A look at this year’s Transportation & Logistics Theo Award winners.

By seeing the human being behind every claim — and finding a way to reach that person wherever they are — C.R. England’s workers’ compensation program has become something drivers in one of America’s most isolated professions rarely experience: a source of genuine support.

By treating every injured employee like a family member — and finding vendor partners willing to do the same — Rumpke Waste & Recycling built a workers’ compensation program with sustained cost reductions and a 98% return-to-work rate that reflects something deeper than good claims management.

By deploying dedicated telephonic case managers, systematically using injury video evidence, and tackling Medicare exposure head-on, First Student transformed the workers’ compensation program supporting the largest school bus fleet in North America — and proved that doing right by injured employees and achieving strong financial outcomes are not competing goals.

A look at this year’s Transportation & Logistics Theo Award winners.

Quick incident response drove change for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s workers’ comp program.

NFI reduced injuries using wearables, coaching, and culture-driven safety in high-risk warehouse operations.

FedEx unified risk teams, cut claims, and built a trust-based culture through collaboration and innovation.

WeGo overhauled workers’ comp with tech, collaboration, and care—cutting costs and boosting outcomes.

PepsiCo used wearable tech to reduce delivery driver ergonomic risk by 10% and help prioritize a culture of safety.

Stinger Logistics transformed its workers’ comp program with early intervention, structured return-to-work, and employee-centered safety strategies.

This supply chain solutions provider improved workplace safety with targeted training, robust risk assessments, and employee-driven safety initiatives, reducing injuries and claims costs.

A look at this year’s Transportation & Logistics Theo Award winners.

This logistics industry leader achieved substantial reductions in workers’ compensation costs through advanced analytics, targeted safety training, and a commitment to continuous improvement.