Preferred Carriers win more repeat business.
project44 recognizes the carriers in our global network who go above and beyond with consistent tracking, reliable data, fewer headaches for everyone. They’re the carriers that set the standard.
Here’s who made the 2026 list.
Why it matters
The best carriers don’t chase freight. They build a reputation that brings it to them.
When your trucks send reliable updates through project44, shippers can see exactly where their freight is, without picking up the phone. No check calls. No chasing. Just visibility that works.
That’s what Preferred Carriers do consistently. And project44 recognizes them for it, because that kind of reliability is exactly what shippers are looking for when they decide who to work with.
With over 259,000+ carriers in the project44 network, Preferred status is how you stand out.
What comes with the badge
Preferred status isn’t just recognition. It’s a business advantage.
The badge
Preferred Carrier badge you can put on your website, sales materials, and LinkedIn. It signals to shippers that you run a tight, professional operation before they’ve even made a call.
More load opportunities
Preferred Carriers get increased visibility to shippers in the project44 network, including some of the largest companies moving freight in the world. When they’re looking for reliable capacity, your name is in front of them.
Fewer check calls
Real-time visibility means shippers don’t need to call your dispatchers for updates. That’s time back for your team on every load.
What Preferred Carriers have in common
- They track on every load. High tracking rates across a real volume of freight, not just the easy lanes.
- They move a lot of freight. At least 200 tracked loads this year.
- They run a smarter operation. Preferred Carriers know that keeping shippers informed is good for their business. It’s not just a tech requirement; it’s how they operate.
- Their connection is rock solid. A stable link with project44 that doesn’t drop off between stops.
Hear from our 2026 Preferred Carriers
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At Girteka, we operate across all European markets, which means cross-border visibility is not optional, it is fundamental to how we serve our customers. Being recognized as a project44 Preferred Carrier reflects our team’s commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality visibility data across every lane we operate. We are proud to partner with project44 to raise the standard for real-time visibility in European road freight.
Pavel Kveten
CEO, Girteka Logistics -
Customers deserve quality technology solutions with seamless integrations, robust functionality, and high data visibility. Our partnership with project44 helps to extend those capabilities to a wide audience, allowing us to better serve our customers. We’re proud to be recognized as part of project44’s Preferred Carrier Program.
Michael Owings
Vice President of IT Solutions | Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. -
We’re honored to be recognized by project44 as a Preferred Carrier Award winner for 2026. This recognition reflects our team’s continued focus on delivering reliable, high-quality data and consistent performance for our customers. We value our partnership with project44 and remain committed to driving transparency and efficiency across the supply chain.
Kristen Mortensen
Sr. MM Account Team Leader | Knight Transportation, Inc. -
At PITT OHIO, technology is built to help customers operate with confidence. Our strategy centers on delivering reliable, real-time visibility and actionable intelligence through strong data standards, disciplined execution, and a highly engaged IT and operations team. We value the ability to partner with project44 to help create end-to-end visibility, but it is our people and performance behind the technology that ensure it delivers meaningful results — improving service levels, enabling faster decisions, and helping customers respond quickly to change.”
Geoff Muessig
Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer | Pitt Ohio -
PITT OHIO’s decade-long partnership with project44 is built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to our customers. Through deep API integration across our carrier network, we provide dependable, industry-leading service that drives our customers’ success. We look forward to our continued partnership.
Tiffany Schneider & Brett Gray
API Integration Specialists | Pitt Ohio -
We’re honored to be recognized as a 2026 project44 Preferred Carrier Award winner. This achievement reflects our team’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable data and consistent network performance for our customers. We take pride in the discipline and collaboration it takes to maintain these standards every day, and we’re grateful to partner with project44 in driving greater visibility, efficiency, and trust across the supply chain.
Perry E. Tarantine
Programmer Analyst | Ward Transportation & Logistics -
We are honored to be recognized as a 2026 project44 Preferred Carrier. At Arka Express, we prioritize data accuracy, real-time visibility, and operational reliability to ensure our customers receive consistent, high-quality service. Our partnership with project44 has been instrumental in strengthening transparency across our network, and we remain committed to continuous improvement in tracking performance and data integrity for our shared customers.
Art Astrauskas
Chief Integration Officer | Arka Express -
TForce Freight is proud to be recognized as a project44 Preferred Carrier for 2026, honoring our excellence in data quality and network performance. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and our partnership with project44, to provide high quality real-time data that enhances the customer experience. Delivering excellence through efficiency, performance, and reliability continues to be at the core of how we support our customers every day.
William McClung II
Solutions Development Manager | TForce Freight -
We are honored to receive this distinction from project44. This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team to operational excellence and taking care of our customers. Being recognized reinforces that we are on the right path and motivates us to continue raising the bar.
Robert Rosales
VP Information Technology | Oak Harbor Freight Lines -
The Mainfreight team are proud to be named a project44 Preferred Carrier. This recognition reflects the hard work of our teams and the importance we place on data quality and operational excellence. We’re proud to work alongside project44 to support the real-time visibility our customers expect.
Jay Patel
Vice President of Sales | Mainfreight Inc. -
This recognition as a project44 Preferred Carrier validates Werner’s position as a tech-forward leader and partner in the logistics space — an honor shared by FirstFleet as part of our expanding company. By pairing rigorous safety standards with service excellence across our network, we provide the seamless data flow our customers depend on for a more transparent and reliable supply chain.
Rich Johnson
Vice President – Business Readiness | Werner Enterprises -
We’re proud to be recognized as part of project44’s Preferred Carrier Program. As supply chains become more complex, we remain focused on advancing data quality and connectivity to better support our customers.
Jim Kosak
Director of Business Development | Midwest Freight Systems -
We’re proud to be recognized as part of project44’s Preferred Carrier Program. Our customers depend on accurate, timely information, and this recognition reflects our commitment to delivering the visibility and reliability they expect every day.
Billy Latta
Vice President of LTL Operations | A. Duie Pyle -
We appreciate this recognition from project44. It represents the commitment of our teams to data quality, operational discipline, and collaboration that ultimately benefits our customers. Strong technology partnerships like this help us deliver dependable visibility at scale.
Sejal Kadakia
Chief Information Officer | Crete Carrier Corporation | Shaffer Trucking | Hunt Transportation Inc. -
Customers deserve quality technology solutions with seamless integrations, robust functionality, and high data visibility. Our partnership with project44 helps to extend those capabilities to a wide audience, allowing us to better serve our customers. We’re proud to be recognized as part of project44’s Preferred Carrier Program.
Michael Owings
Vice President of IT Solutions | Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. -
Our customers depend on accurate, timely information, and this recognition reflects our commitment to delivering the visibility and reliability they expect every day.
Mike Moran
President | Moran Transportation
Want to be on the
2027 list?
Start here:
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Check your visibility score. Reach out to your project44 contact or visit the Support Portal to see where you stand. If you’re close, small improvements can get you over the threshold.
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Close the gaps. The most common reason carriers miss Preferred is inconsistent coverage on certain loads or lanes. Tighter integration = fewer gaps.
03
Use DriveView. If you’re an owner-operator or drayage carrier, the DriveView app is the easiest way to provide visibility on every load.
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Upgrade your connection. Telematics and API connections deliver more reliable tracking than manual methods. If you’re not on one yet, it’s the fastest path to a higher score.
Ready to work toward Preferred?
Connect with project44, nail your tracking, and build the kind of reputation that brings freight to you.