RECOGNITION ROAD
RECOGNITION ROAD
Simone delivered the keynote address and Joe Palmer, Director of Fleet Operations, served as master of ceremonies for the luncheon and awards program. A host of existing Million Mile Club members also were on hand, continuing a tradition of supporting and welcoming new inductees. Simone cited examples to put the accomplishment into perspective, such as equating 1 million miles to 333 trips across the United States. " Safety is one of our Core Values at USA Truck, and you are the safest drivers in our company," he said. " How many people can say they ' ve driven a half-million or more miles without a preventable collision? When you think about all the miles you run and all the challenges you face day in and day out as professional truck drivers, your outstanding safety records are even more impressive."
Simone credited the group with helping USA Truck make great strides in such a short time. " You are the ambassadors of USA Truck," Simone said. " You are the best of the best, and we are proud that you are such an important part of our team."
NTTC Officially Launches Its Professional Tank Truck Driver Recognition Program
The National Tank Truck Carriers( NTTC) recently launched the William A. Usher, Sr. Award during its 65th Annual Conference in Austin, Texas to recognize excellence within the professional tank truck driver community.
This program recognizes professional tank truck drivers and independent contractors who serve the industry with the most reliable and safe transportation of liquid and dry bulk commodities. The award name pays homage to William A. Usher, Sr. from Usher Transport, Inc. for his extensive career in and service to
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the tank truck industry. NTTC member Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. is the official sponsor of the award.
The Usher Award furthers the NTTC’ s mission to champion safety and success in both the tank truck community and the people they serve. The association believes this new program will help promote improved safety among all drivers, advance the association’ s strategic plan, and strengthen its safety committee.
NTTC Chairman Jim Shaeffer commented:“ I am thrilled the NTTC is launching this timely and essential program to honor our professional tank truck drivers. A recognition program of this nature is long overdue at the NTTC. We strongly feel that by properly thanking our drivers as our most important asset in the industry, we help to sustain our future driver work force, thus strengthening our businesses and the economy at-large.”
Baldwin & Lyons’ Vice President of Sales Matt Thompson stated,“ We believe that recognition programs such as this further solidify tank truck drivers’ status as best-in-class throughout the industry. We are proud to help establish an award to honor these safe and reliable drivers.”
Eight finalists will be selected, but only one champion driver will ultimately win the prestigious Usher Award during the NTTC 66th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada April 27-29, 2014. This individual will be selected for his or her abilities to operate safely and professionally, demonstrated leadership abilities within his or her own company, and the candidate’ s contributions to the industry and community. During the champion’ s one-year term, The Usher Award winner will serve as the NTTC spokesperson for the industry and will attend many NTTC events. ■ df 0813 Text. indd 62 7 / 10 / 13 8:49 AM