Company Of The Year

2010 COMPANY OF THE YEAR

TACOMA RAIL

At the November 2010 monthly luncheon, the Transportation Club of Tacoma was proud to present the winner of the 2010 Transportation Club of Tacoma Company of the Year to TACOMA RAIL. Tacoma Rail has been a key supporter of the Transportation Club of Tacoma, the local community and a vital component of intermodal service within Pierce County. The Club is proud to be able to recognize such a great company and a great group of people.

Tacoma Rail’s three divisions consist of 204 miles of track with over 120,000 line hauls per year. This makes Tacoma Rail one of the largest short line railroads in the country and a powerful factor in the economic growth and progress of Tacoma. Their strategic mission is to deliver the best rail service possible by providing a switching operation that is safe, cost competitive, reliable and efficient. TCT salutes Tacoma Rail for fulfilling that mission as well as its strong support of both the Transportation Club of Tacoma and the greater community. Congratulations Tacoma Rail!

COMPANY OF THE YEAR CRITERIA

Since 2000, TCT has been awarding outstanding organizations the designation of Company of the Year. The following is an attempt to formulate criteria going forward to assist those that need to make future decisions. These are not weighted criteria but are meant to be adhered to guidelines.

Direct support of the Transportation Club of Tacoma
Direct support and sponsorship of their members of the Club
Local recognition in the transportation community for excellence, advancement, and improvement within the infrastructure
Community service performed directly and indirectly in support of various local and regional activities
Overall contributions to the improvement and advancement of the transportation and logistics networks as they exist and grow.
A mentor to other businesses and individuals.