MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Walmart Canada has rewarded TransX for its 99.6 percent on-time record, delivering 89,000 shipments.

As a result, the retail giant has named the Mississauga-based LTL fleet carrier of the year.

Andy Ellis, senior vice president of supply chain and logistics for Walmart Canada presented the award to TransX president Louie Tolaini at a gala dinner in late February.

Ellis recognized the TransX Group of Companies for being an outstanding partner, and for leading by example in efforts to train other Walmart carriers on LCV (Long Combination Vehicle) program in Ontario and Quebec.

Meanwhile, the company recently announced the restructuring and renaming of its Big Horn Transport operating division. Effective April 1, 2010, Big Horn Transport will become part of TransX's DeckX Transport.

DeckX plans to actively grow the new operating center based in Alberta and this week rolled out a new fleet of 53 foot tridem axle flat decks.

The consolidation of Big Horn into DeckX will bring synergies for the entire operating group in western Canada and the western U.S., says TransX, which purchased Big Horn Transport two years ago.

The TransX Group of Companies is one of Canada's top five largest for-hire carriers, with a tractor-trailer fleet of over 6,000 units and revenues in excess of $500 million.