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St. Louis Post-Dispatch Ranks Logistics Leader Sunset Transportation as a "Top Workplace" for the First Time
National 3PL Provider Earns High Marks for Employee Satisfaction, Industry Leadership and Customer Relations
ST. LOUIS - Sunset Transportation, Inc., a national freight payment and third party logistics (3PL) leader headquartered in St. Louis, was recently named to the 2015 Top Workplaces List in the small business category.
For the first time, Sunset joins other top businesses and organizations in the greater St. Louis area such as Monsanto, Missouri Baptist University, Ameren, Nestle Purina, St. Luke’s Hospital and Maritz. The leading logistics company was recognized for its strong employee engagement, opportunities for advancement and growth, industry leadership and customer service.
Employee Satisfaction Bolsters Industry Confidence
Each year, Top Workplaces are ranked in 45 U.S. regions based on voluntary, confidential employee data conducted by an outside firm, WorkplaceDynamics. According to the data, companies receiving this designation, on average, outperform their business competitors or peer organizations on average.
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“We’re grateful and humbled that our employees have selected Sunset as a Top Workplace. It’s a reflection of the faith and confidence our employees have placed in our company from day one,” said Jim Williams, CEO and founder. “With our committed and experienced team, we are able to better serve our customers and help them improve their supply chain.”
Sunset’s “Top Workplaces” Team
Sunset recently expanded its operations in two key transportation regions to better serve the Great Lakes and Pacific Northwest areas. The new branch offices in Bend, Oregon, and Grand Haven, Michigan, are helping Sunset grow its local and national services, while also bringing more employment opportunities.
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The 3PL provider is currently expanding its team of logistics specialists and account managers at its headquarters and branch offices. Direct employment inquiries to Jason Gibson at 614-314-5284, or view open positions online at www.sunsettrans.com/careers.
As a 2015 Top Workplaces recipient, Sunset received a commemorative plaque and was publicly recognized at a reception at Windows on Washington in downtown St. Louis on June 24. For more information, view the official Top Workplaces winner list.
About Top Workplaces – www.topworkplaces.com
Top Workplaces are determined solely on employee feedback through a survey conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. Each year, the firm conducts regional Top Workplaces programs with 45 major publishing partners across the U.S., involving 6,000-plus organizations and one in every 88 American employees. WorkplaceDynamics provides innovative solutions, training and tools to help businesses and organizations improve their professional environments.
About Sunset Transportation, Inc. – www.sunsettrans.com
With over 25 years of experience, Sunset Transportation is a leader in third party logistics (3PL) and freight payment services. The company supports customers by creating efficiencies within their supply chain; leveraging its extensive network and decades of transportation knowledge.
Backed by a combination of proprietary and industry-recognized business intelligence systems, Sunset customizes a solution that best suits each customer’s needs, with a personalized service level that exceeds customer expectations…the right size 3PL for growing businesses. Sunset Transportation’s corporate headquarters are located in St. Louis, Missouri, with branch and agent offices across the U.S.
Press Contact
Kacey Schaeffer, Sunset Transportation, 314-756-8580, Email