US Foods Drivers Recognized in the 2024 IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame
US Foods Holding Corp. proudly announces that 20 of its exceptional drivers have been inducted into the prestigious International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Truck Driver Hall of Fame for 2024. This recognition highlights their extraordinary commitment to safety and unparalleled service throughout their distinguished careers.
“At US Foods, we are deeply committed to a culture of safety, and we are very proud of the 20 exceptional US Foods drivers who are being honored for their dedication to safety,” said Dave Flitman, CEO of US Foods. “Our valued drivers play a critically important role in supporting our customers on and off the road with safety and service top of mind. All of us at US Foods are thrilled to celebrate this exciting honor with them.”
About the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame
The IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame is a prestigious award within the foodservice industry, recognizing drivers who exemplify outstanding safety practices and years of dedicated service. The honor will be presented at the IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference, taking place from September 22-25, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Celebrating Decades of Dedication
The 2024 inductees from US Foods are:
- Gregory Allen, Fairburn, Ga., 33 years
- Randall Barrett, Fairburn, Ga., 26 years
- Larry Boyer, Fort Mill, S.C., 34 years
- Russell Brocato, Buffalo, N.Y., 25 years
- Kurt Decker, Tampa, Fla., 46 years
- Dave Dolan, Tampa, Fla., 45 years
- Michael Duncan, Fairburn, Ga., 32 years
- Vencent Garrett, Fairburn, Ga., 32 years
- James Gouch, Norcross, Ga., 30 years
- Leroy Harrison, Charlotte, N.C., 29 years
- James Hayes, Fairburn, Ga., 28 years
- Ryan Henderson, Fairburn, Ga., 26 years
- Jason Kenny, Buffalo, N.Y., 25 years
- Curtis Kimbell, Spokane, Wash., 29 years
- Gregory McGill, Fairburn, Ga., 26 years
- Billy Mitchell, Fairburn, Ga., 28 years
- Marcus Sanders, Fairburn, Ga., 26 years
- Orlando Smith, Fort Mill, S.C., 30 years
- Richard Turner, Fairburn, Ga., 37 years
- John Wilson, Fairburn, Ga., 26 years
To be inducted into the Hall of Fame, drivers must have at least 25 years of service with an IFDA member company and maintain a flawless record without chargeable accidents or moving violations within the last five years. Since 2018, 68 US Foods drivers have been honored with this esteemed recognition.
“IFDA is honored to acknowledge these US Foods professional truck drivers who are as dedicated to safety as they are to serving their customers with the food and supplies they need to succeed,” said Mark S. Allen, president and CEO of IFDA. “The IFDA Hall of Fame is a celebrated recognition of the skills and commitment to safety they bring to their profession every day, and we are honored to celebrate their accomplishments.”
US Foods’ Commitment to Safety
US Foods prioritizes safety through rigorous protocols, cutting-edge technology, and comprehensive training for its more than 6,500 drivers. This dedication reinforces their commitment to maintaining safe operations across their fleet. For more information on US Foods’ safety initiatives, visit their Corporate Social Responsibility page at usfoods.com/sustainability.
Source: The Trucker
