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FirstFleet Driver Neil Cinnamon Achieves Two Million Safe Miles to all 48 contiguous states, Canada and Mexico. For more information on FirstFleet’ s services or career opportunities, visit www. firstfleetinc. com.
Professional driver Neil Cinnamon of Des Moines, Iowa, was recently recognized for reaching two million miles of safe driving by his employer FirstFleet, Inc. This achievement requires a lot of hard work, a commitment to safety and a great deal of patience.
“ I make sure to stay out of packs of traffic and always keep room to adjust my position,” said Cinnamon.“ Other drivers can achieve this same goal by practicing professional driving.” Cinnamon, who has been with FirstFleet since 1997, drives for the Amcor account out of Ames, Iowa. FirstFleet congratulates Cinnamon for becoming the company’ s 45th two million mile safe driver.
Since 1986, FirstFleet has been providing high-quality dedicated contract carriage service and state-of-the-art equipment nationwide. They employ only the most qualified drivers with proven experience, and focus on building long term relationships with their valued clients. Currently, FirstFleet has operations based in 29 states, with service
USA Truck Honors Million Mile Drivers
USA Truck inducted 13 new members into the President ' s Million Mile Club and honored six existing members reaching new safe driving milestone levels during a luncheon May 4 at the Fort Smith( AR) Convention Center.
The President ' s Million Mile Club is reserved for USA Truck driver team members who have logged 1 million or more collision-free miles. Membership currently totals 105— 82 Bronze Level( 1 million), 21 Silver Level( 2 million), 1 Gold Level( 3 million) and 1 Platinum Level.
The new inductees are: Edward Mundy, Paul Thacker, Ivan Carpenter, Johnny Triplette, Dwayne Lytle, Glen Hays, Robert Fowler, James Rader, Larry Moore, Mark Booze, Jason Teafatiller, Jared Singletary and Kendrick Washington.
Djuan Williams was recognized for moving up to the Silver Level and five driver team members earned notice for reaching the half-million milestone: Robert Decker, James Macy, Ishmall Livingston, Michael Simms and James Causey. Williams and Mundy earned addition recognition from the American Trucking Association for driving 1 million " perfect "( collision-free) miles.
USA Truck President and CEO John
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