C.H. Robinson Worldwide, one of the largest global logistics and transportation providers, has earned a spot on Fortune’s 2010 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list, and additionally ranked first in the “Trucking, Transportation and Logistics” category.

“It’s a great honor to be included on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, and it’s especially exciting to be recognized by industry colleagues as a leader among the outstanding companies that were ranked in our industry,” said John Wiehoff, chairman and chief executive officer of Eden Prairie, Minn.-based C.H. Robinson. “This is a testament to the strength and dedication of our employees. We believe we have the best people in the industry. They continue to adapt to today’s challenges, effectively adding value and a competitive edge to both our customers and our contract carriers.”

Fortune and its survey partner Hay ask executives, directors and analysts to rate companies in their own industry on nine criteria ranging from investment value to social responsibility. The full article can be found at http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/mostadmired/2010/industries/51.html.

C.H. Robinson is global provider of multimodal logistics services, fresh produce sourcing and information services to 35,000 customers through a network of more than 235 offices and about 7,300 employees around the world. The company works with 47,000 transportation providers from around the globe.