OAK BROOK, Ill., July 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hub Group (NASDAQ: HUBG ), a leading multi-modal supply chain solutions provider, announced today it has been named Kimberly-Clark’s 2017 Carrier of the Year.

“It is an honor to have received this prestigious award from Kimberly-Clark, with whom we share a valued strategic relationship. The award recognizes the hard work and collaboration of both the Kimberly-Clark and Hub teams,” said Hub Group Chairman and CEO David Yeager.

Kimberly-Clark presents the Carrier of the Year award to one North American truckload or intermodal transportation provider. Award honorees are selected based on six criteria: capacity, service, pricing, ease of doing business, financial health and innovation/partnership. This is the second consecutive year Kimberly-Clark has presented the award to Hub Group.

About Hub Group Hub Group is a world-class supply chain solutions provider that offers multi-modal transportation services throughout North America, including intermodal, truck brokerage, dedicated and logistics services. As a publicly traded company with over $4 billion in revenue, Hub Group’s organization of over 4,000 employees delivers innovative, customer-focused solutions and industry leading service to help customers better control supply chains and their costs. For more information, visit hubgroup.com .

About Kimberly-Clark: Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's 146-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter .

SOURCE CONTACT: Brian Meents, bmeents@hubgroup.com , 630.437.6256