FASTFRATE IS RECOGNIZED AS BEING ONE OF CANADA’S 50 BEST FOR A SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Press Release
December 13, 2006
Woodbridge, Ontario Canada

For a sixth consecutive year, Consolidated Fastfrate Inc. has received the distinguished recognition of being one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies. This award has come to fruition as a result of Consolidated Fastfrate's commitment to its customers, business partners and more importantly its employees. Company President and CEO Mr. Ron Tepper has implemented throughout the entire corporation, his vision of a cohesive business system where all units work together to offer their customers the complete shipment solutions that are required to operate their logistics operations efficiently. "It is from this point that we have set our mark to determine what processes, assets, technology, and services would have to be implemented for us to meet our objectives for future growth," says Ron Tepper.

It is an ardent task for an organization to undertake the qualifying process to achieve this award and the winners are all Canadian success stories. It is a unique program that focuses on Canadian-owned and managed companies and the Financial Post have a ten year history of recognizing the best.

Consolidated Fastfrate offered a comprehensive submission for consideration of this award. There were several components of their business philosophy and practices that are unique to their industry. They strive to work closely with their customers to promote programs that are customized to meet their corporation's needs and value the contribution that their suppliers make to the overall success of Consolidated Fastfrate.

Consolidated Fastfrate is one of Canada's largest privately owned transportation companies that began its operations in 1966 in Parkdale, Ontario Canada. In the beginning we offered one basic service and the movement of freight was from east to west. Today, we have 17 terminals across Canada and offer transload, warehousing, international, and ltl intermodal transportation services. The company has acquired its growth through strategic acquisitions and the expansion of their service offerings. We will continue to find innovative ways to improve our operations and build long term relationships with strategic business partners and our valued customers.