Company News
February 2010
Air-Land Transport Service, Inc. earns recognition as a
John Deere "Partner-level Supplier"
Morton, IL - Air-Land Transport Service, Inc. has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2009 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company´s highest supplier rating. The Morton based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on February 16, 2010 in Bettendorf, IA.
Air-Land Transport Service, Inc. is a supplier of Transportation to John Deere´s operation in East Moline, IL.
Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
July 2009
St. Jude Run
Over the week of July 27th, 2009, our General Manager, Gary Christopher, will be participating in the St. Jude Memphis to Peoria Run. During that time, about 175 runners will cover 465 miles in 4 days running from Memphis, TN to Peoria, IL. At the same time, groups of other runners from all over Illinois will also be running to Peoria. On that Saturday, tired and exhausted, they will meet in Peoria and cross the finish line live on the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital regional Telethon.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-renowned center for the treatment and research of life threatening childhood illness, such as cancer, sickle-cell anemia, and pediatric AIDS. Since the Hospital's founding in 1962 by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, it has treated more than 19,000 children from around the world, and has increased childhood cancer survival rates from 4% to better than 80% overall. All children are treated regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. Research findings are shared freely with doctors and clinics all over the world. Because of this, the Hospital is known as the "Hospital without walls." The work done at St. Jude not only helps its patients, but improves the lives of all children.
January 2009
Air-Land Achieves Top SmartWay Score (1/29/09)
Air-Land Transport Service, Inc. through its continued support and dedication has achieved the EPA's SmartWay® top score of 1.25.
Air-Land Transport Service, Inc.,
A SmartWay® Partner