Ryder Celebrates 15 Years of Honoring its Top Performing Technicians
in North America
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it has awarded Darek Mowinski
the title of 2016 Top Technician, along with a cash prize of $50,000.
Mr. Mowinski is the first-ever technician from Ryder Canada to win the
competition. The Ryder Top Technician (Top Tech) Recognition Program –
designed to identify, recognize, and reward Ryder’s top performing
truck maintenance technicians – celebrated its 15th
anniversary this year with a “History in the Making” theme, and hosted
the competition at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
outside of Washington, D.C.
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Top Tech winner Darek Mowinski shows off his $50,000 check alongside his wife Carlene and (from left to right) Ryder executives Bill Dawson, VP of Maintenance & Engineering; Robert Sanchez, Chairman & CEO; Dennis Cooke, President of Fleet Management Solutions; and Tom Havens, SVP & Chief of Operations. (Photo: Business Wire)
After advancing through three increasingly demanding rounds of
challenging written and hands-on tests, eight finalists competed in the
Top Tech final competition, which consisted of 10 rigorous hands-on
skill tests, including vehicle electronics, preventive maintenance, and
air conditioning. The top competing finalists, in addition to Mr.
Mowinski, were as follows:
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Chris Barnett of Crittenden, Ky.;
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Wayne Beil of Crittenden, Ky.;
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Ken Bilyea of London, Ontario, Canada;
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Robert Cooper of Charlotte, NC;
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Robert Gonzalez of Tampa, Fla.;
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Chris Johnson of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and
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Rick Morra of Hanford, Calif.
All seven technicians received $10,000 each for their exemplary
performance.
“Ryder has continued to grow and refine this program over the past 15
years, and it’s been an honor to witness just how far it’s come,” said
Robert Sanchez, Ryder Chairman and CEO. “We started out with 212 techs
competing at the first-ever Top Tech Level I in 2002, to 3,220 techs
competing at Level I in 2016. I am immensely proud of the team of people
who continue to contribute to making this competition bigger and better
each year, and congratulate all of our Top Tech competitors who have
invested their time and energy to be the best technicians in the
industry.”
All of the hard work did not come without its rewards. Each finalist and
their guest were treated to a week’s worth of fun and relaxation – from
touring museums and historic D.C. monuments, to getting pampered at the
Gaylord’s spa.
“Our goal this year was to grow Top Tech participation to 3,000, and we
far surpassed that, with 3,220 technicians signing up to be a part of
this rewarding program,” said Dennis Cooke, President of Global Fleet
Management Solutions, Ryder. “More and more techs are stepping up to the
plate, going outside of their comfort zones, challenging themselves to
learn more, and making lasting relationships along the way. We know how
hard our technicians work, which is why we strive to make the prize more
enticing each year.”
Ryder’s annual Top Technician Recognition Program highlights the value
Ryder places on its technicians, the importance of technical training
for ensuring quality maintenance for total vehicles maintained of
approximately 231,900, and a commitment to quality customer service for
Ryder’s lease and maintenance customers. Eligible participants for the
award were selected from Ryder’s team of more than 5,300 U.S. and
Canadian-based technicians and were measured on technical
training qualifications, outstanding customer service performance, and
quality workmanship. To search for available technician positions in
your area, click here.
Highlights of the event can be found on Ryder’s social media pages: Facebook,
Twitter,
LinkedIn,
and Instagram.
For event photos, contact Jennifer Hanlon at Jennifer_A_Hanlon@Ryder.com.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, 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 efforts. For more
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