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News Release Interstate News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2009
CONTACT: Katherine Madison
703.226.3227
Katherine.Madison@invan.com

INTERSTATE WINS 4th AMSA SAFETY INITIATIVE AWARD

SPRINGFIELD, VA—Interstate Van Lines has won the 2009 Safety Initiative Award from the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA). The award was presented during the AMSA Education Conference & Expo held in Dallas, Texas from February 8th to 11th, 2009. JD Morrissette accepted the award at the presentation ceremony.

AMSA is the premier moving and storage association in the United States. The Safety Initiative Award is given to the van line whose single component of its safety program has done the best job of improving its overall safety and risk management position. Over the past few years, the Interstate Safety Team, comprised of Glenn Begg, Maxine Euto, Scott Mitchell and Michelle Shriner, has implemented a creative and innovative incentive program to help drivers achieve their best possible safety scores. Additionally, the Safety Team adheres to strict policies to ensure Interstate’s compliance with the safety rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This is the 4th safety initiative award won by Interstate Van Lines. Congratulations to the Safety Team and Van Line Drivers for continuing a tradition of excellence in the field!

Interstate Van Lines

Established in 1943 and recognized for Top Hat Service, Interstate Van Lines is part of the Interstate family of companies encompassing a worldwide group of relocation management, transportation, and logistics management solutions serving government, corporate, and individual clients. Interstate is a $100+ million enterprise employing more than 300 people, maintaining a fleet of over 300 vehicles, and consisting of over 1,500 global service partners. Interstate distinguishes itself with key industry certifications, including ISO 9001:2008 for all entities and facilities, FAIM-ISO for International business, and numerous prestigious awards including an unprecedented eight Quality Award from the Department of Defense, the inaugural “Indy Award” for Innovation as well as nine First Place Fleet Safety awards from the American Moving and Storage Association, the National Capital Business Ethics award, and the Blue Diamond Quality First award. Interstate has a long history of community and philanthropic generosity, including 18 years supporting the U.S. Marines Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. For more information about Interstate, please contact us at: 800.745.6683 ext.3227, Info@Invan.com or www.InterstateWorldwide.com.

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