Three Selected Professional Truck Drivers Represent 92 Years and
Nearly Seven Million Miles of Safe, Professional Driving Experience
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial
fleet management and supply
chain solutions, recognized the tradition of driver excellence by
presenting its 42nd Annual Driver of the Year Award to three
professionals who, combined, have 92 years and nearly seven million
miles of safe, professional driving experience.
(From left to right) Ryder Fleet Management Solutions Driver of the Year Craig Thornburg; Supply Chain Solutions Driver of the Year Arthur Crowell; and Ryder Dedicated Driver of the Year Danny Daniels. (Photo: Business Wire)
The Driver of the Year Award — one of the Company’s longest running and
most prestigious recognition programs — honors drivers who have
demonstrated exemplary safety performance, customer service, and
citizenship throughout their careers. Honorees are selected after a
rigorous review process by a committee that includes Ryder customers,
executives, safety experts, and professional drivers. The top awards
this year were presented to a driver employed by one of Ryder’s Fleet
Management Solutions (FMS) customers and two drivers employed by Ryder’s
Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) and Ryder Dedicated businesses. Recipients
are inducted into the Ryder “Driver Hall of Fame” and presented with a
trip aboard a five-day Caribbean cruise, a cash award, and a specially
designed ring and watch.
Arthur Crowell is the Driver of the Year winner for Ryder SCS.
Ryder SCS drivers are responsible for delivering customer product in a
timely and efficient manner. Mr. Crowell drives for Ryder customer Bimbo
Bakeries USA’s fleet, based in Meridian, Miss. He has driven nearly
700,000 collision-free miles during his six years with Ryder and a total
of 2.4 million collision-free miles over the course of his impressive
34-year professional driving career. Mr. Crowell’s talent and commitment
to safety are evident through his multiple safe driving awards.
Danny Daniels is the Driver of the Year winner for Ryder
Dedicated. Ryder Dedicated drivers are responsible for operating
specialized equipment, managing unique product handling, running complex
routes, and meeting rigorous service level requirements. The drivers
have a special responsibility when they represent Ryder customers, as
they often wear uniforms with Ryder customer logos and drive vehicles
emblazoned with customer brands. Mr. Daniels drives for the Alro Steel
account based in Dayton, Ohio. He has worked for Ryder for 25 years, and
during his 31-year professional driving career, he has driven more than
2.7 million miles. His strong commitment to safety, including 20 years
of preventable collision-free driving, has helped him earn the Truck
Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) 2015 “Driver of the Year” Award
and numerous Ryder “Driver of the Month” awards.
Craig Thornburg is the Driver of the Year winner for Ryder FMS.
He drives for Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV), a Ryder customer, in
Downey, Calif. Mr. Thornburg has been employed by Veritiv or its
predecessor companies for more than 18 years and has driven 1.1 million
collision-free miles over his 27-year professional driving career. Never
missing a day of work, Craig is extremely dedicated, reliable, and
responsible. His thirst for knowledge coupled with his reputation for
hard work has gained positive attention from his customers who strongly
rely on him to get the job done right.
“Professional truck drivers are the backbone of commerce, delivering the
products businesses and consumers need when and where they want them,”
said Robert Sanchez, Ryder Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The
top drivers we honor this year are true leaders and examples of what it
means to be committed to safety and customer service. We thank them for
their tremendous hard work, dedication, and work ethic that all
contribute to making Ryder and our customers ever better.”
The three drivers were honored at an awards ceremony held yesterday at
Ryder Headquarters in Miami. Ryder Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez,
accompanied by key Ryder executives and the drivers’ local managers,
personally congratulated the honorees.
To learn about how to become a professional driver for Ryder visit www.ryder.jobs
or www.drive4ryder.com.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management and supply chain
solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow
Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder
has been named among FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies,
and has been recognized for its industry-leading practices in
third-party logistics, environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain
solutions, and world-class safety and security programs. The Company is
a proud member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program,
supporting national and local disaster preparedness and response
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