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AmeriQuest Transportation Services Places Third in Philadelphia Business Journal's "South Jersey 25" Competition

CHERRY HILL, NJ, June 16, 2008 –Philadelphia Business Journal has named AmeriQuest Transportation Services of Camden County as one of the 25 fastest-growing private companies in Southern New Jersey. This is the fifth consecutive year AmeriQuest has been named to the South Jersey 25 list. AmeriQuest ranked number three this year with revenue growth of 349%.

The top 25 companies were chosen and ranked by researchers at Rowan University’s Rohrer College of Business. The award was presented at the 13th annual South Jersey 25 Awards luncheon at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden and was hosted by the Philadelphia Business Journal and Rohrer College of Business at Rowan University.

This year’s luncheon drew in over 300 business executives for networking and honoring the region’s most successful companies. Nominees for this award were ranked by researchers of Rowan University’s William G. Rohrer College of Business according to percentage increase in sales from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, all 25 companies were required to have a three-year sales history with an increase in fiscal 2007 and sales at or more than $75,000 in fiscal 2005. The qualified companies were required to be based in Camden, Gloucester, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, or Cape May.

“This award is a testament to the success and the demand for the comprehensive menu of services AmeriQuest provides, which levels the playing field for small- and medium-size companies in the transportation industry and provides access to best practices, cost savings, and the latest technology available,” said Douglas Clark, AmeriQuest President and CEO.

The event was sponsored by Archer & Greiner, PNC Bank, Currents, Premium Seating, and the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey.

About AmeriQuest Transportation Services
AmeriQuest is a leading provider of comprehensive fleet management services in North America. By leveraging the strength of over 700,000 vehicles, AmeriQuest delivers savings, expertise, and opportunities to its private fleet and truckload carrier members. AmeriQuest provides supply management services, asset management services, financing, technology products, paperless accounting solutions, and outsourced transportation management services such as full service leasing, integrated logistics, and contract maintenance. More information can be found at ameriquestcorp.com.

The Philadelphia Business Journal is the region’s local business news source providing a weekly newspaper, daily web updates, and a series of events that bring people together. It is a part of American City Business Journals with 41 publications across the nation.