivery rate, exceeding 98%, across critical lanes in major U.S. markets including Cedar Rapids, Kansas City, Chicago, and Dallas. As a high-volume carrier in the Central Region, Don Hummer Trucking demonstrated both scale and precision—two characteristics vital to keeping PepsiCo’s supply chain running seamlessly.
In addition to on-time delivery, PepsiCo evaluated carriers based on communication, reliability, and the ability to maintain strong performance under fluctuating volume and challenging conditions. Don Hummer Trucking’s ability to meet these criteria made them a clear standout among a competitive field of logistics partners.
HON Company / HNI Corporation 2024 Truckload Carrier of the Year
Don Hummer Trucking also received the Truckload Carrier of the Year Award for 2024 from HON Company, a key division of HNI Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of workplace furnishings and hearth products.
This award celebrates carriers that exemplify superior customer service, consistent performance, and a solutions-oriented approach to logistics. HON and HNI Corporation place significant value on transportation partners who can integrate seamlessly with their operations while maintaining high standards of delivery performance, claims resolution, and overall responsiveness.
For Don Hummer Trucking, this award serves as a testament to the company’s integrated operations, which prioritize real-time communication, proactive issue resolution, and reliability. HNI specifically highlighted the company’s dedication to claims-free deliveries, dependable driver conduct, and the strength of its partnerships with internal HNI teams. These elements have helped to strengthen HNI’s own ability to deliver timely and damage-free products to its customers.
This recognition is a reflection not only of front-line execution but also of back-office support—something Don Hummer Trucking takes pride in. The coordinated efforts between dispatchers, planners, and customer service teams play a pivotal role in achieving such accolades.
Pella Corporation 2024 Critical Problem-Solving Carrier
The third award comes from Pella Corporation, a well-known manufacturer of windows and doors with a dynamic and growing distribution footprint across the U.S. Pella designated Don Hummer Trucking as a 2024 Critical Problem-Solving Carrier—a title reserved for transportation partners that demonstrate exceptional problem-solving capabilities, adaptability, and strategic thinking.
As Pella’s network of manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and retail partners has expanded, the company has increasingly relied on logistics providers that can navigate multi-stop loads, shifting delivery schedules, and intricate routing challenges. Don Hummer Trucking has proven to be not only dependable but also nimble in adjusting to these complexities.
Whether managing time-sensitive shipments across multiple regions or finding cost-effective ways to serve difficult routes, the company has consistently shown the ability to find creative solutions that meet or exceed expectations. This award emphasizes the value of flexibility and real-time decision-making in logistics—a domain where Don Hummer Trucking has excelled.
A Company Built on Values and Excellence
Founded in 1975 and based in Iowa, Don Hummer Trucking has grown into a recognized and trusted name in the U.S. transportation sector. The company operates a modern fleet and offers a full range of services across truckload, regional, and long-haul shipping. But more than just scale, what distinguishes the company is its focus on integrity, communication, and delivering measurable results for customers.
Andrew Hummer, Vice President of Operations at Don Hummer Trucking, expressed his appreciation for the recognitions:
“We deeply appreciate being recognized by these important partners,” said Hummer. “We are proud of the work we do, and we’re grateful for the confidence these organizations place in us. These awards are a direct reflection of our team—our drivers, our dispatchers, and our support staff—who show up every day with professionalism, creativity, and determination.”
He added, “Thanks to our entire operations team and our professional drivers for their commitment to excellence. Their ability to respond efficiently, creatively, and reliably to complex challenges is what makes this possible.”
Investing in People, Process, and Technology
A key component of Don Hummer Trucking’s continued success lies in its strategic investments—in people, training, and technology. The company prioritizes continuous improvement through driver training programs, enhanced safety protocols, and investment in modern logistics technologies that improve visibility, tracking, and communication.
These efforts have allowed the company to maintain high levels of service consistency, which is critical in industries where timing and reliability are paramount.
Additionally, Don Hummer Trucking’s culture emphasizes empowerment and accountability. Drivers are trained and supported not just to follow directions, but to problem-solve and represent the company as ambassadors of service excellence on the road. This approach creates an environment where team members are aligned in both their responsibilities and their sense of purpose.
As Don Hummer Trucking reflects on these accolades, the company also looks toward the future with a focus on growth, innovation, and deepening its partnerships. Earning recognition from companies like PepsiCo, HON/HNI Corporation, and Pella Corporation demonstrates that the company’s efforts are resonating at the highest levels of the industry.
With a reputation built on trust, precision, and results, Don Hummer Trucking is well-positioned to continue delivering value for its partners, growing its footprint, and setting new standards for performance in the logistics industry.