A group of FedEx drivers just hit one of the biggest career milestones a professional driver can reach. Several Indiana-based FedEx drivers were honored by the Indiana Motor Truck Association after earning the Master Truck Driver certification, a recognition reserved for the safest and most committed professionals on the road.
Eric Ward, Brian Thompson, Ted Kirby, Harley Feltner, Lloyd Jobe, Bick Sarkine, and Bruce Collains were all awarded the designation. For anyone who has spent years behind the wheel, this program is well known for being one of the toughest badges a driver can earn.
The IMTA created the Master Truck Driver program to highlight drivers who have built a career around consistency, professionalism, and safety. Only a small percentage of CDL holders ever reach this level. According to the association, only 2 percent of CDL drivers nationwide qualify.
Drivers stepping up for this recognition have to meet strict requirements. The basics include at least 10 years of safe driving or a million miles without preventable incidents. The IMTA also requires no recordable DOT incidents. On top of that, drivers have to show they’ve contributed to the industry or their community. That can come through competing in a truck driving championship, completing an advanced training course, performing a heroic act on or off the road, or doing meaningful community service.
Each driver honored receives an official Master Truck Driver certification kit. DMC Insurance sponsors the set that is awarded to every driver who earns the title.
For drivers building long careers, this milestone is more than a plaque. It’s recognition from peers and the industry that consistency, skill, and professionalism still matter on the road.
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