Union Pacific Railroad received the 2013 Rail Carrier of the Year Award from WWL Vehicle Services Americas, the primary North American logistics supplier for Nissan vehicles. The award evaluates rail carriers on key criteria such as transit and damage-free delivery performance. "Earning this recognition for the fourth consecutive year demonstrates Union Pacific's focus on shipment quality and ability to support our customers' supply chains," said Linda Brandl, Union Pacific's vice president and general manager-Automotive. "We are proud to support WWL Vehicle Services Americas' transportation and logistics needs, and are committed to delivering value through safety, service and efficiency." Union Pacific's rail network serves customers in the finished vehicle and aftermarket vehicle sectors, directly accessing five finished vehicle assembly plants, and operating or accessing more than 40 vehicle distribution centers. Union Pacific's customer base includes nearly all major automotive manufacturers producing finished vehicles for the North American market, along with tier suppliers and other auto parts supply chain partners.