Bennett Motor Express (BME), a Division of the Bennett Family of Companies, Awarded a 2024 Johnson Controls Supplier Diversity Recognition Leadership Award

MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA (December 11th, 2024) – Bennett Motor Express, a Division of the Bennett Family of Companies, was among the group of distinguished winners recognized at the 2024 Johnson Controls Building Momentum Supplier Conference. The company received the prestigious Diversity Recognition Leadership Award. Johnson Controls has long emphasized the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, recognizing the positive impact it has on success.

“Success in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is built on trust. Trust is the price of entry to an inclusive culture.”

Jesus Sanchez, Johnson Controls Vice President, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability

The collaboration between Johnson Controls and its suppliers, including Bennett Motor Express, was a key focus throughout 2024, with a shared dedication to customer service, innovation, sustainability, and global growth. Bennett’s Chad Liter and Terry Furrh attended this conference in representation of the Bennett Family and the success this partnership has brought over the last two years.

“On behalf of Marcia Taylor and The Bennett Family of Companies, I would like to express our continued excitement and appreciation for being honored with an award at this year’s JCI Leadership Conference. The information and vision shared during this time was incredibly useful with an interwoven theme of Partnership and Commitment. In today’s environment, these two things seem to be forgotten. Yet, they are the very things that builds strength and trust. We look forward to continuing to build on this foundation.”

Terry Furrh, Agent for ACE Doran, LLC, a Division of the Bennett Family of Companies

At Bennett, “Together, We Can Move Anything” is the foundation for relationships between all Bennett divisions and its partners, suppliers and customers. As a company, we continue to recognize the value each partnership brings and look forward to furthering them in years to come.

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About Bennett Family of Companies
McDonough-Ga. based Bennett Family of Companies is a woman-owned, Women’s Enterprise Business Council (WBENC) certified, diversified transportation and logistics company. Through its 14 affiliated operating companies, the Bennett Family of Companies delivers integrated transportation and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Bennett has 4,625 drivers/owner-operators, over 1,000 employees and 600 agents located across the United States.  For more information, visit www.bennettig.com.

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