LEXINGTON, S.C. - Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received the Expeditors Environmental Partner of the Year Award for 2015 from the Atlanta branch. Expeditors, a global logistics company, recognized Southeastern for its outstanding service, performance and commitment to environmental sustainability. “Environmental sustainability is very important to our customers, and we are focused on partnering with companies that share our passion for protecting the environment,” said Cassandra Bellows, district services manager at Expeditors. “We depend on Southeastern to get our cargo from point A to point B, but we also depend on them for consistent low claims, timely freight delivery, accurate and timely event management, freight security and the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.” Southeastern was selected for the award for its proactive investment in new environmentally-friendly technologies, as well as for its efforts in reducing its overall carbon footprint. "It is an honor to be recognized by Expeditors, a company that is committed to sustainability, for our efforts to be an environmentally-conscious and resourceful company," said Mike Grauel, regional vice president of sales at Southeastern Freight Lines. "The culture at Southeastern is not only shaped by our commitment to providing outstanding service, but also by our efforts to make a difference in the world we all share.”