Compton- May 2023: AJR Trucking, one of the leading carriers of the United States Postal Service, was honored to be among the award winners at the National Postal Forum (NPF) conference this year. The company was awarded in the ‘Transportation Partner of the Year’ and ‘Supplier Excellence’ categories.
The NPF conference is an annual event hosted every spring by a group of major postal customers/mailers in tandem with the United States Postal Service (USPS). It is attended by over 4,000 industry professionals from across the U.S., representing several small and large corporations.
This year, it was held between May 21-24 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Postmaster General and the USPS executive leadership team select the winners of the ten categories presented at this event.
The companies in contention lead the way in innovation and adhere to best practices in the mail industry. All participating organizations work in tandem with the USPS to enhance the value of mail and package delivery.
The first award presented to AJR Trucking was Transportation Partner of the Year 2022. The award is handed out in recognition of postal service vendors who demonstrate outstanding performance in transportation and delivery.
AJR Trucking was honored to be appreciated for its efficient systems, active steps towards minimizing emissions, and commitment to embracing an electric vehicle future.
The jury found AJR Trucking’s missions aligned with the postal service’s ‘Delivering For America’ plan.
The second award to go to AJR Trucking was in the ‘Supplier Excellence’ category. This award is presented to companies that excel in various quality and performance measurements.
“AJR Trucking remains committed to providing services that meet the highest standards of quality, delivery, punctuality, and administrative excellence. These awards are a reminder that the quality of service we aim for needs constant effort and commitment. We thank the NPF for honoring us with this recognition,” commented Jack Khudikyan, CEO of AJR Trucking.
AJR Trucking is a freight transportation provider headquartered in Compton, California.
Apart from being a major drayage carrier, for the last 30 years, AJR Trucking has provided mail-hauling services for the USPS and is proud to be one of the postal service’s most reliable partners.
AJR Trucking was founded in 1984 by the Khudikyan family, back when it was known as A&J Trucking. It entered into a partnership with the postal service in the 1990s.
After graduating from business school in 2007, Jack Khudikyan took over the family business and currently serves as the CEO of AJR Trucking.
What started with eight trucks and $940,000 in revenue 15 years ago has now transformed into a fleet of over 500 trucks thanks to his dedication.
Along with his father, Chris Khudikyan, Jack is committed to creating a greener future in the trucking industry and has built the company’s culture around innovation and sustainability.
AJR Trucking operates over 115 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, which resulted in eliminating over 130 thousand metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, taking over 28 thousand cars off the road, and equating to planting 2,170,000 trees.
In 2022, AJR Trucking placed the largest order for battery-electric vehicles. Earlier this year, it placed a purchase order for 50 Nikola hydrogen trucks to add to its fleet. The shipment is expected to be delivered between the third and fourth quarter of 2023.
AJR is committed to delivering exceptional results with safe operating practices, timely maintenance of trucks, introducing new and updated equipment and building a network of professional vendors.
These awards only serve as an encouragement for AJR Trucking to continue to work towards its goals.