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BIG NEWS! Mister “P” Express wins Trucking Excellence Award
BIG NEWS! Mister “P” Express won a HUGE award in our industry! We are proud to announce we were nominated as the 2026 Supply Chain Excellence Awards USA – Freight
Parnell CDL School setting up semi drivers for success
Amidst the federal crackdown on CDLs, legendary Louisville news anchor Scott Reynolds becomes a student for the day at the Parnell CDL School! Did Scott earn a passing grade? Watch
Mister “P” Express a finalist for Freight & Trucking Excellence Award
Mister “P” Express is a finalist for the Supply Chain Excellence Awards! This is a highly regarded industry award recognizing best-in-class supply chain innovation, performance, and operational excellence. Winners will
Louisville businesses brace for two-month I-65 closure starting June 1
Businesses expect disruption. Mister “P” Express shares how it’s been planning for months to keep freight moving during the shutdown.
Rebecca Collier Estes receives 2026 Family Business Award
Rebecca Collier Estes of Mister “P” Express is one of LBF’s Family Business Awards Rising Star/Next Gen honorees. This award recognizes emerging leaders/next generation leaders who are making an impact
Allan Parnell named 2026 Laureate for Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Laureates honors esteemed business leaders for their economic impact and community mentorship
Customers voted Mister “P” Express:
Carrier of the Year 2024 (Sazerac)
Best in Class 2022 (Fortune 50 company)
Carrier of the Year 2019 (Fortune 50 company)
Best On-Time Performance 2018 (Fortune 50 company)
Mid-Major Champion, 2014, 2015 (Fortune 50 company)
Best Overall Mid-Size Carrier, 2012 (Fortune 50 company)
Best Over-All Performance, Mid 6 Carrier 2011 (Fortune 50 company)
AWARDS
Philanthropy/Community Service Awards
Consistently Recognized Among Louisville’s Most Generous Medium-Sized Companies by Louisville Business First: 2018-2026
2023 Humane Heroes Award – Kentucky Humane Society
Today’s Woman Magazine – 2018 Most Admired Woman, Cindy Collier
U of L Family Business Community Impact Award Winner – 2026
Business Awards
2026 Supply Chain Excellence Awards USA – Freight & Trucking Excellence Award Winner
Louisville Business First:
2026 -Family Business Award/Rising Star-Next Generation
2025 – NAWBOKY Women Business Owner of the Year Finalist
2025 Louisville Business First Enterprising Women Award
2025 Family Business of the Year
2020 Most Admired CEO
Safety Awards
Indiana Motor Truck Association
Local Fleet Safety Award: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Indiana Motor Truck Association
Over the Road Fleet Safety Award: 2022, 2023
More News
Allan Parnell of Mister “P” inducted into Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame
Allan Parnell, founder of Mr. “P” Express trucking company is inducted into the Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame through Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
Cynthia Collier receives Enterprising Women Award
Cindy is one of 25 women honored in 2025 for making a difference in business and in the community. This award looked for candidates who embody leadership, community and civic
Louisville Business First Partners in Philanthropy: Mister “P” Express named most generous medium-sized company 2025
Louisville Business First recognizes 30 local companies each year for their cash contributions to nonprofits, with Mister “P” Express recognized as the most generous in the medium-sized company category.
Mister “P” Express opens $3M collision center offering repair and services
The Parnell Collision Center repairs and paints vehicles, specializing in heavy duty trucks and fleets.