Celebrating Excellence in Private Fleets: Descartes Sponsors Private Fleet of the Year Award at NPTC
At Descartes, we recognize the vital role private fleets play in keeping industries moving. From foodservice and retail to utilities and manufacturing, these fleets are the driving force behind safe, efficient, and reliable deliveries that keep businesses and communities running smoothly. That’s why we’re honored to sponsor the 2025 FleetOwner Private Fleet of the Year Award, which will be presented at the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Conference on May 13th in Orlando, FL.
NPTC 2025: The Premier Event for Private Fleets
The NPTC Annual Education Management Conference & Exhibition is the premier event for private fleet professionals, bringing together industry leaders to share insights, explore new technologies, and discuss best practices in fleet management. With over 1,300 attendees and 190+ exhibitors, this event provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers, discover cutting-edge solutions, and celebrate industry achievements.
FleetOwner Recognizes the Best in Private Fleets
The Private Fleet of the Year Award, hosted by FleetOwner, celebrates private fleets that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in safety, efficiency, technology adoption, and community engagement. These fleets set the standard for operational excellence, continuously improving their processes to enhance performance and service quality.
Past winners of the Private Fleet of the Year Award include leading organizations such as America’s Service Line, AutoZone, Tyson Foods, and Frito-Lay—companies that have continually raised the bar in private fleet management. The 2025 winners will be recognized during a special ceremony at NPTC 2025 and featured in FleetOwner’s June edition, offering an inside look at their achievements and strategies.
As a company dedicated to equipping private fleets with delivery management solutions, Descartes is honored to sponsor an award that highlights those leading the way in fleet management. Our Vice President of Fleet Solutions, Cyndi Brandt, will present this year’s award to fleets that embody innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement in private trucking.
"Descartes is extremely proud to help FleetOwner shine a light on these private carriers that embody the spirit of our trucking industry. These fleets are early adopters of technology, operate very safely and efficiently, and give back to the communities in which they reside. These attributes align with Descartes’ primary mission of supplying best in class technology solutions to our fleet customers."
Cyndi Brandt, VP, Fleet Solutions
Join Descartes at NPTC 2025
As a leading provider of fleet technology solutions, Descartes is excited to be part of this premier event. We invite you to visit us at booth #337 to learn more about how our fleet solutions can enhance your operations, improve efficiency, and support compliance. From real-time tracking to safety management and customer engagement tools, our technology empowers private fleets to operate smarter and more effectively.
Meet the Team
Cyndi Brandt
Cyndi Brandt, VP of Fleet Solutions at Descartes, drives go-to-market strategy for routing, mobile, and telematics solutions. With 23 years in transportation technology, she specializes in last-mile operations, dispatch, tracking, telematics, and data analytics, offering deep expertise in both last-mile and over-the-road logistics.
Kenneth Currie
Kenneth Currie, VP of Partner Sales at Descartes, leads channel partner strategy for the routing, mobile, and telematics pillar. Ken has worked in the Supply Chain Automation space for over 18- years. He is focused on expanding the Descartes ecosystem with consulting firms, ERP systems, ISV's, and adjacent technology providers.
Nick Rider
Nicholas Rider, Senior Account Executive at Descartes, specializes in helping businesses—especially beverage distributors—optimize fleet efficiency and tackle last-mile logistics challenges. With over 15 years in logistics and transportation, he brings a wealth of expertise in driving operational improvements for leading distributors.
Graham Parfeniuk
Graham Parfeniuk, Senior Account Executive at Descartes, helps building supply distributors optimize fleet operations and last-mile logistics. With six years at Descartes, he focuses on improving delivery efficiency, customer service, and operations through innovative solutions, driving measurable results for customers.
About NPTC
The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) is the leading trade association dedicated to representing private motor carrier fleets across the U.S. Since 1939, NPTC has served a diverse community of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and suppliers, providing education, certification, benchmarking, and advocacy. Committed to advancing private fleet excellence, NPTC offers industry-leading programs and networking opportunities that help professionals and companies operate at world-class standards.
To learn more about the NPTC Annual Conference, visit NPTC’s event page.
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